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Antonetti : “There isn’t much I can reproach to Dalmat”

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.

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Flashback: Rennes - Toulouse 1998

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.

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Brahimi, marked out for success

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?

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«John Boye, the best defender in the squad»

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.

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Rennes fly high

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.

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Doumbia returns

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.

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Montaño still looking for his form

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.

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Flashback : Sylvester Takac

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.

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Boukari-Verhoek, good picks ?

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?

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Seven players on international duty

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.

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Brahimi stole the show

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.

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Rennes react well

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.

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Rennes’ famous disillusions

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.

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The return of the “wrestlers”?

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?

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Seven absentees and many questions

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.

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Flashback : Paul Le Guen

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.

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Another spurned opportunity for Rennes

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.

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Antonetti : “The highest level doesn’t leave room for negligence”

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.

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Without Mangane, Dalmat and Douchez

Coupe de France (Round of 16), Stade Rennais - Reims ; Tuesday 20h45 CET. The trip to Sochaux, last Saturday, has left heavy scars in Frédéric Antonetti’s squad. Against Reims this Tuesday, Nicolas Douchez (suspended), Kader Mangane and Stéphane Dalmat (injured) will be absent.

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Rennes sunk in the Doubs

Ligue 1, Sochaux 5 - 1 Stade rennais. Shaken as never before this season, Rennes comes back once again empty handed from their trip to Sochaux. After three wins in a row against weaker teams (Cannes, Arles-Avignon, Vaulx-en-Velin), Stade Rennais did not manage to confirm its good form against a more prestigious opponent . Tonight has been a nightmare in every sense of the word.

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Tettey’s time to shine

A regular on the injury list since he arrived in July 2009, Alexander Tettey has become a symbol of Rennes’ transformation since the second half of the season began. Revealed the missing link in Frédéric Antonetti’s tactics, the Norwegian international is currently blossoming in the heart of Rennes’ midfield. With the hope to be finally over and done with his recurrent injuries.

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Montaño and Verhoek strengthen Rennes’ attack

Ligue 1, Sochaux - Stade rennais, Saturday 19:00 CET Frédéric Antonetti has called a squad of 19 players for the game in Sochaux. The injury list is reducing with the returns of Victor Hugo Montaño and Stéphane Dalmat. Only Georges Mandjeck will miss out injured. As for John Verhoek, he will travel with his new squad for the first time.

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Stéphane Dalmat on the front line

Before facing Sochaux, Stéphane Dalmat doesn’t mind being the target of criticism. He accepts this role to help the Stade Rennes youngsters improve, and because aged 31, he can “take it all in his stride”

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Flashback: Yannick Stopyra

Before the game between Stade Rennes and Sochaux, counting for the French Championship’s twenty-first match day, Stade Rennais Online invites you to remember the career of a former player from both clubs, Yannick Stopyra.

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Verhoek wants to “learn and give it everything”

John Verhoek, 21, has signed at Stade Rennes to reinforce the team’s attack. Pierre Dréossi, the club’s manager, is requesting patience towards the young Dutch striker, freshly transferred from Holland’s second division.

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Another Dutchman with the “Rouge et Noir”

This Wednesday, striker John Verhoek has officialy become the fifth Dutch player to ever join the Stade Rennais. From Karel Bonsink to Mario Melchiot, including Erik van den Boogaard and Arnold Oosterveer, a look back at his predecessors, their profiles and their respective spells at Rennes.

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In the DSE, focus is on training the youth !

Relegated from DH (6th tier) at the end of last season, Stade Rennes’ third team has experienced a difficult beginning to its league season, failing to leave the bottom of the table. After two convincing victories, the young players and the staff are smiling again. Portrait of a very special team from the DSE (7th tier) championship.

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Brahimi and Tettey are walking on cloud nine

Coupe de France (Round of 32), Vaulx-en-Velin 0 - 2 Stade rennais. Brahimi and Tettey continue their respective good runs, Stade Rennes makes nice gestures, another Premiere for Yann M’Vila, Antonetti complains about the pitch and the French Football Federation… All echoes after yesterday’s game.

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Focused Rennes follow their way in the Coupe de France

Coupe de France (Round of 32), Vaulx-en-Velin 0 - 2 Stade rennais. After a serious game against the amateurs from Vaulx-en-Velin , Stade Rennais qualified for the round of 16. Tettey unlocked the situation, Brahimi doubled the lead.

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Gaëtan Caro included in the squad

Coupe de France (Round of 32), Vaulx-en-Velin - Stade rennais, Sunday, 14:45 CET. For Stade Rennes’ second match in the competition, Frédéric Antonetti has called on Gaëtan Caro to bolster a squad still missing Montaño, Dalmat, Marveaux and Apam injured, as well as Doumbia, suspended.