From the shadows to the spotlight: Coach Pierre Sage revives Lyon
10 months, 2 weeks ago

From the shadows to the spotlight: Coach Pierre Sage revives Lyon

Associated Press  

LYON, France — Just three months ago, the name Pierre Sage did not ring a bell to soccer fans in France. Sage took over as coach at Lyon at the end of November following the firings in quick succession of two coaches with good reputations, Laurent Blanc and Fabio Grosso. “It’s good to string together two good matches in front of our fans, and make them happy,” Sage said. He doesn’t give us a lot of information, but it’s enough to play good matches.” Sage is also making the most of Lyon’s signings during the winter transfer window after its summer recruitment was hampered by restrictions imposed by French football’s financial watchdog.

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Lyon beats local rival Saint-Etienne 1-0 to take fifth place in French league
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