ChristopheVAFC

For my part, whenever I can watch a Southampton match, I do so. I've activated score alerts for you and also for our friends at Goztepe. It's always interesting to keep up with the results of other teams in the SR galaxy. In my opinion, however, this is not something that most of my compatriots do.

I've just got back from the stadium, and I'm sad about tonight's defeat at home against Concarneau. We started the match quite well and opened the scoring with a bit of luck, in my opinion, but then our opponents equalised and at half-time the score was 1-1. In the second half, there was a bit of tension and we conceded a second goal. Valenciennes tried to get back into the game but couldn't manage it. There was a bit of tension, yellow cards were handed out... and we got our first red card, then a second one six minutes later... With 9 vs 11, the end of the match was complicated and despite a few attempts, notably by Rento Takoaka, we were unable to get back into the game... In my opinion, it was an avoidable defeat, and we expect a comeback on Tuesday when Valenciennes travel to Aubagne in the south of France. Allez VA!

Half Time at the Stade du Hainaut VAFC 1-1 Concarneau Allez VA !

Hello friends, how are you? Today, Valenciennes returns to league action, hosting Concarneau at the Stade du Hainaut. After being knocked out of the French Cup last weekend, all that remains now is the league and the goal of finishing as high as possible. Kick-off is at 7.30 pm French time as usual and will be broadcast on YouTube. -> Furthermore, out of respect for you, dear friends in Southampton, I will not comment on my compatriot's remarks above. Have a great day, friends! Allez VA !

Hello friends, I hope you're all doing well! After a two-week break from competition for Valenciennes (VA played last weekend against Racing Club de Lens' B team, with a final score of 1-1), today is French Cup day for Valenciennes. It's the fifth round, and they're entering the competition with an away match against Croix Football (near Lille), currently in National 3 (the fifth division in France). Valenciennes already faced this team last season, also in the French Cup, qualifying on penalties after a 3-3 draw in regulation time (no extra time). Playing on their opponent's artificial turf, Valenciennes will need to be serious and focused to get through this round of the Cup. The match will not be broadcast on YouTube, but will normally be streamed on the club's official app. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. French time. Allez VA !

Congratulations Saint's Friend ! 🎉🎉❤️🤍

Half Time in Stade du Hainaut. Valenciennes win actually 2-0. Good match everyone ! Allez VA ! ❤️🤍

Hello, friends! I hope you are all well? Today is a home game for Valenciennes, who are hosting FC Villefranche at the Stade du Hainaut. After a hard-fought victory against Paris 13 two weeks ago and an interesting draw against Caen last Friday, we need to keep improving and do much better, which means scoring more goals and securing a convincing victory at home tonight. As for the supporters, tonight, of the two most active groups, only one has indicated that it will boycott cheering for the first 15 minutes. Apart from that, I hope for a victory tonight, but this championship is not easy, so I think we will need to score early in the match. Kick-off is as usual at 7:30 p.m. French time, and the link to the match is below: Have a great day, everyone, and Allez VA!

The match ended a few minutes ago with a draw tonight at Stade Malherbe in Caen. Score: 0-0. A good point against a team recently relegated from Ligue 2. Allez VA !

« Top joueur », « vrai talent », « une évidence », Ylan El Hadary, l’étonnant Malgache qui séduit Valenciennes - La Voix du Nord

Football : entre Caen et Stéphane Moulin, une histoire inachevée, « ça reste gravé » - La Voix du Nord

Hello friends, I hope you are all well this Friday? Today is match day for Valenciennes, who are travelling to Stade Malherbe Caen, who played in Ligue 2 last season. It's never easy to play at their home ground, so I'm hoping for at least one point tonight, as it won't be an easy match. Kick-off is at 7.30 p.m. French time, and I've provided the link to the match below. Here is today's press review. Allez VA !

Summary of yesterday's match by the local press: National : VA les bras levés, contre vents et marées - La Voix du Nord

Back from the stadium. Well, a 1-0 victory, but it wasn't the match of the year tonight... There's still a lot of work to be done, and it will be a long and difficult road before the team is in top form... We'll sleep well tonight! Come on VA!

The coach says that the current situation is complicated, but that if the supporters do not back the team, it will not help them to potentially win the match... It is up to the players to get the crowd going tonight from the kick-off! A goal in the opening minutes would be very good news!

VAFC : « Le stade n’est pas construit sur un cimetière », esprit de la gagne, es-tu là ? - La Voix du Nord

Otherwise, friends, today is match day for Valenciennes, who are hosting Paris 13 Atletico at the Stade du Hainaut. Suffice to say that tonight, victory is a must, and of course, if possible, in style. It's going to be a strange match tonight with a possible supporters' strike and a team that is also lacking in confidence. I would say that tonight is a turning point in the season. Will the team regain its pride? Or will it continue to be plagued by doubts? We'll find out tonight! Kick-off is at the usual time of 7.30 pm French time. The link to the match is below: Here is today's press review.

It doesn't matter to me that chairman Dirk isn't often in Valenciennes. I know we have a dedicated and competent CEO named Yoann Godin, and I have complete confidence in him. As for the former owner, I wouldn't presume to comment. He is now far removed from the club, and that's fine.

I wasn't very keen to reply to you, but I'll do it today. I'll remain courteous and respectful, at least for our friends and brothers from Southampton who are here today. The start of the season has been disappointing overall, and I agree with you on that. Few players are performing at the level they should be today, and we feel like they are underperforming. Like most supporters, I am disappointed and sad; to say otherwise would be a lie. I sincerely hope that the current string of negative results ends as soon as possible. Our CEO, Yoann Godin, was right to announce a goal of promotion within two years, and with the arrival of 15 players, it is also normal that there is a period of adjustment given the large number of new arrivals at the club this summer. When it comes to the budget, logic is not always followed, and it is not always the club with the biggest budget that is guaranteed promotion at the end of the season. Knowing that part of this budget is devoted to operating costs, I find it hard to believe that clubs like Paris 13 or Saint Brieuc have infrastructure costs as high as ours. The National Championship is and will remain a ‘trap’ because it is a complex championship where anyone can beat anyone. You and I still disagree and probably always will, but I respect your point of view. Have a nice day

Another defeat tonight for Valenciennes, losing 2-1. I sensed a desire to do well at times from our players, but there is still a lot of work to be done. They need to do much better and can do much better; they certainly have the quality to do so... I hope this downward spiral will soon come to an end...

Dierrick played his first minutes with Valenciennes tonight. He was in the starting line-up and played 58 minutes out of 90. I thought he was interesting, but it was a difficult match tonight for almost all the players.

Hello, friends! I hope you are all well? Today is the five day of the championship and we are travelling to Stade Briochin, a newly promoted team in the National championship. The start of the championship continues to be difficult and is not going as we would have liked according to the club's objectives. I hope for a decent and serious match tonight... Exceptionally, kick-off is at 6.30 pm French time because the French team is playing Ukraine tonight. The link to the match: Have a great end to the day, everyone. Allez VA!

Resume of the game here:

The day after the match, it was a difficult wake-up call this morning. The start of the championship has been complicated and there is still a lot of work to be done. Yesterday was a little better than against Orléans last week, but we're not there yet... Below is a summary of the local press coverage:

Hello to all Southampton fans! Today is match day for Valenciennes, who are hosting Football Club de Rouen at home. The goal is victory, of course, and if possible in style. We hope for a better match than last week on the pitch in Orléans. Rento TAKOAKA is in the squad for tonight's match, so there's no doubt he'll get some playing time! Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. French time, and here is the link to the match below: Have a great day, everyone! Allez VA !