Monday, May 5, in Palestra, the professional team of Chaumont VB 52 Haute-Marne came to send new thanks to its supporters to close the season. They were nearly 200 there.
“The winners celebrate and the losers explain. So we have to explain. I will not mention the youth of the team, the new group, the lack of money, the possible injuries or even bad luck to try to find explanations, because the truth is that we came across a stronger opponent, who played better and who therefore deserved his place in the final. »»
Silvano Prandi, the Chaumont VB 52 Haute-Marne coach, did not “parade” on Monday May 5 in Palestra, in front of almost 200 supporters who came to send the traditional “goodbye” to the end of season to the Cévébiste team, more than 70 % of which will no longer be in the Haut-Marnais jersey next season. “See you next year! »»he concluded, revealing half-words that his attachment to the Chaumontais club should last at least one more season.
While his assistant Iban Perez, “Sorry for not being able to bring a title this year”promised “To work even more next season to get there”.
The players obviously wanted to thank this public from Palestra so faithful. “You are great!” »»will proclaim Shane Holdaway when the captain, Joseph Worsley, in his native language also, assured “Pleasure he had to evolve in Chaumont for two seasons, even if I did not take advantage of it to improve my French. »». Cheikh Diop did not forget to add the presence of supporters, “Until the outside matches where many among you also followed us. »»
-The general manager, Jiri Cerha, had a few words to thank the “shadow men”, the volunteers, essential for the smooth running of the club, concluding: “The team will change, but we will continue to fight for Chaumont! »»
“Do not lose your passion for volleyball!” »» Silvano Prandi said again. CVB 52 still has other pages to write.
Laurent Génin