The France Télévisions journalist gave his unfiltered opinion on his past collaboration with Eric Roy,
In full success on the bench of Stade Brestois 29, Eric Roy is currently experiencing a period of glory. At a time when the tactician’s experience is praised and highlighted by observers, it must be remembered that more than a decade passed between his previous adventure on the Nice sidelines (2011) and that of Brest. During this intervening period, Eric Roy worked with the media and took on the role of consultant. On the side of France Télévisions for example, alongside Fabien Lévêque.
In today’s edition, The Team went to meet different figures who have encountered the coach of the third in Ligue 1 over the last ten years and among them, Fabien Lévêque. The journalist of France Televisions therefore gave his feelings towards his former pair on the air, during the comments on Coupe de la Ligue matches. “ It has never been disconnected. Every time we went to a stadium, he spoke with the managers. He was visible. »
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The forty-three-year-old commentator kept certain memories more precise than others concerning Eric Roy: “ I remember his knowledge of the game. To prepare for his matches, he made phone calls. He didn’t arrive with his hands in his pockets, he was rigorous. » So many qualities which allowed the former consultant to find his place behind the microphone for a few years. And an experience which also gave him the opportunity to go to the other side of the barrier and understand how the media works.
A background that Eric Roy admits to using today: “ Obviously, when you have been in the media, you know the journalists. It makes it easier to communicate with the media after the matches. » This Sunday against Nice (5:05 p.m., 20th day), the Brest coach hopes to have a smile after the match. A victory would allow them to climb to second place in Ligue 1.
