Author Topic: Ligue 1 (Read 123137 times)

Phil M · « **Reply #320 on:** May 16, 2018, 04:18:16 pm »

Quote from: please, I have my reasons for it but... on May 16, 2018, 04:00:34 pm

Apparently Marseille are signing Balotelli.

Wouldn't blame them, he's had a solid season at Nice and has had few on or off the field problems. Turned out to be a good move for him.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #321 on:** May 16, 2018, 04:25:44 pm »

Quote from: skipper757 on May 16, 2018, 03:51:51 pm

Tuchel is kind of an odd duck. I dunno, it's like players and staff either love him or hate him and there's no in-between. Supporters probably have similarly split opinions.

He's only 44, and he's already been dividing opinions and making more headlines (and headaches) than more experienced managers!

Will certainly be interesting for him in Paris.

One thing that should please him in Paris is the fact that they are very much about winning now rather than building for later. And buying already established players ready to step in from the beginning. One of the major issues at Dortmund was that he disagreed about transfer policy. He wanted ready made players. Dortmund wanted to go down the route of buying more youth and buiding that way. In the end they compromised, and it ended up in a bit of a mish mash of a squad.

So in that sense, I can see him working well. But of course - it then comes down to how he handles the playing staff and how they handle him. As you say - it seems like it's a love him or hate him thing! Irony is I guess, at Dortmund, it was the younger players who seemed to have nice things to say about him when he left rather than the more establsihed ones.

skipper757 · « **Reply #322 on:** May 16, 2018, 04:53:31 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on May 16, 2018, 04:25:44 pm

One thing that should please him in Paris is the fact that they are very much about winning now rather than building for later. And buying already established players ready to step in from the beginning. One of the major issues at Dortmund was that he disagreed about transfer policy. He wanted ready made players. Dortmund wanted to go down the route of buying more youth and buiding that way. In the end they compromised, and it ended up in a bit of a mish mash of a squad.

So in that sense, I can see him working well. But of course - it then comes down to how he handles the playing staff and how they handle him. As you say - it seems like it's a love him or hate him thing! Irony is I guess, at Dortmund, it was the younger players who seemed to have nice things to say about him when he left rather than the more establsihed ones.

Ah, good point. It was Isak that really became a symbolic sticking point at Dortmund, right? Something about Tuchel having never seen him play before and Dortmund signing him ahead of players he wanted.

Transfers should work out better for him at PSG then. Although he may have to answer questions about Neymar for 3 months...

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #323 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:08:14 pm »

Mad scenes in the relegation play off semi final between Ajaccio and Le Havre.
1-1 at full time.
Ajaccio red card in the 108th minute
Le Havre take the lead in 111th minute
1 red for Ajaccio and 2 reds for Le Havre after 114 minutes
Ajaccio equalise in the 5th minute of ET injury time then go on to win on penalties.

I'd take that for us on Saturday

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #324 on:** May 21, 2018, 05:20:53 pm »

PSG in talks with Buffon, expected to sign a 2 year deal.

skipper757 · « **Reply #325 on:** May 21, 2018, 05:35:53 pm »

Quote from: Barneylfc on May 20, 2018, 09:08:14 pm

Mad scenes in the relegation play off semi final between Ajaccio and Le Havre.
1-1 at full time.
Ajaccio red card in the 108th minute
Le Havre take the lead in 111th minute
1 red for Ajaccio and 2 reds for Le Havre after 114 minutes
Ajaccio equalise in the 5th minute of ET injury time then go on to win on penalties.

I'd take that for us on Saturday

Absolutely insane.

Here's the Havre penalty after a Ajaccio player bumps the referee in the box. Ajaccio down to ten.

https://streamable.com/s0i7i

Full aftermath of the penalty and the subsequent red cards for both sides. Penalty celebration provoked a whole bunch of handbags.

https://streamable.com/irl9d

Now, 9 vs. 9 in the 125th minute, Ajaccio score to level the match at 2-2.

https://streamable.com/vg90c

Scenes...

Iska · « **Reply #326 on:** May 21, 2018, 05:52:39 pm »

The absolute state of that. Who knew bumping the ref results in a penalty? Le Havre are my guys in France so I'm gutted for them, but getting two guys sent off in that position is unforgivable (though how could the ref know ffs?!).

sinnermichael · « **Reply #327 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:40:00 pm »

Patrick Vieira off to Nice.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #328 on:** August 19, 2018, 09:57:08 pm »

Newly promoted Nimes have beaten Marseilles, first time since 1979. A bit of an upset.

Scottymuser · « **Reply #329 on:** August 20, 2018, 11:54:49 am »

How good was Mbappe at the weekend? His second goal was unreal - reminded me of Ronaldo Fenomeno in some respects with how he breezed past the player and then chipped the keeper. They still look a little dodgy at the back though.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #330 on:** August 26, 2018, 08:56:38 pm »

Rennes beating Marseilles two weeks of poor games for OM so far, second goal was a stinker for the goalie.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #331 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:06:13 pm »

Good game between Lyon and Nice. Nice leading due to an own goal. Lyon really chasing the game now Fekir at the centre of everything they do.

Agent99 · « **Reply #332 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:38:08 pm »

Quote from: jillc on August 31, 2018, 09:06:13 pm

Good game between Lyon and Nice. Nice leading due to an own goal. Lyon really chasing the game now Fekir at the centre of everything they do.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #333 on:** August 31, 2018, 09:42:04 pm »

Lyon lost 1-0, a good performance by Benitez the Nice goalkeeper who kept his side in it. Fekir was good especially love how quickly he intercepts the ball from the opposition, people think he has little pace, but this side of his game is really impressive.

DelTrotter · « **Reply #334 on:** September 1, 2018, 08:42:09 am »

Wait, how in the name of god has Choupo Moting got himself a move to PSG?

Chris~ · « **Reply #335 on:** September 1, 2018, 10:19:28 am »

Quote from: DelTrotter on September 1, 2018, 08:42:09 am

Wait, how in the name of god has Choupo Moting got himself a move to PSG?

Probably a favour to an agent.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #336 on:** September 21, 2018, 09:04:38 pm »

How bad are Monaco these days. Holy moly. Doubt this lot will be winning Ligue 1 anytime soon, I'd be amazed if they even qualify for the CL next season.

Caligula? · « **Reply #337 on:** September 21, 2018, 09:09:39 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on September 21, 2018, 09:04:38 pm

How bad are Monaco these days. Holy moly. Doubt this lot will be winning Ligue 1 anytime soon, I'd be amazed if they even qualify for the CL next season.

They've been plundered beyond belief, and have reinvested very little of the money they've made on players in recent seasons so it was always going to not end well for them.

dalarr · « **Reply #338 on:** September 24, 2018, 09:26:18 pm »

UEFA reopens investigation into PSG spending. Someone forgot to pay the monthly bribe it seems.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/45633325

(But who am I kidding? They are going to be cleared again. At the very worst a 10k fine, and everything will be back to normal)

elsewhere · « **Reply #339 on:** October 7, 2018, 06:50:55 pm »

With only 6 points from 9 matches, Monaco is in relegation zone, 4 points off 17th Reims.

smicer07 · « **Reply #340 on:** October 7, 2018, 09:06:24 pm »

Fekir gone off injured.

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #341 on:** October 7, 2018, 09:41:49 pm »

5-0 , 4th for Mbappe

DelTrotter · « **Reply #342 on:** October 7, 2018, 09:41:57 pm »

Mbappe has just scored 4 goals in about 12 minutes.

It's going to be a thrilling title race out there.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #343 on:** October 7, 2018, 09:54:01 pm »

Quote from: DelTrotter on October 7, 2018, 09:41:57 pm

Mbappe has just scored 4 goals in about 12 minutes.

It's going to be a thrilling title race out there.

Assume Madrid will sign him

He’s unreal

Caligula? · « **Reply #344 on:** October 7, 2018, 10:00:40 pm »

Is there a less competitive league in Europe? Even the SPL looks more interesting this season.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #345 on:** October 7, 2018, 10:04:58 pm »

Quote from: Caligula? on October 7, 2018, 10:00:40 pm

Is there a less competitive league in Europe? Even the SPL looks more interesting this season.

I'd say the SPL looks more competitive than both Ligue 1 and Serie A! PSG have already won Ligue 1, by October. And it's hard to see Juventus being pushed.

Vinay · « **Reply #346 on:** October 8, 2018, 11:50:51 am »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on October 7, 2018, 10:04:58 pm

I'd say the SPL looks more competitive than both Ligue 1 and Serie A! PSG have already won Ligue 1, by October. And it's hard to see Juventus being pushed.

And what is going on with the investigation on spending at PSG? Wasn't there something about it, with regards to financial fair play regulations?

Dim Glas · « **Reply #347 on:** October 8, 2018, 12:55:26 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on October 8, 2018, 11:50:51 am

And what is going on with the investigation on spending at PSG? Wasn't there something about it, with regards to financial fair play regulations?

Last month they said it was going to be 'reviewed' again that week. No idea when any kida of verdict (if there is any!) is expected to be announced.

bird_lfc · « **Reply #348 on:** October 8, 2018, 01:04:56 pm »

Quote from: DelTrotter on October 7, 2018, 09:41:57 pm

Mbappe has just scored 4 goals in about 12 minutes.

It's going to be a thrilling title race out there.

funny that neymar left so he could be the big fish in a small pond but Mbappe is outshining him

elsewhere · « **Reply #349 on:** October 8, 2018, 02:00:39 pm »

Quote from: bird_lfc on October 8, 2018, 01:04:56 pm

funny that neymar left so he could be the big fish in a small pond but Mbappe is outshining him

I'd actually say even Cavani has been outshining him as well.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #350 on:** October 9, 2018, 03:44:04 pm »

Sounds like Jardim is about to get sacked.

please, I have my reasons for it but... · « **Reply #351 on:** October 9, 2018, 08:51:13 pm »

Mutual consent apparently.

Modern football is fickle. Feel like his career will mirror that of Pochettino, can see him getting a job at a midtable PL team, turning them into formidable opponents then going to the Mancs or Chelsea in 2-3 years, maybe even Spurs after Pochettino leaves for a new challenge.

mallin9 · « **Reply #352 on:** October 10, 2018, 12:52:45 am »

Quote from: sinnermichael on October 9, 2018, 03:44:04 pm

Sounds like Jardim is about to get sacked.

EH. To United? Jardim is a very good manager imo

Destiny · « **Reply #353 on:** October 10, 2018, 07:43:27 am »

Right move for both club and manager, similar to Klopp at Dortmund you can only work wonders for so long while your best players consistently get poached. Also for the club maybe a new voice in the dressing room is what they need.

I don't know if Madrid, Bayern or United will give him the job as even though he's a quality manager he's not really a massive draw like Klopp was after his Dortmund spell. I think the best club for Jardim would be somewhere like a Leicester or Everton type team.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #354 on:** October 10, 2018, 03:54:22 pm »

Henry to Monaco then. Back where he started.

Destiny · « **Reply #355 on:** October 13, 2018, 01:10:24 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on October 10, 2018, 03:54:22 pm

Henry to Monaco then. Back where he started.

Wish him luck as he's a class act and probably my non favourite Liverpool player of all time. Tough ask replecating Jardim's achievements though especially now that PSG have that front three and Monaco are the most selling club in Europe.

bird_lfc · « **Reply #356 on:** November 6, 2018, 10:11:50 pm »

Rough start for Henry at Monaco. No win in 5, half the squad out injured, owner arrested today and a 4-0 drubbing at home to Club Brugge.

Chris~ · « **Reply #357 on:** November 7, 2018, 01:35:22 pm »

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The documents also reveal the involvement of Mendes, who appeared at the 11th hour and managed to add his name to the transfer agreement, pocketing a minimum of 7.25 million euros for what Football Leaks suspects was providing the service of driving speculation throughout the summer that Mbappé would move to Real Madrid, thus sparking a bidding war for the player.

https://en.as.com/en/2018/11/07/football/1541583934_959526.html

A lot of money to just leak stuff to the press if true...

Dim Glas · « **Reply #358 on:** November 9, 2018, 04:42:07 pm »

There's a lot of mad stuff about 'behaviour' bonuses in Neymar (and other PSG players) contracts doing the rounds on Twitter.

According to these reports, Neymar gets paid a bonus if he applauds fans before and after games

And he gets paid as a massive bonus IF he dosen't criticize the coach publicly.

https://twitter.com/English_AS/status/1060864331154362368

Football really is screwed.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #359 on:** November 9, 2018, 04:43:01 pm »

Good grief