Robert Herbin, mythical trainer of AS Saint-Etienne, has died at the age of 81, announced on Monday AFP the club president, Roland Romeyer.
He had been hospitalized since April 25 at the Saint-Etienne University Hospital for serious heart and lung failure, unrelated to the epidemic of new coronavirus.
Player then coach of the Greens for 14 seasons, from 1972 to 1983 then from 1987 to 1990, the one who had earned the nickname "Sphinx" for his ability to let appear no emotion, presented the most beautiful prize list of French football.
This night promises to be so long and full of sadness.
Part of us is leaving. Our grief is matched only by our deep admiration for him.
Robert Herbin will forever be in our hearts.
To his family, # ASSE sends its deepest condolences. pic.twitter.com/5iPDxXygkj
The Greens owe him in particular the famous epic European Cup of champion clubs in 1976, ended with a defeat in the final against Bayern Munich in Glasgow, because of the famous "square posts".
Arrived at the Greens in the summer of 1957 from the Cavigal of Nice, he was with Saint-Etienne nine times champion of France, five times as player and four as coach, and six times winner of the cup of France, 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).
With AFP
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