JAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN

To the relief of fans, white smoke was finally seen over the stand tops of Biarritz’s Parc des Sports d’Aguilera recently, following the sale of the club for a nominal €1.
The good news broke 10 days ago, following weeks of speculation. And it is good news, too, because it means that – subject to contracts – there will be a Biarritz next season. Now, there’s merely the small matter of ProD2 survival for players and staff to worry about. Crucially, however, it is the only thing on everyone’s agenda now that the club’s future looks to be secured. Simon Mannix’...