Domenech receives support after battling draw

FRENCH Football Federation vice-president Noel Le Graet believes sacking Les Bleus boss Raymond Domenech would be “inappropriate” after his side came from behind to draw 2-2 with Romania.

Domenech’s future will be decided at a meeting of the FFF’s Conseil Federal on Wednesday, after the controversial coach was given the first three games of World Cup qualifying to prove himself following a disappointing campaign at Euro 2008. Since then he has managed just four points, with Saturday’s draw coming after a 3-1 defeat to Austria and an unconvincing 2-1 win over Serbia.

“If we change the coach after a match like that one (against Romania), that’s inappropriate,” Le Graet told Le Parisien. “There are matches which end in a draw but still give you hope. The Domenech question shouldn’t be asked. If he is kept on, I hope he’ll be with us until the end.”

Meanwhile Thierry Henry has called for the speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City to stop.

“The Manchester City thing and all the things you’re talking about need to stop,” Henry said. “I’ve played three matches in the league and scored twice. I missed two (games) because I was ill. The coach rotates players, but you don’t stop (talking) when it’s my turn. Talk about everyone.”