Badger Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 14 minutes ago, ChristopheVAFC said: It's true that he's often a few floors behind me haha That’s certainly better than you sitting a few rows behind him with that monster of a flag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 27 minutes ago, S-Clarke said: I think that's a 'little' harsh, they've taken over clubs on a downturn from the outset and were on the back foot from day 1 at Gotzepe and Valenciennes - so their relegations were somewhat expected, that's probably part of the reason why they acquired them - a troubled club, not as expensive as an established top flight club, but with potential to reshape them over time. We were slightly different though, a middling PL club flirting with the trap door, they thought throwing millions at young kids would move us back up the table - but it killed us dead, they misread the situation with us wildly. Wonder if Vitesse Arnhem are on their shopping list, they’ve suffered quite a spectacular fall this season. Presumably Abramovic’s mate is no longer involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 15 minutes ago, Badger said: Wonder if Vitesse Arnhem are on their shopping list, they’ve suffered quite a spectacular fall this season. Presumably Abramovic’s mate is no longer involved. Sports Republic surely aren't flush with enough capital to warrant four clubs? Unless they're going down the 'self-sustainable success' nonsense; a pile of bollocks at the top levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 15 hours ago, ChristopheVAFC said: A large majority of Sport Républic's management team were present yesterday (including Rasmus and Henrik). Sorry to hear that. Best of luck next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopheVAFC Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Hello everyone. Last game of the season for Valenciennes FC tonight as they travel to Normandy to take on Stade Malherbe de Caen. The aim of the match is to finish as worthy as possible against a team that could be in with a chance of playing in the play-offs. The match is expected to be a sell-out, with between 20 and 50 supporters expected to make the trip. (4-hour drive / 234 miles). I'd also like to say a special word of thanks to your club, who are playing in the play-offs tonight. Enjoy the game, folks! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopheVAFC Posted Saturday at 10:17 Share Posted Saturday at 10:17 Hello everyone. First of all, my sincerest congratulations on your victory yesterday at Saint Mary's! Very happy for you! For our part, we had a complicated trip to Normandy, where Valenciennes were playing a team that could play in the play-off for promotion to Ligue 1. The 3-0 defeat put the seal on a season that was complicated from start to finish. It's time to get down to business this summer, when we'll probably be doing some major housework... As for the Valenciennes supporters, around thirty brave souls made the trip. Allez VA! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted Sunday at 15:44 Share Posted Sunday at 15:44 On 11/05/2024 at 10:43, S-Clarke said: I think that's a 'little' harsh, they've taken over clubs on a downturn from the outset and were on the back foot from day 1 at Gotzepe and Valenciennes - so their relegations were somewhat expected, that's probably ...part of the reason why they acquired them - a troubled club, not as expensive as an established top flight club, but with potential to reshape them over time. .......and most likely not terribly debt-ridden, and not requiring a big investment at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted Monday at 13:50 Share Posted Monday at 13:50 No disrespect to Valenciennes, especially off the back of a very difficult season, but is it common that only 30 fans would make a 4 hour drive to a match? I think Eastleigh take more to away games up north! Just curious really if the away following is quite low in France. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint86 Posted Tuesday at 14:03 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:03 On 20/05/2024 at 14:50, disconnect said: No disrespect to Valenciennes, especially off the back of a very difficult season, but is it common that only 30 fans would make a 4 hour drive to a match? I think Eastleigh take more to away games up north! Just curious really if the away following is quite low in France. I think I am right in saying that they've just been relegated to the equivalence of the conference / national league in this country. I could imagine the fanbase is pretty demoralised! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconnect Posted Tuesday at 16:46 Share Posted Tuesday at 16:46 2 hours ago, Saint86 said: I think I am right in saying that they've just been relegated to the equivalence of the conference / national league in this country. I could imagine the fanbase is pretty demoralised! It's still the third tier, and features some decent historical sides like Nancy, Sochaux, Le Mans etc. It seems like professional football just isnt as big in France I guess. Just was curious really! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopheVAFC Posted Tuesday at 17:54 Share Posted Tuesday at 17:54 3 hours ago, Saint86 said: I think I am right in saying that they've just been relegated to the equivalence of the conference / national league in this country. I could imagine the fanbase is pretty demoralised! Apart from Rouen (where there were 700 of us) and Lyon (where there were 1,100 of us), this very difficult season hasn't motivated many people to travel, unlike in other countries where it's more part of the footballing mentality. When the sporting results are there, it's easier, but as soon as the results aren't there, the fans prefer to stay at home... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopheVAFC Posted Tuesday at 17:59 Share Posted Tuesday at 17:59 1 hour ago, disconnect said: It's still the third tier, and features some decent historical sides like Nancy, Sochaux, Le Mans etc. It seems like professional football just isnt as big in France I guess. Just was curious really! Here in Valenciennes, we don't need much for our stadium to fill up and for buses to be chartered for travel. Only the sporting results will be decisive. The whole of SR's governance is promising a rapid return to Ligue 2, so all we can do is hope it works. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted Tuesday at 18:09 Share Posted Tuesday at 18:09 10 minutes ago, ChristopheVAFC said: Here in Valenciennes, we don't need much for our stadium to fill up and for buses to be chartered for travel. Only the sporting results will be decisive. The whole of SR's governance is promising a rapid return to Ligue 2, so all we can do is hope it works. Is the manager staying, Christophe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopheVAFC Posted Tuesday at 18:16 Share Posted Tuesday at 18:16 6 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: Le manager reste, Christophe ? The trend of what he is currently releasing to the press speaks of a contract extension for next year. The fans here don't want him to stay and are calling for him to leave the club. The banner that went up at the last home match: ‘Kantari tu sort’. The supporters criticised him for not being the right man for the job, and for the need for a change in both players and staff. The current coach is favoured by the sporting director (Ben Chorley), but nothing has been done yet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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