Roland Duchâtelet still follows football very closely. But he never considered a return to Standard.
It’s been almost ten years since Roland Duchâtelet left the Standard. The replacement of the Limburg businessman by the popular Bruno Venanzi was celebrated with general jubilation. Except that the situation seriously worsened under the orders of his successor and then of 777 Partners.
Duchâtelet has the means to come back. And even through the front door. But he won’t do anything about it: “I didn’t even think about it for a single second. Of course, this question has already been asked. Both from people at the club and from fans. Some former players tried to ask me convince to save Standard I won’t name names, it’s not relevant” he declares in Het Nieuwsblad.
Precursor of several developments in football
The club’s former owner is not one to let himself be overwhelmed by the irrational: “I always respond with this catchy phrase: you can’t correct history. I don’t have a great sense of honor, that doesn’t motivate me. People can think of me whatever they want.
-Roland Duchâtelet no longer wants to be the president of a football club but still follows the game very closely: “I have another scoop: within ten years, offside will be determined automatically, just like the technology on the goal line can now be used to see if a ball has crossed the line.
For him, football would be wrong to refuse all the benefits that technology can offer it: “I would be surprised if no one developed this system. I have often been a precursor of developments in football. Years ago, I “I said it was impossible for referees to judge matches correctly. VAR is a significant improvement.
