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BBC News
04-07-2025
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'We all want to turn the page quickly'
New Southampton boss Will Still says he and his squad want to "turn the page quickly" after last season's poor campaign. Saints only won two games last season and were relegated from the Premier League with just 12 32, was subsequently appointed and will get his first taste of management in English football, after previous success with Lens and Stade de Reims in France. "I understand that coming in here there is some trauma from last season," Still told BBC South Today."That's difficult for everyone, but this is a new chapter and a fresh start. Everyone has come back with a real positive energy and we all want to turn the page quickly."We need to learn to win and win regularly in a way that everyone enjoys, that's the goal."Southampton were also relegated in 2023 and managed to bounce back at the first time of asking under the then head coach Russell Martin. The now Rangers boss was able to guide them to a fourth-placed finish and success in the play-offs. But after making it back to England's top tier, Saints never got going in the Premier League. Still's first task will be trying to achieve what Martin was able to do during his first season at the club."The goal is to get out of the Championship as soon as we can," Still added."We're fully aware of how difficult it is going to be but I'm really up for it, we want to do it in a positive way with good people and with a the fan base aligned with how we want to do things."Our squad has a lot of quality and talent to be really competitive in the Championship."We're working to get the right balance at the moment in terms of numbers, but there is clear communication on this and we're honest and open with everyone. I'm really looking forward to it." 'Proactive and entertaining' football Style of play became a big talking point among supporters under Martin, who was known for his possession-based it worked well there was success, but fans became frustrated with some aspects of his coaching, and ultimately results. When Southampton announced Still as their new manager they described him as "one of the brightest young coaching talents in Europe.", externalLast season he took Lens to an eighth-place finish in Ligue 1 and at Reims he became the youngest manager in Europe's top five what style of football will the new boss bring to Southampton? "We want to be proactive and entertaining," Still said."I've always said that we need to bring the supporters with us. It's easy to say now that we want to play sexy football, but we have to actually do it now."Being proactive is just taking initiative, being brave and positive in everything we do - it's what I have always done and what I would love to do with this team." Southampton's players are back for pre-season training ahead of a trip to Spain and some scheduled friendlies. They will play National League side Eastleigh before facing Espanyol and then Brighton at St Mary's in early August. "I think everyone is so excited to get going again and make it a real positive season," Still said."The potential of the club attracted me to come. If you look at the infrastructure, size and history of the club it is huge."It was a huge opportunity and I believe this is the right club at the right time with the right people."
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Nantes defender Nicolas Pallois set to join Reims
FC Nantes confirmed on Thursday that Nicolas Pallois (37) would be leaving the club. The defender leaves the club after eight years of service and 243 matches. However, the veteran has not taken long to find a new club. The Frenchman is set to sign for Stade de Reims, according to a report from L'Équipe. He is expected to sign a one-year deal that would include the option to extend for a further year. Pallois joins a club in the lurch. Reims have already passed their meeting with the DNCG, outlining their budget for the upcoming season. Advertisement Les Stadistes were relegated to Ligue 2 following a defeat to FC Metz in the relegation play-offs. However, they may be promoted back to Ligue 1 immediately, pending the outcome of Olympique Lyonnais' appeal against their administrative relegation. Pallois, therefore, looks almost certain to be at Reims next season. Whether that will be in Ligue 1 or Ligue 2 is another question entirely. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reims faced with unique problem following Lyon's relegation
Stade de Reims have been given a lifeline back into Ligue 1 following the DNCG's decision to relegate Olympique Lyonnais to Ligue 2 due to financial mismanagement. As the highest finishing relegated team, they would stand to benefit if Lyon's relegation is upheld. And while this sounds like an ideal situation for the Champagne club, RMC Sport reports that there are serious headaches attached to remaining in the top flight. Namely, Reims have already been before the DNCG and presented their budget for the upcoming season. Advertisement At a minimum, the drop down to the second tier has seen Reims slash their previous budget (estimated to be €60 million) in half, with the club expected to have presented a budget of €25-30 million to the watchdog. Reims have achieved this by reducing season ticket prices and lowering their financial demands from sponsors. They have also shaped their recruitment around bringing in players who would help them earn promotion back to Ligue 1. If Lyon fail their appeals and are relegated, Reims will have to go before the DNCG and present a new budget for operating in Ligue 1. As RMC Sports states, it's not a simple task to reverse their course and increase their budget. GFFN | Nick Hartland
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paris FC set to make their first summer signing
It is expected to be a busy summer at Paris FC. The club, recently taken over by the Arnault family, have cash to splash as they make the jump from Ligue 2 into Ligue 1. As per L'Équipe, the club may spend as much as €40m on players during the summer transfer window. Their first recruit is now set to arrive, according to a report from Foot Mercato. The publication understands that Paris FC have reached an agreement with Stade de Reims to sign Nhoa Sangui (19). The France youth international, who recently participated in the Maurice-Revello tournament, will make the move to the French capital in a move worth €5m, plus bonuses. Advertisement The Reims youth product made 32 appearances in all competitions last season. However, with Les Stadistes making the drop down to Ligue 2, they will be obliged to sell off many of their assets, including their academy product, Sangui. He is therefore on the verge of becoming Paris FC's first summer signing. With negotiations to sign FC Nantes' Moses Simon ongoing, too, Sangui certainly won't be the last to join the club this summer. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📸 Coupe de France: stunning tifos light up the final
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. What a spectacle in the stands! This Saturday evening, Paris Saint-Germain and Stade de Reims face off in the final of the French Cup. Advertisement Before the kick-off of this final, Parisian and Reims supporters treated the Stade de France to two magnificent tifos! Also read: - Mbappé closes in on this prestigious trophy! - Kit news of the week - Florian Wirtz closes in on Liverpool 📸 FRANCK FIFE - AFP or licensors
