Manufrance was one of the most important sponsors of the Greens during the legendary era of the 70s and 80s. The “Manufrance” logo notably appeared on the jersey of Saint-Etienne of there season 75/76 , the one during which ASSE lost in the final of the Champions Clubs' Cup. Among the most iconic players, who wore the Manufrance jersey An overview, full of nostalgia.
Dominique Rocheteau
Fourth best scorer in the history of Paris-Saint-Germain behind Pauleta, Ibrahimovic and Cavani, Dominique Rocheteau also made the heyday of ASSE from 1971 to 1980. If we had to remember just one action of the “green angel”, it would be his goal against kyiv in 1976, scored in the nick of time despite cramps and injuries. To his credit: 59 goals in the Greens jersey, including nine braces.
Jean-Michel Larqué
Before forming one of the most popular commentary duos in French sport with his sidekick Thierry Roland, Jean-Michel Larqué was one of ASSE's most active midfielders (from 1966 to 1977). Effective in front of the opposing goal, and a free-kick taker, he scored a whopping 100 goals during his time at Saint-Étienne.
Ivan Curkovic
The Yugoslav goalkeeper is one of the club's legends. Capped 19 times for the national team, Ivan Curkovic was also the “goalkeeper” of ASSE for almost 10 years, from 1972 to 1981. He distinguished himself in particular during the return match between Saint-Etienne and PSV Eindhoven in the semi-final of the Champions Clubs' Cup: his saves allowed the team to leave the stadium with a precious 0-0, synonymous with qualification.
Patrick Revelli
Today, a sales representative for ASSE, Patrick Revelli also fought for the club as a player between 1969 and 1978. Lively, clever, capable of playing at any level of the Saint-Etienne attack, the “Gaul” (nicknamed thus because of his long moustache) found the back of the net 83 times in the green jersey.
Hervé Revelli
Brother of the previous one, five years his senior, Hervé Revelli wore the green jersey from 1966 to 1971. A center forward trained at the club, he scored no fewer than 209 times with ASSE and remains to this day Saint-Etienne's top scorer. After his departure, he enjoyed a spell at OGC Nice before retraining and becoming a coach.
Dominique Bathenay
It's not just about attack. In front of the Saint-Etienne defense, Dominique Bathenay held the fort from 1973 to 1978, and found the net 32 times. His notable feat: a missile in the European Cup final against Bayern Munich, which unfortunately crashed against the crossbar like Jacques Santini's header.
Christian Sarramagna
Left winger for ASSE from 1970 to 1979 in the professional team, Christian Sarramagna He played for a time in the shadow of Triantafilos and Dominique Rocheteau. Injuries to both gave him his chance in 1976: a starter in the final lost to Bayern, he nearly turned the match in the Greens' favor on several occasions.
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Michel Platini
No, the King Michel never wore the green Manufrance version of Saint-Etienne's jersey. And for good reason, since he wasn't transferred to the club until 1979. In 1981, he won a French championship title with ASSE, the club's last to date.
Johnny Rep
Arriving at the club the same year as Michel Platini, the Dutchman Johnny Rep is part of the golden generation of Orange , the one who, with Johan Cruyff , reached the 1974 World Cup final. In Saint-Etienne, he scored... enough for the band Mickey 3D to dedicate a song to him. But he too didn't wear the legendary Manufrance jersey.
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