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Koscielny issues Arsenal exit threat

Koscielny issues Arsenal exit threat

Laurent Koscielny has warned Arsenal they must start challenging for silverware or he will leave. 6 Jun 2013
Koscielny ponders what might have been

Koscielny ponders what might have been

Laurent Koscielny has bemoaned Arsenal's poor performance in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich. 14 Mar 2013
Deschamps New France Coach

Deschamps New France Coach

DIDIER Deschamps is the new head coach of France, confirmed the French Football Federation (FFF) in a statement on Sunday. 9 Jul 2012
Federation Begin Quota Claim Inquiry

Federation Begin Quota Claim Inquiry

The French Football Federation have opened their inquiry into into claims France boss Laurent Blanc and other coaches were seeking to introduce quotas limiting the presence of ethnic minority players in the national set-up. 4 May 2011
Arsenal Pair 'Destroyed'

Arsenal Pair 'Destroyed'

ARSENE Wenger revealed goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and centre-half Laurent Koscielny were left "destroyed" by their last-minute mix-up which gifted Birmingham the Carling Cup. 28 Feb 2011
Blanc Sees Shoots Of Recovery

Blanc Sees Shoots Of Recovery

LAURENT Blanc hailed France's 2-0 Euro 2012 qualifying victory over Romania and is encouraged by signs of a renewed team spirit among a group still recovering from a disastrous World Cup campaign. 11 Oct 2010
All Change for Koscielny At Gunners

All Change for Koscielny At Gunners

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny admits his life has changed beyond recognition since he moved to the Barclays Premier League. 29 Sep 2010
Blanc: I'm No Magician

Blanc: I'm No Magician

New France coach Laurent Blanc insists he will walk away if he feels he has failed in his mission, but has urged France fans to realise he is "not a magician". 29 Jul 2010
Gunners Winning Fabregas Fight

Gunners Winning Fabregas Fight

AS Arsenal appear to be winning the fight to hold onto captain Cesc Fabregas next season, summer signing Laurent Koscielny cannot wait for the Barclays Premier League battle to begin. 26 Jul 2010
Wenger Delighted With 'Fighter' Koscielny

Wenger Delighted With 'Fighter' Koscielny

ARSENE Wenger feels in Laurent Koscielny Arsenal have signed a "fighter" ready to help them battle for the Barclays Premier League title. 8 Jul 2010
Gunners Close In on Koscielny Deal

Gunners Close In on Koscielny Deal

Arsenal are on the verge of completing a £10million deal for French defender Laurent Koscielny from Lorient. 7 Jul 2010
Blanc Expresses His Pride In France Job

Blanc Expresses His Pride In France Job

Laurent Blanc has expressed his pride after being unveiled as France coach this morning. 7 Jul 2010
Bordeaux Deal Confirms Blanc Move

Bordeaux Deal Confirms Blanc Move

LAURENT Blanc's ascent to the position of France coach has been confirmed after Bordeaux today agreed a deal with the French Football Federation to let him go. 21 May 2010
Blanc Set for Les Bleus Post

Blanc Set for Les Bleus Post

LAURENT Blanc is set to become France coach after the French Football Federation reached an agreement with Bordeaux for him to take over after the World Cup finals. 20 May 2010
Bordeaux Unhappy As Blanc Eyes France

Bordeaux Unhappy As Blanc Eyes France

LAURENT Blanc appears set to be confirmed as Raymond Domenech's successor as France coach by the end of the month, but Bordeaux have made it clear they are willing to play hard ball over a compensation package before approving the deal. 17 May 2010
Blanc Offered France Job - Report

Blanc Offered France Job - Report

Laurent Blanc has been offered the chance to replace Raymond Domenech as France coach and will make a decision at the end of the season, according to a report. 3 May 2010