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lefutur
30 Jun 2005, 09:48 AM
they could always recruit Bernard Hinault as a fitness coach.
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,117683,00.jpg
with Armstrong...
http://bringas.uw.hu/assets/profi/armstrong_hinault.jpg
guignol
30 Jun 2005, 10:46 AM
obviously a coach doesn't have to go out and play with the team. but PLG used to go out and kick ass in "bull in the ring", and other drills, and he was about the best at soccertennis, everyone always wanted to team with him.
that's gotta have a big positive effect on your relationship with your players...
iougs
30 Jun 2005, 01:13 PM
can't stand Houiller .. doesn't do it for me.
iougs-
SportBoy333
01 Jul 2005, 01:27 AM
obviously a coach doesn't have to go out and play with the team. but PLG used to go out and kick ass in "bull in the ring", and other drills, and he was about the best at soccertennis, everyone always wanted to team with him.
that's gotta have a big positive effect on your relationship with your players...
It such a drastic change for team with Houllier not doing that stuff that I have no idea how it will effect their performance on the field.
SportBoy333
01 Jul 2005, 01:29 AM
can't stand Houiller .. doesn't do it for me.
iougs-
When they signed Carew Houllier said he tried to sign him when he was at Liverpool but was unsuccessfull. Isnt that one of the criticisms of him when he was at Liverpool was that he brought in and signed the wrong players ? Hmmmmm.
Looper121
09 Jul 2005, 01:41 PM
If Lyon is ever going to get a subforum, this bitch can't drop to the 2nd page. Shame on us, no excuse that it is off-season. Anyone spy the new kit yet?
gaijin
09 Jul 2005, 03:11 PM
12th July - and all shall be unveilled...
Breakwood
09 Jul 2005, 07:22 PM
Lyon drew with Dijon in their first friendly 1-1 in Albertville, Goal by Sylvain Wiltord.
Lyon's next friendly is the 10th against Slavia Prague in Colmar (where is that?)
Then Lyon travel to Korea for the Peace Cup, first match on the 15th against Once Caldas of Colombia.
SportBoy333
09 Jul 2005, 09:18 PM
I havent been posting here because I'm still upset about the John Carew signing. I cant believe Houlllier is so enamored with this guy. Houllier made some bad singings at Liverpool so this could be another one. I cant believe he thinks this guy is the savior when I dont think he's scored more than 13 goals a season ever. He looks like a big tall stiff to me. Well at least he wanted to come there I guess.
sl7vk
10 Jul 2005, 12:18 AM
If Lyon is ever going to get a subforum, this bitch can't drop to the 2nd page. Shame on us, no excuse that it is off-season. Anyone spy the new kit yet?
Yeah, the ASNL thread has been more active than this one. :D Well maybe not, unless you count me talking to myself as being active.
lefutur
11 Jul 2005, 10:42 AM
I havent been posting here because I'm still upset about the John Carew signing. I cant believe Houlllier is so enamored with this guy. Houllier made some bad singings at Liverpool so this could be another one. I cant believe he thinks this guy is the savior when I dont think he's scored more than 13 goals a season ever. He looks like a big tall stiff to me. Well at least he wanted to come there I guess.
Is it possible that he was secured to have a specific role on the team...not because he's an all-around brilliant player? what are his best qualities?
sl7vk
11 Jul 2005, 10:49 AM
Is it possible that he was secured to have a specific role on the team...not because he's an all-around brilliant player? what are his best qualities?
I disagree with Sportboy on this one. He's a nice player. Excellent in the arial game, he can really score with his head. He also has very good field vision, and runs into open spaces well. 6'5" he's not afraid to run down the wings and cross the ball either. This guy is a great physical talent, and I think he will be a huge asset this year.
Breakwood
11 Jul 2005, 02:11 PM
Lyon lost in the friendly against Slavia Prague on Sunday final score was 1-0
lefutur
11 Jul 2005, 04:23 PM
I disagree with Sportboy on this one. He's a nice player. Excellent in the arial game, he can really score with his head. He also has very good field vision, and runs into open spaces well. 6'5" he's not afraid to run down the wings and cross the ball either. This guy is a great physical talent, and I think he will be a huge asset this year.
I think that even if he doesnt score a million goals, his size and arial ability could add a new dimension to the lineup. An arial threat is key for corners and set pieces and if he can run and cross the ball as well that seems pretty potent. He may not be the next huge star forward but if he can contribute to the whole, thats more important in my mind.
sl7vk
11 Jul 2005, 04:26 PM
I think that even if he doesnt score a million goals, his size and arial ability could add a new dimension to the lineup. An arial threat is key for corners and set pieces and if he can run and cross the ball as well that seems pretty potent. He may not be the next huge star forward but if he can contribute to the whole, thats more important in my mind.
Yeah!!!!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1280000/images/_1282573_asp_carew_head_300.jpg
lefutur
11 Jul 2005, 04:42 PM
Here's something that some guy wrote on Soccerpulse.com about JC. I thought it was pretty interesting.
houllier has promised not to change the team's style. but i've watched OL for 12 years now, and the champagne football tigana brought in has changed a lot, or rather, been broadened. on of OL's strong points has been their ability to play lots of styles... brazilian passing, counterattack, long flank passes, ball control, position... technical, athletic or physical. but this last is where they're weak up front. against PSV, they got beat up bad up front. govou, juninho and malouda could barely keep off the turf, and NO help from nielsen who decided that football and boxing are the same thing.
I like the fact that OL is trying to find the missing pieces of the puzzle to compete in the Champions League. OL needs to be more physical and that where Carew comes in. Nice.
SportBoy333
12 Jul 2005, 01:41 AM
Betis offer 5 million for Eric Abidal.
http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=291065&CPID=23&CLID=&lid=11&title=Betis+offered+Abidal&channel=france
Weak just weak.
Looper121
12 Jul 2005, 12:26 PM
12th July - and all shall be unveilled...
Eh, they aren't bad. I don't care much for the Renault Trucks Sponsor. I would prefer all of them to have the LG. Not that it matters that much, whatever.
Forza_Italia
12 Jul 2005, 01:14 PM
bad news about essien according to goal.com (i dont know how reliable this is though) he now wants to play for chelsea instead of staying with lyon and he will not join lyon when they travel to south korea
lefutur
12 Jul 2005, 02:41 PM
L'Equipe:
"Le bras de fer entre l'OL et le joueur semble désormais amorcé. Michael Essien, 22 ans, est bien décidé à quitter la capitale des Gaules deux ans après son arrivée. «Dans ma tête, je suis d'ailleurs un peu beaucoup à Chelsea. J'en rêve. Je veux y aller sinon je le regretterai toute ma vie», ajoute-t-il. L'OL résistera-t-il à la pression ? A la tête d'une manne financière exceptionnelle, les dirigeants des "Blues" ont déjà prouvé qu'ils avaient les moyens de se montrer persuasifs."