Since taking over at Sporting in mid-November, Réginald Ray has had little reason to smile. But on Friday evening, at the heart of the Paul-Lignon stadium in Rodez, the Bastia coach looked glum. Almost on the verge of admitting that he was even feeling downcast.
Firstly, due to the result. The draw does favors for Amiens, weakened by absences for this match, in great defensive difficulty. And thus quite happy, as their coach, Alain Pochat, said, to leave Bastia behind. The Picards are still three points ahead. There’s no need to beat around the bush: Dumè Guidi’s teammates have used up their final lifeline.
So yes, a professional should fight until the end, it’s their job after all. But in their heads, it must be stormy. After numerous opportunities to let go of this last place since January, Sporting simply can’t seem to do it.
How many header goals? Two?
It’s not for lack of trying, of sweating beneath the blue shirt. No, it’s a matter of talent.
It’s true that this team has changed very little since last season, which saw them finish eighth. That’s the paradox. Did Lamine Cissé mask all the shortcomings…
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