Bordeaux Thread [R]

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Well it is official, Faubert joined West Ham this morning. Could anybody on here tell me what kind of player my team has bought. Do people think he has the attributes to succeed in the Premiership and is does he represent value for money at nearly £6million.

I'm really no fan of West Ham nor Bordeaux, but I can tell you that Faubert is a good player. He really should be an immediate starter, perhaps on the right wing instead of right-back if Curbishley decides to stick with Lucas Neill at the back. Julien has tons of speed, thus that should help him a lot in the Premiership. He's not that good defensively, though he tries. He has a good shot, too.

[SportBoy333]

Bordeaux are looking at bringing in Matheiu Chalme of Lille to replace Faubert and Alou Diarra to replace Mavuba should he sign in Spain.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Hmmm, can someone say downgrade?

I think someone like Chalmé joining Les Girondins would be quite likely, as he's from Bordeaux, after all.

[SportBoy333]

Slight downgrade, not a major one. These players werent for sale but they wished to leave so how can you upgrade from that on short notice.

[SportBoy333]

Bordeaux: Does Mavuba from go away, Diarra arrives? (03/07/2007)
The Of Gironde ones of Bordeaux should lose their medium of defensive ground, Rio Mavuba (23 years), in the days to come. International French is awaited Villarreal. To replace it, the leaders Marine and White think more than ever of the Lyonese Alou Diarra (25 years), decided well to leave the Rhone after one delicate season. (By Nicolas Lagavardan

http://news.maxifoot.com/info-065777_70703/football.php

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Slight downgrade, not a major one. These players werent for sale but they wished to leave so how can you upgrade from that on short notice.

That's a good point. Though whereas I believe Mavuba deserves to be on the national team, Diarra doesn't. On Faubert, no offense to François Clerc, as he hasn't done that horribly filling in for Willi, I think that Faubert would attack way more, and defensively they're not that different.

Then again, if I were in charge, I think I'd take Chimbonda or play Gallas there with Mexès in the center.

Anyway, yes, it's not easy to replace 2 internationals on short notice.

[SportBoy333]

I think its sad that a Frenchman would rather place in Scotland(Faubert's 1st choice) or with a mid table Spanish team. Bordeaux SHOULD be a bigger club than Villareal but they arent because the system isnt fair. As for Mavuba, West Ham should have been relegated for christ sakes ! Why would a Frenchman want to go there rather than stay in Bordeaux I have no frigging idea. These players and their agents completely baffle me. Frenchmen have no pride just greed. I feel bad for Bordeaux fans because this is just wrong.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

I think its sad that a Frenchman would rather place in Scotland(Faubert's 1st choice) or with a mid table Spanish team. Bordeaux SHOULD be a bigger club than Villareal but they arent because the system isnt fair. As for Mavuba, West Ham should have been relegated for christ sakes ! Why would a Frenchman want to go there rather than stay in Bordeaux I have no frigging idea. These players and their agents completely baffle me. Frenchmen have no pride just greed. I feel bad for Bordeaux fans because this is just wrong.

I agree though Villareal did actually reach the semis of the Champions League only a year ago, and would have tied the game against Arsenal had Riquelme not had his penalty saved (which was shocking).

Hmmm, the only reason that I could think of as to why Faubert wanted to join Rangers is because there he'd be guaranteed almost a 50-50 shot at making it into the Champions League. I have no idea why he'd want to go to West Ham though (no offense to supporters of West Ham).

However, Bordeaux, like us, have a pretty good youth system, and there are some very bright and hungry starlets in Obertan, Ducasse and obviously Henri Saivet, who is scoring a couple of stunning goals at the U-17 level along with Auxerre's Vincent Acapandié. Saivet could be a year away, but Obertan is definitely ready, as well as Ducasse, though Diarra's signing would hurt him getting a starting role.

I think the wild card to Bordeaux's season will actually be Laurent Blanc because I don't think anyone knows about his abilities as manager. Will he turn into another good player turned manager like Didi? Who knows.

[SportBoy333]

Silvestre in Bordeaux link

Bordeaux are interested in Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre, according to reports in France.

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=474944&CPID=24&clid=1&lid=11&title=Silvestre+in+Bordeaux+link

[Allez Lyonnais]

I think its sad that a Frenchman would rather place in Scotland(Faubert's 1st choice) or with a mid table Spanish team. Bordeaux SHOULD be a bigger club than Villareal but they arent because the system isnt fair. As for Mavuba, West Ham should have been relegated for christ sakes ! Why would a Frenchman want to go there rather than stay in Bordeaux I have no frigging idea. These players and their agents completely baffle me. Frenchmen have no pride just greed. I feel bad for Bordeaux fans because this is just wrong.
A man's gotta make a living. Pride means nothing to the players.

[SportBoy333]

L1/BORDEAUX:

Decisive day for Diarra
François DAVID - Wednesday July 04, 2007 - 16h15

Designated successor of Rio Mavuba, the Lyonese currently negotiates his arrival at the Of Gironde ones of Bordeaux. Jean-Louis Triaud and Laurent Blanc want to also sign Jean-Alain Boumsong.

In this middle of week, the Of Gironde ones of Bordeaux try to find the successor of Rio Mavuba, transferred yesterday to Villareal. Without surprise, the priority is called Alou Diarra. The powerful international medium is the subject of an unrestrained court on behalf of Of Gironde, and Laurent Blanc in particular.

The successor of Ricardo wants the Lyonese absolutely. And it is ready with all the madnesses to obtain it. Extremely of its new financial power (the sales of Faubert and Mavuba brought back 16 million euros), Bordeaux has weighty arguments. Laurent Blanc already spoke wages with Diarra, who touches 200 000 euros monthly with the OL. Today, Jean-Louis Triaud must discuss with his entourage. If an agreement will undoubtedly be found quickly, Triaud will have to then convince its counterpart Jean-Michel Aulas. To tear off the player, Bordeaux should pour an allowance of transfer of nine million euros.

Boumsong is very, very expensive...

As we affirmed it to you Monday, the alternative to Diarra is called Emerse Fae. The Nantes one is less expensive in transfer and wages. But in spite of its qualities, its impact would undoubtedly be less large than that of Diarra.

In central defense, Laurent Blanc dreams of Jean-Alain Boumsong. International French of Juventus touches 400 000 euros Nets per month. Bordeaux is ready to ensure half. The Of Gironde ones must discuss with the Italian leaders in the hours. If an agreement were not found, the Haitian Jean-Jacques Pierre, revelation of the second part of season, could unload in the Gironde.


http://www.mercato365.com/article_174055_Journee-decisive-pour-Diarra.shtml

[soccer krazy]

Vladimir smicer leaves bordeaux
http://home.skysports.com/transferarticle.aspx?hlid=476531

[soccer krazy]

Bellion joins bordeaux
http://home.skysports.com/transferarticle.aspx?hlid=476950

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

It appears Laurent Blanc wants to work on reclamation projects like Bellion, Alou Diarra and Monterrubio, while dumping veterans like Smicer. Interesting.

[SportBoy333]

I thought Monterrubio prolonged with Lens.

[SportBoy333]

Domenech hammers Faubert

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=477228&CPID=8&clid=21&lid=11&title=Domenech+Hammers+Faubert

I think most of us are in total agreement with Raymond.

[Catfish]

Is it lame that my very good friend supports Bordeaux because
of their wineries? I'm serious they are his Ligue 1 club.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

My family and I like Auxerre because of wine from Bourgogne. That and Guy Roux. Though obviously he's no longer at the club.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

[Alou] Diarra has now signed. With him, Ducasse and Fernando, Bordeaux actually have one of the better rosters of defensive midfielders in L1. Of course, it would have been even better had they kept Mavuba, though hopefully he will advance his career in Spain.

[SportBoy333]

Faubert out 6 months for West Ham !

http://www.whufc.com/news/?page_id=9302

YAY Bordeaux ! :)