Last night saw Paris St. Germain bring to an end Olympique Lyonnais’ four year unbeaten run in D1 and potentially cause a major change in the destination of the French title for the first time in fifteen years. Jean-Pierre Thiesset gives his opinion on the big game. Last night, Lyon lost 1-0 to Paris St.Continue reading “The View From France”
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Battle of the Big Guns Goes PSG’s Way
Paris St. Germain 1–0 Olympique Lyonnais by Ben Gilby Paris St. Germain stuck a symbolic blow in the D1 Arkema title race with a deserved victory over perennial top of the table rivals Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes – a result which condemned the visitors to their first league defeat in four years.Continue reading “Battle of the Big Guns Goes PSG’s Way”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset gives us news of the announcement of France’s squad for the upcoming final qualifiers for the Women’s European Championships. With qualification still in doubt and all sorts of behind the scenes conflicts, there were many eyes on Corinne Diacre’s selection this time round. Corinne Diacre has announced her list of players for theContinue reading “The View From France”
Coventry United: Great Support, Positive Future.
Ben Gilby spoke to Jay Bradford, General Manager of Coventry United Women about how a relatively new club have battled their way up to the FA Women’s Championship and are now determined to stay there and thrive. Coventry United Women can trace their history back to 2013 when they were formed as Coventry City Ladies.Continue reading “Coventry United: Great Support, Positive Future.”
The View From France
Just a couple of weeks after France’s national team goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi went public with her disagreements with France coach Corinne Diacre, Jean-Pierre Thiesset describes another incendiary TV interview, this time given by France’s captain Amandine Henry on Sunday where more of the problems inside the French camp came to light. During her interview givenContinue reading “The View From France”
Frantic Finish Ends With Honours Even
Arsenal 1-1 Chelsea by Ben Gilby There was late drama at Meadow Park with two goals in the last four minutes as the clash of two London heavyweights ended all square. Arsenal welcomed back Jill Roord into the starting line-up after her goal laden start to the FAWSL season was interrupted by injury. For theContinue reading “Frantic Finish Ends With Honours Even”
The View From France
Jean-Pierre Thiesset returns with his regular column bringing us all the news from the Women’s game in France. This week he rounds up all the action from Week Eight of the D1 Arkema season. This D1 Arkema round came up with a few surprises. Firstly, Dijon’s 1-0 win over Montpellier, and Guingamp obtaining a 1-1Continue reading “The View From France”
Walker’s Rocket Leaves Villa Feeling Blue
Aston Villa 0-1 Birmingham City by Ben Gilby One moment of magic from Claudia Walker settled the first ever competitive Villa v Birmingham second city derby in women’s football history in what was, in all honesty a dire game at Villa Park. This was a game of huge importance, not just with local bragging rightsContinue reading “Walker’s Rocket Leaves Villa Feeling Blue”
United Hail Hanson
Manchester United 2–2 Manchester City by Ben Gilby Casey Stoney’s Manchester United earned the reward for a determined second half performance led by Kirsty Hanson which saw the unbeaten Reds turn around a two goal deficit. The Red Devils came into the game on the back of an outstanding performance in dispatching Arsenal last weekendContinue reading “United Hail Hanson”
Relentless Lyon March On
Olympique Lyonnais 5–1 ASJ Soyaux-Charente by Ben Gilby Olympique Lyonnais won their eighth successive game in D1 Arkema this season with a relentless attacking performance that yielded a 5-1 victory over strugglers ASJ Soyaux-Charente at the Groupama Training Centre tonight. Soyaux came into the game after a week of upheaval with both the club presidentContinue reading “Relentless Lyon March On”
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