Le Havre’s Ligue 1 Promotion Delayed with Defeat Against Valenciennes

Le Havre will still have to wait. While a victory against Valenciennes would have definitively validated their accession to L1, Luka Elsner’s players again stumbled (0-2). They were beaten for the second time in a row, after their defeat conceded in Annecy (1-0) last week. Everything was however ready to celebrate and record this rise … Read more

“Football Roundup: Dijon Escapes Relegation, Pau and Annecy in Danger, and Saint-Étienne Scores Big in Ligue 2 Matches”

But in a perilous trip to Roudourou, the Grenats did no better than a draw (1-1). The inevitable George Mikautadze had yet scored his 23rd goal of the season, with a flat foot full of composure on a superb collective action (21st). After the break, Guingamp, more enterprising, was finally rewarded for his efforts, with … Read more

“The Rise of Rudi Garcia and the Transformation of Dijon Football Club”

It was the time of folk trips, himself driving the players’ coach, long days and permanent overtime. It was also the time of the beginnings of his collaboration with Rudi Garcia, from 2002 to 2007. A duo which will radically transform Dijon Football Côte-d’Or (DFCO), will seek a double Cup-Championship with Lille (2011) and will … Read more