Welcome to Bordeaux

By: Jennifer | July 11th, 2008

(I’ll admit it — the white kits look pretty good.)

(Sorry for the lame title, I’m terrible at coming up with them.) Anyway, a proper self introduction. My name is Jennifer and I’ll be repping Bordeaux from today on! Les Girondins are a force to be reckoned with — of course they deserve a blog about them. Last season, they finished 2nd in L1, and have clinched a Champions League spot with the normal contenders Lyon and Marseille.

The transfer season has not been too busy for Bordeaux, but the two big signings this summer are Yoann Gourcuff (loan from AC Milan) and Yoan Gouffran (€6.5 million from Caen). As well Wendel, who was voted best Bordelais of last season, has also signed a two year extention. Right now, the only rumour is the arrival of Toulousain Jérémy Mathieu, who is willing to go against Toulouse to come to Bordeaux.

Bordeaux played one friendly today, against L2 club Ajaccio, beating them 2-1. Goals are courtesy of Bellion (penalty) and Alonso. I didn’t get to catch this game (thanks to summer school), but Gouffran and Gourcuff made a good showing.

Friendly Schedule:

July 16 : Girondins de Bordeaux – LB Châteauroux
July 19 : Girondins de Bordeaux – OM
July 23 : Girondins de Bordeaux – Toulouse FC
July 27 : Girondins de Bordeaux – FC Lorient
July 30 : Girondins de Bordeaux – Stade Rennais

Category: Bordeaux Team News

Tags: Bordeaux Team News, Wendel, Yoan Gouffran, Yoann Gourcuff

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• Aditya |  July 11th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

  
  
  

  Allez Bordeaux! Do you have any new Zidane for France!

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• Jennifer |  July 11th, 2008 at 8:15 pm

  
  
  

  Hahaha, I hope so! Bordeaux has a good academy, and they did great last season (before Lyon’s academy). Right now though, the two biggest stars are foreign (Wendel and Cavenaghi).

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• Martha |  July 11th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

  
  
  

  Welcome, Jen! (I can say that, cos I’ve been here a whole week already.) Glad you see you up and running, finally.

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• Musab |  July 11th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

  
  
  

  welcome aboard Jennifer.Ill ever forget Bordeaux for beating Panionios 3-2 in last year in the UEFA cup, allowing Galatasaray to advance from the group. The Ali Sami Yen Stadium was yelling Bordeaux, Bordeaux!!!!!!

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• richard |  July 11th, 2008 at 9:29 pm

  
  
  

  it’s great to have a Bordeaux blog. i’ll be reading regularly!

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• Magnusson |  July 11th, 2008 at 9:56 pm

  
  
  

  Welcome to the offside. The more the merrier and I’m super happy big french clubs are getting their blogs. Maybe soon we’ll get a full league 1 roster going. It will be awesome.
  Looking forward to reading you.
  By the way, it’s Toulousain, not Toulousien.

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• Inara |  July 11th, 2008 at 10:25 pm

  
  
  

  Welcome Jennifer! I’ve been just dying for you to get here – I’ve been wanting a Bordeaux blog on the offside for so long, so thanks Next season will be a lot of fun.

  Plus I think someone wanted to start a Monaco offside, so hopefully he’ll join us too.

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• richard |  July 11th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

  
  
  

  that would be me, Inara. as soon as they create the blog for me, i’ll join you all.

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• set |  July 11th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

  
  
  

  Oh wow! I actually sent a mail to Daryl a few days ago to ask him if I could blog for Bordeaux.
  I’m happy to see there’s other fans of the Girondins around here Thank you Jennifer! And I hope you’ll enjoy writing here.
  If you need any help, please let me know :p

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• Niloo |  July 11th, 2008 at 11:11 pm

  
  
  

  Hey Jennifer! Wow, you have your very own blog, nice

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• Andrew C. |  July 11th, 2008 at 11:21 pm

  
  
  

  I feel like there should be some sort of nicknames involving “Gou” for the new guys.

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• Jennifer |  July 11th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

  
  
  

  @Martha , LOL. Your experience > mine. You’ve obviously gathered a lot of experience this past week.

  @Magnusson, Thank you! I fixed it (obviously lacking in French.)

  @Inara, it will be fun. (Especially CL, that will be a lot of fun.)

  @set, I shall rely on your input A LOT then!

  @Niloo, (I am awesome, tru dat.)

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• Julien |  July 12th, 2008 at 9:49 am

  
  
  

  Welcome from the Lille blog! I love seeing more French clubs.

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• Corey |  July 12th, 2008 at 4:17 pm

  
  
  

  Welcome to the France Offside Jen. Keep me posted on Henri Saivet!

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• Jennifer |  July 12th, 2008 at 8:27 pm

  
  
  

  Corey, Saivet will be followed to the point of stalkage

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• Mat |  July 13th, 2008 at 7:06 am

  
  
  

  Even with the KIA sign the all white kit looks really good…(The design on the front looks like the napkins kids are made to wear while eating, but is very classy if you don’t think that all the time )..good work by Puma..all the best Bordeaux!

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• ursus arctos |  July 14th, 2008 at 1:21 am

  
  
  

  The white shirt above is a training top; the white kit has a more prominent scapulaire (see http://91.121.145.229/shopManager00010010.asp?prod=10326).

  It isn’t bad at all, though this (http://91.121.145.229/shopManager00010010.asp?prod=10330) is a crime against the football gods.

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• Jo |  July 14th, 2008 at 5:36 am

  
  
  

  Welcome on board, Jennifer

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• Jennifer |  July 14th, 2008 at 6:34 pm

  
  
  

  I actually really like the Champions League kits. It is leagues better than the kits of the ’90s. Those gk kits ARE a fashion crime.

  (Hey Jo!!)

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• Mat |  July 15th, 2008 at 8:54 am

  
  
  

  Is it just me? or are the training kits not better than the actual kit??? maybe they made it that way so that folks can see that feature from far off….is this scapulaire a Bordeaux thing??..at least, I’ve never seen it anywhere else

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• Andrew Bingham |  July 16th, 2008 at 6:53 am

  
  
  

  Can you tell me where the game between Lorient & Bordeaux will be played on 27 July?

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• Jennifer |  July 17th, 2008 at 9:06 pm

  
  
  

  LOL Mat, you’re right — the training kit might actually be the best looking kit out of all of them. Yes, it is quite a Bordeaux thing (http://www.scapulaire.com/ –> this is a Bordeaux fansite)

  Andrew, I’ll try to look for that. I know they’ve been posted already I just need to find it.

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• Xander |  July 21st, 2008 at 1:10 pm

  
  
  

  Hi Jennnifer, good to see there are more foreign Girondins fans! And.. are you Dutch too?
  Anyway, I’m supporting since 1999 and had myself a Bordeaux website too. Unfortunately I was lacking on time to update it regularly but it’s still a good source of player information. If I can help you with information, don’t hesitate to contact me. Good luck with the blog and ALLEZ BORDEAUX!

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• Jennifer |  July 21st, 2008 at 7:13 pm

  
  
  

  Hi Xander! I am Canadian (if you see in my profile, I’ve been an Inter fan for the longest time. I’ve only recently [2 years ago] ventured into L1, unfortunately.)
  I’ll be sure to ask you if I need anything! set, my co-blogger is a Bordeaux native, so I’m sure the two of you will help me learn about this club

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