Articles tagged with "lens"
Lille/Lens Match Video
By Julien | May 13th, 2008Lille - Lens 2-1 Resume Journee 37 Ligue 1 butsenvoyé par sorkaa ...
Northern Derby: Lille vs. Lens
By Julien | May 12th, 2008The 37th match of the season for Lille was an important encounter. Not only did the club face their northern rival, RC Lens, but the match would also help make or break any UEFA Cup qualification chance. The northern derby was played at Lille's Sta ...
Daisuke Matsui's Scorpion Pass
By Daryl | May 2nd, 2008[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdLSn5SqyLk[/youtube] This is from the April 26th Ligue 1 game between Le Mans and Lens. The lofted ball to Le Mans midfielder Daisuke Matsui looks like it's going out for a throw, but the Japanese internati ...
Arsene Tries to Poach Another Baby, Plus Other Rumors
By Inara | April 3rd, 2008The latest transfer rumors involving Lyon...and for once, they don't involve either Karim Benzema or Hatem Ben Arfa! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is something tres tres disturbing about Arsene Wenger's fixation with young boys. When was the la ...
PSG Win the Coupe de la Ligue Amidst Controversy
By Inara | March 30th, 2008Yesterday was France's Coupe de la Ligue (French League Cup) final, held at the Stade de France between Paris Saint-Germain and Racing Club de Lens, otherwise known as PSG and Lens for short. Both clubs are in danger of relegation, so both really ...
Coupe de la Ligue Final Lens vs. PSG Live on Setanta Sports
By Jay | March 28th, 2008Setanta Sports of North America will be broadcasting the Coupe de la Ligue final between Lens and PSG at 3:55 eastern standard time, or New York time. Judging from their last encounter this final figures to be a cracker with the Lensois hungry ...
Eric Mouloungui future Lensois?
By Jay | March 26th, 2008According to several French publications Lens president Gervais Martel continues to follow the progress of Gabon international Eric Mouloungui, currently of RC Strasbourg. Lens coach Jean-Pierre Papin knows Mouloungui well having coached him last s ...
Loïc Rémy in blue
By Jay | March 25th, 2008On loan from Lyon, young rising star Loic Remy has gotten the call from national coach Raymond Domenech of France. Following an injury to Marseille midfielder Mathieu Valbuena, coach Domonech has decided to go with the red hot Lens forward. ...
Olivier Thomert shines as Lens goes down again
By Jay | March 25th, 2008As Lens prepared for the final descent a former Lensois ran his former mates ragged on sunday. Former Lens great Olivier Thomert, much maligned by obnoxious fans at the Stade Felix Bollaert who felt he never lived up to his immense talent, dazze ...
Instant classic at the Bollaert
By Jay | March 18th, 2008Sunday's clash between Lens and Marseille turned out to be one of the most exciting affairs of the drab season. In a comback reminiscent of the recent St. Etienne classics the Lensois stromed back from certain defeat and once again proved they can be
What The Rent Boys Are Up To
By Inara | March 17th, 2008Currently, Lyon have FIVE players out on loan and one playing for them. So let's check on their progress, shall we? Milan Baros - 6 month loan to Portsmouth. Baros is enjoying regular playing time at Portsmouth, and though he has yet to score
Lens back in the danger zone
By Jay | February 26th, 2008Quietly, lens have slipped back near the relegation zone and coach Jean-Pierre Papin once again finds himself in a spot of bother. The Lensois produced the first chance of the game in the sixth minute when shining Nadir Belhadj released Eric Carriere o
Dindane and Coulibaly return
By Jay | February 9th, 2008After disappointing results in the African Cup of Nations Lens stalwarts Aruna "danger man" Dindane and Adama "popo" Coulibaly return to La Gaillette to prepare to do battle in their customary blood and gold kits. Coulibaly is expected to start in th
Daycare Happenings and an American in France!
By Inara | January 31st, 2008It's not just the big guns that are active this transfer window. Lyon's collection of assorted youth players will be leaving on loan in search of playing time. Corey will be happy since it's quite possible he loves these guys more than the senior players.
Only Five Days Left
By Inara | January 25th, 2008Silly season went by very quickly, and though it doesn't seem like it, Lyon have been fairly busy during this transfer window. We sold Nadir Belhadj to Lens, loaned Fabio Santos to Sao Paulo for six months, received Marc Crosas on loan from Barca, and bou
Lens dismantles Lyon..3-0...Belhadj shines.
By Jay | January 21st, 2008And just like that, when the final whistle blew the Lensois had easlily dispatched champions Lyon in a match that was dominated from start to finish by the rejuvenated blood and gold. And once again it was Nadir Belhadj leading the charge this time aga
Lens vs. Lyon Preview
By Inara | January 20th, 2008This is going to be an abbreviated match preview. With the African Cup of Nations starting tomorrow, I have my hands full with the Ghana World Cup Blog, so don't be alarmed if I don't post as frequently as I normally do. Tomorrow, Lyon will be traveli
Sidi Keita and Belhadj shine....Lens wins!
By Jay | January 18th, 2008In qualifying easily for the semi-finals of the League Cup , which will now bring on Le Mans, the Lensois have not only advanced in the competition but the form also seems to have returned a bit to the beleaguered Lensois. The joie de vivre seemed to
"Le Druide" Leclercq back at Lens
By Jay | January 11th, 2008Legendary coach Daniel Leclercq who led the blood and gold to the Ligue 1 championship in 1997/98 season has been reunited with his old mates at Lens. this time Druide returns in the capacity of sporting director to aid struggling coach Jean-Pierre
Long Time Gone: Nadir Belhadj back at Lens. Is Jimmy Kebe next?
By Jay | January 9th, 2008Its been a long time since Algeria international Nadir Belhadj last roamed the training pitch at La Gaillette but this tuesday the player known as "galactic man" by throngs of fellow Algerian countrymen had returned. After a short and ultimately un
Maoulida signs. Now What?
By Jay | January 3rd, 2008Well, when it comes to recruitment it doesn't hurt to be a world famous French footballing hero. Apparently this was one of the reasons why Toifilou Maoulida signed on with Lens on the first day of the new year. Maoulida grew up admiring current Len
Shopping Sidi Keita.....
By Jay | December 27th, 2007Well, the winter break is finally upon us and as the snow falls and the pitches freeze a glimmer of hope can be found in the form of the winter transfer window. Ah yes, for struggling clubs like Lens this time of year cannot arrive soon enough. Unfor
Aruna: Lensois until 2010
By Jay | December 26th, 2007It has been made official that Lens' top striker Aruna Dindane will remain in the blood and gold until 2010. The The Ivory Coast international was reportedly approached by a few Premier League clubs, namely Wigan but the Artisan club moved to head
Cissé rumors dispelled, Gouffran battle continues
By Jay | December 12th, 2007In the lead up to the winter transfer period many rumors have been circulating at La Gaillette, namely the recent article published in L'Equipe which mentioned the possibility of Djibril Cissé heading to Lens on a loan contract. According to coach Jea
Mmm ... Transfer Rumors for Breakfast
By Martha | November 15th, 2007[Posts on the death of Gabriele Sandri and subsequent events are collected here; this post is being updated with today's news. It's been announced that Luigi Spaccarotella -- the shooter -- will face murder charges.] You know how Yoann Gourcuff sign a
The roller coaster continues for Lens
By Jay | October 7th, 2007The wild ride continued saturday night as the struggling Lensois marched into the Stade Felix Bollaert with heavy hearts after this week's disappointing result against Kovenhagen which sealed their fate in this year's UEFA Cup competition. Contrary t
Quelle Surprise...
By Inara | September 29th, 2007Lyon once again prove to be Lens' undoing. I actually feel quite sorry for Lens because they are a good team, but for some reason, they can't find a solution against Lyon. On the bright side of things, Lyon are finally sitting at the top of the table, exa
An Early Exit: Lille Gets Eliminated From The Coupe de la Ligue
By Julien | September 28th, 2007This Wednesday, LOSC was eliminated from the Coupe de la Ligue by their northern nemesis, RC Lens in the 16èmes de finale. Match line-ups: The Bad Guys 16 LE CROM 2 RAMOS 4 COULIBALY 15 LAURENTI 25 BISEVAC 10 CARRIERE (c) 18 MONTERRUB
Lyon vs. Lens, aka Rangers Warm Up
By Inara | September 28th, 2007Tomorrow's game against Lens is an opportunity for Lyon to get into shape for next week's Champions League match. With performances improving steadily (the Barca match notwithstanding), Lyon are inching closer and closer to being "in form." This match was
Mangane out for three games
By Jay | September 25th, 2007Well, a bit of unfortunate news is emanating out of la Gaillete. Our new midfielder, Senegalese international Abdou Kader Mangane will miss Lens' next three contests. After being unceremoniously sent off in saturday's clash with Toulouse on a question
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