Comments on: PSG Win the Coupe de la Ligue Amidst Controversy http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html League Football, Soccer News and Views from Around the World Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:45:33 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Laurie http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118428 Laurie Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:36:41 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118428 We were on a bus to Charles de Gaulle airport right before the game and drove by the stadium. Judging by the attire of the fans going into the Stade de France, I would have guessed that Lens was the home team. Cruel blow for them indeed. We were on a bus to Charles de Gaulle airport right before the game and drove by the stadium. Judging by the attire of the fans going into the Stade de France, I would have guessed that Lens was the home team. Cruel blow for them indeed.

]]> By: AJA http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118384 AJA Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:53:03 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118384 Trouble is, PSG and their hoolie supporters have got away with murder since their creation 38 years ago (itself a fusion between 2 clubs), they had a no nonsense Head of Security (Jean-Pierre Larue) a few years back who did his best to control their 200 hardcore skinheads and nazis in the Boulogne Kop but, under pressure and as a sop to these sad individuals he was sacrificed under Cayzac I think it was. I used to go there to watch AJA 30 yrs ago (and other teams) whenever they played at the Parc and even back then it was dangerous. They have friends in high places and are protected. Sadly, this club is really doomed until they sort out a small section of their "supporters" who seem to rule the roost Trouble is, PSG and their hoolie supporters have got away with murder since their creation 38 years ago (itself a fusion between 2 clubs), they had a no nonsense Head of Security (Jean-Pierre Larue) a few years back who did his best to control their 200 hardcore skinheads and nazis in the Boulogne Kop but, under pressure and as a sop to these sad individuals he was sacrificed under Cayzac I think it was. I used to go there to watch AJA 30 yrs ago (and other teams) whenever they played at the Parc and even back then it was dangerous. They have friends in high places and are protected. Sadly, this club is really doomed until they sort out a small section of their “supporters” who seem to rule the roost

]]> By: Shazback http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118259 Shazback Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:07:20 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118259 Only problem is, Inara, that french law overturned anything but sporting responsability for third parties a few months ago (PSG were fined for having stupid fans, appealed to administrative courts, who found them not guilty because they "couldn't be responsible for a third party's acts"). So the LFP can take points away (how do you justify it though? It's not the same competition, not at home, the Stade de France security organisation failed, not Paris Saint Germain's...), remove the title (same question, plus none of the players pointed it out to the referee, who didn't even mention it in his post-game report, and the banderole was only displayed for 4 minutes, so it's hard to justify that it had any sporting effect on the outcome of the game), or replay the game (again, Stade de France's defaillance, plus how are they going to get the stadium agains with such short notice, unless they play it elsewhere, but then... gosh, replaying a final would be spectacular when the President of France AND the League President handed the trophy to the victors...) but ultimately they all look unlikely. I believe the most likely sanction is 2 or 3 games behind closed doors. Frankly not what is required to stop this from happening again, but sadly the FFF and the LFP are used to being weak... Only problem is, Inara, that french law overturned anything but sporting responsability for third parties a few months ago (PSG were fined for having stupid fans, appealed to administrative courts, who found them not guilty because they “couldn’t be responsible for a third party’s acts”).

So the LFP can take points away (how do you justify it though? It’s not the same competition, not at home, the Stade de France security organisation failed, not Paris Saint Germain’s…), remove the title (same question, plus none of the players pointed it out to the referee, who didn’t even mention it in his post-game report, and the banderole was only displayed for 4 minutes, so it’s hard to justify that it had any sporting effect on the outcome of the game), or replay the game (again, Stade de France’s defaillance, plus how are they going to get the stadium agains with such short notice, unless they play it elsewhere, but then… gosh, replaying a final would be spectacular when the President of France AND the League President handed the trophy to the victors…) but ultimately they all look unlikely. I believe the most likely sanction is 2 or 3 games behind closed doors. Frankly not what is required to stop this from happening again, but sadly the FFF and the LFP are used to being weak…

]]> By: Inara http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118206 Inara Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:14:32 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118206 Jan: I'm not sure, though normally, sanctions apply towards the league. If the LFP decides, they might agree to a replay or more extreme, might strip the win from PSG, but that's unlikely. They'll probably take away a point or two, which is pretty severe for PSG, who can't afford to lose any points. Jan: I’m not sure, though normally, sanctions apply towards the league. If the LFP decides, they might agree to a replay or more extreme, might strip the win from PSG, but that’s unlikely. They’ll probably take away a point or two, which is pretty severe for PSG, who can’t afford to lose any points.

]]> By: Shazback http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118158 Shazback Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:18:46 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118158 We must have been watching different games then, francis... Lens were willing but disorganised, and should be vying for a mid-table spot. Paris were more organised, but lacked any offensive animation, relying far too much on long balls... And that's caracteristic of lower-half sides. They both played (slightly) better than their positions suggested, but from there to Europe, they'll have to get quite a lot better still... We must have been watching different games then, francis… Lens were willing but disorganised, and should be vying for a mid-table spot. Paris were more organised, but lacked any offensive animation, relying far too much on long balls… And that’s caracteristic of lower-half sides.

They both played (slightly) better than their positions suggested, but from there to Europe, they’ll have to get quite a lot better still…

]]> By: francis http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118107 francis Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:19:27 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118107 Was a good match despite the contreversy. If they played like that in their ligue 1 match, they would be battling for champions league spots, not relegation... Was a good match despite the contreversy. If they played like that in their ligue 1 match, they would be battling for champions league spots, not relegation…

]]> By: Corey http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118095 Corey Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:24:53 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118095 Ohhh look at Kevin Monnet-Paquets face, he looks so sad after that weak penalty. But with it being a league cup, of course the LFP could assess penalties through the league Ohhh look at Kevin Monnet-Paquets face, he looks so sad after that weak penalty. But with it being a league cup, of course the LFP could assess penalties through the league

]]> By: Jan http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118083 Jan Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:52:50 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118083 Hilton pulls Luyindula's shirt a bit but it's a dodgy penalty call indeed. Could a league cup racist incident lead to point deductions in the league or would punishments be restricted to that particular cup competition? Hilton pulls Luyindula’s shirt a bit but it’s a dodgy penalty call indeed.

Could a league cup racist incident lead to point deductions in the league or would punishments be restricted to that particular cup competition?

]]> By: chris http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118080 chris Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:34:31 +0000 http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/psg-win-the-coupe-de-la-ligue-amidst-controversy.html#comment-118080 I think Mendy should've been carded for that weak ass penalty. (The actual kick.) I think Mendy should’ve been carded for that weak ass penalty. (The actual kick.)

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