The Roazhon Celtic Kop will remain silent for the first quarter-hour of Wednesday's match against Olympiakos to protest the early kickoff time.
The principal supporters' group of Stade Rennais, the Roazhon Celtic Kop, has announced it will suspend its usual matchday animations for the opening fifteen minutes of the club's Europa League fixture against Olympiakos. The protest is directed at the 16:30 kickoff time imposed by UEFA for the match at Roazhon Park on Wednesday, 4 November.
According to the group, this early slot disrupts the traditional atmosphere of European evenings and makes it harder for supporters to attend. The action will consist of a visible pause in choreography and vocal encouragement, allowing the stands to express their displeasure without halting the match itself.
This is not the first time French supporters have voiced anger over scheduling decisions. Kickoff times are often set by broadcasters and governing bodies, leaving little room for fan input. In this case, the afternoon start on a weekday poses logistical challenges for many supporters who work or live far from the stadium.
The club has not yet commented on the planned protest. The match itself remains a key opportunity for Rennes to strengthen their position in the group stage, but the focus in the stands is likely to be on the message sent to UEFA.
For now, the group has called on fans to join the silent protest while continuing to support the team for the remaining 75 minutes. Whether this will prompt a reaction from the governing body remains to be seen, but the supporters have made their position clear.
According to the group, this early slot disrupts the traditional atmosphere of European evenings and makes it harder for supporters to attend. The action will consist of a visible pause in choreography and vocal encouragement, allowing the stands to express their displeasure without halting the match itself.
This is not the first time French supporters have voiced anger over scheduling decisions. Kickoff times are often set by broadcasters and governing bodies, leaving little room for fan input. In this case, the afternoon start on a weekday poses logistical challenges for many supporters who work or live far from the stadium.
The club has not yet commented on the planned protest. The match itself remains a key opportunity for Rennes to strengthen their position in the group stage, but the focus in the stands is likely to be on the message sent to UEFA.
For now, the group has called on fans to join the silent protest while continuing to support the team for the remaining 75 minutes. Whether this will prompt a reaction from the governing body remains to be seen, but the supporters have made their position clear.
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Source: Ouest-France