"Etoile Ultras" with their distinctive banner on matchdays |
That was the first comment by Mr Pierre Foucaud, the group leader of "Etoile Ultras" - the independent Etoile FC's fan club on the 2010 S.League Champions' decision to sit out of the upcoming 2012 season.
A meteorologist by trade, the local-based Frenchman together with two other compatriots formed the "Ultras" back in 2010 to back the French side when they debut in the S.League and claimed the title in their inaugural season.
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Something that never materialize (Picture credit: from sources) |
With the iron already cast on the decision to sit out by the French club, Pierre insisted that the involvement of the "Ultras" and the club will not cease.
"I have work closely with other members and established a partnership with Nicolas Possetti" said the bespectacled man with his trademark orange baseball cap at any Etoile match in the past seasons.
Nicolas Possetti was one-time assistant to Patrick Vallee, who won the title with the Stars in 2010, is now being the person in charge of the Etoile Football Academy.
"Bringing back Nicolas to run the Football Academy is a clear sign from Hicham (Moudden, the current Etoile chairman) to show he cares for Etoile and consider the youth education a top priority." added Pierre on the reaffirming the club's priority during the "sit-out" period.
"We are going to support the players from the Academy. We will meet them and share our passion for football and fans (with them).
"The history of ULTRAS is rich and can be shared with others. It is about friendship, dedication, fun, respect and die-hard support for a cause we believe in." concluded the self-proclaimed "Ultra" from leading French club Olympique de Marseille since 1988 in an email interview with this blog.
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