Valenciennes part ways with coach after 13-0 win

Valenciennes have parted ways with coach Pierre Blois, two days after the club's biggest-ever win, a 13-0 success in the Coupe de France. The news is reported by several media outlets, including Le Parisien, L'Équipe and RMC Sport. The club made the decision as early as the Monday following the match, according to L'Équipe.

A historic win and an immediate sacking

Valenciennes, who were taking part in the fifth round of the Coupe de France, inflicted a heavy defeat on CS Habarcq, a D1 side, by a score of 13-0, reports Foot Mercato. This victory is the biggest in the club's history, stresses TuttoMercatoWeb. Yet, shortly after this success, Pierre Blois was dismissed from his duties, the Italian outlet indicates. Le Parisien mentions a separation that came two days after the match, while L'Équipe specifies that the dismissal was confirmed as early as the following Monday.

A decision that raises questions

The circumstances of this surprise departure are not detailed in the available sources. No official reason has been given by the club. The media covering the news, such as So Foot and Le Figaro, merely report the sacking without explaining the reasons behind it. Le Figaro describes a "historic" win in the context of Ligue 3, while RMC Sport files the event under its transfer news section.

What's next for Valenciennes

The club has not yet announced the name of Pierre Blois' successor. No information about the rest of Valenciennes' season, as they compete in Ligue 3 and the Coupe de France, is provided by the sources. The club's decision therefore remains without public explanation at this stage.