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Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's friendly between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux.Jul 27, 16:05
Aston Villa sign Lorient striker Jordan Ayew in reported £9m deal
Aston Villa confirm the signing of Lorient and Ghana striker Jordan Ayew in a deal reported to be worth £9m.Jul 27, 14:37
Ray Wilkins hopes for Emmanuel Adebayor deal at Aston Villa
Aston Villa assistant manager Ray Wilkins says that he hopes to see Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor sign for the West Midlands club during the current transfer window.Jul 27, 14:15
Ray Wilkins: 'Aston Villa close to Jordan Ayew capture'
Aston Villa assistant Ray Wilkins confirms that the club are close to signing Jordan Ayew from Lorient.Jul 27, 09:42
Report: Aston Villa plotting £10m move for Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep
Aston Villa are reportedly keen on making a £10m move to capture Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep following the £32.5m sale of Christian Benteke.Jul 26, 07:24
Jordan Ayew "very annoyed" at Lorient
Lorient striker Jordan Ayew admits that he is "very annoyed" with the club after they asked Aston Villa to increase their bid for the Ghana international.Jul 25, 13:13
Agent: 'Jordan Ayew to discuss Aston Villa personal terms after bid is accepted'
Jordan Ayew's agent confirms that Aston Villa have bid for the striker and says he is hopeful that the Lorient man can fly to Birmingham tonight to discuss personal terms.Jul 24, 17:55
Who could Aston Villa sign as a replacement for Christian Benteke?
After Christian Benteke signed for Liverpool for £32.5m, Sports Mole suggests five players who Aston Villa could sign as a replacement.Jul 24, 09:33
Report: Aston Villa's £12m Jordan Ayew bid accepted
A report claims that Jordan Ayew's switch to Aston Villa has moved a step closer, after Ligue 1 side Lorient accepted a £12m bid from the Midlands club.Jul 24, 08:51
Lorient: 'Jordan Ayew has not signed Borussia Dortmund contract'
Lorient refute speculation that striker Jordan Ayew has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund.Jul 16, 16:15
Report: Everton line up Jordan Ayew deal
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Lorient and Ghana striker Jordan Ayew.Jun 15, 17:15
AS Monaco seal Champions League qualification with Lorient win
Monaco beat Lorient to edge out Marseille and Saint-Etienne for the final Champions League place in Ligue 1.May 23, 20:54
Half-Time Report: AS Monaco on course for Champions League spot
Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco scores at Lorient to put Monaco on course for Champions League qualification.May 23, 19:48
Preview:Lorient vs. AS Monaco
Sports Mole previews AS Monaco's final match of the Ligue 1 season against Lorient at Stade du Moustoir.May 21, 15:58
Nantes, Lorient battle to scrappy draw after frantic first half
Johan Audel cancels out a Papy Djilobodji own goal as Nantes and Lorient draw 1-1 in Ligue 1.May 16, 20:49
Metz relegated from Ligue 1 after defeat to Lorient
Metz drop into Ligue 2 after a 4-0 defeat at home to Lorient, who move four points clear of the Ligue 1 relegation zone.May 9, 19:55
Bordeaux held by struggling Lorient
Bordeaux's European aspirations receive a setback as they can only draw with relegation-threatened Lorient.May 2, 20:03
Preview:Metz vs. Marseille
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Ligue 1 clash between an out-of-form Marseille side and relegation-threatened Metz at the Stade Municipal.Apr 29, 10:12
Sylvain Ripoll proud of Lorient display against Marseille
Manager Sylvain Ripoll says that Lorient achieved a "great victory" in beating Marseille 5-3 at the Stade Velodrome.Apr 25, 18:14
Marcelo Bielsa: 'It is a complicated moment for Marseille'
Marseille are going through a "very complicated moment" in their season, coach Marcelo Bielsa admits after a fourth straight Ligue 1 defeat at the hands of Lorient.Apr 25, 17:45
Jordan Ayew inspires crucial Lorient win over former club Marseille
Jordan Ayew scores two and supplies another to inspire Lorient to a 5-3 win over former club Marseille which has big implications at both ends of the Ligue 1 table.Apr 24, 20:22
Preview:Marseille vs. Lorient
Sports Mole previews the Ligue 1 clash between Champions League hopefuls Marseille and relegation-threatened Lorient at Stade Velodrome.Apr 22, 17:15
Stalemate for Lorient, Lens in relegation clash
Lorient miss the chance to boost their survival prospects after being held to a 0-0 draw away to bottom-of-the-table Lens.Apr 12, 17:20
Zlatan Ibrahimovic hat-trick seals Paris Saint-Germain win
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain beat Lorient 3-1 at Parc des Princes to climb top of the Ligue 1 table.Mar 20, 21:21
Lorient continue push for safety with win over Caen
Goals from Raphael Guerreiro and Jordan Ayew further Lorient's hopes of Ligue 1 survival this season as they claim a 2-1 victory over visiting Caen.Mar 14, 20:50
Team News: Benjamin Jeannot, Jordan Ayew get the nod for Lorient against Caen
Both Benjamin Jeannot and Jordan Ayew are given the chance to impress for Lorient as they welcome Caen to the Stade du Moustoir in Ligue 1.Mar 14, 18:48
Francois Bellugou and Gianni Bruno give Lorient important win over Bastia
Lorient claim a 2-0 win over Bastia in Ligue 1 thanks to goals from Francois Bellugou and Gianni Bruno at the Stade du Moustoir.Feb 28, 20:53
Lyon held by Lorient
Lyon are held to a 1-1 draw with Lorient as they miss out on the chance to extend their Ligue 1 lead to four points.Feb 15, 21:59
Ghana cruise into final of Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana cruise in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations courtesy of a 3-0 victory over host nation Equatorial Guinea, although the match was marred by late crowd trouble.Feb 5, 21:24
Live Commentary: Ghana 3-0 Equatorial Guinea - as it happened
Relive with Sports Mole all the action from the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ghana and Equatorial Guinea.Feb 5, 18:31
Late show sends Ghana through at Africa Cup of Nations
Ghana advance to the last eight of the Africa Cup of Nations as Group C winners thanks to Andre Ayew's late goal against South Africa.Jan 27, 19:51
Asamoah Gyan clinches dramatic late winner for Ghana over Algeria
Asamoah Gyan nets a late winner against Algeria to boost Ghana's hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 23, 17:51
Lorient dumped out by fourth-tier Avranches in Coupe de France
Maguette Diongue is the Avranches hero as the fourth-tier side shock Ligue 1 Lorient with a 1-0 victory in the Coupe de France third round.Jan 3, 18:50
Johan Audel wins it for Nantes away at Lorient
Nantes earn a slender 2-1 victory over home side Lorient in Ligue 1, thanks to goals either side of half time from Yacine Bammou and Johan Audel.Dec 20, 20:53
Victory against Metz keeps Lorient out of drop zone
Lorient put three first-half goals past Metz to ease their Ligue 1 relegation fears with a vital three points.Dec 13, 21:01
Team News: Diego Rolan and Thomas Toure up top for Bordeaux against visiting Lorient
Bordeaux decide to start both Thomas Toure and Diego Rolan in attack as they welcome Lorient to the Stade Chaban-Delmas in Ligue 1.Dec 6, 18:19
Sylvain Ripoll praises Lorient heart after draw with Marseille
Lorient coach Sylvain Ripoll says that his players showed "heart and values" as they were able to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home to Marseille in Ligue 1.Dec 3, 20:55
Marcelo Bielsa critical of missed chances following Marseille draw at Lorient
Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa reveals his frustration at his side's missed chances as they are held to a 1-1 draw by home side Lorient in Ligue 1.Dec 3, 18:23
Jordan Ayew haunts Marseille on first Lorient appearance against former club
Jordan Ayew scores a penalty against former club Marseille to earn Lorient a surprise point in Tuesday's Ligue 1 match.Dec 2, 19:53
Lorient hit back to stun Toulouse with 3-2 away victory
Three second-half goals launch Lorient to a surprise 3-2 comeback win over home side Toulouse in Ligue 1 at the Stadium Municipal.Nov 29, 20:50
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