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2 days ago
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Monaco's Yann Lienard set for Montpellier loan
AS Monaco's Yann Lienard (22) is set to join Montpellier HSC on a season-long loan, according to a report from Lienard has come through the ranks at Monaco but has made just one appearance, during a Coupe de France win over Union Saint-Jean last December. However, his route to first-team football is currently blocked. Radoslaw Majecki and Philipp Köhn are both in front of him in the pecking order. Another goalkeeper is expected to arrive this summer. There are ongoing talks with Bayer Leverkusen's Lukas Hradecky. Should a new No.1 arrive, as expected, either Köhn or Majecki are expected to leave. In any case, opportunities for Lienard will be limited during the upcoming season. Toubache-Ter now understands that the French goalkeeper is set to join Ligue 2 side Montpellier. They are in the market for a new No.1 following the departure of Benjamin Lecomte, who has joined Fulham. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
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3 days ago
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Fulham sign experienced goalkeeper Lecomte
Fulham have signed French goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte from Ligue 2 Montpellier on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old, who has 329 Ligue 1 appearances to his name, is the first summer arrival at Craven Cottage. The experienced shot-stopper will provide cover and competition for first-choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno next season, after Steven Benda joined Championship side Millwall on a season-long loan earlier this week. Speaking to FFCtv after penning his deal, Lecomte said: "I'm really happy and proud to join Fulham because it is a new step in my career and I think it will be really nice to be part of the club."
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3 days ago
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Fulham sign experienced goalkeeper Lecomte
Fulham have signed French goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte from Ligue 2 Montpellier on a two-year 34-year-old, who has 329 Ligue 1 appearances to his name, is the first summer arrival at Craven experienced shot-stopper will provide cover and competition for first-choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno next season, after Steven Benda joined Championship side Millwall on a season-long loan earlier this to FFCtv, external after penning his deal, Lecomte said: "I'm really happy and proud to join Fulham because it is a new step in my career and I think it will be really nice to be part of the club."
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4 days ago
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WSL: Aston Villa sign French defender Océane Deslandes
Aston Villa have signed Océane Deslandes on a free transfer from Montpellier following the expiry of her contract. Aston Villa have added another star player to their squad ahead of the 25/26 WSL season. Deslandes is the fifth player Aston Villa have signed so far during the summer transfer window. The 24-year-old defender joins the club following the expiration of her contract with Montpellier, having played for the French side since 2022. A successful youth international for France, Deslandes began her career at Stade de Reims, rising through the ranks before making the move to one of France's top-flight sides. Known for her composure, athleticism, and ability on the ball, Deslandes brings both experience and energy to Villa's back line. Director of Women's Football Marisa Ewers expressed her excitement over the new addition: 'Océane has played very consistently in France and has gained a lot of minutes in recent seasons. She has impressed us with her energy and quality on the ball, and we hope we can aid her further development here at Aston Villa.' Deslandes becomes the latest addition to the squad as Villa continue to strengthen ahead of the upcoming season. They finished sixth in the Women's Super League table last season with 25 points, three adrift of Brighton and Hove Albion, and ahead of Liverpool on goal difference. Related articles from Her Football Hub: Lioness Nikita Parris visits Chadderton FC with National Lottery Freya Godfrey joins London City Lionesses on permanent deal Aston Villa sign England U23 midfielder Lucia Kendall on free transfer
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7 days ago
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Just One Dish: Cyril Lignac
Growing up in a rural French village nestled between Montpellier and Toulouse, the chef Cyril Lignac had not a single inkling that his path would lead him to a life of big city fame. His mother worked in a hospital and his father was a carpenter, and yet food was an abiding theme throughout his childhood. Food was the source of some of Lignac's fondest memories — particularly the family feasts where he witnessed the good cheer and camaraderie brought about by his mother's cooking. He realised that he too wanted to be the bearer of joy-inducing cuisine. 'What I love about cooking is the happiness it brings to people,' Lignac says. His first step was to qualify as a pâtissier, chocolatier and ice-cream maker. Soon after, he trained as a chef. A job followed at the three Michelin-starred restaurant L'Arpège, where Alain Passard became his mentor. But the toque blanche is just one of many hats he wears. After putting in the hours at several restaurants around France, in 2005 Lignac was scouted to present the TV programme Oui Chef! — a bit like a French version of Jamie's Kitchen. Off the back of his TV gig, Lignac was able to open his first restaurant, Le Quinzième in Paris. Seven years later came a Michelin star. In 2012 he became the host of Le Meilleur Pâtissier (a French version of The Great British Bake Off). 'I'm Paul Hollywood in France,' he jokes. Lignac now sits at the head of an empire that includes restaurants and bars throughout Paris, London and recently, Dubai. Bar des Prés was his first international affair, opening in London in 2021. Diners enjoy a cuisine that encompasses the best of France, while mixing in east Asian influences with local English produce. One of his all-time favourite dishes is Belle Langoustines with its tangy broth and Corsican Cédrat lemon. Watch the video to learn how to make it yourself. Ingredients for 4 people For the langoustine consommé • The langoustine claws• 1 peeled carrot• 1 peeled onion• 10cm piece of celery stalk• 2 litres of mineral water• Olive oil For the final sauce • 25cl langoustine consommé• 15cl full-fat single cream• 100g unsalted butter, cut into small cubes• 1 tbsp ponzu vinegar• 1 Corsican Cédrat lemon• Fine salt and freshly ground pepper For the langoustine consommé 1. In a saucepan, place the langoustine claws with a dash of olive oil, add the carrot, the celery stalk, the chopped onion, a sprig of thyme, and a bay leaf, then crush everything. Pour water up to the level of the claws. 2. Bring to a boil and skim. Reduce by half at a low boil without stirring to prevent sediment and a cloudy consommé. Strain through a fine sieve. 3. Reduce a second time if necessary. Strain through a fine cloth.4. Pour the broth into a saucepan, then pour in the cream, bring to a boil, and add the butter, emulsifying. Add the lemon zest and juice, then the ponzu. Check the seasoning and set aside. For the langoustine tartare • 4 large langoustines, shelled and gutted• 2 tbsp virgin olive oil• 2 sprigs of Thai chives• 1 pinch of espelette pepper• 1 tbsp chopped samphire in vinegar• Fleur de sel 1. Carefully cut the gutted langoustines into large cubes, season with olive oil, fleur de sel, finely chopped chives, and samphire, and finish with a squeeze of citron lemon zest. Set aside at room temperature. For the roasted langoustines • 8 large, large langoustines• Olive oil• Fleur de sel 1. Shell the langoustines. Brown them in olive oil, keeping only the back tender (do not cook the belly), and season with fleur de sel. To finish and plate 1. In soup plates, place a 5-6cm diameter cookie cutter, add the seasoned langoustine tartare, remove the cutter, and place the roasted langoustines on top. 2. Heat the sauce until frothy, then place two spoonfuls around the langoustines. 3. You can also add langoustine chips made from tapioca flour and langoustine consommé.
