The 1998-99 campaign delivered a devastating end to the era for Toulouse as Les Pitchouns finished a crushing 18th in Division 1, resulting in their relegation from the French top flight. Despite the mid-season managerial change from Guy Lacombe to Alain Giresse, the team struggled for a consistent attacking spark, ultimately falling short of survival. Leading the line for the club were the joint top scorers, Vladimir Petrović and Oceano da Cruz, whose 6 goals apiece proved insufficient in a tumultuous year that remains a painful but defining chapter in the club's history.