Michel Planès bows out and leaves a great void in the hearts of the people of Béziers

The eternal smile of an endearing character who had made his professional career at Crédit Lyonnais. DR

Michel Planes was French champion with the Béziers B team in the 70s. In the photo, he is the third standing from the left. DR

The former AS Biterroise player, manager of ASBH alongside Richard Astre in the late 90s, died on Friday, December 20. A character well known for his kindness and dedication is leaving us.

Michel Planes passed away this Friday, December 21, at the age of 83, and it is a sad page that is turning for many people from Béziers. An endearing, devoted character with unparalleled kindness, Michel Planes was a rugby player at AS Biterroise. In the 70s, he was French champion with the reserve team of this club that he had deeply anchored in his heart.

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“The players adored him”

Between 1993 and 1998, at the request of Richard Astre who was well aware of his professionalism and know-how, he joined the ASBH. He was a kind of jack-of-all-trades manager, a gem for Richard Astre who coached the team: “He was a very affectionate boy,” the former international scrum-half recounts with great sadness. He was very dear to me. He was open, warm, a bon vivant who had many friends. When I was coaching, we complemented each other. He took care of everything administrative, on the club's stewardship side. The players adored him. He left no one indifferent.”

After leaving the ASBH, it was with the Saint-Thomas golf sports association, of which he was president for years, that Michel Planes was unanimously popular. Professionally, he had worked at the Crédit Lyonnais bank. Michel Planes' funeral will be held on Monday, December 23, at 3 p.m., at the Madeleine church in Béziers.

Midi Libre offers its most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Mi

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