St-?tienne are dreaming about glory while staring relegation in the face

The club?s new owners brought in an attacking manager and young players without considering the short-term risks
By Get French Football News
Euphoria, optimism and ambition were the dominant emotions at Saint-?tienne in the summer. With promotion to Ligue 1 secured and new owners onboard, the clubcould dream of replicating past glories. But waking up the sleeping giant of French football has not been as easy as flicking a switch.
St-?tienne returned to the top flight after a two-year stint in Ligue 2 thanks to a dour relegation playoff win against Metz. Olivier Dall?Oglio, who replaced Laurent Batlles as manager mid-season, took the club up by reverting to a defensive, back-to-basics approach. However, that approach did not translate well in Ligue 1, despite a summer splurge from the new owners.
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