16th January 2013: as referee Stéphane Lannoy signalled the end of the League Cup semi-final between Rennes and Montpellier, the Stade de la Route de Lorient exploded. The Rouge et Noir fans jumped over the barriers and rushed towards the centre of the pitch to congratulate their players. Four days [...]
If football was a game based on style and played over two 35-minute halves, Troyes would probably be enjoying a safe ride to mid-table mediocrity at this point in the season. This would put them in a position to play their football without the pressure of results adding a little [...]
“I roll up my sleeves and I work hard. I do believe in work. I work with all my heart but it doesn’t seem to be enough. Resign? Never. I have known difficult times; I have always wrestled my way through them to come out a stronger person. “ After [...]
After making his move from Rennes to Wolves we asked our resident Rennes fan Bastien Leclair to run the rule over the winger and give Wolves fans an insight into their new signing. Two short spells of brilliance amidst month of frustration, this is the picture Rennes supporters could draw [...]
Bastien lives in the United Kingdom but will definitely add some French flair to the site this season. Monsieur Leclair will be bringing his indepth knowledge of French football to the site with some excellent insight throghout the season. Make sure to follow him on twitter @Puchkin_B I was born [...]
As he prepares to join West Bromwich Albion and bring his three-season spell at Rennes to an end, Tongo Hamed Doumbia’s departure will leave a strange taste in the mouth of the Rennes support. There isn’t bitterness, or relief, or joy, or despair at seeing him go; just a vague [...]
by Bastien Leclair After a satisfying, yet frustrating draw against England in their opening match, Les Bleus will face a stern test of character against Ukraine, this Friday at the Donbass Arena of Donetsk. The tournament hosts are looking to clinch an early qualification following their initial success against Sweden, [...]
Next up in our line of Ligue 1 players profiled is the very talented Ludovic Obraniak. Bastien Leclair describes the midfielder’s journey on becoming a nationalised “Pole” although born and raised in France. For many players, becoming part of a national selection is a natural process. A well-planned career from [...]