The "sphinx" rests in peace. Robert Herbin, legendary coach of the great era of AS Saint-Etienne, died on Monday at the age of 81. The journalist close to the family Jacques Vendroux announced it first, and the former Green Jean-Michel Larqué confirmed it on the antenna of RMC.
Robert Herbin left this evening at the north hospital of Saint Etienne. His brother and his Sisters wished that I officially announce it to you.
We think of his family, his friends and relatives, of the green people. The world of football is in mourning. @ ASSEofficiel
Robert Herbin was hospitalized at the Saint-Etienne University Hospital last Tuesday for serious heart and lung failure unrelated to the coronavirus. Herbin led the Stéphane team for 14 seasons, from 1972 to 1983 then from 1987 to 1990. The Greens owe him in particular their epic in the European Cup of champion clubs in 1976, ended on a defeat in the famous final of the "posts squares ”.
Nine French champion titles
Robert Herbin presents the biggest prize list in French football, acquired only under the colors of ASSE where he arrived in the summer of 1957 from the Cavigal in Nice. He was nine times French champion, five times as a player and four as a coach, and six times winner of the French Cup, three in each role.
Midfielder then defender, he was international with the Blues (23 selections), participating in particular in the World Cup in 1966 in England. Robert Herbin has also coached, with less success, Lyon (1983-1985), Al Nasr Ryad (Saudi Arabia, 1985-1986), Strasbourg (1986-1987) and the Red Star (1991-1995).
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