Founded in 1903, the Union Sportive Montalbanaise chose the derby against Colomiers to celebrate its 120th anniversary. Celebrations that will only be successful in the event of victory on the ground.
Is there a good time to celebrate 120 years? The USM was created in 1903, with a first title of champion of France in 1908, before other titles and the grail of rugby, the shield of Brennus in 1967. If we wanted the 120th anniversary celebration to be correlated with a meeting, the arrival of the neighbor Colomiers is certainly a good and the best possible choice. “In fact, we had the choice between the arrival of Colomiers and that of Oyonnax. We opted for the first choice”, explains the organizer of the festival Jean-Baptiste Fourcade. Defeat at Massy was certainly not the best way to start the festivities. This is how. The players know that to honor the elders, they will have to rise to the occasion and impose themselves with style or, failing that, simply win. Because in competitive sport, it is only in victory that the celebration is beautiful and is felt as such.
A collector’s jersey
This Friday, for the only time this season, the players of President Jean-Claude Maillard will enter the field as armor with a “green, white and gold” collector’s jersey, the beauty and quality of which everyone will be able to appreciate. symbolic.
“A jersey available in limited quantities for pre-order at the store” we explain. First comers will be first served. There will also be animations, some of which remain secret before the match. We partially lift the veil on the surprise. A giant tifo will be deployed before kick-off in the presidential box. This promises beautiful images on television and active participation of fans on site. In addition to the various and varied animations, the human side will perhaps and certainly be essential. For this there will be a maximum of former players who have worn the “green and black” jersey in the past. They will be there before kick-off, during the game and after for the third half. “A maximum of people will be needed”, explains Jean-Baptiste Fourcade, for the “120 years” operation, said coach Pierre – Philippe Lafond to parody Massy who has just organized the “maintenance” operation. The kick-off of Montauban – Colomiers, the 120th anniversary celebration will be given this Friday at 7:30 p.m., in Sapiac. The stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. and close late in the evening when the 120th anniversary lanterns go out.
