The arrival of the Iron Mask in Cannes this Saturday evening could have been the final of this South conference for first place. But the defeat suffered by the Blue Stars against the Argonauts of Aix-en-Provence (26-14) has annihilated all the chances of the Marseillais to delight the leader’s place. “”It was not what we had planned, but it is part of the vagaries of high -level sport“, breathes Didier Della Guardia, the Marseille president. Their presence in play-offs is not acquired: in the event of a defeat this evening, the Marseillais would simply see their exercise ending.”We know that we absolutely have to win, he adds. We prepare for difficult times. But somewhere, we say to ourselves that each time we have successfully succeeded in regular phase, it was more difficult in play-offs. Maybe having experienced regular difficulties it will be simpler then?“
An average of 1,200 spectators
While the regular phase is coming to an end, the Blue Stars have managed one thing: to find their audience. “”The bad days, we are at 800 spectators, the good and the derby against the argos we can go up to 2,500 – 3,000. We can say that in average, we are at 1,200Estime Didier of the guard. I don’t really like to compare myself to other clubs or other sports, because we always want to attract more people but we have managed to create a nice atmosphere and the attraction for American sports is also for something. The Marseille public is more curious than you want to believe it and there is also a big job from volunteers and the association as a whole. “
Support that will not be too much tonight, to get a place for the play-offs before thinking about a possible overhaul of the championship at the end of the season when Marseille should play a central role.
At 8 p.m., Delort stadium. Blue Stars – Iron Mask
