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Next Game: Avranches vs. Strasbourg - Saturday, January 10 at 5pm in Coupe de France
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 6 | Rennes | 17 | 5 | 30 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 17 | 5 | 24 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 17 | 2 | 23 |
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Chelsea transfer news: Liam Rosenior wastes no time in making 'shock Emegha call'
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Former Wolves boss Gary O'Neil confirmed as Liam Rosenior successor at Strasbourg
Strasbourg confirm that they have appointed former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Gary O'Neil as their new head coach.Jan 7, 11:50
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Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior contract length revealed as Blues appointment confirmed
Chelsea confirm that they have appointed Liam Rosenior as their new head coach on a contract length different to Enzo Maresca's.Jan 6, 10:46
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Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior rejects 'disrespect' claims, admits Blues interest "a very nice surprise"
Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior acknowledges that interest in him from Chelsea came as "a very nice surprise".Jan 6, 10:31
Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior reveals whether he plans to leave Strasbourg for Stamford Bridge
Liam Rosenior holds a press conference to reveal whether he plans to leave Strasbourg in order to become the next head coach of Chelsea.Jan 6, 09:51
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Next Chelsea manager: Englishman a 'contender' to replace Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg
Strasbourg are reportedly considering appointing an English manager to replace Liam Rosenior should he be appointed as Chelsea's new head coach.Jan 4, 21:35
Liam Rosenior to Chelsea: Strasbourg boss makes instructive emotional remarks after Nice draw
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Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior leaving Strasbourg would cause BlueCo 'repercussions'
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Next Chelsea manager: Liam Rosenior responds to speculation he could replace Enzo Maresca
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Chelsea transfer news: BlueCo weigh up bid for 19-year-old 'new Marcelo' amid AC Milan threat
Chelseas owners reportedly consider making a bid for a 19-year-old left-back dubbed the 'new Marcelo', but they are already trailing AC Milan in the race for his services.Jan 2, 07:36
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Preview:Nice vs Strasbourg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Ligue 1 clash between Nice and Strasbourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 23:03
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Chelsea part ways with head coach Enzo Maresca: Who is the favourite to replace the 45-year-old at Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea confirm the departure of Enzo Maresca, with the 45-year-old leaving his position as head coach less than six months after winning the Club World Cup.Jan 1, 12:49
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Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'make £7m offer' for starlet Djylian N'Guessan
Chelsea reportedly make a formal offer to try to secure a deal for starlet Djylian N'Guessan ahead of the winter transfer window.Dec 19, 14:51
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Strasbourg and Breidablik, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 15, 23:56
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Strasbourg, BlueCo facing major test as Liam Rosenior 'on radar' of Premier League club
Strasbourg and BlueCo allegedly face a major battle to retain the services of Liam Rosenior with a Premier League club said to be considering an approach for the head coach.Dec 10, 15:48
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Chelsea transfer news: BlueCo 'win race' for 16-year-old African starlet who played at Under-17 World Cup
BlueCo - who own both Chelsea and Strasbourg - reportedly win the race to secure a deal for a 16-year-old African starlet.Dec 10, 14:50
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