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Interview, part 1. Deputy of sports for the City of Rennes, Sébastien Séméril is an essential actor in the relationship between Stade Rennes and the Breton capital. In a long interview he accepted to give us, he looks at the club’s current good performances and the club’s management since several years, but also at François Pinault’s work and achievements since arriving at the helm of the Stade Rennais.
Analysis. Rennes 2011 attacks better than Rennes 2010. Looking worringly inoffensive at the beginning of the season, Rennes’ attack sprung to life since January, following the thumping of Cannes. A look at the different factors behind this revival.
Ligue 1, Stade rennais 2 - 0 Lens. Stade Rennes earn their seventh consecutive home victory and are getting neared to their record from 2004-2005, Boukari scores against his former team, Stade Rennais play fair, Eduardo booed. All echoes after Rennes’ victory against Lens.
Ligue 1, Stade rennais 2 - 0 Lens. After a difficult beginning of the game, against his former team, Razak Boukari has quickly enlightened the stadium with a twenty-five meter shot in the top corner (14’). With a second goal from Montaño (70’), Antonetti’s team has simply managed perfectly the end of the game to secure their 4th consecutive win, and temporarily taking the lead of the Ligue 1.
Ligue 1, Stade rennais - Lens, Saturday, 19:00 CET. Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik’s return from injury is the main information from the publication of a Rennes squad in which Brahimi, Kembo and Mangane are still missing. In Lens, Laszlo Bölöni will have to do without his captain Adil Hermach.
Second in the standings, Stade Rennes could temporarily take the lead in the league this Saturday. But to beat Lens and stay at the top, according to Frédéric Antonetti, the Rouge et Noir need to improve their attack.
In the Pinault era, László Bölöni will remain as one of the managers who truly contributed to help Stade Rennais FC evolve at the middle of the 2000s. A pioneer in his duty, the Romanian from Hungarian descent brought in an infallible method of work, which would allow Rennes to return to the European stage after a drought of nearly thirty years. Taciturn in appearance but a friendly manager in private, Bölöni returns to the Stade de la Route de Lorient for the second time since his departure (…)
If a player is surprising everyone at the moment, it has to be Ghanaian international John Boye. A disputable player in the Reserve since his arrival 2008, John Mensah’s spiritual son amazes everyone since he arrived in the first team, two weeks ago. A few months before the end of his contract, the Rennes centre back could well be on the way to definitely kick-start his professional career.
Ligue 1, Toulouse 1 - 2 Stade Rennes. A first success on the road since September 25th for a good operation in the league standing, Théophile-Catherine succeeding to Briand, Montaño doubles, a game unfolding nearly in the same way than its first leg… All echoes after Rennes’ victory in Toulouse.
Ligue 1, Toulouse 2 - 1 Stade Rennais. Despite a clear domination by Toulouse, Stade Rennes managed a victory in the south of France thanks to goals by M’Vila and Montaño. Rennes earn their first victory on the road since September and keep their second place in the league, two points only behind the leader, Lille.
Ligue 1, Toulouse - Stade rennais, Sunday, 21:00 CET. Frédéric Antonetti has called a squad of eighteen players for this game. Seven players are out injured, including Yacine Brahimi and Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, both suffering with thigh injuries. As expected, Stéphane Dalmat and Georges Mandjeck return.
This Friday, Frédéric Antonetti came to the rescue of Stéphane Dalmat, arrested on the road to Bruz as he was under the influence of alcohol. The managed is persuaded that off the pitch issues won’t affect the performance of his player, included on the starting eleven for Sunday.
Before the game between Stade Rennes and Toulouse, part of Ligue 1’s 24th game week, Stade Rennais Online look back at a crucial game between the teams, in May 1998 at the Stade de la Route de Lorient.
Evolved from a hopeful youngster to a key member in Rennes’s attacking line within the last few weeks, Yacine Brahimi is on the verge of confirming all hopes placed in him. Touted a “future great” since his childhood, his footballing journey seems to follow an imperturbable logic, in which confirmation is now the next step… along with sights on Les Bleus?
Ligue 1, Stade rennais 2 - 0 Nice. Rennes returns in second position, Boye is the « best defender in the squad » according to Antonetti, a seventh taker for as many penalties, Leroy finds his touch again to assist, Montaño finds his to score… All echoes after Rennes’ victory over Nice.
Stade Rennais 2 - 0 Nice. By managing their sixth consecutive home victory in Ligue 1, Stade Rennes is now alone in 2nd position. Against Nice, the Bretons have made the difference in the second half with a goal by Montaño and a penalty by Boukari.
Ligue 1, Stade rennais - Nice, Sunday 17:00 CET. Frédéric Antonetti has published a list of 19 players for this game, with six important players still missing out injured. Only Doumbia returns this Sunday. Brahimi, Kana-Biyik and Théophile-Catherine will be present, despite the doubts on their physical condition.
Stade Rennais striker Victor Hugo Montaño is under no illusions, he isn’t good enough. Disturbed by injuries, the Colombian is looking for solutions to find his lost efficiency, hopefully against Nice this Sunday.
Before the game between Stade Rennes and Nice, as part of the 23rd Ligue 1 game week, Stade Rennais Online offer you a portrait of a personality common to both clubs, Sylvester Takac.
In order to bolster their attacking line, Stade Rennais FC was strengthened by the combined arrivals of Razak Boukari and young Dutch striker John Verhoek. Since the club returned to the French top flight in 1994, Rennes has recruited 21 players in the winter transfer window. From Brian Jensen to Djimi Traoré or John Mensah, a look at the successful and catastrophic recruitments made during a winter transfer market often disparaged by many a football observer. Rightly so?
International break. Seven players have left Brittany this beginning of the week to join their respective international teams, in view of a series of friendly games. Full schedule of the Rennes players’ international matches.
Stade Rennais B 1 - 1 AS Moulins. Trailing for most of the game, the Rennes reserve had to settle for a draw, once again. Having failed to win since over four months, Laurent Huard’s team is swamped, desperately hoping for brighter days.
Ligue 1, Stade Rennais FC 1 - 0 Paris SG. Paris’ curse at the Stade de la Route de Lorient, Yacine Brahimi’s run of great form continues, rumours of Douchez extending his contract, Frédéric Antonetti breaks an 8 years record, the dialog between the Rennes manager and referee Laurent Duhamel, which would result in the sending-off of the former… All echoes after Stade Rennes’ tenth victory in the Ligue 1 season, against Paris Saint-Germain.
Ligue 1, Stade rennais 1 - 0 Paris Saint-Germain. Inconsistent at Sochaux and against Reims, Stade Rennes has returned to winning ways against Paris Saint-Germain, a direct competitor in the league. A goal by Brahimi in the first half was enough to crown a good reaction by the Rennes players.
National Cups, Ligue 1, Europe: Since six years Stade Rennais Online has been following the « Rouge et Noir », Rennes provided its fair share of deceptions. Following the elimination against Reims in the Coupe de France (3-4), a look at the six biggest “disillusions” for Stade Rennes in the last few years.
Brushed aside during their last games, Stade Rennes will focus on « commitment » to try and undermine the Parisians, second in the league, this Saturday. Will this return to basics go against the ambition to produce fine play?
Ligue 1, Stade rennais - Paris SG, Saturday, 21:00 CET. Stade Rennais will face Paris Saint-Germain with a team plagued by injuries. Tongo Doumbia, whose suspension is now fully served, will join an ever growing injury list.
Before the game between Stade Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain, as part of the Ligue 1 Championship’s 22nd match day, Stade Rennais Online looks back at the Rennes career of a personality common to both clubs: Paul Le Guen.
Coupe de France, Stade Rennais 3 - 4 Reims. At the end of an incredible match, Rennes comes out of the Coupe de France - just as last year – at the round of 16, against a club from a lower division. Trailing 1-3, pulling back to 3-3, Antonetti’s men then managed to miss two penalties before conceding a fourth goal that would seal their elimination. If the defeat in Sochaux last Saturday (5-1) had left marks, this new disillusion against Reims might well leave serious mental scars in the squad.
In Sochaux, the Stade Rennes youngsters weren’t able, according to Frédéric Antonetti, to “bear with the status” of a team third in Ligue 1. Before hosting Reims in the Cup this Tuesday, the manager made his point clear.