Montpellier News
Girard wants next job to be in England
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | May, 21 2013Rene Girard has reaffirmed his desire to pursue his coaching career in England as he prepares to leave his job at Montpellier.
Article | ConversationIrregular betting activity in Ligue 1 game probed
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | April, 30 2013Several online bookmakers stopped taking bets ahead of Saturday's Ligue 1 match between Ajaccio and Montpellier after irregularities in betting patterns were spotted.
Article | ConversationMontpellier chief insults Clerc on radio
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | April, 24 2013Saint-Etienne have called on the French Football League (LFP) to punish Louis Nicollin after the outspoken Montpellier president insulted Les Verts defender Francois Clerc.
Article | ConversationFernandez to manage Montpellier
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | April, 22 2013Jean Fernandez has been named as the man to replace Rene Girard as coach of Montpellier this summer, signing a two-year contract with the reigning French champions.
Article | ConversationMontpellier president hits out at players - report
Andrew Scott | April, 17 2013Montpellier president Louis Nicollin again attacked his underperforming players following their latest disappointing performance, according to L'Equipe.
Article | ConversationMontpellier end Maradona interest
Andrew Scott, France Correspondent | March, 11 2013Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has told L'Equipe that he will not be making any moves to appoint Diego Maradona as coach for next season after all, and says that the job is likely to go to a Frenchman.
Article | ConversationMaradona 'not interested' in managing Montpellier
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 8 2013Diego Maradona is "absolutely not interested in coaching a Ligue 1 club", according to the Dubai Sport Council for whom the Argentine legend is a global ambassador.
Article | ConversationMaradona backed for Montpellier job
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 7 2013Gabriel Heinze has backed compatriot Diego Maradona to be a success if he takes over as coach of reigning Ligue 1 champions Montpellier.
Article | ConversationMontpellier set to hold Maradona talks
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 6 2013Montpellier owner Louis Nicollin has said he is ready to meet Diego Maradona to hold talks about the possibility of the Argentina legend taking over as coach of the Ligue 1 champions next season.
Article | ConversationMontpellier would hire Maradona 'to annoy PSG'
Ian Holyman, France Correspondent | March, 5 2013Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has revealed he would love to appoint Diego Maradona as coach for next season, but acknowledged Raymond Domenech is a more likely candidate.
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