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Frédéric Antonetti : « Everything to lose against FC Vaulx »

With Stade Rennais (L1) preparing to take on FC Vaulx-en-Velin (DH, 6th tier) in the Coupe de France, Frédéric Antonetti promises that his team is preparing the game against the “minnows” in the round of 32 very seriously. Remembering the elimination of his men by US Quevilly in 2010, the manager of the current Ligue 1 3rd is also giving his views on amateur football.

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“It will be hectic for us !”

Stade Rennais adopt a careful approach before their Coupe de France game against Vaulx-en-Velin (DH). In order to qualify, on Sunday, in a hostile atmosphere, Rennes will have to “bring some pace” according to Frédéric Antonetti.

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Flashback : The Epic qualification against Mantes-la-Ville

To manage a good journey through the competition and finally win the Coupe de France, you have to beat the smaller teams. And it wasn’t always that simple, even on the road to Colombes, during the much-famed 1971 campaign.

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Le Lay : “Our intention is to keep the squad as it is”

Invited by French radio RMC this Wednesday afternoon, Patrick Le Lay shared his views on Stade Rennes’ objectives for the remainder of the season, as well as on the respective futures of the team and its manager. The Breton club’s president reaffirmed his determination to reach a European position and keep the current squad in Rennes in view of next season.

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Gambardella 2008, stronger than Gambardella 2003?

Let it be known, 2010-2011 is the season in which the “Gambardella 2008” generation took over at the Stade Rennais. In the stride of M'Vila and Brahimi, will they be able to do better than their predecessors of 2003, led by Briand and Gourcuff? This is what the club seems to think, building an important part of its short-term future on their talent.

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Reserve: the situation is becoming critical

Beaten for the seventh time this season, the Stade Rennes reserve tasted defeat once again at la Piverdière against its Caen counterpart (0-1). Rapidly reduced to ten men, the young Rennais maybe deserved better. But losing has become a bad habit since the beginning of the season.

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«Tettey needed to gain confidence»

Ligue 1, Stade rennais 4 - 0 Arles-Avignon. Antonetti appreciates Tettey’s fine form, Premieres for Julienne, Brahimi and M’Vila, Danzé adopts Erminig, the attendance remains low… All echoes after Rennes’ triumphant victory to Arles-Avignon.

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The fireworks continue

Ligue 1, Stade rennais 4 - 0 Arles-Avignon. After scoring seven goals against Cannes, Rennes continued with their attacking festival against Arles-Avignon. Two goals on each half allowed the Rennais to offer the Stade de la Route de Lorient a beautiful evening.

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Montaño, Dalmat and Doumbia out against Arles-Avignon

Ligue 1, Stade rennais - Arles-Avignon, Saturday, 21:00 CET Injured last week-end against Cannes, Victor Hugo Montaño is forfeit for the home game to the bottom of the league. Jirès Kembo Ekoko returns. Stéphane Dalmat is also missing with a thigh injury.

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How does Stade Rennes plan to score goals?

As they prepare for the return legs of the Ligue 1 Championship, Stade Rennes seems to have found the method to score more goals. Explanations before the home game to bottom of the league Arles-Avignon.

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Stade Rennais Land : the club makes the “first step”

Stade Rennes wants to consult its supporters regarding the “Stade Rennais land” complex project. By next week, the club should be launching a big survey towards the public.

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Flashback : Rennes - Avignon in 1980

Beside the game between Stade Rennes and Arles-Avignon, as part of the Ligue 1’s 20th match day, Stade Rennais Online comes back on a couple of historical encounters between the teams in the past.

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A Rennes of Colours

From Le Coq Sportif to Puma, from Vittel to Samsic, Stade Rennais has known many kit providers and shirt sponsors since the end of the 1960s. An evolution, but not a question of fashion only. Taking a closer look, these changes somehow mark the story of Stade Rennes, and of the football’s economy in general.

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A whole lot of premieres

Coupe de France, Stade rennais 7 - 0 Cannes. A look back at the game: An avalanche of premieres, A pretty empty Stade de la Route de Lorient, a successful first game for Boukari… All echoes after this Coupe de France round of 32 game.

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Festival de Rennes

Coupe de France, Stade Rennais 7 - 0 Cannes. At the end of a serious, perfectly controlled match, Rennes beat AS Cannes (National) easily. The “Rouge et Noir”, scoring 4 goals in fifteen minutes during the first half, kept going in the second half and qualified easily for the Coupe de France’s last 32.

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Douchez returns, Doumbia not in the squad

Coupe de France, Stade rennais - Cannes, Sunday, 17:45 CET. Frédéric Antonetti has visibly decided against an extensive turn-over in his squad for the game against Cannes this Sunday. Boukari is included for the first time, Kembo and Doumbia are out, and Douchez returns.

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New arrivals with conditions

After securing the arrival of Razak Boukari, Stade Rennes are looking to sign another attacking player, and possibly a defender. Under certain conditions.

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Le Lay : «To reach at least the Europa League»

Talking to Ouest France, Stade Rennes president Patrick Le Lay explained the strategy the club is aiming to follow in the years to come. To reach the target of a European qualification will be the base for any future investment by François Pinault.

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Dréossi : « We are very likely to lose Marveaux in June »

Pierre Dréossi was speaking to RMC on Tuesday evening. The Rennes general manager gave his comments on Razak Boukari’s arrival, the rest of Rennes’ mercato, and the touchy topic of contract extensions.

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Boukari “doesn’t put himself under too much pressure”

This Monday evening, Razak Boukari was introduced to the media. Arriving from Lens, the forward is eagerly waited in Brittany, to help solving the team’s attacking weaknesses.

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Boukari at Rennes this Monday

Stade Rennes announced this Sunday evening that they had reached an agreement with RC Lens regarding the transfer of Razak Boukari. The attacking midfielder will undergo the traditional medical on Monday morning and then join his new team-mates for the mid-season camp planned by Frédéric Antonetti and his staff.

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How does Pierre Dréossi recruit?

Statistics. In his current position since 2002, Pierre Dréossi has spent many transfer windows recruiting players for Stade Rennes. As yet another one begins, a look at over hundred players who joined the professional team since his arrival allows us to underline some of his recruitment habits. A summary of eight years of transfers.

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The Dalmat Enigma

Review (Part II). With half of the season played, Stade Rennais Online analyses the performances of each member in Frédéric Antonetti’s squad. In this second part, all eyes are on the midfielders and forwards. From Stéphane Dalmat lacking confidence to Sylvain Marveaux in perdition and Victor Hugo Montaño waiting for support… A complete overview.

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Jimmy Nirlo : "Looking back, it wasn’t a great choice”

Interview. Sometimes, a football player’s destiny is a question of details, decisions that change a more or less definite career plan. This may be what happened to Jimmy Nirlo, a former team-mate of Yann M’vila and Yacine Brahimi with the Reserve, who unexpectedly left to Greece after he was awarded a professional contract. A bitter-sweet experience, but which left the current Pacy-sur-Eure player with a massive will to reach the highest level once again.

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Kana-Biyik’s quiet power

Review (Part I). With half of the season played, Stade Rennais Online analyses the performances of each member in Frédéric Antonetti’s squad. In this first part, we take a look at the goalkeepers and defenders. A complete overview, from Nicolas Douchez’ return at his best to the surprising Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, and the curse striking Rennes' left backs.

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Transfers : Is Rennes ready to attack?

Decimated by the late departures of Bangoura and Gyan last summer, the Rennes attack needs reconstruction this winter, in order to keep on hoping for European places at the end of the season. Waiting for attacking reinforcements, Frédéric Antonetti hopes the arrival of two additional forwards. Will his wish be realised? Here is a summary of the rumours published over the last few months in the media.

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Antonetti’s half season, worthy of the Lacombe heritage

With 31 points at the break, Antonetti’s Stade Rennes is completing the second best league start in the club’s history. Only Guy Lacombe did better. As his predecessor, the current Rennes manager built his success on a heavy defence and constant ranting.

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Something could have been achieved...

Ligue 1, Caen 1 - 0 Stade rennais. Analysis. In a freezing Stade d’Ornano, Stade Rennes stumbled on a Caen team regrouped and very able to counter-attack. Inexistent in the first half because of a failing midfield, the attacking animation was revived in the second act thanks to the entrance of Leroy & Brahimi.

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Nothing to report!

Ligue 1, Caen 1 - 0 Stade Rennais. Rennes has –once again – shown very little to hope winning in Normandy, or even only equalise after trailing for most of the game. A shame, as the honorific title of autumn champion would have been theirs in case of victory. Stade Rennes has got to work on serious attacking issues. This is what the winter break is here for.

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Dréossi : “We will stick to our policy, whatever people say”

Interviewed on radio Hit West this Monday evening, Pierre Dréossi told his “disappointment “ at the recent comments about Stade Rennes. He also explained his “policy” and the club’s philosophy. He also discussed the transfers, his personal situation and the managers’. Highlights.