He never mince words and is not a follower of the language of wood, even less that of cotton. He leaves that to those he calls “ideologues”. He has always claimed his freedom of tone. His expertise in football is indisputable and undisputed and we do not easily roll Jean-Michel Larqué in the flour, let alone with a round ball.
What does ASSE lack to regain a title of champion of France?
“It lacks the glorious uncertainty of football, the one that allowed Montpellier to become champion of France. It is said that money does not buy happiness but in this discipline it contributes to it. The truth of football does not exist. In recent seasons, it is when ASSE had the biggest budget that it has had the worst results. So you have to know how to keep it right ”.
Does the nostalgia for ASSE exist?
“I remain a former captain of ASSE and I have green blood flowing through my veins. They know they are assured of my support. When there is a difficult period like the club experienced in the first part of the season, you have to stick together and stand up. This is when we see if the club is solid ”.
Concerning you, can we live without football? Your expertise, like that of a Courbis coach, is essential …
“You can’t live without football and I won’t survive without it. It’s my passion, I can’t imagine a single second without football in all its components. It seems, yes that experience is useful. I am sometimes told (laughs) ”.
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