Etienne Beugre (foto: pigac.si)
Once a French giant, Bordeaux is showing signs of recovery, with Etienne Beugre and Andy Carroll leading the charge after the club's financial collapse and relegation to the fourth division.
For the first time this season, Bordeaux has reached the top of its division in the French fourth league, marking a significant turnaround after struggling against amateur opponents following its bankruptcy.
The club, once home to Albert Riera and Žan Vipotnik, had been languishing in the bottom half of the table. However, the arrival of English forward Andy Carroll has changed the team's fortunes. He has already scored eight goals and is proving to be a key figure in restoring Bordeaux’s reputation.
Adding to the momentum is the impact of **former Maribor player** Etienne Beugre, who has already made a difference in his first two matches. He has contributed one goal and one assist, offering another attacking outlet for the promotion-chasing side.
This weekend, Beugre opened his goal-scoring account for Bordeaux in a 3-1 victory over Dinan Lehon. The win marked the club’s fifth consecutive league victory and secured its place at the top of the division for the first time this season.
For Bordeaux, this is arguably the most positive news in the past year. Despite playing in the fourth division, the club still enjoys strong fan support—10,323 spectators attended the last match, witnessing Beugre’s first goal in the team’s colors.