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I am supporting Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1

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Can we get a shout out for Ligue 2 fans.

I support En Avant Guingamp!

We may be Ligue 1 next season!

[J_746]

The first post in this section has been updated. Please let it be known if you are a fan of Ligue 1 football. State which team you like/support in this thread and you too will be added to the list .

[Éliane]

Paris St. Germain

My mum's side of the family is French and support Paris St. Germain. I used to be more into them in the nineties when my dad cared fuck all about football, so I don't pay much attention to French football outside the national team (Raymond Domenech is an idiot).

[J_746]

Paris St. Germain

My mum's side of the family is French and support Paris St. Germain. I used to be more into them in the nineties when my dad cared fuck all about football, so I don't pay much attention to French football outside the national team (Raymond Domenech is an idiot).

You've been added to the list . You talk a lot of sense about Domenech too, he is a clown .

[Éliane]

Have I mentioned that I think Raymond Domenech an idiot?

[J_746]

Have I mentioned that I think Raymond Domenech an idiot?

Yes, yes you have . Anything else you dislike about him rather than the bad results and unorthodox coaching?

[Éliane]

Not really. That's pretty bad on its own though, if you ask me.

Granted the golden generation is gone, especially after the 2006 World Cup where he "coaxed" some players out of international retirement (and it was still a distant memory a bit then, reaching the final was lucky), but he could be doing a much better job with the players he has to select.

[J_746]

Not really. That's pretty bad on its own though, if you ask me.

Granted the golden generation is gone, especially after the 2006 World Cup where he "coaxed" some players out of international retirement (and it was still a distant memory a bit then, reaching the final was lucky), but he could be doing a much better job with the players he has to select.

He wont be doing it for much longer I don't think. France has a good amount of young/decent-aged managers who'd be more than willing to take over when he's sacked. I think it's only a matter of time judging by player reactions and even the board membwiers of the FFF have looked quite unhappy after their last few matches.

He did give Steve Savidan a deserved cap though . That's the only positive thing.

[Éliane]

I'm still surprised he kept his job after that emberrassing Euro 2008 tournament. Sure, France were in the "group of death" but played terribly in their three group matches. It didn't look too bad when we got a goal back against the Netherlands to make it 1-2, but Robben killed that just a minute later.

Now we've lost to Austria in the qualifiers for the World Cup; even if we do make it (though it might be as second in the group and having a playoff to get there), I can't imagine France having a very good showing in South Africa. That should write off Domenech for sure. I just don't see him getting sacked in the middle of a qualifying campaign though.

[J_746]

I'm still surprised he kept his job after that emberrassing Euro 2008 tournament. Sure, France were in the "group of death" but played terribly in their three group matches. It didn't look too bad when we got a goal back against the Netherlands to make it 1-2, but Robben killed that just a minute later.

Now we've lost to Austria in the qualifiers for the World Cup; even if we do make it (though it might be as second in the group and having a playoff to get there), I can't imagine France having a very good showing in South Africa. That should write off Domenech for sure. I just don't see him getting sacked in the middle of a qualifying campaign though.

It would be for the best though. Managers come and managers go no matter what the competition they're in. As I said previously, there's a number of managers in France at present who'd jump at the chance to manage the national side and who'd command the respect from the squad which Domenech doesn't get. France have a good lineup of defensive players, and a great number of young attacking prospects who'd flourish at international level with the right manager. Domenech is not that man.

[TheAlbrightonStory]

Toulouse fan here! Faded away near the end of last season but hopefully we'll be more consistant for the whole season!

[J_746]

TheAlbrightonStory, on 13 August 2009 - 12:46 PM, said:

Toulouse fan here! Faded away near the end of last season but hopefully we'll be more consistant for the whole season!

Toulouse didn't do too badly overall last season. After finishing just above the relegation spots the season before last, finishing with a respectable Europa League spot was great for the club and the fans. Hopefully this year Gignac can fire in the goals to keep them up the table rather than down it.

I've added you to the Toulouse supporters list also :) .

I've also updated the list to introduce the new teams to Ligue 1. If anyone else out there is a Ligue 1 fan or has a slight interest in one of the clubs, let it be known in here and I'll add you to this list too!

[This..Is...CHABAL]

Put me down for Bordeaux, been there 4 times and have loved it, I've always had a soft spot for them and look out for their results if I ever see Ligue 1 results :P

I'm not the biggest of fans, but if I'm able to follow French Football then I will. At the moment I only have SS1, no ESPN :(

[J_746]

!Dan, on 04 September 2009 - 08:43 PM, said:

Put me down for Bordeaux, been there 4 times and have loved it, I've always had a soft spot for them and look out for their results if I ever see Ligue 1 results :P

I'm not the biggest of fans, but if I'm able to follow French Football then I will. At the moment I only have SS1, no ESPN :(

It's not on ESPN in the UK either. They were outbid by Canal+ and Orange (the phone company and main sponsor) who wanted to buy the worldwide rights though some countries were already under contract (ie. Setanta Ireland).

Unless you buy a Canal+ box the only other method is on the internet.

Added you to the Bordeaux group :) .

[This..Is...CHABAL]

J_746, on 04 September 2009 - 09:07 PM, said:

!Dan, on 04 September 2009 - 08:43 PM, said:

Put me down for Bordeaux, been there 4 times and have loved it, I've always had a soft spot for them and look out for their results if I ever see Ligue 1 results :P

I'm not the biggest of fans, but if I'm able to follow French Football then I will. At the moment I only have SS1, no ESPN :(

It's not on ESPN in the UK either. They were outbid by Canal+ and Orange (the phone company and main sponsor) who wanted to buy the worldwide rights though some countries were already under contract (ie. Setanta Ireland).

Unless you buy a Canal+ box the only other method is on the internet.

Added you to the Bordeaux group :) .

Ah, gits :P I'll have a look around.

[Vidic15]

I thought I'd posted here, but put me down for Marseille please :)

My mate who has a house there got me into it, planning a few visits when I am over in Europe soon! :D

[J_746]

Vidic15, on 07 September 2009 - 12:51 AM, said:

I thought I'd posted here, but put me down for Marseille please :)

My mate who has a house there got me into it, planning a few visits when I am over in Europe soon! :D

Booooo! You've been added to the list :) .