Since taking office at Sporting in mid-November, Réginald Ray has had little reason to smile. But on Friday night, at the heart of the Paul-Lignon stadium in Rodez, the Bastia coach looked downcast. Almost on the verge of saying he was even dejected.
Firstly, due to the result. The draw benefits Amiens, who were crushed by absentees for this match, in great defensive difficulty. And therefore quite happy, as their coach Alain Pochat said, to leave the Bastia team behind. The Picards are still three points ahead. So there’s no need to beat around the bush: Dumè Guidi’s teammates have used up their last chance.
Yes, a professional has to fight to the end, it’s his job after all. But in their heads, it must be a storm. After many opportunities to release this last spot since January, Sporting simply can’t do it.
How many header goals? Two?
It’s not for lack of trying, sweating under the blue jersey. 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 deficiencies…
