For his first training at the head of FC Nantes, Raymond Domenech received an eventful reception.
Using a speaker on the edge of the field, the ultras of the Loire Brigade joked about the "Kita Circus", in reference to the president of the club, the Franco-Polish businessman Waldemar Kita.
A heckled return to Ligue 1 for Raymond Domenech.
The new coach of FC Nantes, 16th in the championship standings, was freshly welcomed by club supporters.
Both for his divisive personality and his style of play, the former coach of the Blues is not unanimous.
This Wednesday, the ultras of the Loire Brigade reserved a special welcome for the former defender during his first training.
Speaker placed on the edge of the field, broadcasting circus music and a very clear audio message: "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Kita Circus"
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A broken bond of trust with President Kita
The "Kita Circus", here is the nickname given by the ultras of FC Nantes, in reference to the president Waldemar Kita, who in 13 years at the club has already used 17 different coaches.
Between the supporters of the Canaries and the Franco-Polish businessman, the bond of trust is broken.
For Sébastien, a Nantes supporter, the problem is not Raymond Domenech, who has not coached a club since 1993, but President Kita.
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"Above all, you must not get the wrong fight. Domenech is just one of the episodes of the work that Kita has been building for 13 years", he protests.
"He's giving us the red rag once again, meaning he shifts the problem to Domenech and everyone focuses on him, but Kita's problem is."
"Eleven goats arranged on a green rectangle"
The atmosphere became tense as training progressed, especially when the supporters laughed at their players.
"And finally the Kita Circus offers you its traditional animal number, in fact eleven goats will be arranged everywhere on a green rectangle and will have to pass a ball".
The tone is a little raised between players and supporters.
Midfielder Abdoulaye Touré had to be retained by his teammates not to go and explain himself to the protesters.
Surrounded by two bodyguards, Waldemar Kita came at the end of the session on the field to meet with the players in front of the entire staff.
Raymond Domenech will be presented to the press on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.