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Renovations announced for the Stade Félix-Bollaërt
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French magazine l’Equipe is reporting that the Stade Félix-Bollaërt will undergo major transformation by 2010. Among the numerous improvements and additions is an expanded seating capacity for up to 50,000 additional patrons.
Furthermore, a retractable roof akin to the Amsterdam Arena will be added. Such a structure is sure to mitigate the harsh northern [...]
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Gastroenteritis hits Lensois
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“When sorrow comes, they come not single spies, but in battalions!” Well, after losing captain Vitorino Hilton for several months, it has now been revealed that three lensois have been infected with an abhorrent gastroenteritis. Lucien Aubey went first and now Kanga Akalé and Luigi Pieroni have followed suit. Added to these [...]
Category: Team NewsHappy birthday Adama!
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Well, on this day 27 years ago in Bamako, Mali Mr. Adama Coulibaly was born. It wouldn’t be long before the strong and powerful youngster would begin dribbling and be well on his way to a brilliant career in the beautiful game.
After commencing with local Malian side Djoliba AC in 1998 the defensive back [...]
Category: Team NewsThe roller coaster continues for Lens
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The wild ride continued saturday night as the struggling Lensois marched into the Stade Felix Bollaert with heavy hearts after this week’s disappointing result against Kovenhagen which sealed their fate in this year’s UEFA Cup competition.
Contrary to what many observers have expressed I felt the elimination was a positive for the club. Lens’ domestic [...]
Category: Team NewsIs help on the way?
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I have written at length about Lens president Gervais Martel’s notable screw ups during last year’s transfer period. The losses of Jussie and Thomert turned out to be crucial down the stretch last season and the loss of Itandje, Keita as well as the unintelligible loan of Issam Jemma have cost the Lensois dearly. [...]
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