The Special One. No, really.

[Mel Brennan]

I know that it's an outside chance where it's more likely that hell would freeze over, but what's the harm in picking up the phone, and asking the question?

What's the harm in telling Jose "Look; how would you like to be loved and cherished in the greatest city in the world, with the one club that rules that city, and take them to heights never before experienced by the club...do something utterly new, in one of the best places in the world to do it?"

I'd fly to wherever he's going to be in the States doing that clinic and ask the question, no doubt.

Of course he'd PROBABLY say no; but he might say "yes."

:)

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Sign Makélélé and it'd give him even more incentive to come, though really, as you mention, it's a total shot in the dark.

[Gotham PSG]

I've heard that back in 2002 I think, when he was assistant coach in Barca, he had a good shot at the job, but we gave it Vahid instead, while he went to Porto
And to be honest lately I've been wondering if Le Guen knows anything about tactics. It seems like it's that assistant of his that does the job while he only speaks to the players

[Catel]

Well, who won the three titles with OL ? Le Guen, Colleu or Juninho ?

[SportBoy333]

Why would he take over a club thats on a 4 year plan to winning a championship ?
He'd go from having an open checkbook to a place where he would be be servely restricted financially. Not happening.

[Carefree 95]

I've heard that back in 2002 I think, when he was assistant coach in Barca, he had a good shot at the job, but we gave it Vahid instead, while he went to Porto
And to be honest lately I've been wondering if Le Guen knows anything about tactics. It seems like it's that assistant of his that does the job while he only speaks to the players

I thought I was the only one questioning the competence of PLG!

Nice to know I'm not completly mad :D

[Inara]

Imagining Mourinho, Diouf, and Aulas in the same country is scary. Though at least people would watch L1 more often.

[N. Platini]

Haha .. why would Mourinho want to coach our joke of a club really ? The only way I can see is if he wanted a REAL challenge with the donkeys in our team . But come on , Mourinho wouldn't even go to Lyon .

[urtel]

I'd have to change my pants after that wet dream. I still think PSG needs to purge out some of the players Fournier and Lacombe.

[HalfManHalfAmazing]

The problem isn't the management of the team (In the European sense), it's the players. There isn't ONE good player on PSG. There aren't players that other teams are clamoring for, and frankly the young talent is really sketchy. Shouldn't N'Gog be a god by now if he's going to live up to the hype?

The ownership needs to open up their wallet. Paris is one of the largest cities in the world, you have to spend money to make money. If they spent, people would come, and they would start a cycle of success. There is NO possible reason that PSG shouldn't be at the top of the league EVERY single season.

PSG not winning the L1 is like there being no London teams consistently challenging for the premiership.

[mpeabody]

The problem isn't the management of the team (In the European sense), it's the players. There isn't ONE good player on PSG. There aren't players that other teams are clamoring for, and frankly the young talent is really sketchy. Shouldn't N'Gog be a god by now if he's going to live up to the hype?

The ownership needs to open up their wallet. Paris is one of the largest cities in the world, you have to spend money to make money. If they spent, people would come, and they would start a cycle of success. There is NO possible reason that PSG shouldn't be at the top of the league EVERY single season.

PSG not winning the L1 is like there being no London teams consistently challenging for the premiership.

I think that's quite an exaggeration. Landreau, Rothen, Pauleta, and to a lesser extent Bourillon and Yepes. The problem seems to be not having any real goal scorers since Pauleta only plays half the games.

[NicolasN.]

I think that's quite an exaggeration. Landreau, Rothen, Pauleta, and to a lesser extent Bourillon and Yepes. The problem seems to be not having any real goal scorers since Pauleta only plays half the games.

Bourillon isn't a good player. He isn't playing anymore. The full back duo Camara - Bourillon sucked. Bourillon played with the reserve team lately. Yepes came back to the starting eleven because of Bourillon's low performances.

Rothen is a great player. The best assist maker of the league. I still don't get why some supporters were stupid enough to follow him until his home to threat him just for trowing an useless paper. Because of course our players don't get by themself that the situation of the team is though and they must win.

Clement is doing a good job as a defensive midfield either. But I think the youth players are overrated.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Bourillon's either been very bad or actually nonexistent this season as he hasn't even made the bench in the past few matches.

Though he should remain in the starting lineup, Pauleta's not the striker he once was, and Rothen has appeared on occasion very slow and stiff, in comparison to what he was at Monaco, anyway (I'm only able to judge him on that).

I'm not saying I agree that PSG don't have any good ones. Sakho really should develop into an amazing defender, and though he hasn't set the world on fire, it's too early to count out someone like N'Gog who has skill.

In any event, as aforementioned, it's only mid-season and well, you all aren't out of it yet.

[NicolasN.]

I'll reply in french.

Je ne pense pas qu'on puisse stigmatiser les performances de Rothen depuis le mois de janvier dernier. Il est la pierre angulaire de notre milieu de terrain et le seul capable d'apporter un danger offensivement que ce soit sur coup franc, sur corner ou dans le jeu. Sa capacité à garder le ballon et sa vision du jeu sont très bonnes. On n'attend pas de Rothen d'être un joueur rapide. Ca ne fait pas partie de ses qualités et ce même quand il était à Monaco même Deschamps est d'accord.

Le problème du PSG est de ne pas avoir assez de joueurs aussi talentueux que Rothen et non pas le fait d'avoir un Rothen dans son équipe.

Les supporters fantasment sur les jeunes joueurs alors que leurs performances sont vraiment mauvaises. Le seul qui ait fait quelques bons matches c'est N'gog et les autres n'ont rien fait du tout et ce n'est pas l'Emirates Cup et le match face à Valence qui doit servir d'étalon au talent de ces joueurs.

Pour se sauver le PSG a besoin de joueurs d'expérience et surtout talentueux.

Sinon, parler de Sakho c'est assez inutile selon moi vu qu'il n'est pas prêt de retrouver les terrains de ligue 1 en tant que titulaire. Armand est un très bon joueurs et sans doute le meilleur latéral gauche du championnat. D'ailleurs c'était le premier choix de Lyon avant Grosso. Paul a juste voulu faire réagir les joueurs en mettant même un joueur comme Armand sur le banc, mais il sait pertinemment que Sakho n'a pas fait de bonnes performances sous le maillot du PSG et surtout qu'il est moins bon qu'Armand.

[mpeabody]

Bourillon isn't a good player. He isn't playing anymore. The full back duo Camara - Bourillon sucked. Bourillon played with the reserve team lately. Yepes came back to the starting eleven because of Bourillon's low performances.


Bourillon's either been very bad or actually nonexistent this season as he hasn't even made the bench in the past few matches.

I must admit I've only seen him in a few games early this year, apparently because he hasn't been playing recently, but I'll take your word that he's been poor. Too bad, I thought him to be a good purchase.

Anyway, my main point was that it's not like we're fielding a team of scrubs out there. There is some talent on the pitch, justy not the quality a team like Paris should have.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

On n'attend pas de Rothen d'être un joueur rapide. Ca ne fait pas partie de ses qualités et ce même quand il était à Monaco même Deschamps est d'accord.

Oui, c'est vrai, mais quand il était à Monaco il avait la qualité pour éliminer un ou deux défenseurs, quand même.

Sinon, parler de Sakho c'est assez inutile selon moi vu qu'il n'est pas prêt de retrouver les terrains de ligue 1 en tant que titulaire. Armand est un très bon joueurs et sans doute le meilleur latéral gauche du championnat. D'ailleurs c'était le premier choix de Lyon avant Grosso. Paul a juste voulu faire réagir les joueurs en mettant même un joueur comme Armand sur le banc, mais il sait pertinemment que Sakho n'a pas fait de bonnes performances sous le maillot du PSG et surtout qu'il est moins bon qu'Armand.

C'est difficile de comparer les deux parce que Sakho n'a que 17 ans, et láteral gauche n'est pas sa position naturelle. Mais c'est vrai qu'il n'est pas prêt à ce moment pour être titulaire à ce niveau. Mais je pense qu'il a du talent. Le nouveau Thuram? On verra, mais je pense ce n'est pas impossible.

Apologies, I was born/raised in the States, hence I know my French is not the best. :o

[NicolasN.]

Oui, c'est vrai, mais quand il était à Monaco il avait la qualité pour éliminer un ou deux défenseurs, quand même.



C'est difficile de comparer les deux parce que Sakho n'a que 17 ans, et láteral gauche n'est pas sa position naturelle. Mais c'est vrai qu'il n'est pas prêt à ce moment pour être titulaire à ce niveau. Mais je pense qu'il a du talent. Le nouveau Thuram? On verra, mais je pense ce n'est pas impossible.

Apologies, I was born/raised in the States, hence I know my French is not the best. :o

Your french is the best :p I thought you were french.

Well but I think regarding to its situation, Paris needs to perform well right now and can't wait for youth players to improve.

[HalfManHalfAmazing]

Anyway, my main point was that it's not like we're fielding a team of scrubs out there. There is some talent on the pitch, justy not the quality a team like Paris should have.

A)Is any team in the French First fielding a team of scrubs?

B)If A=Yes, then which place above the 17th place we sit in are they sitting?

I think the big problem is scouting. Is there anyone here that thinks the scouts working for PSG will bring in another Ronaldinho or JJ Okocha?

[mpeabody]

A)Is any team in the French First fielding a team of scrubs?

B)If A=Yes, then which place above the 17th place we sit in are they sitting?

I think the big problem is scouting. Is there anyone here that thinks the scouts working for PSG will bring in another Ronaldinho or JJ Okocha?

You had said that there was not one talented player in the side. I was merely stating that I believe there are a few talented players at Paris. I don't believe there are any scrub teams in Ligue 1 , since everyone in the league has a few talented players in their side.

I agree that we seem to have a problem with scouting. I'm willing to give the young players we have time to develop, but I'd like to see more out of them even if the results don't come.

[SuperSebGrimaldi]

Your french is the best :p I thought you were french.

Merci, tu es trop gentil.