Held in check with his players by ASJ Soyaux (0-0), the coach of the Girondines de Bordeaux returned to the match, the quality of the field and the first performance of his new recruit: Lindsey Thomas.


Match summary => Bordeaux - Soyaux (0-0): A tasty derby, ruined by the field


"Despite the conditions it was a good match, well engaged. The two teams have tried to play anyway, but the pitch has not helped to develop even more play. Concerning us, tonight we stay in 5th place so we can say that at the end of the matches go we are fifth. It is rather a good thing, now it is necessary to consolidate this fifth place with a victory in Albi the next weekend.


On the (bad) quality of the terrain

"It was difficult, after that it's part of the game. The problem is that we are a team that likes playing on good surfaces, since we have a game made of short passes and movements. [Despite these conditions] we had a game plan in place, and it almost worked. It was necessary to put forward other values ​​of combativeness, to be strong in the duels, not to take aim. And that's what we showed on this match. But, I hope the field will be better next weekend [in Albi], it can help in terms of play. "


On the Bordeaux game strategy

"The idea was to put balloons in their backs with runners like Rose Lavaud, Nadjma Ali Nadjim and Lindsey Thomas. After, it's not easy because on this terrain it was difficult to put good long balloons. But on two or three shots in the second half we managed to have situations. "


On the premiere of Lindsey Thomas, arrival on loan from Montpellier

"She brought us a lot of support, in a register where she is not used [to play]. In the first half she managed to hold the balloons. I'm pretty happy with this first performance. This is rather auspicious for the future. "


Transcribed by Morgane Huguen