Discussed for several days, the fate of Maxime d'Ornano is now sealed. Two hours after the defeat of FC Rouen on the lawn of Dijon (1-0), the coach appointed at the head of the Red Devils in December 2021 was dismissed from his duties.
“FC Rouen 1899 regrets to announce the sidelining of its coach, Maxime d'Ornano, indicated the club via a press release published on the night of Friday November 1st to Saturday November 2nd. This decision, taken after careful consideration and in the interest of the club, responds to our ambition to obtain the best possible results for your supporters. The different parties will meet in the coming days to find an agreement that can satisfy the interests of the club and our coach, currently in BEPF training. »
Postel spoke to supporters present in Dijon
The decision seems to have been made a little earlier, from the final whistle. The idea, which seemed to have been in Iwan Postel's head for some time, was explained to the supporters present in Dijon.
Before they left for Normandy, the Rouen president went on their bus. Without being asked, Postel grabbed the microphone to send a message that left little room for doubt. “Unfortunately, I am going to begin the most difficult part of this young experience that I have with the club. We will have to make immediate changes. This cannot continue like this. I took a club with no administrative person. Today, there are almost fifteen of us. We try to make as much effort as possible out of respect for you, the supporters, but this must be followed by sporting results. I know you will always be there. This club will survive us. That's what's most important to me. » At that moment, the fate of Maxime d'Ornano was, undoubtedly, already sealed…
