While the press release published by OM denounces the threats from the leaders of the supporter groups, OM announced that the 4 men targeted have withdrawn from their duties. Marcelino’s case remains unclear…
According to L’Equipe and RMC, « l’ABOUT announces a withdrawal for the moment, before other decisions, of Pablo Longoria, Javier Ribalta (football director), Stéphane Tessier (financial director) and Pedro Iriondo (training center director). » They will not be traveling to Amsterdam for the Europa League match this Thursday against Ajax.
It’s’#ABOUT which specifies this in addition to the press release, cryptic about the future and focused on the feeling of the meeting. https://t.co/vuPGD9Jjcg
— Mathieu Grégoire (@Serguei) September 19, 2023
Marcelino’s future, for his part, remains uncertain and up in the air this Tuesday evening.
In addition, RMC specifies that “Frank McCourt asked them not to make hasty decisions during the long discussions they had today. They take a step back and a period of reflection to choose whether they leave or stay. The club considers the comments and threats made by the supporters unacceptable. Marcelino’s future, for his part, remains uncertain and up in the air this Tuesday evening. » A withdrawal which can resemble a great deal of pressure put on the groups of supporters, the standoff is underway…
The OM Directory cannot accept personal threats
Official press release from Olympique de Marseille
— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) September 19, 2023
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“Since taking office, the Executive Board ofOlympic Marseille undertook a profound transformation of the club’s organization. The related developments mainly aim to establish operating standards worthy of a top European club, and to build a team capable of competing at the highest level.
The Directorate is carrying out this transformation in the sole and best interest of the club, seeking to establish a culture of excellence and professionalism. Particular attention is paid to ensure that each decision is made with the greatest integrity and in compliance with the club’s values and compliance rules.
The OM Executive Board is particularly proud of the progress made over the last two seasons, which has made it possible to strengthen the sporting, financial and institutional situation of the club. In 2022/23, OM positioned themselves on the Ligue 1 podium for the second consecutive time, which has not happened since 2011. The OM Directorate has also implemented major changes and has started in-depth work within its training center and its women’s team, to live up to the expectations and ambitions of the club. All of these efforts must be continued in the long term so that OM can return to the highest level, as desired by the Management Board, determined and focused from the start on building a great football club.
However, following a meeting held on Monday September 18, 2023 at the Robert Louis-Dreyfus Training Center, representatives of the supporters’ associations expressed their wish to see the current OM Directory resign . The threat of a “war” (sic) against them was issued, as long as they did not resign.
The OM Board of Directors believes in a transparent and regular relationship with its supporters, and everyone at the club – players, staff and management – considers that criticism is an integral part of the role and honor of representing OM on and off the field.
On the other hand, the OM Directory cannot accept personal threats. Its members cannot tolerate individual attacks and any form of unfounded public defamation. A relationship based on intimidation cannot guarantee the minimum acceptable conditions so that the club’s Executive Board can continue to invest in the transformation of OM. »
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