Since the announcement in our columns and on our website of the club's new musical strategy around the matches at the Park but also beyond, the reactions have been numerous. Many supporters were unhappy to know that the intro rhythmic intro of the traditional "Who Said I Would" by Phil Collins would no longer accompany the entry of the two teams. As Fabien Allègre, director of diversification for PSG, explained: “That we are very attached to this sound, I hear it and our will is not to eliminate it from all our matches. But why couldn't we have the “Go West”
(of the Pet Shop Boys)
or the Phil Collins when the players arrive for the warm-up? "
So that's what happened this Saturday shortly before 4:30 p.m. when the Parisians entered the pitch to warm up before the match against Clermont.
The music of Phil Collins is found broadcast for the entrance of the Parisians to the warm-up pic.twitter.com/g6Xf53ZVvD
- The Parisian |
PSG (@le_Parisien_PSG) September 11, 2021
However, this broadcast did not satisfy all observers.
Thus, Eric Rabesandratana - the former defender present at the Park as a consultant for France Bleu Paris - who had relayed before the match a petition for the return of the song by Phil Collins in its place, remained in his position after its broadcast before the warming up.
As in the first home match of the season, against Strasbourg (4-2), on August 14, a song by DJ Snake was broadcast for the entry of the teams.
A choice assumed by the club and Fabien Allègre who explains having exchanged on the subject with several groups of supporters including those of the CUP.
Many supporters have again expressed their disappointment after this choice.
Paris Saint Germain: Against the change of music at the Parc des Princes - Sign the petition!
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- eric rabesandratana 🌟❤️💙🌟 (@ERabesandratana) September 11, 2021
In addition, before the match, a tribute was paid to Jean-Paul Belmondo in particular by the Virage Auteuil which presented a banner: “1933-2021: Itinerary of a founder of Paris SG.
Thank you Bébel ”.
When his name was announced by Michel Montana, the club's announcer, the Park began to applaud at length.
A minute of applause followed accompanied by “Belmondo!
Belmondo!
»From the Ultras.
During the composition of the teams, the name of Donnarumma received a standing ovation.
Mbappé's was accompanied by a mixture of applause and whistles.
Before the kick-off, a minute of intense applause was launched in memory of Jean-Pierre Adams.