News by Andrew Gibney

Andrew Gibney

Andrew Gibney started following France's Ligue 1 about 10 years ago and it is an obession that has stayed with him ever since.His writing career started as a hobby, but now he calls Lille, France his home and spends his weekend either watching Lille OSC or teams down in the fifth division of the French league pyramid, forever searching for the next Eden Hazard.A typical Glasweigan, he once walked 106 miles in seven days, from Sheffield to Lille, just to avoid paying for the Eurostar. Managing to talk his way into a few freebies from other clubs along the way.

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Manchester United-linked striker is the top dog in Ligue 1 this season

5 years ago

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Lyon hitman Alexandre Lacazette finished with 27 goals in Ligue 1 this season.

Arsenal-linked midfielder cream of the crop in Ligue 1 this season

5 years ago

Marco Verratti was outstanding for PSG this season as they won their third consecutive title.

Arsenal-linked defender makes Top 5 ranking in Ligue 1 this season

5 years ago

Aymen Abdennour has enjoyed an excellent season, but it wasn't quite enough to earn top spot in Ligue 1.

Hugo Lloris replacement the king of Ligue 1 goalkeepers in 2014/15

5 years ago

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After Lloris left for Spurs, young Anthony Lopes took over and is now among the best goalkeepers in France.

Newcastle United-linked coach among the best in Ligue 1; top 5 ranked

5 years ago

Laurent Blanc in the top five, and Newcastle United target Jocelyn Gourvennec in the top three, but who is the best coach in France this season?

Learn all about Southampton's latest reported midfield target Idrissa Gueye

5 years ago

France Football has linked Southampton with a move for Lille's Idrissa Gueye.

Report: Southampton line up replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin

5 years ago

Idrissa Gueye is in advanced talks with Southampton say French press.

Ligue 1's Young Team of the Year, including Arsenal-linked star

5 years ago

Nabil Fekir has enjoyed a fantastic season for Lyon as they finished runners-up in Ligue 1.

Former Leeds United star spearheads an alternative Ligue 1 XI

5 years ago

Max Gradel finished with 17 goals as he enjoyed an excellent end of the season for Saint-Etienne.

Liverpool-linked forward and ex-Leeds man lead team of possible Ligue 1 movers

5 years ago

Marseille finished fifth in Ligue 1, but André Ayew enjoyed an excellent final season with the club.

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Liverpool beat rivals to the signing of the 'Irish Lionel Messi'

5 years ago

Reports from the Daily Star report that Liverpool have beaten off fellow Premier League clubs to sign the "Irish Messi"

Liverpool targeting a move for 16-year old Marseille playmaker

6 years ago

Available on a free transfer, Liverpool are looking to make a move to sign 16-year-old Maxime Lopez from Marseille.

Former Chelsea striker set for move from France to the Bundesliga

6 years ago

Salomon Kalou is set to complete a move away from Lille this summer. Joining German side Hertha BSC.

Hazard hat-trick is first since his last game for Lille

6 years ago

Belgian international Eden Hazard becomes the youngster player to score a Premier League hat-trick for Chelsea in 3-0 win over Newcastle United.

2014/15 Ligue 1 Season Preview

6 years ago

France's top division is set to kick-off this weekend. Despite PSG's domination there is a lot to play for this season in Ligue 1

Former Liverpool flop equals best-ever goal return for French side

5 years ago

After netting just once for Liverpool, failing to deliver on his potential, Anthony Le Tallec has found his level back in France for Valenciennes.

Chelsea target scores eight minutes into league return

6 years ago

After returning from injury, it took Chelsea target Edinson Cavani only eight minutes to score against Marseille.

Arsenal legend Robert Pires talks about THAT penalty

6 years ago

Robert Pires reveals what happened during one of the most famous penalty kicks of all time.

Report: Bournemouth leading chase for Newcastle-linked defender

5 years ago

Papy Djilobodji has apparently held talks with AFC Bournemouth over a potential move to England

Saint-Etienne showing strong interest in former Liverpool target Nicolas Isimat-Mirin

6 years ago

After finishing fourth in Ligue 1, Saint-Etienne are looking to strengthen their side with the signing of Liverpool target Nicolas Isimat-Mirin this summer.

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