Multiple local sources have this morning confirmed that Bordeaux have fired manager Gus Poyet after a sensational rant last night in a press conference following the Ligue 1 side’s victory over Mariupol, which has seen les Girondins qualify for the Europa League play-offs, where they will face Gent.
Poyet, who has had a tense relationship with the Bordeaux board and President Stéphane Martin for several months, was infuriated by the board’s decision to sell striker Gaëtan Laborde without signing a replacement first.
He said last night:
“Today is my worst day at this club. What happened today with Gaëtan Laborde is a disgrace. And I think we need to stop here. I asked the club not to sell him until we bring in a player. They didn’t listen to me, they let Laborde leave. We arrived at the hotel today at 11:45, Laborde was not there. We called him, he was at Montpellier. Nobody said anything to us.”
“So I will speak to my agent tomorrow, and I will take a decision. I don’t know if things will finish or not… It is a disgrace that they have done this to me, the players and the supporters. I cannot accept that. So I demand an explanation from the president and the owners. If they can explain it to me tomorrow, then I will decide whether or not I will stay, but I want an explanation.”
A journalist then asked: “It is my understanding that you were aware of the Laborde sale…”
Poyet: “Who said that to you? A Bordeaux representative? If you don’t tell me, I won’t speak to you. Ok, fine thank you (as he receives no answer). I don’t give a f*** about these Bordeaux representatives who speak to you. They tell you lies, and you don’t have the cojones to say the truth.”
“I will tell you, nobody has called me, I have a text that I sent to the club that read “Laborde does not leave until we replace him with another attacker.” Do I need to show it to you in front of the cameras. I am telling you… Nobody told me he had left until we arrived at the hotel this morning. Be careful. I don’t give a f*** about Bordeaux representatives who try and kill me from behind to make me leave. I am not going to leave like this. It is up to them to speak to you. It doesn’t work like this.”
Bordeaux press officer: “We finish there.”
Gus Poyet: “No we don’t actually. I decide when we finish, not you.”
Journalist: “Are you going to resign now?”
Poyet: “No, I am going to ask for an explanation. Tomorrow, I will speak to my agent and make a decision after the club explains itself… You watch yourself eh, you watch yourself, there is only one owner today, one owner. I don’t know what you are talking about, I am talking about something that happened today. I asked for Gaetan not to be sold, he left, so I want an explanation. Because we arrived at the hotel at 11:45 and nobody in my staff knew that Gaetan wasn’t here. I spoke with Gaetan and he had permission to leave, that is the truth. So if I receive an explanation, we can speak on Saturday again, and I will give you all the news that I have received from the club. Am I speaking about something that is not clear?”
“Last week, there was information that came out in L’Équipe and Sud Ouest that only 3 people knew about, and I am one of those 3 people. The other two I know well. That is something very important. I know who is speaking behind my back. We have arrived at a point where people need to be careful. All that I am asking for is respect and professionalism. Not more, not less. Respect and professionalism. If we have that, then we can move forward. If we don’t, then it is finished.”
ÉNORME !!! Poyet totalement furax en conf de presse suite à l'absence de Gaëtan Laborde. Le coach des Girondins veut des explications de sa direction et menace de partir : "C'est mon plus mauvais jour dans ce club" #rmclive pic.twitter.com/k1Wswbi9bK
— After Foot RMC (@AfterRMC) August 16, 2018
After a 10 minute meeting this morning at Bordeaux’s training ground between President Stéphane Martin and Gus Poyet, the latter was sacked. As the club seeks a new manager, fitness coach Eric Bedouet, will be in charge of the 1st team in the interim.
Bordeaux play Toulouse in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon.
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