an ASSE legend reveals that it almost became blood and gold

During a space organized yesterday on Twitter, Jérémie Janot revisited the great moments of his career, lived mainly in Saint-Etienne. The Valenciennes native, whose goalkeepers he now coaches, spent 16 years with the Greens, of which he has become one of the most emblematic goalkeepers. Saint-Etienne fans remember his saves, his fiery temperament but also his eccentricities, such as his Spider-Man suit or the night spent in a tent in one of Geoffroy-Guichard’s penalty areas.

During this space, Janot revealed that he almost signed with RC Lens in 2012 when he left ASSE: “The substitute role was not for me. Ruffier was number 1, he was younger, stronger. He was better, that’s all. But I didn’t want to end like this. There is a project in Lens but it’s not happening. Eventually I will go to Le Mans. I hurt my ankle, I fractured. A terrible injury.” In 2012-13, Racing were in Ligue 2 and financially they weren’t at their best…

Under the sign of passion ❤️💛

After a convincing start to the season on the lawn and in the Bollaert bays, the second part will be exciting 🏟️

The ticket office for the next 6⃣ matches opens this Wednesday afternoon!

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— Racing Club de Lens (@RCLens) November 23, 2022

to summarise

ASSE goalkeeper for sixteen years, Jérémie Janot, who now coaches goalkeepers at Valenciennes, almost signed with RC Lens in 2012, when he left Forez where he was managed by Stéphane Ruffier.