ChristopheVAFC Posted July 18 Posted July 18 Here is the latest news from Valenciennes: ** FRIENDLY MATCHES ** After playing the following friendlies: - Dunkerque 0-2 VAFC - VAFC 3-0 FCV Dender Valenciennes played a third friendly match against the Belgian side RFC Liège. VA won this third match 4-2. The match was played in three 30-minute periods. Scorers: - Salif LEBOUATH (6') - Luka BOITEAU (18') - Célestin NYEMB (33') - Rayane EKRA (55') - Goal for Liège (16') - Goal for Liège (56') A fourth friendly match is currently underway—again against a Belgian team—at Kortrijk's home ground. I will share the score here a bit later. ** SUMMER TRANSFERS ** The latest rumors point to a loan deal from Southampton for midfielder Issa TOUNKARA. And as of this morning, there is a rumor that Valenciennes is in talks with Christopher ROCCHIA, a 28-year-old left-back. That’s the news for today, folks.
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 18 Posted July 18 Update on this morning's friendly match against Kortrijk. It ended in a 1–1 draw. Kortrijk opened the scoring in the 27th minute, and Valenciennes equalized in the 88th minute through Vincent Marcel. As the match was played behind closed doors and not broadcast, I have no further details. Schedule for the coming week: - Sunday, July 19 (tomorrow): Departure for England and Southampton's Staplewood Campus for a five-day training camp running until July 23. - Wednesday, July 22: Friendly match against Eastleigh FC at Silverlake Stadium. - Saturday, July 25: Friendly match against the UNFP (National Union of Professional Footballers) in Valenciennes. 3
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 22 Posted July 22 Hello friends, I hope you're doing well. News from Valenciennes: ** TRAINING CAMP IN SOUTHAMPTON ** Currently at their training camp in Southampton, the players have been alternating between training sessions and team-building activities—including go-karting. Today, they visited St Mary's Stadium and paid their respects at the Ted statue before the friendly match against Eastleigh at Silverlake Stadium. Kick-off is at 8:45 PM local time. ** SIGNINGS ** A 10th new player arrived yesterday: Christopher Rocchia. 👤 Who is Christopher Rocchia? Position: Left-back / Left wing-back (1.72m) Career path: A product of the Olympique de Marseille academy, he made his professional debut in Ligue 1 with the club. He subsequently had several spells—initially on loan and later via permanent transfers—at Sochaux (L2), Dijon (L2), and more recently at Aubagne and FC Villefranche Beaujolais in the National league. Playing style: He is a full-back with explosive movement, known for his pace, high work rate along the flank, and attacking contribution. 🎯 Verdict On paper, this is an excellent market opportunity. Rocchia possesses the athletic and technical qualities to quickly become an undisputed starter and a dynamic force on the left flank. If the medical and coaching staff can help him find consistency and confidence, he has all the makings of a standout performer this season. That’s all for the news. Have a great evening, everyone. 3
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 22 Posted July 22 Starting XI Eastleigh vs Valenciennes FC - Derrick Abu start the game tonight Source https://x.com/DanJHargraves/status/2079993102857629983/photo/1 1
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 22 Posted July 22 30' goal for Valenciennes ! MABROUCK ROUAI ! Score: 0-1 1
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 22 Posted July 22 77' Break for Valenciennes 🔥 Vincent MARCEL. Score: 0-2 🙂 2
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 22 Posted July 22 Full Time: 0-3 for VA. Scorer 3 goal: Vincent MARCEL (89') Allez VA ! ❤️🤍 2
Holmes_and_Watson Posted July 22 Posted July 22 2 hours ago, ChristopheVAFC said: Full Time: 0-3 for VA. Scorer 3 goal: Vincent MARCEL (89') Allez VA ! ❤️🤍 Well done VA! 4
spyinthesky Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Better result than achieved by the Saints last Saturday!! 1
John Boy Saint Posted July 23 Posted July 23 55 minutes ago, spyinthesky said: Better result than achieved by the Saints last Saturday!! 4 games into pre season compared to the first for us against a team with 3(?) pre season games under their belt 1
Neil Posted July 23 Posted July 23 Looks like VA enjoyed their visit to Hampshire! And perhaps building up a head of steam for the new season, a raft of signings, pre-season wins, goals, etc. Wonder what level their pre-season opponents were at, other than Eastleigh who we know of course. Christophe - do you have any betting odds for Ligue 3 for this coming season? 1
ChristopheVAFC Posted July 23 Posted July 23 4 hours ago, Neil said: Looks like VA enjoyed their visit to Hampshire! And perhaps building up a head of steam for the new season, a raft of signings, pre-season wins, goals, etc. Wonder what level their pre-season opponents were at, other than Eastleigh who we know of course. Christophe - do you have any betting odds for Ligue 3 for this coming season? It's always a pleasure to visit! 😎 I have no doubt that our players benefited from great working conditions over these five days! I wanted to come along, but budget constraints made it impossible. 😌 So far, the friendlies are going well—no losses, good scores, and the players are starting to gel—though, of course, friendlies don't earn you any league points, haha. 😅 Regarding the level of our pre-season opponents: ** FRIENDLIES PLAYED ** - US Dunkerque (Ligue 2 - France) -> 2-0 Win - FCV Dender (Division 2 - Belgium) -> 3-0 Win - RFC Liège (Division 2 - Belgium) -> 4-2 Win - KV Kortrijk (Division 1 - Belgium) -> 1-1 Draw - Eastleigh FC (Division 5 - England) -> 3-0 Win ** UPCOMING FRIENDLIES ** - 25/07 vs UNFP (unattached players/free agents) - 31/07 vs US Boulogne CO (Ligue 2 - France) ** LIGUE 3 LEAGUE FIXTURES ** - 07/08 vs Stade Malherbe Caen (in Normandy) - 14/08 vs FC Bourg-en-Bresse (Stade du Hainaut) - 20/08 vs Paris 13 Atletico (in Paris) - 29/08 vs US Concarneau (in Brittany) Regarding odds and sports betting: under the old name—"Championnat National"—it wasn't possible to bet on matches in France. However, with the new name (Ligue 3) and the new status (shifting from amateur to professional), I think it will be possible to bet on Valenciennes matches this season, though nothing is certain just yet. In any case, here in Valenciennes, there is no getting carried away; it is only the very beginning of the season, and while the initial results are positive, we are remaining level-headed. 3
leesaint88 Posted July 24 Posted July 24 Will keep an eye on results. I lived in France for a period and enjoyed a fair bit of French football, I'm surprised to see the likes of Amiens & Bastia dropping down in to National. I was just reading about the switch to professionalism at that level, it seems the financial rules laid down by the football association are pretty tight. Wage to revenue being only 60% from 2027 and then 40% in 2029? Surely that will result in teams operating on a semi professional level rather than fully pro.
ChristopheVAFC Posted Wednesday at 11:11 Posted Wednesday at 11:11 Hello friends, I hope you're doing well. News from Valenciennes: ** HEAD COACH ** -> Pierre Blois Appointed VAFC Head Coach (official) Valenciennes FC VAFC is pleased to confirm the appointment of Pierre Blois as head coach of the first team for the 2026-2027 season. To meet the regulatory requirements associated with the role, Pierre Blois will soon begin a coaching course in Scotland—a program recognized and approved by the French Football Federation. This decision will be formally ratified by the Federation’s commission for football coaches and instructors, which is scheduled to meet at the end of August. Since taking charge of the team last February, Pierre Blois and his staff have successfully instilled new momentum. This appointment recognizes the hard work, commitment, and professionalism demonstrated on a daily basis over the past several months, as well as the club's confidence in the continuity of the ongoing project. Supporting him in this new role, Pierre Blois will be assisted by Rudy Mater—an iconic former club player and recent academy coach—and Samuel Goethals, who joins VAFC after four seasons with US Pays de Cassel. Both are joining the technical staff as assistant coaches. The entire club extends its sincere congratulations to Pierre Blois on this appointment and wishes him and his staff every success in this new endeavor. 2
ChristopheVAFC Posted Wednesday at 11:12 Posted Wednesday at 11:12 Pierre Blois, the new Tonda Eckert 😎 1
FredVaFC59100 Posted Wednesday at 12:31 Posted Wednesday at 12:31 1 hour ago, ChristopheVAFC said: Pierre Blois, the new Tonda Eckert 😎 Great, you know when P. Blois is heading next when/if Tonda gets the boot. Happy ? Pappy ? 1
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