http://frenchfootballweekly.wordpress.com Join me Andrew Gibney and him Jonathan Johnson as we run down the weekends action in France's Ligue 1, cover any of the weeks talking points, and preview the week's forthcoming games. @ffweekly en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 21:18:39 GMT Hipcast RSS Feeder 1.25 Sports 60 http://gib2504.hipcast.com/albumart/1002.1369343919.jpg http://frenchfootballweekly.wordpress.com Andrew Gibney Join Jonathan Johnson and Andrew Gibney as they run down the action from Ligue 1 each week. Keep you up to date with all the news stories and preview the upcoming fixtures. French Ligue 1 football podcast no France,French,Football,Weekly,Ligue,1,Le,Championnat,Arles,Montpellier,Bordeaux,Caen,Monaco,Lorient,Nancy,Auxerre,Paris,SG,Lens,Sochaux,Marseille,St,Etienne,Lyon Andrew Gibney agibney25@gmail.com d506d32f-b056-0244-a065-86c703f17ddb Wed, 22 May 2013 23:47:04 GMT 00:37:26 Andrew Gibney This week's podcast comes live from Montpellier. The FFW crew meet in the south of France to watch the game between Montpellier and Lille and use it as an excuse for a few bieres. After the game we also spoke to Nantes fan Simon Scutt about his side's promotion to Ligue 1. We look at the weekend's results and how it effects the race for Europe and the relegation battle. Hope you enjoy. Episode 93: Live in Montpellier no Episode 93: Live in Montpellier This week's podcast comes live from Montpellier. The FFW crew meet in the south of France to watch the game between Montpellier and Lille and use it as an excuse for a few bieres. After the game we also spoke to Nantes fan Simon Scutt about his side's promotion to Ligue 1. We look at the weekend's results and how it effects the race for Europe and the relegation battle. Hope you enjoy. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/bc258278-d0a9-1737-da7d-fb4005b1cde7.mp3 c8804fa8-23d2-c150-21ac-e19ed294e6d3 Wed, 01 May 2013 14:07:10 GMT 00:54:57 Andrew Gibney This week on the podcast Vaishali returns to join Andrew and Jon for this week's discussion. First up is Lille's amazing ability to three away three goals and three points at home to Sochaux. Then it's over to Annecy to discuss PSG's 1-0 win over Evian, but the victory was mared by the scenes at the end that saw the Champions-elect given 3 red cards, but what impact could Saber Khlifa's red have on Evian's season. The Rhone derby, Nice v Troyes, Nancy, Valenciennes and Lyon's Yoan Gourcuff are all dicussed. There is an update from Ligue 2 and we look at what manager's could be coming or going this summer. Episode 92: Defending the indefendable no Episode 92: Defending the indefendable This week on the podcast Vaishali returns to join Andrew and Jon for this week's discussion. First up is Lille's amazing ability to three away three goals and three points at home to Sochaux. Then it's over to Annecy to discuss PSG's 1-0 win over Evian, but the victory was mared by the scenes at the end that saw the Champions-elect given 3 red cards, but what impact could Saber Khlifa's red have on Evian's season. The Rhone derby, Nice v Troyes, Nancy, Valenciennes and Lyon's Yoan Gourcuff are all dicussed. There is an update from Ligue 2 and we look at what manager's could be coming or going this summer. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/dc8b0960-6eae-3c51-3bf0-c2721b33be71.mp3 60e8b219-ba40-7411-7786-a41865216ca2 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:24:56 GMT 00:54:57 Andrew Gibney This week on the podcast Vaishali returns to join Andrew and Jon for this week's discussion. First up is Lille's amazing ability to three away three goals and three points at home to Sochaux. Then it's over to Annecy to discuss PSG's 1-0 win over Evian, but the victory was mared by the scenes at the end that saw the Champions-elect given 3 red cards, but what impact could Saber Khlifa's red have on Evian's season. The Rhone derby, Nice v Troyes, Nancy, Valenciennes and Lyon's Yoan Gourcuff are all dicussed. There is an update from Ligue 2 and we look at what manager's could be coming or going this summer. Episode 92: Defending the indefendable no Episode 92: Defending the indefendable This week on the podcast Vaishali returns to join Andrew and Jon for this week's discussion. First up is Lille's amazing ability to three away three goals and three points at home to Sochaux. Then it's over to Annecy to discuss PSG's 1-0 win over Evian, but the victory was mared by the scenes at the end that saw the Champions-elect given 3 red cards, but what impact could Saber Khlifa's red have on Evian's season. The Rhone derby, Nice v Troyes, Nancy, Valenciennes and Lyon's Yoan Gourcuff are all dicussed. There is an update from Ligue 2 and we look at what manager's could be coming or going this summer. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/906bb805-a6cf-7e24-9210-8a06b668d197.mp3 925ed315-46e4-fc18-71a1-7d019fb06b39 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:44:07 GMT 01:01:07 Andrew Gibney This week the podcast returns to catch up on all the Ligue 1 news and action. The news that Jean Fernandez will be the new Montpellier coach is met with mixed views. The performances of Younes Belhanda are up for dicussion and Andrew, Jon and Jeremy aren't too complimentary about the playmaker. Lyon's win over Montpellier comes under the spotlight as does Marseille and Lille's wins at the weekend. Those three will fight for the last two Champions League places. The last team up for the European spots is the Coupe de la Ligue winner's Saint-Etienne. They face Lyon in the Derby du Rhone on Sunday. It's now or never for Les Verts. After the break the conversations turns to the relegation battle. Nancy are in Championship form under Patrick Gabriel. What is the secret behind their great run and who will join Troyes and Brest in the relegation zone come the end of the season. Les Lionceaux's position is under threat and their trip to Lille on Friday doesn't look like being a happy journey. Finally we look at who can challenge for the last Europa League place and whether Lorient's best chance will come in the Coupe de France. An action packed podcast. Enjoy Episode 91: Stalking Sebastien Puygrenier no Episode 91: Stalking Sebastien Puygrenier This week the podcast returns to catch up on all the Ligue 1 news and action. The news that Jean Fernandez will be the new Montpellier coach is met with mixed views. The performances of Younes Belhanda are up for dicussion and Andrew, Jon and Jeremy aren't too complimentary about the playmaker. Lyon's win over Montpellier comes under the spotlight as does Marseille and Lille's wins at the weekend. Those three will fight for the last two Champions League places. The last team up for the European spots is the Coupe de la Ligue winner's Saint-Etienne. They face Lyon in the Derby du Rhone on Sunday. It's now or never for Les Verts. After the break the conversations turns to the relegation battle. Nancy are in Championship form under Patrick Gabriel. What is the secret behind their great run and who will join Troyes and Brest in the relegation zone come the end of the season. Les Lionceaux's position is under threat and their trip to Lille on Friday doesn't look like being a happy journey. Finally we look at who can challenge for the last Europa League place and whether Lorient's best chance will come in the Coupe de France. An action packed podcast. Enjoy http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/29b4f600-d1b6-96a5-a67c-8f7a79664587.mp3 c63bc2f0-ee53-a813-ca48-e21f36e6b6a9 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:23:29 GMT 00:55:56 Andrew Gibney This week Jon, Jeremy and Andrew discuss the latest in Ligue 1 action. Some crazy games around the league, Troyes v Saint-Etienne, Valenciennes v Bastia, Brest v LOSC. The sacking of Landry Chauvin and Brest's chances of staying up. The awful defending of Lyon against Sochaux. And Nancy's excellent win over Rennes. In part two they discuss the release of Le50 - They discuss their favourite players, who shouldn't be on the list and a few names for next year's list. Episode 90: Le50 no Episode 90: Le50 This week Jon, Jeremy and Andrew discuss the latest in Ligue 1 action. Some crazy games around the league, Troyes v Saint-Etienne, Valenciennes v Bastia, Brest v LOSC. The sacking of Landry Chauvin and Brest's chances of staying up. The awful defending of Lyon against Sochaux. And Nancy's excellent win over Rennes. In part two they discuss the release of Le50 - They discuss their favourite players, who shouldn't be on the list and a few names for next year's list. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/812b1c97-c784-8c5b-10a6-f8ede9dd63e7.mp3 fe0168c0-781f-8302-024e-c13044efe637 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:15:16 GMT 00:51:12 Andrew Gibney Join Vaishali, Jeremy and Andrew as they discuss the recent international weekend as France beat Georgia and lost to Spain. They discuss the Karim Benzema drought, going over 1000 minutes without a goal. Pogba's red card, the future of the team and Deschamps tactics. Andrew is then joined by Spanish football expert Gary Linton to discuss the opening Champions League Quarter-Final between PSG and Barcelona. To end the pod we discuss three of the upcoming games this weekend. Can Nice go third, can Montpellier upset PSG. Listen for the predictions. Episode 89: Benzema: 1000 and out no Episode 89: Benzema: 1000 and out Join Vaishali, Jeremy and Andrew as they discuss the recent international weekend as France beat Georgia and lost to Spain. They discuss the Karim Benzema drought, going over 1000 minutes without a goal. Pogba's red card, the future of the team and Deschamps tactics. Andrew is then joined by Spanish football expert Gary Linton to discuss the opening Champions League Quarter-Final between PSG and Barcelona. To end the pod we discuss three of the upcoming games this weekend. Can Nice go third, can Montpellier upset PSG. Listen for the predictions. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/96a82f1d-6890-8b10-7b59-c4a07329ef05.mp3 c6ea863c-179e-50c9-962a-4aca2504bc30 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:37:03 GMT 00:44:18 Andrew Gibney Vaishali Bhardwaj, Jonathan Johnson and Jeremy Smith return for this week's podcast to discuss the action from Ligue 1 and the France national team. The team start the episode looking at Paris Saint-Germain's 2-2 draw away to Saint-Etienne. They analyse the game and look ahead to the tough upcoming fixtures for PSG. Will the next set of matches define their season? The team then go on to discuss how title rivals, Lyon and Marseille, failed to capitalise on PSG dropping points at the weekend. They look at how well Bastia performed against les Gones, in particular Wahbi Khazri and Florian Thauvin, before analysing how relegation battlers Nancy, Evian and Reims all secured vital victories at the weekend. The team finish the show previewing France's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain. Episode 88: Paul Pogba - France's next big thing no Episode 88: Paul Pogba - France's next big thing Vaishali Bhardwaj, Jonathan Johnson and Jeremy Smith return for this week's podcast to discuss the action from Ligue 1 and the France national team. The team start the episode looking at Paris Saint-Germain's 2-2 draw away to Saint-Etienne. They analyse the game and look ahead to the tough upcoming fixtures for PSG. Will the next set of matches define their season? The team then go on to discuss how title rivals, Lyon and Marseille, failed to capitalise on PSG dropping points at the weekend. They look at how well Bastia performed against les Gones, in particular Wahbi Khazri and Florian Thauvin, before analysing how relegation battlers Nancy, Evian and Reims all secured vital victories at the weekend. The team finish the show previewing France's World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Spain. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/c1441a36-eefe-f145-dfff-4907d61db4fa.mp3 18fe6ade-d43b-ec96-5fd3-dce50b138663 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:08:19 GMT 00:54:10 Andrew Gibney Join Vaishali, Jeremy and Jonathan for this week's podast. They talk about PSG's shock loss at Reims, Brest-Lyon, Sochaux-Nancy, Marseille-Troyes and the crucial game between Saint-Etienne and Nice. They discuss Valentin Eysseric's tackle on Jeremy Clement, Montpellier and Coach ReneGirard's future, Lille's good run and the problems facing Bordeaux, Valenciennes and Toulouse. The pod end as the team preview three of the big games this weekend. Episode 87: Not that kind of podcast no Episode 87: Not that kind of podcast Join Vaishali, Jeremy and Jonathan for this week's podast. They talk about PSG's shock loss at Reims, Brest-Lyon, Sochaux-Nancy, Marseille-Troyes and the crucial game between Saint-Etienne and Nice. They discuss Valentin Eysseric's tackle on Jeremy Clement, Montpellier and Coach ReneGirard's future, Lille's good run and the problems facing Bordeaux, Valenciennes and Toulouse. The pod end as the team preview three of the big games this weekend. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/3459b886-333b-1e83-906d-d05c2136d79d.mp3 40ee4d08-ebd7-1602-bc1f-88df484e41cd Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:08:15 GMT 00:49:20 Andrew Gibney This week the podcast is hosted once again by Vaishali and she is joined by both Andrew and Jon to discuss all the latest news and action in Ligue 1. First up they look at Le Classique and David Beckham2019s introduction to French Football. Looking at Joey Barton and Mathieu Valbuena2019s performance, the key man for PSG and how Beckham did on his debut and what other influence he can have on the team. Next they look at Bastia2019s slip towards relegation and the upcoming Corsican derby against Ajaccio. Which side can take that step closer to safety. A brief mention of the quality of Ligue 1 goalkeeper comes up during this discussion. After the break they discuss the Coupe de France ties from this week, including the fallout from Tuesday2019s action. The team then preview three of the weekends upcoming games. Episode 86: The Beckham Circus Arrives in Paris no Episode 86: The Beckham Circus Arrives in Paris This week the podcast is hosted once again by Vaishali and she is joined by both Andrew and Jon to discuss all the latest news and action in Ligue 1. First up they look at Le Classique and David Beckham2019s introduction to French Football. Looking at Joey Barton and Mathieu Valbuena2019s performance, the key man for PSG and how Beckham did on his debut and what other influence he can have on the team. Next they look at Bastia2019s slip towards relegation and the upcoming Corsican derby against Ajaccio. Which side can take that step closer to safety. A brief mention of the quality of Ligue 1 goalkeeper comes up during this discussion. After the break they discuss the Coupe de France ties from this week, including the fallout from Tuesday2019s action. The team then preview three of the weekends upcoming games. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/34786323-474a-2924-861c-1b13e70cadb6.mp3 80cdda82-b421-7bce-7ff8-46affba98800 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:34:03 GMT 00:39:50 Andrew Gibney This week Jonathan is joined by Jeremy Smith and Nicholas McGee. The boys talk about all the week's news in Ligue 1 and preview this week;s top games including of course Le Classique between PSG and Marseille. More than just David Beckham v Joey Barton. Episode 85: Beware the curse of the goalfest no Episode 85: Beware the curse of the goalfest This week Jonathan is joined by Jeremy Smith and Nicholas McGee. The boys talk about all the week's news in Ligue 1 and preview this week;s top games including of course Le Classique between PSG and Marseille. More than just David Beckham v Joey Barton. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/91df8294-9c39-f9db-562f-9af6c756b40d.mp3 e795fd90-7d3d-9b0e-f830-b4089e28f5c0 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:10:36 GMT 00:51:37 Andrew Gibney On this week's podcast we welcome Nicholas McGee on for the first time. He is joined by Jeremy Smith and Andrew Gibney to discuss the week's action. First up is European matters. PSG's 2-1 win in Valencia and how it could have been such much better, but they should still be favourites. Then they discuss the Europa League ties between Tottenham v Lyon and Dynamo Kiev v Bordeaux. Then it's onto Ligue 1 action with OL v LOSC, Evian v OM, Rennes v Toulouse and Saint-Etienne v Montpellier. The guys then preview three upcoming games from the weekends fixtures. Well worth 50 minutes of your time. Episode 84: Building Snowmen in Saint-Etienne no Episode 84: Building Snowmen in Saint-Etienne On this week's podcast we welcome Nicholas McGee on for the first time. He is joined by Jeremy Smith and Andrew Gibney to discuss the week's action. First up is European matters. PSG's 2-1 win in Valencia and how it could have been such much better, but they should still be favourites. Then they discuss the Europa League ties between Tottenham v Lyon and Dynamo Kiev v Bordeaux. Then it's onto Ligue 1 action with OL v LOSC, Evian v OM, Rennes v Toulouse and Saint-Etienne v Montpellier. The guys then preview three upcoming games from the weekends fixtures. Well worth 50 minutes of your time. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/d19ab201-8d99-05e1-f57b-ef90bfedc915.mp3 416b5d17-3ba8-7441-4373-8408123718e0 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:36:04 GMT 01:03:47 Andrew Gibney This week join Vaishali, Andrew and Jon as they discuss the latest news in the French leagues. Only one place to start and that is the nations capital as PSG go three points clear at the top of the league only days after signing David Beckham on a five month deal. What will the deal mean to on the pitch matters, will it mean more off the pitch. Loads to discuss. They also discuss the defeats to both Lyon and Marseille and the positives from Ajaccio and Nancy. Was Joey Barton's red card deserved? After the mass exodus of players in the window we look at the vast amount of young players breaking through and showing that there is much more to this league than the players leaving. The Breton derby between Rennes and Lorient is given the once over before previewing games between Saint-Etienne - Montpellier, Nice - Lorient and Lyon and Lille. Episode 83: The future is bright no Episode 83: The future is bright This week join Vaishali, Andrew and Jon as they discuss the latest news in the French leagues. Only one place to start and that is the nations capital as PSG go three points clear at the top of the league only days after signing David Beckham on a five month deal. What will the deal mean to on the pitch matters, will it mean more off the pitch. Loads to discuss. They also discuss the defeats to both Lyon and Marseille and the positives from Ajaccio and Nancy. Was Joey Barton's red card deserved? After the mass exodus of players in the window we look at the vast amount of young players breaking through and showing that there is much more to this league than the players leaving. The Breton derby between Rennes and Lorient is given the once over before previewing games between Saint-Etienne - Montpellier, Nice - Lorient and Lyon and Lille. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/7ba6b706-6445-bc31-1c76-19ec4340b3fc.mp3 37f2ca87-c542-5357-0560-52eb2ecfedcb Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:53:58 GMT 00:39:15 Andrew Gibney This week join Vaishali, Jonathan and Jeremy as they discuss all the weekend's action including the huge match between PSG and Lille. They also look at the recent exodus of players moving from France to the English Premier League and beyond, what this means for the league and what effect this will mean for the future of Ligue 1. The team also preview this weekend's upcoming games. Episode 82: Dissecting the Ligue 1 Exodus no Episode 82: Dissecting the Ligue 1 Exodus This week join Vaishali, Jonathan and Jeremy as they discuss all the weekend's action including the huge match between PSG and Lille. They also look at the recent exodus of players moving from France to the English Premier League and beyond, what this means for the league and what effect this will mean for the future of Ligue 1. The team also preview this weekend's upcoming games. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/c2c76d0c-272a-1afd-6197-f4e1e1607e30.mp3 68656cc8-1028-7bfd-0714-59066cde2bb6 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:47:50 GMT 00:38:31 Andrew Gibney The French Football Weekly podcast returns for the new year. Andrew is joined by Jon and Jeremy to discuss the weekend's action. League leaders Lyon win away at Troyes. PSG struggle to score against Ajaccio. Marseille are snowed under against Sochaux. Bordeaux get the better of Rennes and Nice score five past Valenciennes. The podcast ends as the trio preview three of the weekends big games. Marseille v Montpellier, Lille v Nice and Bordeaux v PSG. Episode 81: Moura Moura Moura no Episode 81: Moura Moura Moura The French Football Weekly podcast returns for the new year. Andrew is joined by Jon and Jeremy to discuss the weekend's action. League leaders Lyon win away at Troyes. PSG struggle to score against Ajaccio. Marseille are snowed under against Sochaux. Bordeaux get the better of Rennes and Nice score five past Valenciennes. The podcast ends as the trio preview three of the weekends big games. Marseille v Montpellier, Lille v Nice and Bordeaux v PSG. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/b30298a5-c9d3-4de6-925e-6323c08b3c91.mp3 35ce48e2-85e3-8823-af68-31d23d47542b Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:08:44 GMT 00:58:30 Andrew Gibney This week Vaishali and Jon are joined again by Jeremy Smith to discuss the latest events in Ligue 1. The big game between Paris Saint Germain and Lyon comes under analyses as does the decision of Ajaccio to sack Alex Dupont. The guys discuss the situation at Lille and take questions from the listeners before previewing three of the weekends big games. Episode 80: PSG topple OL no Episode 80: PSG topple OL This week Vaishali and Jon are joined again by Jeremy Smith to discuss the latest events in Ligue 1. The big game between Paris Saint Germain and Lyon comes under analyses as does the decision of Ajaccio to sack Alex Dupont. The guys discuss the situation at Lille and take questions from the listeners before previewing three of the weekends big games. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/f35b9a28-9141-9354-a846-2e14068c8cd7.mp3 9dd9018f-f837-240a-1e33-90d7435b70ae Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:56:30 GMT 00:38:16 Andrew Gibney Jon and Andrew welcome Vaishali back onto the show and get straight into talking about the weekend's action. Only one place to start and that is down in the South of France as PSG suffer their third defeat in five games to the hands of Claude Puel's Nice. The defeat puts the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti and the questions are being asked over the ability for this team to win the league. Marseille's win over Brest and Rennes wonderful comeback against Troyes fall under discussion before the guys preview this weekend's biggest fixture between Saint-Etienne and Lyon. The Derby du Rhone is set to be one of the biggest games of the season. French Football Weekly no Episode 79: Nice to see you, to see you lose...again. Jon and Andrew welcome Vaishali back onto the show and get straight into talking about the weekend's action. Only one place to start and that is down in the South of France as PSG suffer their third defeat in five games to the hands of Claude Puel's Nice. The defeat puts the pressure on Carlo Ancelotti and the questions are being asked over the ability for this team to win the league. Marseille's win over Brest and Rennes wonderful comeback against Troyes fall under discussion before the guys preview this weekend's biggest fixture between Saint-Etienne and Lyon. The Derby du Rhone is set to be one of the biggest games of the season. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/a7525b4d-5e6b-21df-78ab-1b8de2ae66ce.mp3 df85b2cf-a669-0782-4845-521375c926e2 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:37:48 GMT 00:33:13 Andrew Gibney This week we quickly catch-up on the weekend's action including the PSG defeat to Rennes. We answer questions from our listeners on Adrien Rabiot, Bordeaux's title chances and the best signings of the summer. In part two we preview the three biggest games of the week. Episode 78: The Alessandrini Show no Episode 78: The Alessandrini Show This week we quickly catch-up on the weekend's action including the PSG defeat to Rennes. We answer questions from our listeners on Adrien Rabiot, Bordeaux's title chances and the best signings of the summer. In part two we preview the three biggest games of the week. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/b74c1344-748b-9399-054e-fec860a665ea.mp3 90738a3b-181f-2f66-a04a-ba2b7ca598d9 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:50:04 GMT 01:00:13 Andrew Gibney This week Jon and Andrew are again joined by Jeremy Smith to discuss this weekend's action in Ligue 1 and look forward to this week's action. And we end the podcast with an exclusive interview. Starting in the South of France as PSG and Montpellier play out a 1-1 draw we then discuss the crazy match between Toulouse and Ajaccio. The big talking point this weekend centres around Yann M'Vila and his 20-month ban, this splits the pods opinion. In the second half we look at the current France squad and who might deserve a place for the qualifiers. The guys then make their predictions for the upcoming weekend's games. To end the show Jonathan had an exclusive interview with FC Lorient striker Jeremie Aliadiere. The former Arsenal man talks about his time in England and how he has settled back in France. Episode 77: Even Daniel Congre did OK no Episode 77: Even Daniel Congre did OK This week Jon and Andrew are again joined by Jeremy Smith to discuss this weekend's action in Ligue 1 and look forward to this week's action. And we end the podcast with an exclusive interview. Starting in the South of France as PSG and Montpellier play out a 1-1 draw we then discuss the crazy match between Toulouse and Ajaccio. The big talking point this weekend centres around Yann M'Vila and his 20-month ban, this splits the pods opinion. In the second half we look at the current France squad and who might deserve a place for the qualifiers. The guys then make their predictions for the upcoming weekend's games. To end the show Jonathan had an exclusive interview with FC Lorient striker Jeremie Aliadiere. The former Arsenal man talks about his time in England and how he has settled back in France. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/c8b748b9-6049-003d-9495-a1af4d364963.mp3 e8a03c8c-9d56-5b76-d014-303fdd58da20 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:13:08 GMT 00:54:14 Andrew Gibney This week in Vaishali's absence Jon and Andrew invite French Football Weekly member Jeremy Smith on for his podcast debut. The boys chat about Saint-Etienne's win in Paris, the crazy game between Lyon and Bastia and Friday night's Breton derby between Brest and Lorient. In the break we are given an update on how the French players are getting on in the MLS cup Quarter-Finals from American journalist Daniel Feuerstein. After the break Andrew gives up an update on the recent events in Ligue 2 and Jeremy also shades some light on his team Metz and the other in the National. They then look at the Champions League situation and then ahead to the weekend's action, predictions are made. Enjoy! Episode 76: I am Michel Platini no Episode 76: I am Michel Platini This week in Vaishali's absence Jon and Andrew invite French Football Weekly member Jeremy Smith on for his podcast debut. The boys chat about Saint-Etienne's win in Paris, the crazy game between Lyon and Bastia and Friday night's Breton derby between Brest and Lorient. In the break we are given an update on how the French players are getting on in the MLS cup Quarter-Finals from American journalist Daniel Feuerstein. After the break Andrew gives up an update on the recent events in Ligue 2 and Jeremy also shades some light on his team Metz and the other in the National. They then look at the Champions League situation and then ahead to the weekend's action, predictions are made. Enjoy! http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/4d4f5962-e88f-9344-3c5a-a62e2da9e919.mp3 03f13269-2cf9-a485-a83d-59bd29bca3b7 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:28:03 GMT 00:48:44 Andrew Gibney This week Jon and Andrew discuss the latest in Ligue 1, Coupe de la Ligue and the Champions League. They start by discussing Lille resurrgence in recent weeks, then Bastia ending Bordeaux's unbeaten run and the amazing 4-4 draw between Lorient and Ajaccio. Then after the break they pick the players for October's Player of The Month award. Discuss the recent Coupe de la Ligue results and the French team's chances in this week's Champions League games. They also make some predictions for this weekend's games. Episode 75: All Hantz On Deck no Episode 75: All Hantz On Deck This week Jon and Andrew discuss the latest in Ligue 1, Coupe de la Ligue and the Champions League. They start by discussing Lille resurrgence in recent weeks, then Bastia ending Bordeaux's unbeaten run and the amazing 4-4 draw between Lorient and Ajaccio. Then after the break they pick the players for October's Player of The Month award. Discuss the recent Coupe de la Ligue results and the French team's chances in this week's Champions League games. They also make some predictions for this weekend's games. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/c38ddb42-5d4b-11e6-ddf8-862675682fd5.mp3 f17589f8-7b25-e039-a5cf-57db1203ac99 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:14:51 GMT 00:58:18 Andrew Gibney This week the podcast is back to a threesome as Andrew returns from holiday. The team discuss Marseille's defeat to Troyes, Valenciennes and Toulouse continuing their excellent runs, and the merits of their results. PSG v Reims and Rennes v Montpellier is also on the menu before the pod reaches part 2. In the second half they discuss some of the issues and questions surrounding the league this week. Three of the upcoming games this weekend are previewed after they talk about the French teams importance in Europe this week. A jam packed pod to get your teeth into. Episode 74: The Battle of Troyes no Episode 74: The Battle of Troyes This week the podcast is back to a threesome as Andrew returns from holiday. The team discuss Marseille's defeat to Troyes, Valenciennes and Toulouse continuing their excellent runs, and the merits of their results. PSG v Reims and Rennes v Montpellier is also on the menu before the pod reaches part 2. In the second half they discuss some of the issues and questions surrounding the league this week. Three of the upcoming games this weekend are previewed after they talk about the French teams importance in Europe this week. A jam packed pod to get your teeth into. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/9d3f28a1-110f-78bd-ee2b-a54b438a65fa.mp3 ea5cc367-ca31-332c-d63f-9acefbe3959b Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:16:17 GMT 00:46:50 Andrew Gibney In Andrew's absence it was left to Jon and Vaishali to discuss this week's action in Ligue 1. With most of the talk centring around Le Classique as Marseille shared the points at the Velodrome. Episode 73: Dueling Strikers - Gignac v Ibra no Episode 73: Dueling Strikers - Gignac v Ibra In Andrew's absence it was left to Jon and Vaishali to discuss this week's action in Ligue 1. With most of the talk centring around Le Classique as Marseille shared the points at the Velodrome. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/cf2bdd07-fbb5-f892-df76-1fdab74568e5.mp3 e0363bd1-2e3c-716d-dddb-9545d1f0e50b Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:45:32 GMT 00:53:40 Andrew Gibney This week's podcast starts in Valenciennes, where the northerners destroyed league leaders Marseille and asked more questions about OM's desire to win rather than praising Daniel Sanchez side for their performance. Toulouse continue their great run with help from the excellent Ben Yedder and Bordeaus's 2-0 win at Lyon kept their excellent unbeaten run going, where can this go from here? The guys re-cap the other talking points in Ligue 1 before reviewing last week's predictions and announcing the nominees for September's Player of the Month award. As usual they wrap up the podcast looking forward to the weekend's games. Episode 72: Better at throwing a game, than throwing a ball no Episode 72: Better at throwing a game, than throwing a ball This week's podcast starts in Valenciennes, where the northerners destroyed league leaders Marseille and asked more questions about OM's desire to win rather than praising Daniel Sanchez side for their performance. Toulouse continue their great run with help from the excellent Ben Yedder and Bordeaus's 2-0 win at Lyon kept their excellent unbeaten run going, where can this go from here? The guys re-cap the other talking points in Ligue 1 before reviewing last week's predictions and announcing the nominees for September's Player of the Month award. As usual they wrap up the podcast looking forward to the weekend's games. http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/60b32efa-83e8-2378-858a-06c1a062dfd4.mp3 0ba85821-ebf3-fbb3-6fb5-64495048f911 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:24:58 GMT 00:39:10 Andrew Gibney On this week's podcast the boys welcome back Vaishali as they go through the latest news in Ligue 1. Andrew returns after his trip to watch Lille draw 1-1 with Lyon. PSG impress as they beat Bastia 4-0 away from home, are they now Champions League contenders as well as Ligue 1 favourites. Sochaux make it two wins in a row as they beat Troyes 3-1, Nancy continue their awful start to the season, losing four games in a row as Reims continue their run. And also a special mention to Toulouse goalkeeper Ali Ahamada and his 94th minute equaliser against Rennes. To end the podcast the trio preview Rennes v Lille, Nancy v Montpellier and Lyon v Bordeaux. Two games were both teams can't afford to lose and the big Sunday night game at the Stade Gerland with both teams still unbeaten. During the podcast we hope you enjoy the sounds from LOSC v Lille, the proud singing of the Tribune Nord as Andrew stood amongst the fan group "Rijsel Spirit". Episode 71: Finding the back of the Antonetti no Episode 71: Finding the back of the Antonetti On this week's podcast the boys welcome back Vaishali as they go through the latest news in Ligue 1. Andrew returns after his trip to watch Lille draw 1-1 with Lyon. PSG impress as they beat Bastia 4-0 away from home, are they now Champions League contenders as well as Ligue 1 favourites. Sochaux make it two wins in a row as they beat Troyes 3-1, Nancy continue their awful start to the season, losing four games in a row as Reims continue their run. And also a special mention to Toulouse goalkeeper Ali Ahamada and his 94th minute equaliser against Rennes. To end the podcast the trio preview Rennes v Lille, Nancy v Montpellier and Lyon v Bordeaux. Two games were both teams can't afford to lose and the big Sunday night game at the Stade Gerland with both teams still unbeaten. During the podcast we hope you enjoy the sounds from LOSC v Lille, the proud singing of the Tribune Nord as Andrew stood amongst the fan group "Rijsel Spirit". http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/77fc9f34-53f3-4ff1-c3e3-ce3d5e2e9459.mp3 55cf0cc9-ce1c-346b-58ed-5f59cee5615f Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:28:17 GMT 00:55:20 Andrew Gibney This week join Andrew and Jon for the latest in Ligue 1 discussion. We start with the Champions League games and give a run down on how Lille, PSG and Montpellier all did midweek. We then dive into the weekend's action and look at Reims excellent win over Montpellier and Lorient's superb 2-1 away win at Rennes. After the break we look at how the Olympique clubs are leading the way in Ligue 1 and possible reasons behind this. The podcast ends as we preview Lille v Lyon and Lorient v Nice Episode 70: Champagne football Reims raid Montpellier no Episode 70: Champagne football Reims raid Montpellier This week join Andrew and Jon for the latest in Ligue 1 discussion. We start with the Champions League games and give a run down on how Lille, PSG and Montpellier all did midweek. We then dive into the weekend's action and look at Reims excellent win over Montpellier and Lorient's superb 2-1 away win at Rennes. After the break we look at how the Olympique clubs are leading the way in Ligue 1 and possible reasons behind this. The podcast ends as we preview Lille v Lyon and Lorient v Nice http://gib2504.hipcast.com/deluge/1e81a59c-e9ee-572d-966f-18058d3823eb.mp3