Robert Herbin (30 March 1939 – 27 April 2020) was a French football defender and manager.
A one-club man as a player AS Saint-Étienne, he later managed the team for eleven years. He won five Ligue 1 titles as a player and four as a manager, and his team lost the 1976 European Cup Final to FC Bayern Munich at Hampden Park.Born in Paris, he moved to Nice as a child as his father played trombone at the Opéra de Nice. He moved from a local club to Saint-Étienne at age 18, for 2.5 million French francs (around €3,600 in 2020).Herbin was dismissed by Saint-Étienne in February 1983 amidst the slush fund scandal that ended their period of national dominance. He was instantly hired by their Rhone derby rivals Olympique Lyonnais and could not prevent their relegation three months later, going on to spend two seasons in Ligue 2 with them. After a big-money job with Al-Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia and work with RC Strasbourg Alsace, he returned to Saint-Étienne in 1987 but was unable to restore their success over the next three years.He was recognisable for his large red hair, and for his reserved personality he was known as "Le Sphinx". In retirement, he lived alone with his dog near Saint-Étienne and avoided social events, while also suffering from alcohol and tobacco abuse.
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Some of their strengths
Robert Herbin has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intelligent, Passionate, Generous, Bold, Kind, and Imaginative.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Robert Herbin is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Robert Herbin well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Truthful and Kind
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Robert Herbin as someone who is honest, compassionate, imaginative, and instinctual.
A person who enjoys new challlenges, is a magnet for attracting other creative types, good at identifying opportunities, and who is good at forming loyal, lifelong friendships.
Justice-seeking and Insightful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Robert Herbin is someone who tends to be intolerant of unfairness in life, and who has an uncanny ability to reveal the truth in any situation.
They are also someone who is creative, expressive, and insightful, and who has a pioneering spirit with self-determination and natural artistic expression.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Robert Herbin tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Robert Herbin's challenges
While Robert Herbin has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Robert Herbin can be Sensitive, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Unrealistic, and Indecisive.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Robert Herbin's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Robert Herbin must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Unrealistic and Indecisive
Robert Herbin is someone who can be unrealistic, indecisive, and lacking in confidence, who can be impulsive when it comes to making important decisions, have difficulty collaborating with others, can be argumentative and not willling to accept criticism, and who can be disappointed by the high expectations they place on others.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Robert Herbin also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
