TFC ‍: Montanier fired, it was hot with the president’s wife

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By: Manu Tournoux

TFC ‍: Montanier fired, it was hot with the president's wife

Despite a successful season, with a title in the Coupe de France and an easily obtained maintenance in Ligue 1, Toulouse decided to dismiss its coach Philippe Montanier. The technician, in disagreement with the philosophy of the management, pays an insufficient classification. And his difficult relationship with a leader, wife of President Damien Comolli.

The press release from Toulouse gives an overview of the relationship between the management and Philippe Montanier. While other clubs do not hesitate to pay tribute to a dismissed coach, Téfécé only needed two sentences to announce the departure of his coach. An unexpected separation given the results obtained. We are talking about a technician who, in addition to the maintenance easily obtained, led the promoted to the coronation in the Coupe de France. Such a feat would undoubtedly have deserved a different treatment.

Montanier was not a fan of data

Only here, Toulouse had his reasons. Among them, the recent 13th in Ligue 1 criticizes his former coach for not having achieved the objective of finishing in 10th or 11th position. Philippe Montanier, who would have already come close to eviction last December, after the heavy defeat against Olympique de Marseille (6-1 at the Vélodrome), also pays for his disagreement with the philosophy of the club. Indeed, the former coach of Real Sociedad is not a great admirer of data, which represents the pillar of the Toulouse project.

Finally, the media Les Violets and La Dépêche point out an internal detail that may have weighed in the balance. Our colleagues reveal that Philippe Montanier shared bad relations with a certain Selinay Gürgenç, responsible for the sports strategy of Toulouse, also known as the wife of President Damien Comolli. Suffice to say that the leader did not have to plead in favor of the coach finally replaced by his Spanish assistant Carles Martinez Novell.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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