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Pierre Blois, the new Tonda Eckert 😎

Hello friends, I hope you're doing well. News from Valenciennes: ** HEAD COACH ** -> Pierre Blois Appointed VAFC Head Coach (official) Valenciennes FC VAFC is pleased to confirm the appointment of Pierre Blois as head coach of the first team for the 2026-2027 season. To meet the regulatory requirements associated with the role, Pierre Blois will soon begin a coaching course in Scotland—a program recognized and approved by the French Football Federation. This decision will be formally ratified by the Federation’s commission for football coaches and instructors, which is scheduled to meet at the end of August. Since taking charge of the team last February, Pierre Blois and his staff have successfully instilled new momentum. This appointment recognizes the hard work, commitment, and professionalism demonstrated on a daily basis over the past several months, as well as the club's confidence in the continuity of the ongoing project. Supporting him in this new role, Pierre Blois will be assisted by Rudy Mater—an iconic former club player and recent academy coach—and Samuel Goethals, who joins VAFC after four seasons with US Pays de Cassel. Both are joining the technical staff as assistant coaches. The entire club extends its sincere congratulations to Pierre Blois on this appointment and wishes him and his staff every success in this new endeavor.

It's always a pleasure to visit! 😎 I have no doubt that our players benefited from great working conditions over these five days! I wanted to come along, but budget constraints made it impossible. 😌 So far, the friendlies are going well—no losses, good scores, and the players are starting to gel—though, of course, friendlies don't earn you any league points, haha. 😅 Regarding the level of our pre-season opponents: ** FRIENDLIES PLAYED ** - US Dunkerque (Ligue 2 - France) -> 2-0 Win - FCV Dender (Division 2 - Belgium) -> 3-0 Win - RFC Liège (Division 2 - Belgium) -> 4-2 Win - KV Kortrijk (Division 1 - Belgium) -> 1-1 Draw - Eastleigh FC (Division 5 - England) -> 3-0 Win ** UPCOMING FRIENDLIES ** - 25/07 vs UNFP (unattached players/free agents) - 31/07 vs US Boulogne CO (Ligue 2 - France) ** LIGUE 3 LEAGUE FIXTURES ** - 07/08 vs Stade Malherbe Caen (in Normandy) - 14/08 vs FC Bourg-en-Bresse (Stade du Hainaut) - 20/08 vs Paris 13 Atletico (in Paris) - 29/08 vs US Concarneau (in Brittany) Regarding odds and sports betting: under the old name—"Championnat National"—it wasn't possible to bet on matches in France. However, with the new name (Ligue 3) and the new status (shifting from amateur to professional), I think it will be possible to bet on Valenciennes matches this season, though nothing is certain just yet. In any case, here in Valenciennes, there is no getting carried away; it is only the very beginning of the season, and while the initial results are positive, we are remaining level-headed.

The club has announced the release of a new shirt (away or third) today. The club’s old logo, the Bargate monument – it looks like a retro shirt.

Full Time: 0-3 for VA. Scorer 3 goal: Vincent MARCEL (89') Allez VA ! ❤️🤍

77' Break for Valenciennes 🔥 Vincent MARCEL. Score: 0-2 🙂

Half Time: 0-1 for VA 😎

30' goal for Valenciennes ! MABROUCK ROUAI ! Score: 0-1

Starting XI Eastleigh vs Valenciennes FC - Derrick Abu start the game tonight Source https://x.com/DanJHargraves/status/2079993102857629983/photo/1

Hello friends, I hope you're doing well. News from Valenciennes: ** TRAINING CAMP IN SOUTHAMPTON ** Currently at their training camp in Southampton, the players have been alternating between training sessions and team-building activities—including go-karting. Today, they visited St Mary's Stadium and paid their respects at the Ted statue before the friendly match against Eastleigh at Silverlake Stadium. Kick-off is at 8:45 PM local time. ** SIGNINGS ** A 10th new player arrived yesterday: Christopher Rocchia. 👤 Who is Christopher Rocchia? Position: Left-back / Left wing-back (1.72m) Career path: A product of the Olympique de Marseille academy, he made his professional debut in Ligue 1 with the club. He subsequently had several spells—initially on loan and later via permanent transfers—at Sochaux (L2), Dijon (L2), and more recently at Aubagne and FC Villefranche Beaujolais in the National league. Playing style: He is a full-back with explosive movement, known for his pace, high work rate along the flank, and attacking contribution. 🎯 Verdict On paper, this is an excellent market opportunity. Rocchia possesses the athletic and technical qualities to quickly become an undisputed starter and a dynamic force on the left flank. If the medical and coaching staff can help him find consistency and confidence, he has all the makings of a standout performer this season. That’s all for the news. Have a great evening, everyone.

That’s the end of this strange match and the end of our two nations’ World Cup campaigns. Well done to you all on this victory – France can’t win by playing just one half… Now it’s time for our teams to focus on the league. 6–4 – just like a tennis set!

5-4 !

3-5

Logic penalty !

That match was really bizarre and completely mad. Is this a hidden camera prank?