Articles by: Jason

Lyon: No Case for the Defence?

Lyon: No Case for the Defence?

Lyon’s current run of form sees them without a win in their last five competitive fixtures.  Just a few weeks ago the side seemed the main contenders to Paris Saint-Germain’s seemingly insatiable march to the Ligue 1 title but things have changed dramatically in the space of a few fixtures.  [...]

Meet the team: Jason Milligan

Meet the team: Jason Milligan

The third leg of the FFW team that got this website up and running. A fellow Scot like Andrew, just proves the Scottish definitely know their football. I’m Jason and I’m a fan of Olympique Lyonnais.  I live in Lanarkshire, Scotland and I am a qualified linguist and teacher by [...]

Destination Angleterre for Lloris?

Destination Angleterre for Lloris?

Lyon goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has drawn interest from a number of clubs this summer.  In previous years, links to the French number one may have been brushed off but this year is different.  With Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas looking to balance the books at the club after years of overspending, [...]

Sweden vs France – The Preview

Sweden vs France – The Preview

The time for talk is over.  France may have taken a step towards the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 but Sweden will be standing in their way.  Sweden may already be knocked out of the competition but they are highly unlikely to give France an easy time of things in this [...]

Kim’s Game – Kallstrom Wants Mental Edge

Kim’s Game – Kallstrom Wants Mental Edge

Lyon midfielder Kim Kallstrom will be up against some familiar opponents in Group D of Euro 2012 as Sweden face France in the final group match.  This is a match which could have some big implications as to who progresses from the group to qualify for the knockout stages of [...]

Capital Punishment? Title race goes the distance

Capital Punishment? Title race goes the distance

The curtain is drawn on Ligue 1 this weekend but there are still a number of things to play for.  Most importantly, the title race has gone to the wire with Montpellier and Paris Saint-Germain still able to get their hands on the Ligue 1 trophy when all is said [...]

Lyon need their stars “up for the Coupe”

Lyon need their stars “up for the Coupe”

Today sees Quevilly faced with the very real possibility of defeating Olympique Lyonnais for the Coupe de France in what could be a fairytale tie for the minnows. The club’s journey to the Stade de France has already been faced with some giant killings, defeating both Marseille and Rennes in [...]

Newcastle & Arsenal Target Could Stay

Newcastle & Arsenal Target Could Stay

Despite all the rumours regarding his future with Montpellier, captain Mapou Yanga Mbiwa could actually stay with the club.  Montpellier will have a tough job on their hands in keeping hold of the 22 year-old defender amidst interest from the Premier League, notably from clubs like Arsenal and Newcastle United, [...]