Less than ten days from the Ligue 1 restart, the pre-season goes on at the Stade Rennais, with a second summer camp in Ouistreham (Normandy). At the end of this short, 3 days long training camp, the “Rouge et Noir” will play their final friendly game against Caen, this Saturday.
For their penultimate preparation game to the 2010-2011 season, Rennes won on their Route de Lorient pitch against the Legia Warsaw (1-0). A success snatched in the second half through a penalty by Leroy (75’) after a foul on Montaño.
After two consecutive defeats, the Stade Rennais hosts Polish side Legia Warsaw this Wednesday (18h00) at the Stade de la Route de Lorient. Looking for confidence, Frédéric Antonetti’s men need to come back to the winning ways just a few days from Ligue 1 restarting. A game to follow live on Stade Rennais Online (French only).
This Monday, Mickaël Pagis announced his retirement from football. The Stade Rennais striker, big favourite of the Route de Lorient supporters, is now thinking about his future. He is considering joining Frédéric Antonetti’s staff as a coach for the attacking lines.
Mickaël Pagis invited the press to La Piverdière this afternoon, to officially announce his retirement from football, aged 37. Brought to Rennes by Pierre Dréossi in 2007, the striker from Angers managed to make himself a special place in the supporters’ hearts with his incredible technical skills and a few moments of magic.
A first-choice substitutes since several seasons, Romain Danzé is expect to enter the starting eleven as a right back this year… if Rod Fanni’s transfer is completed. Interviewed on So Foot’s website, the Breton is clear on his desire to play. And he warns he will leave if he isn’t given the chance.
After a defeat against Brest last Wednesday (0-1), Stade Rennais lost again in a friendly game against another Brittany team, the FC Lorient this Saturday (2-1). Losing 2-0 at half-time after two goals from Ecuele Manga (37’) et Gameiro (39’, on penalty kick), Rennes will wait the end of the second half-time to score with Brahimi (90’). Despite an increase in the level of aggressiveness, the score will remain the same during the 30 minute extra time period.
After the defeat against Brest in the last friendly, Frédéric Antonetti is in doubt. The Stade Rennais manager is convinced his team won’t be at its full potential for the restart of the Ligue 1 season. Mainly because of recurrent problems in front of the goals, but also due to the absence of several player.
Rennes has been defeated by Brest (0-1) Wednesday evening, for their third pre-season friendly. A game in which Antonetti could try a few changes to his usual starting line-up, with Dalmat – a new signing – and Brahimi included in the starting eleven. The attacking line was composed of Bangoura, Montaño & Marveaux.
It's a Stade Rennais Online information, Stade Rennais president Patrick Le Lay is expected to meet tomorrow with Fenerbahçe's board, to discuss a possible transfer of Asamoah Gyan to Istanbul. At the center of talks: The Ghanaian striker's transfer fee.
A few weeks before the league restarts, Samuel Souprayen has extended his contract for Rennes by 3 more years, being now tied to the club until June 2014. A strong vote of confidence offered by Rennes’ staff towards his young defender from Reunion Island.
After a first success against Laval (3-0), the Stade Rennais will meet Brest this Wednesday at the Stade Municipal, Combourg (18:30). Less than three weeks before the Ligue 1 restarts, the “Rouge et Noir” are expected to confirm their improvement.
Stéphane Dalmat, the last recruit at the Stade Rennais, has been introduced to the press this morning. He arrives in Brittany preceded by a sulphurous reputation. Both the player and the club tried to tone down Dalmat’s bad boy reputation.
Following a draw against Nantes on Wednesday (1-1), The Stade Rennais won their second friendly in this 2010-2011 pre-season. A success built in the second half with a completely changed team, thanks to a brace of goals from Badiane (46’,53’) on two assists from Camara, and a third goal by Bangoura (85’)
Contracted to the Stade Rennais until June 2011, Sylvain Marveaux announced he refuses the idea to sign an extension with the “Rouge et Noir”. The winger, who had been in talks with the club since April regarding a contract extension, is now willing to terminate his contract with Rennes, and avoid any « clash » on his way out.
Readers of the Stade Rennais Online forums received the information on Tuesday afternoon. Just as Stephane Dalmat’s transfer to Rennes seemed to have been abandoned, the Sochaux Midfielder will sign – most likely this week-end – a contract with the Stade Rennais. The final twist?
In their first friendly of the 2010-2011 pre-season, the Stade Rennais drew against Nantes (1-1). Trailing after a goal by Djordjevic (11’), Rennes grabbed a late equaliser through Tongo Hamed Doumbia (84’). In this game, Frédéric Antonetti could get a full view of his squad, with a completely different squad in each half.
Speaking on French radio RMC, Rennes' general manager, Pierre Dréossi gave an update on the various transfer rumours about the club, and particularly on the case of striker Asamoah Gyan, currently coveted by several foreign clubs. As far as arrivals are concerned, he confirmed that Stéphane Dalmat remains the "priority" to strengthen Renne's midfield line.
This Wednesday (18h30), Rennes will play its first friendly game against the FC Nantes, in Carnac. The Derby will be a first return to the pitch for Frédéric Antonetti's squad after three weeks of intensive physical work. An encounter far from lacking of interest.
Looking for a replacement to Jimmy Briand, transferred to Lyon in June 2010, the Stade Rennais managed to hire Victor Hugo Montaño, from Montpellier, for the next four seasons. Highly talented, the Colombian forward could become one of Rennes’ best offensive assets for the 2010-2011 season.
This friday, the FIFA published a list of ten players nominated to the election of the 2010 World Cup's best player award. For his influence at the heart of the Ghanaian attack, Asamoah Gyan is part of this selection, along players such as Lionel Messi, Wesley Sneijder or Xavi.
At the end of two weeks of hard work at the Piverdière grounds, the Rennes delegation is leaving to Carnac today, for their first camp of the season. This camp will end with a first friendly game against Nantes, on July 14th.
According to Ouest-France, Stéphane Dalmat's is less and less likely to play for Rennes next season. Indeed, negotiations regarding the Sochaux midfielder are believed to have been closed, because of the transfer fee requested by Sochaux, and the player’s legal problems. Real news or mind-games?
A few weeks from the Ligue 1 opening, impossible to tell who will be Rennes' first choice goalkeeper for the 2010-2011 season. Between ambition and search of recognition for one, deception and impulse to leave for the second, the duel between Carasso and Douchez starts with a few differences before the pitch delivers its verdict.
Very active on the transfer market after the signing of no less than five players since the summer transfer window opened, Pierre Dréossi, Rennes’ general manager gave an update on the various rumours regarding a move from Rennes to hire Costa Rica international player Brian Ruiz, and discusses a possible transfer of Asamoah Gyan this summer.
To fight hooliganism issues, a new police unit will be deployed around the Route de Lorient next season, according to the newspaper Ouest-France. Indeed, the Quick Response Intervention Squad (SIR) will be present around the Stadium, for “high risk” games.
After more than a month holidays, the Stade Rennais players came back to training this Thursday morning, to prepare the 2010-2011 season. A pre-season camp and six friendly games are on the menu for the “Rouge et Noir” before the new Ligue 1 season opens, with a home game against Lille on the 7th August.
Every year, the transfer market comes with its usual lot of rumours, a large mix of news and rubbish. Seeking the best way to get you updated on all rumours, while always publishing quality information about Rennes’ transfer market, Stade Rennais Online has launched a “Transfer Latest Ticker”, relaying information from various media. Warning: some rumours have to be taken with a pinch of salt…