Comments on: Euro 2008 Disaster http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html News from Olympique Lyonnais Football Club Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:59:55 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15095 Inara Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:22:28 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15095 Oh, and some more L1 transfer news: Jose Antonio Reyes might be coming to Monaco on loan. It just makes me laugh - this guy turned down Lyon for Atletico because he wanted to be in Spain, and now that Atletico, who will be in the CL next season, don't want him, the only place he can go is to a half Italian French club that is seriously destabilized. Atletico might also send Maniche there as well. Oh, and some more L1 transfer news: Jose Antonio Reyes might be coming to Monaco on loan. It just makes me laugh – this guy turned down Lyon for Atletico because he wanted to be in Spain, and now that Atletico, who will be in the CL next season, don’t want him, the only place he can go is to a half Italian French club that is seriously destabilized. Atletico might also send Maniche there as well.

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15094 Inara Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:19:57 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15094 Grosso and Italy lost to Spain in the quarterfinals, so that's it for OL in Euro 2008. That's sad on one hand, but it's good on the other because that means players will be a bit more rested before the start of the season. Grosso and Italy lost to Spain in the quarterfinals, so that’s it for OL in Euro 2008. That’s sad on one hand, but it’s good on the other because that means players will be a bit more rested before the start of the season.

]]> By: mrCham http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15090 mrCham Sun, 22 Jun 2008 02:07:48 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15090 So, when Ribbery got injured, Domenech substituted him with Nasri, who 15 minutes later got substituted again...?(sorry for my english today if it sucks). I really hate the fact that Swedens coach (Lagerbäck) prefered to play Svensson, or even Andersson, instead of Källström. So, when Ribbery got injured, Domenech substituted him with Nasri, who 15 minutes later got substituted again…?(sorry for my english today if it sucks). I really hate the fact that Swedens coach (Lagerbäck) prefered to play Svensson, or even Andersson, instead of Källström.

]]> By: Sam http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15088 Sam Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:28:40 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15088 Ah, I know Bocanegra well as I've been a Fulham season ticket holder for a few years. He's a hard working, solid but unspectacular player. Glad he's moved to Rennes rather than a promoted club in England. Look forward to seeing how he gets along Ah, I know Bocanegra well as I’ve been a Fulham season ticket holder for a few years. He’s a hard working, solid but unspectacular player. Glad he’s moved to Rennes rather than a promoted club in England. Look forward to seeing how he gets along

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15085 Inara Sat, 21 Jun 2008 06:39:42 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15085 Totally off topic, but for those of you who also keep track of the USMNT, Carlos Bocanegra was signed by Rennes. So we'll be seeing a Yank in L1 next season. Totally off topic, but for those of you who also keep track of the USMNT, Carlos Bocanegra was signed by Rennes. So we’ll be seeing a Yank in L1 next season.

]]> By: mikep http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15084 mikep Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:55:11 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15084 honestly the team that Domenech had and he finished last with 1 goal is crazy. I know he's not that bad but we don't have time for that and no team does these days -give him the boot!Look at perrin and grant fired for doing well but not great. He knew that playing abidal as center back could go wrong and he would be blamed for it and would lose his job because of it and still gambled honestly the team that Domenech had and he finished last with 1 goal is crazy. I know he’s not that bad but we don’t have time for that and no team does these days -give him the boot!Look at perrin and grant fired for doing well but not great. He knew that playing abidal as center back could go wrong and he would be blamed for it and would lose his job because of it and still gambled

]]> By: Jennifer http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15083 Jennifer Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:02:42 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15083 Svensson being played instead of Kallstrom is the biggest mistake Lagerback ever made (twice too, in 2006 as well). I felt that Toulalan did so well in Patrick's position --it's a pity the rest of the team didn't play as great. Svensson being played instead of Kallstrom is the biggest mistake Lagerback ever made (twice too, in 2006 as well). I felt that Toulalan did so well in Patrick’s position –it’s a pity the rest of the team didn’t play as great.

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15082 Inara Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:08:08 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15082 <strong>japple: </strong>I agree that Toulalan isn't at fault for anything since he's only doing exactly what Domenech told him to do. He is capable of playing in a more advanced midfield role - he did so at Nantes and even for the U21. We've also seen glimpses of it during certain NT games, albeit ones with less pressure where Toulalan had more license to roam. Unfortunately for Toulalan, his presence was deemed redundent by most of the media and the fans, who thought that two DMs on the pitch. So it's not his fault but really Domenech's, if that makes any sense. <strong>Sam:</strong> Here is the link to the article. http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lemonde.fr%2Feuro-2008%2Farticle%2F2008%2F06%2F16%2Fmalaise-chez-les-bleus_1058598_1044971.html&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 Apparently, Makelele took Benzema to task right after the game in the locker rooms. Benzema was apparently unhappy with how the team performed on the pitch (who can blame him), and Makelele accused him of not having enough respect for his elders. On one hand, I see why Makelele was annoyed because he's been with the team since forever while Benzema hasn't, but on the other hand, I think this "respecting the older players" is getting a little out of hand. The older players seem to think that it's their right to play, a state of mind that Domenech has encouraged, and that they are above criticism. Plus Benzema comes off as arrogant to most people - he was the kid who at 17 calmly announced during his promotion to the first team that he would be taking over the senior players soon. <strong> John:</strong> Coupet looks to be signing a three year contract. Plus next year Atletico will be in the Champions League. He's got himself a really good deal actually. No way he'd get three more years at Lyon. Plus Atletico is a pretty good team. They aren't crap like the ones older French players tend to go to. japple: I agree that Toulalan isn’t at fault for anything since he’s only doing exactly what Domenech told him to do. He is capable of playing in a more advanced midfield role – he did so at Nantes and even for the U21. We’ve also seen glimpses of it during certain NT games, albeit ones with less pressure where Toulalan had more license to roam. Unfortunately for Toulalan, his presence was deemed redundent by most of the media and the fans, who thought that two DMs on the pitch. So it’s not his fault but really Domenech’s, if that makes any sense.

Sam: Here is the link to the article.

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lemonde.fr%2Feuro-2008%2Farticle%2F2008%2F06%2F16%2Fmalaise-chez-les-bleus_1058598_1044971.html&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

Apparently, Makelele took Benzema to task right after the game in the locker rooms. Benzema was apparently unhappy with how the team performed on the pitch (who can blame him), and Makelele accused him of not having enough respect for his elders. On one hand, I see why Makelele was annoyed because he’s been with the team since forever while Benzema hasn’t, but on the other hand, I think this “respecting the older players” is getting a little out of hand. The older players seem to think that it’s their right to play, a state of mind that Domenech has encouraged, and that they are above criticism. Plus Benzema comes off as arrogant to most people – he was the kid who at 17 calmly announced during his promotion to the first team that he would be taking over the senior players soon.

John: Coupet looks to be signing a three year contract. Plus next year Atletico will be in the Champions League. He’s got himself a really good deal actually. No way he’d get three more years at Lyon. Plus Atletico is a pretty good team. They aren’t crap like the ones older French players tend to go to.

]]> By: John http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15081 John Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:15:46 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15081 Rumors are going around that Coupet is on his way to Atletico Madrid. The deal is supposedly being worked on. Japple: I agree: I wanted to see Toulalan's position on the feild to be Nasri's as an AMF like Zidane used to, or I don't know if maybe Flamini could have played a more traditional CMF role like Viera. I've heard some say he can. Rumors are going around that Coupet is on his way to Atletico Madrid. The deal is supposedly being worked on.
Japple: I agree: I wanted to see Toulalan’s position on the feild to be Nasri’s as an AMF like Zidane used to, or I don’t know if maybe Flamini could have played a more traditional CMF role like Viera. I’ve heard some say he can.

]]> By: Sam http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15080 Sam Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:45:24 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/player-news-and-rumors/euro-2008-disaster.html#comment-15080 Hey Inara, do you mean Makelele confronted Benzema after the Romania game - surely he couldn't have done after the Netherlands if Benzema didn't play. Hope this doesn't mean Benzema will underperform and be lazy next year. So much of his success came from his determination to show everyone what he can do. I think most of the blame should go to Domenech, as the fact he kept changing things meant that the players couldn't really settle so the team never really was able to gel. There are so many good young French players that I'm looking forward to what the future may hold. Hey Inara, do you mean Makelele confronted Benzema after the Romania game – surely he couldn’t have done after the Netherlands if Benzema didn’t play. Hope this doesn’t mean Benzema will underperform and be lazy next year. So much of his success came from his determination to show everyone what he can do. I think most of the blame should go to Domenech, as the fact he kept changing things meant that the players couldn’t really settle so the team never really was able to gel. There are so many good young French players that I’m looking forward to what the future may hold.

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