Montpellier reject Jean-Louis Gasset’s resignation offer

Jean-Louis Gasset offered his resignation to Montpellier HSC’s hierarchy after the weekend game against AS Saint-Étienne, according to L’Équipe, however, this offer was rejected. 

Montpellier’s game against AS Saint-Étienne was abandoned on Sunday. Saint-Étienne, one place above rock-bottom MHSC (who are eight points off safety) in 17th, took the lead in the first half through Lucas Stassin but were then reduced to 10 men on the stroke of halftime after Maxime Bernauer was shown a second yellow card. 

Despite that, Stassin then doubled Sainté’s lead in the second half, which led to violent scenes at the Mosson. The match was stopped and then later abandoned. It is unclear whether Saint-Étienne will be awarded the win, whilst it is also unclear whether Montpellier will be handed a points deduction by the authorities. 

La Paillade remain rock bottom of Ligue 1 and are destined for the drop. Gasset himself has already stated that there is “no hope” of survival. He will depart his role as manager at the end of the season, and according to L’Équipe, he may even get a significant say in appointing his successor.

However, he will not leave before then. Gasset offered to leave the club on Tuesday during a meeting with Laurent and Olivier Nicollin. That offer was rejected with the former Olympique de Marseille manager confirmed to lead the side until the end of the campaign, come what may. 

GFFN | Luke Entwistle