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This afternoon, the Saint-Etienne ultras planned to demonstrate to express their dissatisfaction with the unfolding of events, from the last place of the club to the series of 14 games without a win via the sale. They will not be able to express their anger to Geoffroy-Guichard since the LFP has imposed a closed session until further notice after the excesses that occurred against Angers (2-2) two Fridays ago. Asked by Le Progrès about this pressure from supporters, Bafé Gomis explained that he understood their frustration but declared that it was counterproductive.

“I understand their frustration. It is normal. But this pressure will not help the players, especially the young people. They will lose in lucidity and confidence. We know that this is very important, I have experienced it … Then of the 2008-09 season, we held on to the last day. I had clashes with the supporters but they understood that, for the good of the club, we had to be encouraged. did and we managed to save ourselves. Saint-Étienne has one of the best audiences in France, even in Europe. When he plays his score, we could see him in the derby (1-1, October 3 ) for example, players do not abdicate. “

Bafé Gomis expects more measurement from the supporters

Former Greens striker, Bafé Gomis also experienced difficult times during his younger years. He is aware that the club’s situation is difficult for the supporters to live with, he understands their anger, but he thinks it numbs the players.

Raphael Nouet