Comments on: Is It Money Well Spent? http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.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: Aaron http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18246 Aaron Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:26:08 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18246 You know those "Kader Kieta" and "Ronaldo" posts, that was my younger brother. I just found out he hacked into my computer and started posting stuff. Sorry. You know those “Kader Kieta” and “Ronaldo” posts, that was my younger brother. I just found out he hacked into my computer and started posting stuff. Sorry.

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18244 Inara Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:41:15 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18244 Also, you know it's serious when the seriously EPL centric ESPN columnists write about anything involving the French league. I can't remember the last time they did so. Also, you know it’s serious when the seriously EPL centric ESPN columnists write about anything involving the French league. I can’t remember the last time they did so.

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18243 Inara Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:38:31 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18243 Aulas said a few days ago that Benzema isn't leaving this summer. Though he always says stuff like that. I don't know, I think it depends on who Lyon signs. Benzema won't stay for sure if he feels Lyon are being unambitious. Aulas said a few days ago that Benzema isn’t leaving this summer. Though he always says stuff like that.

I don’t know, I think it depends on who Lyon signs. Benzema won’t stay for sure if he feels Lyon are being unambitious.

]]> By: Steve http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18208 Steve Sat, 22 Nov 2008 07:07:54 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18208 I know this stream is about transfers, not Benzema leaving, but have you guys seen this? http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=593804&sec=europe&root=europe&cc=5901 Of course I hope it is not true, but that certainly would shake up the second half of the season, and put pressure on Aulas to get the defense he needs. If he is not going to have Benzema to get the goals to make up for the defensive lapses, he better get some in that same tranfer window. I know this stream is about transfers, not Benzema leaving, but have you guys seen this? http://soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=593804&sec=europe&root=europe&cc=5901
Of course I hope it is not true, but that certainly would shake up the second half of the season, and put pressure on Aulas to get the defense he needs. If he is not going to have Benzema to get the goals to make up for the defensive lapses, he better get some in that same tranfer window.

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18207 Inara Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:04:02 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18207 Also, sorry I'm late with the preview for tomorrow's game, I'll have that up shortly. Also, sorry I’m late with the preview for tomorrow’s game, I’ll have that up shortly.

]]> By: Inara http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18206 Inara Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:01:52 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18206 <strong>Aaron:</strong> I'm worried about that too because Lyon seem to be having a recurring problem when it comes to aerial defense. The best tactic for them is simply not conceding corners and limiting the amount of fouls which give away dangerous free kicks. The other problem they need to work on is closing down their flanks - it seems to be a weak point (especially on the left). <strong>pierrot:</strong> Welcome! Glad to have you on board. As to your question, Aulas loves having French internationals, but Gallas is cuptied and would be useless in the really important games (assuming Lyon qualify in the CL). He also has very high wages, and Lyon could lure in a better and more reliable defender with that salary. But I don't think Gallas would say no to Lyon, he's indicated that he only considers four clubs worth his while - PSG, OM, OL, and Bordeaux. However, he also said that he'd come only when he's ready to "retire." Who wants a player like that? And let's not forget his personality problems, I doubt Puel would be okay with it. He is Wenger's disciple after all. Aaron: I’m worried about that too because Lyon seem to be having a recurring problem when it comes to aerial defense. The best tactic for them is simply not conceding corners and limiting the amount of fouls which give away dangerous free kicks. The other problem they need to work on is closing down their flanks – it seems to be a weak point (especially on the left).

pierrot: Welcome! Glad to have you on board. As to your question, Aulas loves having French internationals, but Gallas is cuptied and would be useless in the really important games (assuming Lyon qualify in the CL). He also has very high wages, and Lyon could lure in a better and more reliable defender with that salary. But I don’t think Gallas would say no to Lyon, he’s indicated that he only considers four clubs worth his while – PSG, OM, OL, and Bordeaux. However, he also said that he’d come only when he’s ready to “retire.” Who wants a player like that? And let’s not forget his personality problems, I doubt Puel would be okay with it. He is Wenger’s disciple after all.

]]> By: pierrot http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18205 pierrot Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:49:31 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18205 hi there - long time lurker first time poster: i'm wondering with the latest gallas drama at arsenal and ol's serious and ongoing cb problems whether luring gallas 'home' now - during the january winter - would make sense for both him, lyon, and arsenal? would jma be interested in a serious offer, and would gallas consider a serious offer? he's not the defender he was when he first went to arsenal, but he is by no means over the hill, and of course has vital CL experience. inara - wonderful blog. many kudos and many thanks to you. hi there – long time lurker first time poster:

i’m wondering with the latest gallas drama at arsenal and ol’s serious and ongoing cb problems whether luring gallas ‘home’ now – during the january winter – would make sense for both him, lyon, and arsenal? would jma be interested in a serious offer, and would gallas consider a serious offer? he’s not the defender he was when he first went to arsenal, but he is by no means over the hill, and of course has vital CL experience.

inara – wonderful blog. many kudos and many thanks to you.

]]> By: Ronaldo http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18204 Ronaldo Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:07:11 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18204 poser poser

]]> By: Kader Kieta http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18203 Kader Kieta Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:05:29 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18203 Pourquoi est-ce que vous detestez-moi? Pourquoi est-ce que vous detestez-moi?

]]> By: John http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18201 John Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:55:27 +0000 http://lyon.theoffside.com/transfers/is-it-money-well-spent.html#comment-18201 Bodmer's acquisition price was highway robbery!!!! He has the best "quality-to-price ratio" of any of the recent purchases. Well, I guess Lille made-up for what they lost on Bodmer with Keita's over-inflated transfer fee. And Inara summed-it-all-up in this paragraph: "True that Lyon have won seven titles in a row and may end up snagging number eight, but based on how Lyon have been performing in the league (not necessarily in terms of results but in quality of play) compared to Marseille and Bordeaux, the sporting gap between the two teams doesn’t seem to be as large as the financial gap. And besides this season and the one before it, Lyon spent a lot less and yet won their titles with more ease (though that is partly due to OM and Bordeaux being stronger recently)." My thoughts exactly. Bodmer’s acquisition price was highway robbery!!!! He has the best “quality-to-price ratio” of any of the recent purchases. Well, I guess Lille made-up for what they lost on Bodmer with Keita’s over-inflated transfer fee.
And Inara summed-it-all-up in this paragraph: “True that Lyon have won seven titles in a row and may end up snagging number eight, but based on how Lyon have been performing in the league (not necessarily in terms of results but in quality of play) compared to Marseille and Bordeaux, the sporting gap between the two teams doesn’t seem to be as large as the financial gap. And besides this season and the one before it, Lyon spent a lot less and yet won their titles with more ease (though that is partly due to OM and Bordeaux being stronger recently).” My thoughts exactly.

]]>