Stade Brestois will pay tribute to Éric Roy during the match against Paris Saint-Germain, scheduled for Sunday, September 13 at 8:45 PM at the Stade Francis-Le Blé. It promises to be an emotionally charged evening—coming several weeks after the passing of the former Brest coach—as announced by the Finistère-based club in an official statement.
“Stade Brestois 29 wants this tribute to be worthy of the mark Éric Roy left on the club’s history…”
“Stade Brestois 29 wants this tribute to be worthy of the mark Éric Roy left on the club’s history, as well as the deep affection held for him by his family, loved ones, all club members, and the entire Brest community.
Following Éric Roy’s passing, the possibility of paying tribute to him during the very first matches at Francis-Le Blé was considered. However, as pre-season friendlies did not allow for the Brest fanbase to gather under the desired conditions, the home opener against Toulouse FC (on Matchday 1 of Ligue 1) was initially envisaged.
Unable to meet all the necessary conditions to hold the tribute properly during that first match of the season, the club decided to postpone it until the visit of Paris Saint-Germain.
Stade Brestois 29 is convinced that this date will allow the entire Brest family to come together to honor Éric Roy’s memory and show their gratitude to ‘The King’.”
Initially, Stade Brestois had planned to hold the ceremony during its first home game, scheduled for August 29 against Toulouse. As not all the necessary conditions could be met, the club ultimately chose the PSG match, allowing Éric Roy’s family, loved ones, club members, and the Brest fans to gather together. The evening of September 13 will therefore go far beyond the scope of a standard Ligue 1 Matchday 4 fixture. Éric Roy, who passed away on June 17 at the age of 58, left a profound mark on the recent history of Stade Brestois, notably leading the club to an exceptional third-place finish in Ligue 1 and a maiden appearance in the Champions League.
The choice of a match against Paris Saint-Germain also carries great symbolic weight. PSG was Brest’s last European opponent, having eliminated Éric Roy’s team in the Champions League play-offs. A few months later, the Francis-Le Blé stadium will once again come together for “The King”—not for a sporting result, but to celebrate the man and the immense legacy he left in Brittany.
