In a crucial match against Clermont, this Sunday at 3 p.m., ASSE, the red lantern of Ligue 1, will not be able to count on the support of its home crowd. Sanctioned by a total closed door following the incidents against Angers (2-2, October 22) pending the final decision of the disciplinary committee on November 17, Geoffroy-Guichard will ring hollow.
The supporters are making their voices heard outside. They gathered at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Zénith. Guarded by mobile gendarmes, the procession reached the Chaudron, located less than a kilometer away.
All are demanding the resignation of the general manager, Claude Puel, while Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo, the presidents, were entitled to their daily banner all week.
In a chaotic sporting situation and at the heart of a sales process which should see further progress on Monday evening – deadline for buyers interested in submitting a firm offer – ASSE worries these supporters who are stepping up their actions. Hoping that the gathering goes smoothly …
3:07 p.m .: supporters have dispersed
The Stéphanois supporters have dispersed, the mobilization ends.
2:35 p.m .: a banner in front of the stadium
The supporters have just put up a banner asking again for the departure of Claude Puel.
They then deploy another to the LFP: “Your sanctions will not silence the anger of the green people”.
2:20 p.m .: supporters arrive at Geoffroy-Guichard
The demonstration is always carried out in peace. The supporters approach the stadium.
According to the police, 900 people take part in the demonstration.
Security is in place in front of the entrance to the presidential platform.
2:05 p.m .: the procession takes the direction of the Chaudron
The supporters rush towards Geoffroy-Guichard.
13:50: “The situation is unacceptable”
The supporters chant “Puel resignation”.
Speech in front of the Zenith: “This is the crisis, the situation is unacceptable. Puel is the first link in the chain to be blown up. Afterwards, we will continue our long fight against the management. “And to assure:” It is a pacifist rally, we want it to go well to get our message across “, assure the groups of supporters.
At the end of the speech, the crowd chants again “Direction resignation”.
Speech in front of the Zenith: “This is the crisis, the situation is unacceptable. Puel is the first link in the chain to be blown up. Afterwards, we will continue our long fight against the management. ” # ASSECF63 pic.twitter.com/w5W712IHzz
– Progress – ASSE (@leprogres_asse) November 7, 2021
1:30 p.m .: supporters gather in the Zénith car park
The supporters, initially scattered around the Zénith, gather in the parking lot. They have prepared banners, which they have not yet displayed.
On the side of Geoffroy-Guichard, the police are in place, waiting for the procession.