Olivier Bernard
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olivier Clive Bernard | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–2000 | Lyon | 0 | (0) |
| 2000–2005 | Newcastle United | 102 | (6) |
| 2001 | → Darlington (loan) | 10 | (2) |
| 2005 | Southampton | 13 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Rangers | 9 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 134 | (8) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:57, 28 October 2010 (UTC). |
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Olivier Bernard (born 14 October 1979) is a French former footballer. He announced his retirement after leaving Newcastle United on 16 May 2007. He is currently the owner and CEO of Durham City A.F.C.
Bernard made his name during his first spell with Newcastle United, after joining on a free transfer from Lyon in late-August 2000. He had an evolving career with the Magpies between 2000 and 2005, even though he was at Darlington on loan in the 2000–01 season. He formed a strong left flank partnership with fellow Frenchman Laurent Robert, being a part of Bobby Robson's side, which finished fourth, third and fifth as well as reaching the knockout rounds of the Champions League and the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup. He was a regular starter at the beginning of the 2004–05 season, but Robson was sacked on 28 August 2004 and replaced by Graeme Souness, who made drastic changes at the club, cutting star players like Craig Bellamy and Laurent Robert.
After a dispute over contract negotiations, Bernard left Newcastle on 31 January 2005 to join Southampton on a five-month contract.
When Southampton were relegated to the Championship in 2005, Bernard's contract expired and was not renewed by the club.
After leaving Southampton, Bernard signed a two-year deal with Rangers on 1 September 2005, after turning down potential moves back to the Premier League with Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderers. He cited the prospect of playing in the Champions League once again was a driving force for his move.
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