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An up and down week for Lens
By: Jay |When it rains it pours as the often heard expression goes. For Lens a spate of injuries as well as managerial and front office miscues continue to plague the northern club. This week served as a perfect example. First, the news that Kader Mangane would miss three games due to suspension and [...]
Maiden voyage for Charles the great
By: Jay |The stars were shining bright last night in Reading for former Lens great Charles Itandje as he made his EPL debut as the starting goalkeeper for one of football’s most storied clubs, Liverpool. This night was definately a milestone for the young French keeper who will look to make his mark in the Premiership. [...]
The news gets worse
By: Jay |Well it seems like Lens can’t catch a break these days. After weeks of suffering from muscle pains which have kept our skipper sidelined Hilton and his doctors have decided to proceed with surgery around his abdominal cavity.
The Brazilian defender had been suffering from pain in his psoas muscle and it has [...]
Mangane out for three games
By: Jay |Well, a bit of unfortunate news is emanating out of la Gaillete. Our new midfielder, Senegalese international Abdou Kader Mangane will miss Lens’ next three contests. After being unceremoniously sent off in saturday’s clash with Toulouse on a questionable decision from the officials, Mr. Mangane will automatically sit out the northern derby this [...]
The draw in Toulouse
By: Jay |Leave it to ten men to save the day. At least that is what Lens faced late on this Saturday evening encounter. Lens controlled much of the action early on when Olivier Monterrubio had the first good chance of the game but he only managed to drag his free-kick wide when he really [...]
The adventure begins…..
By: Jay |Hello! I want to welcome all passionate Lens, Ligue 1, French football and football fans in general. Since there are so many fine blogs already available on the offside I decided to bring my favorite club to this fine virtual community. Although our beloved tigers lost some of our best talent during [...]







