He may be retired, Georges Leekens remains “a good customer”. The one who has always responded to critics with a smile, which is really not given to all his now ex-colleagues…
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You have coached Anderlecht and FC Bruges but not Standard. Is it a regret?
Normally, I never have one. But there it is! Like Michel Preud’homme and Eric Gerets, I was made to train Standard. I had the character I needed to work in this club. In the end, only Michel was able to do it…
Have there been any contacts?
Yes. Thrice ! In spring 88, especially. President Jean Wauters contacted me directly and there was almost an agreement but it was dragging on and I, who am anything but patient, ended up signing in Kortrijk and Standard took Urbain Braems. I may have been too rushed but that’s how it was… I was called twice more afterwards: in 2013 and in 2017. But it was only through intermediaries, without having direct contact with the club. So I don’t know what it was really like. The fact remains that they then hired Guy Luzon then Ricardo Sa Pinto.
►► Michel Preud’homme, his retirement, his playing career: Georges Leekens gives himself up.
►► He also expressed himself on the Red Devils: “Roberto Martinez … do like me!”
►► Former coach gives his opinion on Vincent Kompany: “I am convinced he will succeed”
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