Saint-Etienne relegated to Ligue 2, his coach « takes full responsibility for this failed meeting »-Liberation
Greens mutation failed: a year after His return to the eliteSaint-Etienne returned to Ligue 2. led 2 to 0 after fifteen minutes of play, Saturday May 17 in the evening during the 34th and last day of Ligue 1, the Stéphanois did not manage to overthrow Toulouse, despite the discounts of the score of Tardieu (38th) and Batubinsika (63rd), and bowed 3 to 2. Even in case of success, they would have finished in the 17th place, Havre victory in the last moments in Strasbourg.
“The first thing I want to say to all ASSE supporters is that I am sorry for this meeting. On behalf of the club, I want to apologize, commented the coach of AS Saint-Etienne, the Norwegian Eirik Horneland, at a press conference. I take full responsibility for this failed meeting and this relegation. It was my challenge. When I arrived in January, I wanted to build a style of play, give energy and make players. There has been an progression since January, at times. ”
And admit: “We were not at the level. In the end, this match is like our season. We lacked consistency and quality. We failed to win two games in a row and that says a lot about our season. I think we could have done much better with this team. I take responsibility for this relegation. Building a new team is something that takes time. As for the future, we can be optimistic. The owner has financial means. He wants to bring the club back to Europe to the medium term. ”
No incidents to report in ultra supporters, as if the Kops have long been resigned, but a vindictive banner on the southern rostrum evoking a « Catastrophic assessment, one of the worst seasons in history: a well -deserved end? » « A summer to rebuild everything: no more audit, we want acts! » Could we read on another.
In terms of winners, if the identity of the 2025 French champion has not been in doubt, the race for places in the Champions League behind Paris Saint-Germain was breathless throughout the season. The contenders met on the podium and the name of the club ending fourth and barragist for the next C1, Nice, was only revealed at the end of the last day. OL snatched its place in the league conference at the last minute, after the defeat of Strasbourg on the wire against Le Havre.
