“Like for rugby”. There is no reason. Laurence Arribagé, Toulouse’s sports assistant, still has a hoarse voice from having shouted too much Monday evening at the Stadium for the victory of the Violets (2-0) against the Chamois niortais, synonymous with rising in the elite. The one who is still savoring “this very, very beautiful evening, full of emotion, with an audience of madness” hopes – cautiously, out of superstition – to continue the party on the Capitol Square, if the team ends its dream season with a Ligue 2 title. “With the trophy on the balcony of the Capitol”, just like when rugby players return from a victorious campaign.
If some are already advancing the date of Sunday May 8 for these possible festivities, the elected official is more cautious. There are three championship days left to play and the TFC is eight points ahead of its runner-up Ajaccio. He must travel to Rodez on Monday May 2, receive Nîmes at the Stadium on Saturday May 7 then travel to Corsica on Saturday 14. Sunday 15 can therefore also be a good shooting window. “We will choose the most favorable date to bring together as many people as possible”, assures Laurence Arribagé.