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Lyon Find a “New” Left Side
By: Inara |
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We all knew that Lyon were interested in PSG’s left back, Sylvain Armand. But last night, France Football broke the news that Lyon were also interested in Jerome Rothen, PSG’s left winger. For his part, Rothen confessed that while he wouldn’t mind staying at PSG, should the deal be beneficial to him and to his [...]
Tags: Champions League, Jerome Rothen, Lyon, Monaco, Player News and Rumors, PSG, Sylvain Armand, Team News and Rumors, TransfersAbidal Says Goodbye
By: Inara | 16 Comments
In a surprise move, Lyon officially announced Eric Abidal’s departure from the club the second he passed his medical at Camp Nou. I wouldn’t be shocked to discover they had Abidal’s departure announcement written up since last October.
Here are the financial details: Abidal will receive a net salary of €2m per year on a [...]
Fred Breaks His Foot
By: Inara | 12 Comments
The idiot, currently away to dispute the Copa Amerca with Brazil, broke his metatarsal at practice today.
Why, Fred, why?
Why are you morphing into a jealous, injury prone monster whose anxiety attacks result in vicious elbows? What happened to the sweet, adorable, healthy you of last year, who was grateful to play as John Carew’s backup? [...]
The Latest Non-News
By: Inara | 13 Comments
Just something to read with your morning coffee…
* Lyon have finally acknowledged Tiago’s transfer to Juventus, a full week after he was officially presented in Turin. By the way, Lyon have yet to formally confirm Jeremy Clement’s exit from the club last summer. It’s all about denial at the Gerland.
* The media is abuzz [...]
Quick, Somebody Check Aulas’s Planner…
By: Inara | 3 Comments
Someone forgot to tell Lyon that they have a friendly match against Sporting Lisbon on July 28th.
That same someone also forgot to tell Lyon that they have a friendly match against Metz (pitting the L1 and L2 champions together) on that same day.
Jean-Mimi, I know you’re trying to save money by organizing [...]
Category: Team News and RumorsEric Abidal is a Traitorous Bitch
By: Inara | 44 Comments
I knew this was going to happen but was praying it wouldn’t.
Eric Abidal has threatened to pull an Essien (or Diarra, both apply) this summer.
UNGRATEFUL JERK.
After we bought you from Lille when you were a nobody, paid €10m for you (in those days, Lyon weren’t rolling in cash), and made you into [...]
Category: Team News and RumorsWhat Will It Take For Lyon to Become a Big Club?
By: Inara | 19 Comments
An excellent article was published on Sportsvox which asked whether Lyon fulfilled the criteria of being a “big European club.” It’s in French, so I thought I’d list the main points here in English, with some of my own comments. Let’s go over it, shall we?
The Nino Chronicles, Part Deux
By: Inara | 12 Comments
Sylvain Wiltord is trying so hard to be a pillar of Lyon’s community.
Organizing an orgy in his hotel room the night before a big game wasn’t enough for Lyon’s resident playboy. In his latest brush with authority, Wiltord was pulled over for speeding (he was driving 135 km/h in a 50km/h zone). He [...]
Oh Alou
By: Inara | 20 Comments
Alou Diarra is not willing to let bygones be bygones.
Despite the resignation of arch nemesis Gerard Houllier, Diarra refuses to consider staying at Lyon, even though he would get a fresh start under Alain Perrin. So reluctantly, Aulas is allowing him to look at other options.
Options which, rather strangely, Diarra has aplenty. For a [...]
Danone Nations Cup + Zizou
By: Inara | 15 Comments
Sun, football, and Zizou…what more do you need?
Every year, FIFA and the French Football Federation hold an international football tournament for children aged 10-12. Sponsored mainly by Danone and hosted by Olympique Lyonnais, the Danone Nations Cup gives boys and girls the chance to believe in their dreams and to unite different cultures and [...]
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