A time mentioned by the press, his name does not seem to have the favor of the forecasts. Especially since his profile does not really correspond to the announcement published by the Belgian Union and, moreover, mocked by our French neighbours.
“What profile should the new national coach have? There is a working group for that”he begins cynically. “Ask them that question instead of me. Obviously they’ve got all the football smart people together and they’ll decide the Devils’ future.”
For his part, he is under no illusions. “Bart Verhaeghe never called me”he continues. “So he won’t do it either now. Besides, I have enough work in Ghent.”
The president of Bruges is part of the Task force as well as Peter Bossaert (boss of the Federation), Sven Jacques (sporting director of Antwerp) and Pierre Locht (general manager of Standard).
For Hein Vanhaezebrouck, this Task Force is too slow in its search. “According to them, we have time because the Devils don’t play until March. For me, it’s a very bad signal. I don’t think Spain asked the president of Real Madrid to find Luis’ replacement. Enrique. At home, they made an immediate decision by taking on a promising coach. Very clearly: URBSFA were not prepared for Martinez’s departure.”
If he was certainly not on the shelves of Bart Verhaeghe, this statement should certainly not help him to raise his popularity rating.