The shock sits deeply around the Olympique Lyon after the arranged descent. Ex-coach Raymond Domenech finds clear words at Sport1.
One day after the Olympique Lyon’s forced descent, many banner in downtown Lyon’s downtown were seen.
For example on the grid of the basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and on several bridges of the ring motorway hung posters with the inscription: “Textor out!” Fans also caused her anger about investor John Textor Luft on the club premises in Décines.
The shock is deep at the former midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo, who was under contract with Lyon from 1998 to 2004. “I’m simply horrified,” said the former French international (1999-2006).
Criticism of textor! “He is a beautiful speaker”
“Not necessarily about the verdict, but about the fact that the club is now being managed. Once again, Textor has tricked us. He is a beautiful speaker, but in the end never follow any deeds,” said Dhorasoo.
The National Control and Administrative Directorate (DNCG) ordered the downgrading to Ligue 2 on Tuesday due to violations of the financial requirements, and the DNCG will be sent to the club by post. Lyon immediately announced that he wanted to make an appeal.
But it is no secret: the authority was not convinced of the business plan, which was presented by Textor and Michael Gerlinger, former director of the legal department at Bayern.
Textor was optimistic
While Lyon boss Textor regularly showed an superficial optimism, the punishment shook the former series master and his followers.
The financial inspectors had provisionally imposed a forced relegation at the end of the season in November last year. However, given the facts, there have been a positive outcome for several weeks.
With several sales, a financial injection of 83 million euros in January, a significant reduction in wage costs and internal restructuring, the association went with careful optimism into this crucial meeting for its future.
The cash remedies from the sale of Textor’s shares announced on Monday at the English Association Crystal Palace – over 200 million euros – should also appease the DNCG. Nothing came of it.
John Textor took over Olympique Lyon in late 2022
Did Olympique Lyon act too late?
The Commission has not approved the plan presented by Lyon. There may be bitterness because some promises have not been met.
The US IPO of Textors Eagle Football Holding, to which Lyon has belonged since 2022, is still long in coming. The sale of the shares in Crystal Palace could also have come too late for the DNCG.
“It was complicated right from the start,” said former Lyon coach Raymond Domenech at Sport1 and criticized textor: “Now in my eyes he has no credibility.”
The 73-year-old trained OL from 1988 to 1993 and regretted the development: “Today I am sad. There was everything in Lyon to ensure that Ol stays a large club. What happened has also happened in other clubs and will also happen at other clubs because you are pursued a financial strategy and no more sporty.”
“Everything that was profitable, he destroyed”
It rules “a capital system with a president who juggles money from right and left. They are funds that come to make money and just want to return. There is no longer a policy, no strategy and no heart for the club.”
Textor had invested to make money, Domenech added “in the hope of selling again in four, five or six years. It is not surprising that this is happening because it is not a real sporting development policy.”
And Domenech accused the US businessman concrete mistakes: “Textor killed the training center, he sold women’s football, he sold the hall next door (LDLC Arena, editor’s note).”
Domenech’s bitter conclusion: “Everything that was profitable, he nullified.”
The Shock is deep around Olympique Lyon After the Ordered Forced Relegation. Ex-coach Raymond Domenech Finds Clear Words at Sport1.
A Day After Olympique Lyon’s Ordered Forced Relegation, many Banners Were Lakes in Downtown Lyon.
Poster with the inscription “Textor out!” Hung on the fence of the basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and on Several Bridges of the Ring Highway. Fans so Vented Their Anger at Investor John Textor on the Club’s Grounds in Décines.
Former Midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo, who was under Contract with Lyon from 1998 to 2004, is Deeply Shocked. “I am Simply Appalled,” Said the Former French International (1999-2006).
Criticism of Textor! “He is a smooth talker”
“Not Necessarily About The Verdict, But About The Way The Club is now Run. Once Again Textor Has Tricked Us. He is a Smooth Talker, But in the End there are never actions,” Said Dhorasoo.
The National Control and Management Directorates (DNCG) Ordered the demotion to league 2 on Tuesday Due to Violations of the Financial Regulations. The DNCG wants to send the Reasons for Its Decision to the Club by Post. Lyon Immediately Announced that it would appeal.
But it is no secret: the authority was not convinced by the business plan presented by textor and Michael Gerlinger, former director of the legal department at fc bayern.
Textor what optimistic
While Lyon Boss Textor Regularly Displayed a Superficial Optimism, The penalty shook the former serial champion and its supporters.
Although the Financial Controllers Had Already Provisionally Imposed a forced relegation at the end of the season last November. But for Several Weeks there has been a tendency towards a positive outcome in view of the facts.
With Several Sales, A Financial Injection of 83 million euros in January, A Significant Reduction in Wage Costs and Internal Restructuring, The Club Went Into This Meeting, which what Decisive for ITS Future, with Cautious Optimism.
The cash from the sale of textor’s shares in English Club Crystal Palace – Announced on Monday – Worth over 200 million euros – what intended to appeas the dncg. Nothing came of it.
John Textor Took Over Olympique Lyon at the End of 2022
Did Olympique Lyon Act Too Late?
The commission has not approved the plan submitted by lyon. There May be resentment Because some promises have not been kept.
For Example, The Us Ipo of Textor’s Eagle Football Holding, to which Lyon has Belonged Sion 2022, is quiet pending. The Sale of the Shares in Crystal Palace May so Have Come Too Late for the Dncg.
“It was complicated from the start,” Said Former Lyon Coach Raymond Domenech to Sport1 and Criticized Textor: “Now He Has no Creditity in My Eyes.”
The 73-Year-Old Coached Ol From 1988 to 1993 and Regrets The Development: “Today I am Sad. There every time to ensure that Ol Remains a Big Club. What Has Happened has so happened to other clubs and wants to get to other clubs. Longer a Sporting One. “
“Hey Destroyed Everything That Was Profitable”
A “Capital System” Reigns with a President Who Juggles Money From Left and Right. “Thesis are found that come to make money and simply want a return.
Textor Had Invested to Make Money, Domenech Added, “Hoping to Sell Again in Four, Five Or Six Years. It is not Surprising That This Is Happening Because IT is not a real sporting development policy.”
And Domenech Accused the Us Businessman of Specific Mistakes: “Textor has killed the training center, hey sold Women’s soccer, hey the hall next door (Ldlc Arena, Editor’s Note).”
Domenech’s Bitter Conclusion: “Hey Destroyed Everything That Was Profitable.”