Standard They are loud, they are passionate, they are Standard-supporter. Football is their life – that have the Rouches understood. At Mouscron they want their excellent thuisreputatie force. Welcome in the hell of Sclessin.
The Stade Maurice Dusfrasne feels like before, during and after the matches of Standard. The atmosphere gives the home team wings -usually, anyway. There feel Carcela, Mpoku and co. the best: in their natural habitat. Where what about spot’s go hand in hand with a never-ending battle. Ninety minutes of their intention. “Fortunately, we have Sclessin,” said Emilio Ferrera a while back. Be aware that Standard in your own home is hard to beat.
“I don’t get that statement,” says Karel Geraerts, an expert by experience. He played three seasons in Liège. “It gives a kick to play soccer. The hymn before the match is played, the tifo’s that the fans,… You’re going to make yourself even more giving. The dressing rooms are set close to the catacombs. You can feel the audience if you have the door open. In the corridor, was for me the ultimate. You can hear the fans at that moment in ecstasy. At Sclessin, there is a southern atmosphere. Therefore, they are at home also so strong. The public can be very decisive. Beware: you have to have them on board. Fighting spirit show – good football they can, quality have them all. You walk the edges off or gives a player is not a hundred percent, then they have another face to show.”
Geraerts know if ex-midfielder of Club Brugge and Charleroi also what it is to have as opponent in Liege to play football. “It’s fun, but difficult,” he laughs. “Especially if the results are good.”
