Death of Robert Herbin, the legendary trainer of Saint-Etienne

It's a new football legend who is leaving, another legendary coach, almost a month after the death of Michel Hidalgo, who died on March 26.

Robert Herbin, 81, died on Tuesday of heart and lung failure. He had been hospitalized for several days for ailments related to alcohol and tobacco. He was not suffering from covid-19.

Robert Herbin left this evening at the north hospital of Saint Etienne. His brother and his Sisters wished that I officially announce it to you.
We think of his family, his friends and relatives, of the green people. The world of football is in mourning. @ ASSEofficiel

Journalist Jacques Vendroux, close to the Sphinx, announces this Tuesday evening, on twitter as by SMS to his address book. "Robert Herbin left for the North Hospital of Saint Etienne today," writes the head of sports at Radio France. Her brother and sisters wanted me to officially announce it to you. We think of his family, friends and relatives, the green people. "

A final of the Champion Clubs' Cup

Vendroux continues: “The football world is also losing an impressive figure. It is an extraordinary personality who leaves, a lord, a great player, a great trainer, a cultivated man. A great emotional. Thanks Robby. "

Other reactions, including Michel Platini, Dominique Rocheteau and Christian Lopez are to follow in the coming hours.

Robert Herbin had won a multitude of titles with the Greens of Saint-Etienne and had taken his team to the final of the Champion Clubs' Cup in 1976.