Yohan Benalouane is in the news yet again; now linked with a move to West Ham, Sevilla, Rangers and, most acutely, Newcastle. Yup, always doing the rounds that kid, loose tongues are most definitely always ‘awagging’ about young Benalouane, literally never out the headlines… Nope, never heard of him either?
Well, let’s take a quick look at who this mysterious man really is, when we play… ‘Who are Yo(han)?’ (I’m sorry, I’m …
Out of the darkness and gloom of Portsmouth’s season seemed to appear a small ray of light in the contribution of Frederic Piquionne.
After moving to Fratton Park on loan from Lyon, Piquionne contributed vital goals in some memorable victories. The supporters will fondly remember his goal against Liverpool in the league and against Birmingham and Tottenham that led Portsmouth to the FA Cup final.
Well travelled amongst clubs within France, Piquionne began …
A glance through the latest newspaper gossip columns and you can find a whole host of players being linked with moves this summer, most of which you will be familiar with.
One player being linked with three of England’s biggest clubs, is a certain Pape Diakhate. Rumoured to have been watched by Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham some readers might be asking “who the hell is he”?
Not to worry. Can’t say I …
Well, wasn’t it exciting? No. It wasn’t really was it? Robbie Keane leaving Spurs and Adam Johnson joining Man City apart and despite Sky Sports attempt to hype the day into being the Football equivalent of the D-Day landings or the Birth of Christ, the Transfer Deadline day went with not so much a bang, but more an embarassing wet fart. I must admit, I was almost instantly aroused by the news …
He may be remembered by West Ham fans as arguably their worst ever signing (and believe me, with the likes of Florin Raducioui, Marco Boogers and Paolo Futre on that list, that is some achievement) but many Liverpool fans will feel nothing but affection for their former Guinea international striker Titi Camara.
Born Aboubacar Sidiki Camara in Conakry Guinea, Camara signed for Saint-Etienne in 1990 as an 18 year old. His …
At first glimpse it does look like Fathers for Justice have taken their battle onto the continent, but no, this is Jeremie Janot, the Gallic equivalent of Peter Parker, who decided that his new goalkeeping outfit reminded him of something.
The Daily Mirror are reporting that Blackburn Rovers are going to make a January swoop for Saint Etienne’s 20 year old French under-21 midfielder Amine Linganzi following the success they had with the signing of Steven N’zonzi from the French market this summer.
Algerian-born Linganzi, who stands at 6’1”, has made a few appearances for Saint Etienne but has yet to become a first team regular and wants to move on because he …
Getting ready for another busy day in The Transfer Tavern as Simon Cass from the Daily Mail tells us, that Blaise Matuidi is “back on the radar” of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, with the £5million-rated midfielder at Ligue 1 side St Etienne wanted to cover injured captain Cesc Fabregas at the Premier League club.
Simon claiming the Gunners boss is ready …
It’s all happening in The Transfer Tavern this morning with the news that Ligue 1 side Lyon are on the verge of splashing the cash on a replacement for star striker Karim Benzema.
The L’Equipe newspaper reports that Saint-Etienne frontman Bafetimbi Gomis could complete a move to OL “in the next few hours.”
“According to L’Equipe sources, the player could swap shirts shortly, with Lyon having offered …
You can hear a pin drop in The Transfer Tavern as the shock news emerges that Portsmouth are close to signing, rather than selling, a player.
Our French pals at L’Equipe have assured us that Saint-Etienne full-back Mouhamadou Dabo is “close” to joining Paul Hart’s side.
“Pompey have made a consequential offer to the ‘Greens’ for a player who is nearing the end of his contract and …
