Jean II Makoun to Lyon Would Be a Dream Come True

By Inara | May 14th, 2008

On my list of players that I want transfered to Lyon, Jean II Makoun is #2 (you all know who #1 is). He's a midfield beast who has his share of technical qualities, and he scares the shit out of any player. He's so awesome. I love watching him pl ...

Episode 13: Copa Libertadores, France, and Trouble at Chelsea

By Ian Rose | March 5th, 2008

This week, Anne, Inara, and Christian join me for the lucky 13th episode of the podcast. Christian updates us on the Copa Libertadores, as well as the latest from the Argentinian Clausura. Inara fills us in on the French title race and her beloved Lyon,

Lille vs. Lyon (Champions League Warm Up)

By Inara | March 1st, 2008

Tomorrow, Lyon will be playing my second favorite French team, otherwise known as Lille. As matches go, this is one of the tougher ones to have right before a do-or-die Champions League game four days later. What makes this game even cooler is that it

Lille-Lyon Will Shatter Ligue 1 Attendence Records

By Inara | February 28th, 2008

This Saturday, the Stade de France will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary, as well as France's 1998 World Cup victory. In conjunction with the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), they have decided to mark the occasion by scheduling a French leag

It's Getting a Little Hot Under the Collar

By Inara | September 24th, 2007

Surprisingly - and unfortunately - Lyon were held to a 1-1 draw by Lille - at home. I expected the scoreline to be in Lyon's favor, but in hindsight, I guess I shouldn't have been too surprised. Les Dogues kept Benzema on a short leash. T

Lyon vs. Lille

By Inara | September 22nd, 2007

Julien at the Lille Offside wrote up a pre-match summary, so check it out here (he also has a cool picture of the Lyon conquerers - love that!). This is the first time that the OL blog will be going head to head against another L1 blog in a battle to the

Lyon Are (Sort of) Rich and Popular

By Inara | September 22nd, 2007

A few days ago, Bob thoughtfully pointed out BBDO's newest rankings of the most valuable football clubs. As many of you can guess, a club's value is a combination of it's marketability (brand popularity and image), as well as its income. Now I know that L

Lille get a (lucky) point

By Shazback | September 4th, 2007

For Lille's first visit to Brittany since last season's 38th game, where they managed a draw thanks to a 94th minute goal by Fauvergue that meant Rennes were 4th, 1 point behind Toulouse, and thus didn't qualify for the Champions' League, Rennes gave an i

LOSC in translation.

By Shazback | September 1st, 2007

Well, with the transfer window closing, it's always good to look back on your new arrivals, and then pit them against those of your next opponent. Lille will be coming to Rennes this Saturday, and I bet they'll want to take all 3 points, after their fi

Recent Tragic World Soccer Developments/Caen's "Rain Date"

By Chris | August 30th, 2007

First off, and more importantly than any match I could ever talk about, two soccer players died this week. By now, everyone has heard the tragic story of Antonio Puerta of Sevilla and has probably seen the painful video. Another soccer player, Zambian

PSG 1-1 Lille

By Come | August 27th, 2007

Yet another draw at home. After being down 1-0 during the all game and missing a pk by Pauleta, PAF scored at the 86 minutes. Clement delivered the assist and had a very good game. The team played a strong game versus a good side from Lille, but again had

Player Profiles: Vincent Plante

By Chris | July 24th, 2007

Vincent Plante, a 26 year-old Goalkeeper from Lille, is the #1 keeper and the backbone of SM Caen. Plante has been with Caen since 2003 and has played in 100 matches with the team. Previous to his career with Caen, he played for AS Cannes while in

Lyon Win Friendly With Lille

By Inara | July 9th, 2007

'Tis the season for pre-season friendlies. Earlier today, Lyon met Lille in Albertville for a relaxing, enjoyable encounter which served no other purpose than to allow the players to stretch their legs. With the Peace Cup coming up next week, they nee

Eric Abidal is a Traitorous Bitch

By Inara | June 27th, 2007

I knew this was going to happen but was praying it wouldn't. Eric Abidal has threatened to pull an Essien (or Diarra, both apply) this summer. UNGRATEFUL JERK. After we bought you from Lille when you were a nobody, paid €10m for you (in thos

Lyon Is No Longer Alone

By Inara | June 19th, 2007

Lyon is no longer the sole French club represented on The Offside. Julien has started up a Lille blog!!! Sam can now rest his tired fingers from blogging about nineteen clubs by himself. France is oh so slowly taking over the world. There is the F

Lyon Sign Bodmer and Keita

By Inara | June 14th, 2007

Lyon's first two official signings have been formally announced by the club. They are Mathieu Bodmer and Abdul Kader Keita, both from Lille. The financial details haven't been public, but word on the street is that Bodmer was €8million and Keita was

LYONOPOLY

By Inara | June 12th, 2007

Game time!!! Because I'm bored, here are the latest rumors compressed into a game of monopoly. Participants: Lyon, Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, Chelsea, Lille, Milan, Werder Bremen, and Bayern Munich Purpose: To get to the Champions League fin

An "Exceptional" Surprise

By Inara | May 9th, 2007

Lyon's "Formula One" car has lately morphed into a Formula 3000, and the supporters are not happy. Not only have Lyon not been winning, but their draws have had all the excitement of a snail race. Normally this wouldn't be a big deal. It's not like Bo

Sir Alex Ferguson is not Pleased with those Lille Fellows

By Nick | March 7th, 2007

We're just over an hour from the big Champions League theme match kick-off and it's obvious that the atmosphere might be a little tense - especially after Sir Alex didn't pull any punches in his program notes. You can't blame his ire really - some of

Some Manchester United Quick Bits for Today

By Nick | March 6th, 2007

* Good Thing or Bad Thing? Darren Fletcher likely out for the remainder of the season... * Lille boss still ranting and raving - now against United's fans... * Success for United on the business end mirrors that on the pitch... * Are United abou

Sacre Bleu! Cry Babies LOSC Lille Travel to Old Trafford

By Nick | March 6th, 2007

The World's poutiest football club Lille appear to be heading to Manchester in a very sour mood indeed - as their oh so delightful inability to face facts has miraculously led to Ryan Giggs' goal not being err, canceled. The atmosphere should be tense

Phew! It's Not Barca, Real, Inter, Roma, Munich etc.

By Nick | December 15th, 2006

There's little doubt that United got the plum draw today. Let's face it, all of the teams left are worthy - but LOSC Lille Metropole are no World beaters. They lie a distant third (today) in Ligue 1, and this is their first ever trip to the last 16 of th

Champions League: So Tell Us, Carlo, How Do You Really Feel?

By Martha | December 7th, 2006

In the wake of by what all accounts was a pathetic capitulation by his team (Little tip: when the first word in a match report is "Howlers," you know things haven't gone well.) against Lille last night, Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti pretty much lost his shi

Matchday 11 - Home advantage the real story

By Sam | October 29th, 2006

Lens 1-0 Auxerre kicked off the day, and Lens pleased their fans by offing rivals AJA thanks to a fine goal by Demont on 62 minutes. A flurry of shots by both sides wasn't enough to get a second goal on the board, and Lens sits in 6th place, whereas Auxer

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