Le Mans enjoy Videira mania as coach stays and salutes fans one by one | OneFootball

Patrick Videira has remained at Le Mans despite outside interest, after two seasons that lifted the club from the National back to Ligue 1.

According to L'Équipe, the Ligue 1 coach, trailed by his players, took time after a match to greet supporters one by one behind the barrier, a rare sight given protocol and security.

It happened during a friendly in the Sarthe countryside, after a 3-2 win over Angers on one August.

Some might assume the gesture was about boosting popularity after that victory, yet that would misread a manager who has restored hope to a once dormant club.

At Le Mans there is a genuine Videira mania, rooted in a reputation for being very human and close to his players.

Source: L'Équipe

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