AS Saint-Etienne

Grats on your new contract!

Thanks Dyrim and for continuing to comment appreciate it

really poor and inconsistent month but we are still there or there abouts in the league



In the first game against bottom of the league away we were really poor and defensive errors cost us Aubameyang got one back for us but it wasent to be.

But then we played at home to the league leaders and we were much better a wonderful finish by Aubameyang again won us it.

Then we lost to Stade Reims away we smashed them but conceded a goal inside a minute and just couldn't take our chances so another loss away from home.

Then we were much better to beat Nancy away where we played well Aubameyang scored again and Nicolita sealed the win for us.

The final game was in the French cup I am bitterly dissapointed to be out but league is only focus now they went 1-0 and 3-1 up we got goals through Nicolita to equalise and an own goal to get a late consolation.



Would love to finish 3rd but we must stop being inconsistent and our last month has some really tough games.

Just caught up through this, good luck George! made a steady start thats for sure!

Thanks Dan I am pleased with my start

An ok month in my view we didn't lose with 3 draws and a win so that is good.

The first game was a really dull game we should of won but they defended really well and they had one centre back who was amazing.

The second game was a very even game we took the lead through Aubameyang (who is attracting interest from PSG so am not sure how long I can keep him here for) but they equalised just before half time so a decent away point.

The game against PSG was a very exciting game we took the lead through Cohade right on half time but just after half time Wellington Nem equalised for them but then we went ahead again from a really good finish by Drenthe but unfortunately a mistake by Distin allowed Gamerio to power through and score a good goal and with 5 minutes left they were down to 9 men after they had 2 players sent off in the space of a minute so we could of won but overall a good point.

Then we had a friendly which we won comfortably alot of senior players played and scored in this one.

The final game of the month was against 19th placed ESTAC Troyes we went ahead after Distin headed in from a corner for his first goal for us but they got back level before half time but then we got a penalty our usual penalty taker Cohade (who has 2/2 pens scored so far this season) was suspended so Cisse stepped up instead but he powered it in so we held on for 3 points.



As you can see we are still up there but we have a very tough run in we have been in the top 5 all season so it would be gutting to miss out on Europe now our next 3 games are very important. As you can see also we have conceded the least this season which I am very pleased about but we have only scored the joint 9th most goals.

Bordeaux have won the Coupe de la Ligue (the French equivalent of the Capital one cup) despite their stuttering league form.

An unbeaten month ! The game we drew we should have won as well.

The first game of the month was a poor game only sparked into life by a wonderful run and goal by Boka his first for the club and our wonderful defensive record brought us through.

The next game was a very unusual game for us as we went 3-0 up after 32 minutes 2 off corners from Distin and Zouma and one from Aubameyang after a defensive error from them but then they scored 2 in 2 minutes on the 62nd and the 64th minute which worried me but we held out to win.

The third game of the month was a game we should have won but even though Nicolita put us ahead we couldn't take any more chances so after a scramble in our box Distin headed it straight to Delort and he netted with 4 minutes to go.

The final game of the month was a very good win away t Lyon which has started our very tough last 5 games but if we play and defend as well as we did in this one we will win every single one. Another goal for Nicolita on the half hour mark after a great pass by Aubameyang won us it.



There is the league table 4 games left and we have a excellent chance of getting a champions league which is the top 3 but we must at least get in the top 5 which would get us a Europa League place.

Great month mate, really battling away for the top spot now!

Thanks Dan yep we are ! Thanks for commenting

A good month in all 3 wins and a loss we had tough games so am very pleased.

Our first game was an exciting game they took the lead after a defensive error put Diabate through to score but then we got back level through Cohade after an error by there goalkeeper and the 2 for Drenthe just before half time gave us a 3-1 lead at the break. But just 10 minutes into the second half Max Gradel got his 2nd booking for diving so we were down to 10 men and just 3 minutes after that Jussie did well down the left before squaring for Plasil to make 3-2 but again we held out to win.

The next game was a comfortable win really over Lorient they posed no real threat and Zouma and Aubameyang got us goals before half time they were a bit better in the 2nd half and Sunu had a couple of chances but we won 2-0.

Then this game was even but they scored early on and they held on for the win not much to say about this match really.

On the final game of the season we got absolutely battered by Lille but they couldn't score Ruffier had a great game in net but what was pleasing about this game is we were missing Zouma Boka and Cohade through suspension but we still won which was good Aubameyang got the winner right on half time again !



So in the end we finished 2nd which was a shame but an excellent season alot better than I expected we were also able to beat PSG in the table which was very pleasing. Montpelier got back to back titles they secured it on the 2nd to last day when Me and PSG both lost and they won. But we have got a champions league group stage place as we finished 2nd so we don't even have to qualify Alot of teams underachieved this season such as Marseilles and Lille.

Here our the awards for the season very pleased with Ruffier and Zouma for getting awards. Zouma at just 18 years of age !

Good news here due to the champions league and position money we are able to spend £6 million on getting our youth and training facilities upgraded which is great news

2 more mangers have been sacked paying for poor league finishes.

This is great news !

A great season finishing second mate, champions league football on the horizon too! Think its better you didn't win the title for the sake of the game and you haven't. OM Lille and Borduex all had shocking seasons really! Great work financially!

Thanks very much Dan yep it is probably best I didn't win the league yep most of the bigger sides did esp as PSG spent so much as well but if all those teams have good seasons will be tougher for me next season and thanks good finances so far !

can you post a screenie of Aubameyang please. Good job in the league, you can surely win it next season!

Good appointment from Lille former France manger Laurent Blanc



No surprise that young centre back Zouma got fans player of the year he got the highest average rating in the whole league !!



Here are our seasons expectations for finishing in a Europa League place alot better than last year

yep and hopefully but I wouldn't be so sure

Here he is

Your doing very well, great last season champions league cup as well, well done good luck !!!

Thanks Jack yep champions league now and thanks

Here our some other competitions this season Major surprise Gladbach won the champions league and Ligue 2 team Angers SCO winning the French cup therefore getting a place in Europe

Nice work finishing 2nd, going to be hard to beat that.

Thanks for commenting mate yeah it really is I have a feeling we wont especially with champions league to focus on too.

Maybe the season after you can get the Champions League money to good use and make the next step with your team.

yep hopefully thanks mate !

The kid is world class !!!!

Here are the transfers in and out I have made its in 2 parts as all the outs don't fit on.





Here are the profiles of all my signings

Eric Abidal is on big wages but as Distin has gone I can afford it and he has champions league experience has arrived on a 1 year deal.



Have signed Alex Silva as cover for the centre backs on loan he has 3 Brazil caps



I have resigned Bradley Orr as he was brilliant here on loan last season



I have signed Jonathan Reis as cover up front and on the left



Have signed Caballero has striker cover on loan and can hopefully sign him after his loan spell as he has great potential.



I have signed Mehmet Topuz he has good experience and is here on a season long loan.



Paolo De Ceglie has joined he can play all down the left and is a good player.



I have signed Mohamed Sissoko another loan signing this time from PSG.



next signing is young striker Sercan Yildirim who can also play on the right he is again on loan.



And the final signing is experienced midfielder Tiago.

Here are my friendly results which are decent really poor start of it but better towards the end.

Here are my first month league results a horrific start other than the draw against PSG.



The first game against PSG was a good game it was very even but with just 8 minutes left Pastore scored off a corner I thought it was over but Aubameyang scored after a mistake by Ausso-Ekkoto which was great !

The second game was a really poor game from our point of view they were 2 up after just 18 minutes after poor defending. Caballero did score his first goal for the club after a mistake by their keeper which gave us hope but it wasent to be.

The next game was a really frustrating game they took an early lead but then we battered them but we couldn't score we hit the post quite a few times and we just could not score.

The final game of the month was a tough game at home to Lyon we took a really early lead through Boka but they hit back before half time to equalise and then they scored a scrappy winner with just 9 minutes left.



This is the league table we are struggling at the moment at the bottom but hopefully the players can gel together and get us up the table.



Cohade who was our highest goalscorer last season and was one of our best players is going to be out injured for a long time really not good news we are really weak in centre midfield now.



This is our champions league group which is very tough but hopefully we can pinch 3rd place to get a Europa League spot.