The scenario we all dreamt of without really believing it, because I remind you that we are promoted and a modest amateur club, insists the co-president. At the start of the season, when we faced Girondins in a friendly in Tarnos (1-1), if we were told we could be promoted to Ligue 3 (the new name for National next year), ten months later, no one would believe it! And yet it’s the truth, Aviron against Girondins, it’s not a friendly match, it’s a real championship showdown. It’s unbelievable for the whole club!
Context: – Aviron Bayonnais Football is a club aiming for promotion to Ligue 3. – The club’s co-president is excited about the unexpected achievements.
For this exceptional derby, with the possibility of promotion to Ligue 3 at stake, Aviron Bayonnais Football left its rustic Didier-Deschamps stadium on the right bank, where it has been undefeated this season and attracts a small thousand spectators to each National 2 match, to offer this fixture to as many football lovers as possible, especially in the Basque Country. The bonds of friendship between Lausseni Sangaré and Philippe Tayeb, the president of Aviron Bayonnais Rugby Pro, are strong, which facilitated the agreement.
Context: – Aviron Bayonnais Football relocates to Jean-Dauger stadium for an important match. – Strong relationship between key figures from the football and rugby sections of the club.
“We thank the club for the stadium rental and all the help they provide us, especially for ticketing,” says Lausseni Sangaré. “But we didn’t make a financial choice, as I sometimes hear. This match will cost us a lot of money, due to the significant security measures that are our responsibility and other expenses. The prefecture has classified this match as risky, on a two out of four scale, as we expect a lot of Bordeaux supporters, including the Ultras, who are monitored due to a dispute with the North Gate group.”
Fact Check: – Administration prepares for a high-risk match due to anticipated fan turnout.
“We are doing everything with the club, Aviron Rugby, and state services to make this match a festive moment,” stated a club representative. “We felt obligated to support them in a moment like this!”
Context: – Local administration collaborates with sports clubs and authorities for event organization.
The 1,250 seats allocated to the Bordeaux club were sold within 24 hours. The Bordeaux supporters’ section will be located in the North stand. “We must set up a significant barrier system and provide mobile toilets so that these fans do not leave their section,” added the co-president. “The City of Bayonne is assisting us with this, and without them, it is obvious that we would not have been able to play this match at Jean-Dauger.”
Context: – Preparations for crowd management and security at the match are in progress.
“Bayonne is rallying for football,” emphasized Cyrille Laiguillon, deputy mayor of the city in charge of sports. “We’re working closely with the club, Aviron Rugby, and state services to ensure that this match is a festive moment. We felt compelled to support them in an event like this!”
Context: – Local authorities express support for the sporting event and collaboration with the clubs involved.
Bayonne against Bordeaux, it’s the Basque underdog with its €930,000 budget (for the SAS) against the Bordeaux Ogre and its €5 million. The professional club led by Rio Mavuba, who was actually part of the team that lost in the French Cup in 2004, aims to climb step by step. Unlike Aviron, which targets Ligue 3 in 2028, as announced in 2022 by its leaders. “If we beat Bordeaux by two goals, as we lost 1-0 in the first leg, we will surpass them and anything will be possible. One thing is certain, we will go all out,” concluded Lausseni Sangaré with a direct free-kick.
Fact Check: – Aviron Bayonnais Football aims to achieve promotion to Ligue 3 by 2028.
