Laval is in mourning after the death of Michel Le Milinaire, its former coach, at the age of 92. The technician, who grew up at Stade Lavallois between 1968 and 1992, died from pneumonia. Michel Le Milinaire was a true local legend, having contributed to the club's rise to Division 1, the predecessor of Ligue 1. He also led Laval to the UEFA Cup during the 1983-1984 season. Le Milinaire was nicknamed « The Wizard » or « The Magician » and was elected best coach of the elite in 1979 and 1983 by France Football. Stade Lavallois will pay tribute to him this Saturday on the occasion of the reception of Grenoble. The club's president, Laurent Lairy, announced that « we will have a minute of applause » to pay tribute to Michel Le Milinaire. Laval played many matches under the direction of Michel Le Milinaire, including a feat against Dynamo Kiev in the 32nd final return of the UEFA Cup. Michel Le Milinaire also coached Stade Rennais between 1993 and 1996. He returned to Laval in 1997 as an advisor and recruiter. Stade Lavallois wants to pay a final tribute to Michel Le Milinaire, a man who marked the history of the club. Michel Le Milinaire's legacy will live on at Laval. The club will always remember his contributions to its success. Laval's players and staff will surely miss him. The Stade Lavallois family is in mourning after the loss of Michel Le Milinaire.