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Midi Olmypique are now reporting that he is in advanced talks to join Beizers in the Pro D2.  They are about to  be taken over by a billionaire from the Emirates.  Interesting if true, he will apparently not be the last big name they will go after either.

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All is not happy at ASBH. At the moment. The takeover has alienated the previous owner who was supported by the city council.
I'm sure all will be forgotten though if they bring in some big names and start to be more consistent on the pitch.
Aqui! Aqui! Es Beziers

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Dan Bigger was also linked yesterday. Im not sure if they have a salary cap in Pro D2??

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It seems that pretty much any player over 30 is now more seriously looking at bolstering their end of career earnings. Not surprising if there's less money to go around and the older players role in the England squad is likely to reduce over the next couple of years.

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And we're a few years off a world cup so, arguably, some players could pop over to France for the 20/21 and/or 21/22 season, bank some Euro, and come back again in readiness for being selected for the 2023 World Cup.

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Dan Bigger was also linked yesterday. Im not sure if they have a salary cap in Pro D2??
Its a good question - and I don't know the answer.
It wasn't really relevant to Beziers before though as their income was fairly modest. From memory, the main sponsor (or owner) used to give them a million Euros per year.  I think that the city matched that.  They had quite a few smaller sponsors.  E.g., their shirts were from Shilton - who are a fashion brand based in Beziers. The stadium has loads of small adverts - and the in stadium big screen TV runs adverts during the games.  They play at the public stadium (Stade Raoul-Barrière, formerly Stade de la Méditerranée) which is bigger than they need.
Beziers is a rugby mad area. Historically, they were the best team in France during the 1970's to mid 1980's. Their youth team won the French championship last season.
It would be nice for them to get some success again (- as long as it doesn't push up ticket prices :-) )

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Apparently Lawes is not leaving, but there will be a departure to come.  Makes the Ibitoye rumour seem less than water tight

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Announced as Jamie Gibson.  Good player for whoever gets him

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Jamie Gibson would be a good 7 for us I think
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Would love to see laws in the quarters. Would give us some much needed grit and experience in the engine room.

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He's signed on with saints I believe