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Phil, I met him last year when I came to see you. A simple and nice guy from my point of view. I know that's not everything, especially in football. Like our CEO at Valenciennes, Yohan Godin, I think your CEO is doing the best he can, but he also depends on the governance of Sport Republic. It's SR who makes the most important choices, and who also looks after the finances. I think they're doing a good job in terms of administration and communication, but it's the sporting side of things that's not going well, and we've got the same thing here at Valenciennes. And when it comes to managing a football club, it's the sporting side that counts the most, because if the sporting side is doing well, the rest is bound to follow suit...

I hope the season comes to an end soon. For you and for us, I can't wait for the holidays 🫣🫣

That's what I said a few months ago on this forum. As far as I'm concerned, the first mistake was keeping Ahmed Kantari as head coach after the club went down to the National League. He shouldn't have been kept on in the summer of 2024. If you compare the budgets of National League clubs, we're in the top 3 and logic would have had us at the top of the table, but sport is the most complicated area to stabilise and put in place. The arrival of Vincent Hognon has done the team a lot of good and has helped us climb back up the table, but unfortunately the last few games have been fatal for our club. I'm not at all sure that Ben Chorley will stay on next year because he's had 18 months of complicated sporting management and I think that Sport Republic has a duty to take decisions against him. Valenciennes' season is over and we know that the National Championship isn't easy with teams that don't give up and we're going to have the same thing next year. I've been a Valenciennes fan for 21 years now, and I'm not going to be afraid of this season or next. I will always be there for my beloved club.

No problem, my friend, I'd love to. It's always great to talk to you, fellow Saint's fans.

SR is going to have a lot of work to do this summer because a lot of players are going to leave the club (end of contracts, end of loans, players who are not kept because they are not good enough)... What reassures me is that our coach will be there next season, and he'll be able to build his team with peace of mind and choose reliable, serious players. And indeed, I think that the investment of a few million euros will make all the difference next year.

Hello friends, I hope you're well. Today is match day for Valenciennes as they welcome Quevilly Rouen to the Stade du Hainaut. After three consecutive defeats, the chance of going up is all but dead for us. We need to win everything and our opponents need to drop points too... We have to try and finish this season as well as we can and start working on next year, which won't be easy either. Here's the link to the match below and the league standings: Have a nice day friends. Allez Valenciennes !

Incredible news this lunchtime!

My friends, In the wake of your official relegation, I wanted to offer you my support and tell you how much I respect you, the fans, for your season. Since the start of the season, thousands of you have turned up at the stadiums despite the difficult season you've had, and you can be proud of yourselves. I understand your sadness and disappointment after yesterday's match, and my thoughts are with you, my friends. This was not your season and Sport Republic will now have to start working on next season and your immediate promotion. There's a lot of work to be done and I hope it goes well for SR and for you, my friends. Well done to you all, once again, really, you're incredible, Saint's fan, it's you, for me, who had a successful season, unlike your players. Don't give up friends, always be proud of your club, continue to support your town and its football club loud and clear. My thoughts are with you! COYS !

Hello my friend. A quick debrief on Friday's game. Around forty Valenciennes supporters turned up in Bourg en Bresse. I sensed that the team was tired and underperforming, and that the two defeats (to Dijon and Boulogne) had taken their toll. We had possession of the ball but, as we've done for several games now, we don't know how to use it properly and that's not enough to win a football match. I thought the sending off of the opposition player would allow Valenciennes to score, but that wasn't the case, and even worse, we took a goal while Bourg en Bresse wasn't that dangerous. A third defeat that means the season is (almost) over. The climb is moving very seriously away and it would take a miracle to snag the 3ᵉ place for the accession play-offs. There will be a lot of work this summer to build a stable and competitive team, the thing that reassures me and that the coach (Vincent Hognon), will have time to choose his players who will bring him satisfaction for the championship next season.

Hello friends, I hope you're well! I'm getting a head start today as I'm travelling to see Valenciennes this evening, who are away to Bourg en Bresse. After 2 consecutive defeats, we're hoping to get back to winning ways! Kick-off 7.30pm French time! Link to the match: Good night to those who haven't slept yet. Allez VA !

2 point lost tonight

COYS !!!

I don't know this person but I hope he or she will do a good job for the good of our 3 clubs.

Press Article tonight: https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1569990/article/2025-03-28/football-valenciennes-le-stade-du-hainaut-embarque-dans-des-montagnes-russes-et

Back from the stadium, and my first feeling is frustration. They didn't impress me that much, but in football, it's sometimes realism that makes the difference, and Boulogne must have had 4 or 5 chances to score and put 3 past us. We had the ball and tried a few things, but it wasn't enough. The chance of promotion to Ligue 2 slipped further away tonight and we'll need a miracle to reach the play-offs at the end of the season. We're going to have to think about next season very quickly. Allez VA !

Thank you my friend, I'm hoping for a good game tonight too. In my opinion, he could be a good player but at the moment he's not at his best on the pitch. I can see him doing a few months with the B team next season before potentially playing a few games with the pros.

My friend, I hope you enjoy the match tonight. I have no doubt that both teams will be playing good football at the Stade du Hainaut. It's true that we're making great strides up the table, but unfortunately we lost last week, so we're hoping for a win tonight! The new coach is experienced here in France and I can tell you that the players are listening and working hard every day in training. Your prediction of 2-0 suits me perfectly!

The table today:

Hello friends! I hope you're all well? Today is derby day for Valenciennes, who host Boulogne sur Mer at the Stade du Hainaut. After last week's unfortunate defeat at Dijon (2-1). Our team must get back to winning ways this evening against the 3rd-placed team in the league. A win would give them a chance to climb back to the top of the table. Kick-off 7.30pm French time as usual. Link to the match: Have a nice day! Allez VA!

Thank you very much ! 🙂

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Hello folks. I hope you are well Today is match day for Valenciennes as they travel to Dijon for the 26th round of the French National Championship. The aim is to continue the positive run of matches and results and keep up the pressure on the top of the table. Kick-off 19:30 French time. Link to the match: Have a great day, folks! Allez VA !

My friends, I bring you these few words which I hope will bring you a little positivity for the coming weeks and next year. I would also like to express my respect to all Southampton fans for the current season. I remember coming here in March 2024 and discovering a beautiful city, visiting Saint Mary's Stadium and seeing 2 games in 3 days. I personally look forward to returning to your beautiful city and hope to have the opportunity to chat with some of you during my next visit. Be proud of your club my friends, you have a great history and I think you'll be reliving some great moments in the near future. I have no doubt that things will go much better for you next year. Don't give up, folks! COYS !

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