Nice Première asked the opinion of many people from Nice who, for the luckiest will be at the Stade de France and for the others in front of a television or at Place Masséna for the broadcast on a giant screen.
We will continue to publish reactions but if you want to respond to these questions, you are welcome on the forum of this article.
A small note for the more particular ones, the interviews are published in the order they are received.
MARIE-CHANTAL GOMIZ
Communications Manager, Casino Ruhl
Nice Première: A few days before the final, how do you feel about this Nice-Nancy?
Marie-Chantal Gomiz: Nice should logically win!!!
NP: Will you be present at the Stade de France and if not, where will you watch the match?
MCG: I will be in Nice in front of the plasma screen at the American Café in Casino Ruhl. My three sons are traveling to support the Gym!!!
NP: What is your prediction for this final?
MCG: 2-0 for the Aiglons!!!
PHILIPPE NAPPA
Parliamentary Aide
Nice Premiere: A few days before the final, how do you feel about this Nice-Nancy?
Philippe Nappa: After the victory this weekend, of the OCGN in the league against Rennes, I am hopeful about the outcome of this final. As many have expressed, the players seem in good form. Let’s be cautious, not underestimate the opponent and respect them so as not to spoil this great evening of football, next Saturday.
NP: Will you be present at the Stade de France and if not, where will you watch the match?
PN: For various reasons, I will not be at the Stade de France. However, like millions of football supporters, I will be in front of the TV to follow Nice for 90 minutes with a bit more chauvinism.
NP: What is your prediction for this final?
PN: 2-1 for Nice of course.
PATRICK ALLEMAND
Vice President of the Regional Council
Nice Première: A few days before the final, how do you feel about this Nice-Nancy?
Patrick Allemand: I think it will be a very contested match. I have recently seen the match in Nice. It was a close call. The referee must indicate from the start that he will not tolerate “fouls” as otherwise, it could quickly degenerate given the tension between the two teams, since the recent match at Le Ray.
NP: Will you be present at the Stade de France and if not, where will you watch the match?
PA: I will be with Marc CONCAS at the Stade de France. We could also have been at Place Masséna among all those who couldn’t get tickets. But a final is a final. It’s an exceptional event for the club. And I must confess… I have never been to the Stade de France before. The occasion is too good to miss.
NP: What is your prediction for this final?
PA: On paper it’s very balanced. The recent results are more in favor of Nice than Nancy. But in a match, anything is possible. I hope for 1-0 or 2-1 for OGC NICE.
MICHAËL BALCAEN
Journalist, Sports.fr
Nice Première: A few days before the final, how do you feel about this Nice-Nancy?
Michaël Balcaen: Tight! A quick look at the last match (between the two teams obviously) in the league is enough to convince us.
NP: Will you be present at the Stade de France and if not, where will you watch the match?
MB: Not me. But one of my colleagues will be there to follow the match for sports.fr. I will be in front of my TV.
NP: What is your prediction for this final?
MB: Extra time and victory for Nice.
LOUIS
Forum Moderator OGC Nice
Nice Première: A few days before the final, how do you feel about this Nice-Nancy?
Louis: I think we are better, so we should win. But in ’78… A match remains a match, anything is possible for both teams, even the one that hasn’t won for 9 matches (Nancy).
NP: Will you be present at the Stade de France and if not, where will you watch the match?
Louis: Yes, I will be at the Stade de France.
NP: What is your prediction for this final?
Louis: 2-0 for Nice.
