Ligue 1
Five Things: Defending, Conceding, Scoring, Superstars, Refereeing
1. Liverpool’s dead ball deficiencies
While Aston Villa are the masters of scoring from dead ball situations, Liverpool are the worst at defending them. 14 of the 20 goals conceded by Rafa Benítez’s side have derived from set-piece situations, a defensive problem that has been a recurrent worry through the season and continued at Bolton on […]
Let Karim be Karim
‘Let Bartlett be Bartlett. Instead of comparing Joshua Bartlett to previous Presidents, why not let Bartlett be judged on his own Presidency’.
These are the words of Sam, the character played by Rob Lowe in the hit US show, the West Wing. The episode looks at decisions made by the fictional President Bartlett, and whilst being […]
Tottenham the most attractive option for a disillusioned Fred
Brazilian forward Fred – otherwise known as Frederico Chaves Guedes - will finally have his wish of a departure from Lyons granted during the January transfer window, but the 24-year-old must decide where he wants to play for the next few years, with immediate options in France and England and further offers expected from Spain.
Lyons […]
Mourinho to Marseille?
Speculation is mounting in the south of France that former Chelsea coach, José Mourinho, is in line to take over at Olympique de Marseille.
After a poor start to the season, which has seen l’OM pick up only seven points from a possible 27, coach Albert Emon’s job is said to be seriously under threat. His […]
Ligue 1: Marseille crisis deepens as Nancy stay top
Marseille’s league form failed to improve as l’OM went down 2-0 at Auxerre after a build-up of much promise following their Champions League victory in midweek.
The result now leaves a question mark over the future of coach Albert Emon, having guided his team to only one victory in Ligue 1 this season in nine attempts.
It’s fair to say […]
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