Eric Roy’s future with Stade Brestois has been a topic of discussion all season. The Frenchman has brought Brest far, taking the club from a relegation battle to the UEFA Champions League in just the space of just 18 months, and without any significant investment.

Despite their meagre means, Brest compete in Europe, progressing to the play-off phase before being on the receiving end of a 10-0 hammering of Paris Saint-Germain. The Brestois' form in Ligue 1 has been inconsistent, although until a fortnight ago, they had harboured hopes of a return to Europe. Sunday’s defeat to Olympique de Marseille (3-1) put an end to that hope.

With nothing to play for, attention has once again turned to Roy’s future with the club. His current contract expires at the end of the season and the Frenchman recently revealed that talks over a renewal had resumed, although there had been little progress.

Mohamed Toubache-Ter now understands that there is now progress towards a two-year extension. That looks to be the tendency with the ball very much in Roy’s court.

Tezz | Sandy