livier Renard alluded to the fact that “no more than five people” were seriously considered to fill the head coaching role vacated by Thierry Henry.
He wasn’t keen to name names, as some remained attached to clubs, which had to be approached by Montreal before any discussions could occur.
But although there were notable candidates from both Europe and North America, the key consideration was less about attracting a big name. Moreover, it was about finding someone with the same operating strategy and playing philosophy that begun with Thierry Henry’s appointment 15 months ago.
“You don’t always have to look very far to find quality,” said Renard.