Comments on: Stadium Update

By: guignol

guignol — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:32:33 +0000

jordo, AKK has started almost every match but was disappointing in every one until this weekend, the first where he got his eyes off his own feet and the ball and realized he had teammates. maybe his problem was that he felt he had to prove right from his first 15 minutes in an OL shirt he needed to show everybody what 18.5M€ looked like…

By: Inara

Inara — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:20:12 +0000

Scott, you brought up a good point. So good that I decided to write a post about it.

I like Perrin too. I just think he made a big mistake, but let’s hope he learned from them.

By: Jordo

Jordo — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:04:18 +0000

Yes, because we’re not going to win CL. How come Kader Keita, our most expensive signing, is always on the bench? why doesn’t he start any matches?

By: pride of Lyon

pride of Lyon — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:43:13 +0000

Now that I had time to cool down from the defeat in Barcelona, I want to come back on Perrin.

Ok, he completely messed up on wednesday. But his work so far is interesting.

Some people complain about his lack of experience in the high level, but it is no valid argument. Le Guen had far less experience and it didn’t stop him from being arguably the most successful coach we had.

I think Perrin is actualy doing a very good thing: he is trying the different possibilities.

Since Le Guen has used the 4-3-3. It had never really been challenged, and Houiller just kept the same way of playing.

What did Houiller brought in the 2 years as manager? nothing! He just kept the team and brought no evolution.

Perrin is trying to find a more effective team than the one we had for the last 4-5 years. He hasn’t used twice the same team this season because he is trying.

The season started 2 months ago. We have: 1 peace cup, 1 trophee des champions, 2nd in Ligue 1.
Can we legitimately complain? I’ll let you judge.

I think Perrin can bring a lot to the team. Let him find his starting 11, and I’m convinced we won’t be dissappointed.

By: Inara

Inara — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:06:52 +0000

I don’t mind at all, I’m very flattered actually. I’d love to learn about other fans

By: Corey

Corey — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:38:01 +0000

Hey Inara, because im unoriginal but also because I appreciate your work very much I have decided im gonna do a piece on my (Real’s) fans. I dont want to copy your format, but I was gonnna mirror it a bit if you dont mind, you did such a good job with it. If you want you can email me cnfiske@quinnipiac.edu

By: guignol

guignol — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:58:14 +0000

decines has a problem? decines IS a problem and they can bite my shiny crystal ass!

By: Pride of Lyon

Pride of Lyon — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:34:50 +0000

Yes, some stadiums have problems with retractable lawns and have to change the lawn 4 times in a year!!!
It is a difficult choice… Money around football (concerts, …etc) or a nice lawn…
Aulas is a businessman before being a football club president, and he will do what is the best for his wallet. But he also loves olympique lyonnais, and he wants a nice pitch for them to play on…
I am sure he is also wondering what’s best, and that’s why it must not have been decided yet (not just the money issue).

By: Inara

Inara — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:47:55 +0000

What is concerning me more is this business about a retractable lawn. Isn’t that bad for the grass?

By: Pride of Lyon

Pride of Lyon — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:35:03 +0000

I am always a bit wary of roofs covering the stadium. Because on a sunny day, you always have weird shadows on the pitch.
I just hope it won’t spoil watching the games.
Otherwise, a roof has an advantage, it keeps the sound more in and makes a bigger crowd impression.
Can’t wait for 2010 and see great games there.