Heads change but the results remain the same. For his first at the Stade Malherbe in Caen yesterday, Bruno Baltazar suffered defeat. This is the 10th in 17 days of Ligue 2 for the Norman club, 16th and roadblock, and which is starting to see the car in front of it move dangerously away. The hoped-for electroshock did not take place. This setback (1-0) is all the more worrying as it took place at home and against Clermont, a direct competitor for maintenance, 5 points ahead now and a team just ahead in the standings. The goal scored by Diaby in the 89th minute only reinforces this impression of a nightmare evening.
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It took place in a frankly difficult climate for the club. After the numerous criticisms suffered by the management team put in place by Kylian Mbappé, it is the turn of the supporters to express their anger. Several banners were displayed Friday during the meeting in Ornano. They target the Real Madrid player, shareholder of the club through its investment fund Coalition Capital. “Mbappé, the SMC is not your toy”. The decision to part ways during the truce of coach Nicolas Seube, legend of the club, does not go through at all.
Mbappé and his team targeted by hostile banners
The other angry messages made direct reference to it: “Nicolas Seube is a beautiful person, he is someone who will count”, “Before wanting to shine internationally, respect local figures” and the last, a direct reference to the press release published last Monday by the Malherbe Normandy Kop. “In Malherbe, it is only work and loyalty that make legends“. Nicolas Seube's successor, Bruno Baltazar, was welcomed by whistles, as was goalkeeper Anthony Mandrea, reintroduced as number one even though he expressed his desire to leave in our columns.
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«I expected itadmitted Baltazar at a press conference. The supporters are the heart of the club, it's difficult to move forward and be a strong club without them. I consider their reaction normal, Nicolas Seube was an idol here. I want to go into a project with stability, but I don't have time to cry or think about external factors. It is also my responsibility to bring back pride in supporting this club. To find a calmer atmosphere, I know it will take a lot of victories. One victory will not be enough.» The Portuguese symbolizes, despite himself, the turn taken by Malherbe.
Bruno Baltazar, whistled and symbol of club management
The Portuguese's CV does not reassure supporters, he who has had a series of short missions in second-rate clubs. He is the choice of Ziad Hammoud, the Caen president who is increasingly criticized by fans but also by club followers. In recent days, Patrice Garande, former Normandy coach, and Brahim Thiam consultant and ex-defender, have expressed their anger at the policy taken by the SMC. Some think that Seube's fate was decided in advance, leaving him little opportunity to work in peace. To thank him, songs to his glory were sung yesterday.
Pub. the 04/01/2025 12:49
– UPDATE 04/01/2025 13:35
