The 2009-10 campaign was a deeply frustrating one for FC Nantes as Les Canaris struggled to stabilize after their recent relegation, ultimately finishing a perilous 15th in Ligue 2. The season was characterized by the club's desperate fight to avoid dropping further into the third tier. Leading the scoring charts for the struggling side were the joint efforts of Stéphane Darbion and veteran striker Jean-Claude Darcheville, who managed 6 goals apiece in a campaign where the famous 'Nantes-style play' was rarely on show. It was a difficult and testing year that marked a continuation of the club's struggles to return to the top flight and remains a chapter of instability for the loyal 'Yellow House' faithful