what's up PLG?

[guignol]

seen on SkySports:

According to reports emanating from the French press, Dynamo Kiev are keen to recruit Paul Le Guen as their new coach.

The highly rated young tactician has a growing reputation after guiding Lyon to four successive domestic titles in his last coaching role.

Le Guen has been linked with several vacancies since ending his tenure at Lyon but it is Kiev who reportedly lead the chase for his services.

Having agreed a TV deal with Canal +, it had been thought Le Guen would take a season's respite from the pressures of management, but it seems Kiev are keen to see him renege on his media commitments.

Le Guen was spotted in Kiev on Wednesday, visiting Dynamo's coaching facilities - as talk of a return to football intensifies.

Trusted assistant Yves Colleu was also in attendance, further fuelling reports that Le Guen is seriously considering a move to the Ukraine.

:eek:

[fishbiproduct]

seen on SkySports:

According to reports emanating from the French press,

Err..which French press?
I haven't seen it anywhere, the guys at OLweb haven't
either it seems, so I'd say that's bogus.
Until proven wrong, of course... :)

[guignol]

Err..which French press?
I haven't seen it anywhere, the guys at OLweb haven't
either it seems, so I'd say that's bogus.
Until proven wrong, of course... :)yeah, but it's been so long since we've heard anything about le guen i thought i'd bring it up ;)

[fishbiproduct]

yeah, but it's been so long since we've heard anything about le guen i thought i'd bring it up ;)

Oh I know, always makes for good conversation ;)
but he did sign a deal with Canal +, right?
I don't see how he could/would change his mind
now.

[Breakwood]

NOOOO Leave le Guen to manage the national team!!!! Screw Domenech

[guignol]

NOOOO Leave le Guen to manage the national team!!!! Screw Domenechmy opinion is that PLG shouldn't touch the NT with a barge pole. it's a thankless job which really has more to do with dealing with the press, big egoes and other extraneous distractions than it does with football.

PLG had a rare situation in lyon: a management, a public and a squad that let him stay concentrated on the essentials.

his strong points have little to do with the circus that surrounds les bleus. he's a fine tactician and a teacher. even topnotch players like juninho, essien and diarra have talked about how much he helped them improve their game.

he belongs somewhere that he has raw material to mold, not a finished product to put on display.

[guignol]

PLG for moroccan national team!

now why didn't i think of that?
http://www.channel4.com/sport/french_football/oct21d.html

[fishbiproduct]

PLG for moroccan national team!

now why didn't i think of that?
http://www.channel4.com/sport/french_football/oct21d.html


Hmmm...Dunno 'bout that either...I was listening to
RMC yesterday ( yeah :rolleyes: , again...), they were
talking about this. Seems it's more a case of the
Moroccan Federation submiting its "wish-list" than
anything else...as in, none of these guys ( or at least
not PLG) have applied for anything.

But still...good conversation ;)

[sl7vk]

Le Guen snub for Gers (http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=324751&CPID=14&clid=&lid=2&title=Le+Guen+snub+for+Gers)

[ilv2]

Le Guen snub for Gers (http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=324751&CPID=14&clid=&lid=2&title=Le+Guen+snub+for+Gers)

LOL

i don't think coaching the national team would be that bad an idea (from his standpoint, of course I would love for him to take the job immediately). He has the talent tactically, he motivates well, and he's familiar with the players. With Domenech it might be a struggle, given our recent lackluster performances, injuries, as well as the man himself to even make it to the 2nd round. PLG stands a better chance of achieving that aim, and who knows, maybe more. Personally, my expectations are not high, so I will be impressed with a manager who can give us some good performances. bref, his stock will increase, and a lot more opportunities will open up to him.

[fishbiproduct]

Le Guen snub for Gers (http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=324751&CPID=14&clid=&lid=2&title=Le+Guen+snub+for+Gers)

Looks more like "PLG's agent snub for Gers" to me but...
Works either way ;)

[guignol]

Looks more like "PLG's agent snub for Gers" to me but...
Works either way ;)i'd be inclined to say "skysports, in their patented style, turn an innocuous remark from PLG's agent into a stinging snub for gers".

[fishbiproduct]

i'd be inclined to say "skysports, in their patented style, turn an innocuous remark from PLG's agent into a stinging snub for gers".

And you're most likely correct...Slow "news day" for
them, I guess: they needed something to "rile up"
the troups :D

[guignol]

http://www.channel4.com/sport/french_football/nov22h.html

there's still talk of him aking over old firm blue, but the new links go to loko and to réal (now that would be loco!)

[fishbiproduct]

http://www.channel4.com/sport/french_football/nov22h.html

there's still talk of him aking over old firm blue, but the new links go to loko and to réal (now that would be loco!)

You know, I'm starting to think outfits like Channel4 and
SkySports buy articles about PLG in bulk...from the same
source.

You'll notice how they all come with the same pic:
money-saving, right there!!!: 10 "PLG to sign with ...!!!"
articles for the price of 5!!!

Pic. used in SkySports's "PLG to Rangers" story:

http://home.skysports.com/images/playerpics04_05/football/france/lyon/leguen_paul.jpg

Pic. used in Channel4's "PLG to Lokomotiv Moscow" story:

http://www.channel4.com/sport/french_football/images/leguennews.jpg

They cropped SkySports's a bit for "variety" but....come
on...


:D

[guignol]

i've been looking and looking for my favorite le guen pic: the one fully dressed in the jacuzzi with joel bats, a couple of heinekens and an ugly trophy that means something beautiful ... but no luck.

[guignol]

can we believe it? PLG looks like a leading candidate for the real madrid job! :eek: http://www.channel4.com/sport/french_football/dec5h.html