FCNantes today finds itself at a crossroads regarding its coach, Grégory Poirier, who was appointed last August to succeed MichelDerZakarian. A poll carried out on the team's X account revealed that 61% of supporters believe Poirier will remain in charge of the Canaries until Christmas, while 39% are already considering his departure. This division illustrates the uncertainties hovering over his future at the club.
Poirier, aged 44 and former coach of RedStar, took the reins of the club while the presidency of WaldemarKita is known for its impatience and lack of stability. Since his arrival, the team has suffered two consecutive defeats in Ligue2, the last of which, a 1-0 against ASSaint-Étienne last Saturday. These setbacks have fueled rumors of his dismissal, especially since certain members of the club, cited by journalist DavidPhelippeau from Ouest-France, already want him to leave. According to Phelippeau, “some here want to fire him” and “the Kitas are unhappy”, underscoring the pressure put on the coach.
Despite these criticisms, Poirier has already started to implement tactical changes that seem to be paying off. The team's performance has improved, both in terms of play and results, and supporters recognize the first signs of recovery. The survey shows that, even if a majority of them are not sure of his permanence, they prefer to give the coach time to consolidate his ideas rather than giving in to the impatience of management.
The Nantes leaders, for their part, seem aware that chronic instability has already cost the team dearly. A premature change could put the Canaries back into a cycle of imbalance that they have struggled to break for several seasons. It is therefore logical that management considers supporting Poirier so that he can continue his work and establish a solid foundation for the rest of the season.
At present, Poirier's future remains uncertain, but the majority voices of support among fans and the progress observed on the field suggest that he could remain in office until the end of the year. The club will then have to decide whether it wants to continue investing in stability or opt for a change before Christmas, depending on the evolution of performances and the satisfaction of management.