The Catalans Dragons begin a new season of Super League with a trip to Wakefield on Sunday. For 10 years, Bernard Guasch presides over the destiny of the club's flagship XIII French. A week back on the field, he sweeps the rich club news.


Bernard Guasch, after three successful seasons - a Cup final, a 3rd place, a semi-final play-off-what are the sporting ambitions of Dragons?

In principle, they must be annually over the previous season. I think the team should be better. Say that despite the departures of Greg Bird and Jason Ryles, I hope as well as last year.

Grab a spot in the finals in Cup or Super League, is a goal because I think our squad is among the top five beefy Super League. Our French now have three years experience at the highest level, we have eight foreign large-caliber, but it should give the best possible sporting results.

We remember your memorable shot in the mouth approach to play-off last year ...

If we can do without this year eh ...

Thomas Bosc inherited the captain's armband. What explains this choice?

For me it's a good decision by Kevin Walters. I agree fully. It is true that it has surprised many, but it is a good choice. It's going to give him confidence, forcing him to assert his character. It must become a great player. He has at least all the qualities. Perhaps her strength does one hand a little, but from my point of view, to help him. Thomas Bosc is humble, popular with other players, he should spend a little more front and less shy.

A word about the three recruits this year ...

I hope we have made a good pick. In any case, there are three big CV.On took two back. It will last a line of three-quarters of best fit for the Super League, although Baile Raguin and have done good service as a versatile player. His association - to Walker Centre gives us guarantees whereas Mogg play opening this season. Walker brings his speed and Bell will be positioned in three-quarters wing that is certainly his best position.

Then we needed a forward to replace Bird. And, I do not think it was mistaken in taking Dallas Johnson, a reference in Australia for two three years. So, Carlaw will play the role played by Ryles last year, that is to say, that pillar. I think it has a much more complete team than in previous years.

You get involved in sporting recruitment?

I am aware a little bit of what is happening in Australia. I am all for State of Origin players know the market so you can talk with coaches and agents. The final decision on recruitment is still on board that takes me. The coach told me of their choice, and I try to access their applications.

Let's talk about money. Where is the capital increase?

It started well on track. What makes me happy is to see membership of the family Treiziste project. I received many calls from people who have spontaneously said they would participate, including former players. We will soon reach 200 members holding the Catalans. I realize that sometimes a great effort. For some, 500 or 1000 euros is a lot. This means that the adventure is rooted more in the Catalan sports landscape.

What is the budget for the club this year?

It is stable at 6 million euros, but our payroll has been reduced. It passes this year by 10 at 8 foreign. For players, the payroll is $ 2.5 million, including charges. Side partners, we hold IDEC year, and Yoplait and Seafrance for the England shirt. They doubled the bet and signed for two years. We are also close to signing two new partners. For now, I can not say more.

What about the broadcasts of home games? Is it packed in Orange?

Yes, done. All matches will be played in Perpignan at 18 h 30. Summer and winter. Until the end of Ligue 1, our games will be broadcast delayed. Then, during the summer, they will live.

Where is the campaign for subscriptions?

It has already exceeded 4 000 subscribers. It should not be too hard to reach 5 000 subscribers last year. We reduced the number of spaces available in packs "company" to release "good" in BONZOM seat for those who come from afar (Toulouse, etc..). Because to be honest, there are currently only 3 000 comfortable seats in the stadium.

In July, you will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Project Super League and the establishment of the UTC. Do you today to step down?

Ten years is both long and fast. Must some day someone replaces me and I have some youth in the viewfinder. They must invest themselves, they show they want. As for me, I long just to go fishing and hunting. We will have soon as I return ...

AND THE FRANCHISE?

Where is the folder "franchise". Will you be ready in 2011?

For now, I feel great. The stage arrives, finances and club structures are sound, the director, Christopher Jouffret is the person we needed. I do not see how we will not pursue adventure. It would have collapsed a sporting club. The desire of the English is that the Super League to 15 or 16 clubs.

What is your view on the possible arrival of the TO stage XIII or French?

I wish either the TO, in relation to work performed by its chairman, Carlos Zalduendo. If Paris was, it would also be fabulous. It would create a Franco-French challenge and contribute to the popularity of the XIII. The Super League would be the biggest European competition after football. That Nicolas Larrat, president of the FFRXIII, which negotiates directly with Richard Lewis, executive chairman of the RFL (Ed.). I reiterate my preference in Toulouse with whom we have good relations. Besides, we went to volunteer to play the friendly match. For them, this corresponds to 4 000 entries ... We support them in 2012.



Offshoring?

Wigan refused to play in Montpellier, the coup, there will be no relocation this year?

It was actually happy to go there July 4. It was good for our fans Southeast. But Wigan has informed us that his supporters had already booked on Perpignan. Well ... We took note. We can not recur in Barcelona Montjuic is for work until July.

You should normally relocate to Brutus Giral ...

Indeed, it was asked to play our big games at Aime-Giral, it will stall all this with our friends in the USAP. There are two interesting dates in April. On Easter Monday, April 5, Leeds and it receives its quota of 2 500 fans. The following Saturday the 10th, it's Bradford who arrived. Then there is the receipt of Wigan, Sunday, July 4, with the arrival of teams of Sky TV and, finally, July 24, the match against Warrington in which we should celebrate the 100,000th reception of English at Perpignan in 5 seasons Super League.

WORK TO BRUTUS

The schedule: "Work will begin in late February early March. When will they start, they will lose about 1 700 seats, those of the turn, but we try to see if it is possible to construct the bleachers on the pool side. Normally, we have ten months of work which suits us because it will allow us to have three or four months for the construction of the new platform. "

The new forum: "In France, it will be the first of this style for a stage XIII. The ground floor is a pub, shop and a bodega. Upstairs, we will have a VIP room of 600 m2. In the second, we will have 500 m2 of offices and meeting rooms. Finally, the third, we have a lodge with a panoramic bar 40 m long. We try to collect 500 old.

The work completed, the platform, covered, can accommodate 2 500 spectators bringing stadium capacity to almost 12 000 seats. It remains now to find her name. I think we will launch a referendum in the family Treiziste to choose. "

The forum Guasch-Laborde: "To attack is not expected to immediately. But in the proposed finishing the stage, it should be shaved and leave room for a new gallery containing 16 to 18 boxes. The deal with the community is growing and sporting infrastructure to adapt as and when. Therefore, we show that we can fill the stadium. "

Interview by William Clavaud

The Catalans Dragons begin a new season of Super League with a trip to Wakefield on Sunday. For 10 years, Bernard Guasch presides over the destiny of the club's flagship XIII French. A week back on the field, he sweeps the rich club news.


Bernard Guasch, after three successful seasons - a Cup final, a 3rd place, a semi-final play-off-what are the sporting ambitions of Dragons?

In principle, they must be annually over the previous season. I think the team should be better. Say that despite the departures of Greg Bird and Jason Ryles, I hope as well as last year.

Grab a spot in the finals in Cup or Super League, is a goal because I think our squad is among the top five beefy Super League. Our French now have three years experience at the highest level, we have eight foreign large-caliber, but it should give the best possible sporting results.

We remember your memorable shot in the mouth approach to play-off last year ...

If we can do without this year eh ...

Thomas Bosc inherited the captain's armband. What explains this choice?

For me it's a good decision by Kevin Walters. I agree fully. It is true that it has surprised many, but it is a good choice. It's going to give him confidence, forcing him to assert his character. It must become a great player. He has at least all the qualities. Perhaps her strength does one hand a little, but from my point of view, to help him. Thomas Bosc is humble, popular with other players, he should spend a little more front and less shy.

A word about the three recruits this year ...

I hope we have made a good pick. In any case, there are three big CV.On took two back. It will last a line of three-quarters of best fit for the Super League, although Baile Raguin and have done good service as a versatile player. His association - to Walker Centre gives us guarantees whereas Mogg play opening this season. Walker brings his speed and Bell will be positioned in three-quarters wing that is certainly his best position.

Then we needed a forward to replace Bird. And, I do not think it was mistaken in taking Dallas Johnson, a reference in Australia for two three years. So, Carlaw will play the role played by Ryles last year, that is to say, that pillar. I think it has a much more complete team than in previous years.

You get involved in sporting recruitment?

I am aware a little bit of what is happening in Australia. I am all for State of Origin players know the market so you can talk with coaches and agents. The final decision on recruitment is still on board that takes me. The coach told me of their choice, and I try to access their applications.

Let's talk about money. Where is the capital increase?

It started well on track. What makes me happy is to see membership of the family Treiziste project. I received many calls from people who have spontaneously said they would participate, including former players. We will soon reach 200 members holding the Catalans. I realize that sometimes a great effort. For some, 500 or 1000 euros is a lot. This means that the adventure is rooted more in the Catalan sports landscape.

What is the budget for the club this year?

It is stable at 6 million euros, but our payroll has been reduced. It passes this year by 10 at 8 foreign. For players, the payroll is $ 2.5 million, including charges. Side partners, we hold IDEC year, and Yoplait and Seafrance for the England shirt. They doubled the bet and signed for two years. We are also close to signing two new partners. For now, I can not say more.

What about the broadcasts of home games? Is it packed in Orange?

Yes, done. All matches will be played in Perpignan at 18 h 30. Summer and winter. Until the end of Ligue 1, our games will be broadcast delayed. Then, during the summer, they will live.

Where is the campaign for subscriptions?

It has already exceeded 4 000 subscribers. It should not be too hard to reach 5 000 subscribers last year. We reduced the number of spaces available in packs "company" to release "good" in BONZOM seat for those who come from afar (Toulouse, etc..). Because to be honest, there are currently only 3 000 comfortable seats in the stadium.

In July, you will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Project Super League and the establishment of the UTC. Do you today to step down?

Ten years is both long and fast. Must some day someone replaces me and I have some youth in the viewfinder. They must invest themselves, they show they want. As for me, I long just to go fishing and hunting. We will have soon as I return ...

AND THE FRANCHISE?

Where is the folder "franchise". Will you be ready in 2011?

For now, I feel great. The stage arrives, finances and club structures are sound, the director, Christopher Jouffret is the person we needed. I do not see how we will not pursue adventure. It would have collapsed a sporting club. The desire of the English is that the Super League to 15 or 16 clubs.

What is your view on the possible arrival of the TO stage XIII or French?

I wish either the TO, in relation to work performed by its chairman, Carlos Zalduendo. If Paris was, it would also be fabulous. It would create a Franco-French challenge and contribute to the popularity of the XIII. The Super League would be the biggest European competition after football. That Nicolas Larrat, president of the FFRXIII, which negotiates directly with Richard Lewis, executive chairman of the RFL (Ed.). I reiterate my preference in Toulouse with whom we have good relations. Besides, we went to volunteer to play the friendly match. For them, this corresponds to 4 000 entries ... We support them in 2012.



Offshoring?

Wigan refused to play in Montpellier, the coup, there will be no relocation this year?

It was actually happy to go there July 4. It was good for our fans Southeast. But Wigan has informed us that his supporters had already booked on Perpignan. Well ... We took note. We can not recur in Barcelona Montjuic is for work until July.

You should normally relocate to Brutus Giral ...

Indeed, it was asked to play our big games at Aime-Giral, it will stall all this with our friends in the USAP. There are two interesting dates in April. On Easter Monday, April 5, Leeds and it receives its quota of 2 500 fans. The following Saturday the 10th, it's Bradford who arrived. Then there is the receipt of Wigan, Sunday, July 4, with the arrival of teams of Sky TV and, finally, July 24, the match against Warrington in which we should celebrate the 100,000th reception of English at Perpignan in 5 seasons Super League.

WORK TO BRUTUS

The schedule: "Work will begin in late February early March. When will they start, they will lose about 1 700 seats, those of the turn, but we try to see if it is possible to construct the bleachers on the pool side. Normally, we have ten months of work which suits us because it will allow us to have three or four months for the construction of the new platform. "

The new forum: "In France, it will be the first of this style for a stage XIII. The ground floor is a pub, shop and a bodega. Upstairs, we will have a VIP room of 600 m2. In the second, we will have 500 m2 of offices and meeting rooms. Finally, the third, we have a lodge with a panoramic bar 40 m long. We try to collect 500 old.

The work completed, the platform, covered, can accommodate 2 500 spectators bringing stadium capacity to almost 12 000 seats. It remains now to find her name. I think we will launch a referendum in the family Treiziste to choose. "

The forum Guasch-Laborde: "To attack is not expected to immediately. But in the proposed finishing the stage, it should be shaved and leave room for a new gallery containing 16 to 18 boxes. The deal with the community is growing and sporting infrastructure to adapt as and when. Therefore, we show that we can fill the stadium. "

Interview by William Clavaud