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Tag: ligue 1

Would no Ligue 1 title mean the end for Unai Emery at PSG?

Would no Ligue 1 title mean the end for Unai Emery at PSG?

May 10, 2017 by Paul Little

With AS Monaco looking likely French Champions, Paul Little ponders the future for PSG’s Turkish coach, Unai Emery.

Mario Balotelli must find inspiration in his team mates

Mario Balotelli must find inspiration in his team mates

March 1, 2017 by Paul Little

Paul Little checks in on Mario Balotelli who, unsurprisingly, has grabbed plenty of headlines in Ligue 1 this season.

Leonardo Jardim's Monaco revolution

Leonardo Jardim’s Monaco revolution

January 25, 2017 by Paul Little

Paul Little takes a look at the form of AS Monaco sit top of Ligue 1 and have secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage under Leonardo Jardim.

Mario Balotelli – a revival or just a reminder?

Mario Balotelli – a revival or just a reminder?

December 1, 2016 by Paul Little

Paul Little discusses Mario Balotelli’s form at OCG Nice and ponders whether the Italian is now ready to regain some of his early promise.

Lyon - The forgotten team of European football

Lyon – The forgotten team of European football

March 15, 2016 by Cormac O'Shea

Cormac O’Shea looks at Lyon who have fallen somewhat by the wayside in European teams over the past few years.

League success - is three the magic number?

League success – is three the magic number?

November 9, 2015 by Jason Coulter

Jason Coulter takes a look at what makes a league successful, and whether Ligue 1 could be holding Paris Saint Germain back.

The lesser known transfer surprises of the summer – Part 2

The lesser known transfer surprises of the summer – Part 2

October 4, 2015 by Sarthak Kumar

In the second edition of a three-part series, Sarthak Kumar scours the world transfer market for more under the radar deals in Europe.

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

What English clubs can learn from the transfer mastery of Shakhtar, Lyon and Porto

October 1, 2015 by Thomas Wyer

Thomas Wyer analyses why Shakhtar Donetsk, Olympique Lyonnais and FC Porto succeed in the transfer market, and what other clubs can do to emulate them.

Is Lablatinière buying Ligue 1 happiness?

Is Lablatinière buying Ligue 1 happiness?

August 26, 2015 by Brendán MacFarlane

Brendán MacFarlane is back with some Ligue 1 analysis as he looks at SCO Angers’ scouting and recruitment network.

Five big summer deals that could still go through

Five big summer deals that could still go through

August 18, 2015 by Back Page Football

With the summer transfer window about to close, we look at five moves that could still happen.

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