The complicated start to the season experienced by the CSBJ disrupted the organization chart this Monday, November 25. Pascal Papé is no longer manager of the Berjallian club, currently 11th in the National. Information from our colleagues at Dauphiné Libéré confirmed by President Henri-Guillaume Gueydan to France Bleu Isère. Pascal Papé nevertheless retains his position as sports director.
“Need a new wind”
Club president Henri-Guillaume Gueydan explains his choice to France Bleu: “We've been talking for some time and we've reached a point where it seemed necessary to me to bring a fresh wind. I felt that there was a need for a new discourse, a freshness in the methodsalthough I don't think there will be a revolution. In any case, adaptations to try to restore smiles, desire and confidence to our players. I took my responsibilities, it’s up to them to take theirs.” Furthermore, Grégoire Pintiaux (forward coach) and Sébastien Bouillot (three-quarter coach) are leaving their positions within the staff.
Aurélien Diotallevi, who was coach of the Espoirs, is gaining ground and will now manage the forwards of the first team alongside David Attoub who remains involved with the club. Among the three-quarters, Gabiriele Lovobalavu remains in place with Bastien Guallar, head of the training center and who also joins team one.
A difficult season
The CBSJ is experiencing a very complicated first part of the season with a record of six victories and seven defeats. This weekend, the Isérois will host their first pursuer in the standings, Tarbes, in Pierre-Rajon. Among the failed outings this year, two notable setbacks in Rouen (46-0) and Périgueux (34-0).
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