Rene Girard
Lille remain within touching distance of Paris Saint-Germain
Two goals from Salomon Kalou prove enough for Lille to overcome Bastia and remain within touching distance of Paris Saint-Germain at the summit of Ligue 1.
Dec 15, 17:50
Rene Girard 'angry after worst Lille defeat'
Rene Girard says that he is "angry" with the commitment of some of his Lille players following their defeat to Bordeaux at the weekend.
Dec 9, 15:26
Lille fail to break down 10-man Bordeaux
Bordeaux survive for more than half an hour with 10 men to beat in-form Lille 1-0.
Dec 8, 14:55
Team News: Ludovic Obraniak, Maxime Poundje return for Bordeaux
Maxime Poundje and Ludovic Obraniak return to the Bordeaux side for the visit of Lille in Ligue 1 this afternoon.
Dec 8, 12:33
Rene Girard: 'Lille win unfair on Marseille'
Rene Girard says that Marseille were unfortunate to lose late on against his Lille side on Tuesday.
Dec 4, 13:53
Live Commentary: Lille 1-0 Marseille - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you all the action from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy as Lille beat Marseille 1-0.
Dec 3, 17:30
Rene Girard: 'Lille vs. Marseille one of the games of the year'
Rene Girard says that Lille's clash with Marseille will be one of the games of the Ligue 1 season.
Dec 3, 12:37
Rene Girard happy with Lille spirit
Rene Girard praises Lille after a narrow win at Valenciennes keeps them at pace with Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Dec 2, 19:40
Team News: Two changes for Guingamp, three for Lille
Guingamp make two changes ahead of their clash with Lille in Ligue 1.
Nov 9, 18:22
Lille coach Rene Girard hails goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama
Lille manager Rene Girard hails the performances of his goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama after his side find themselves second in Ligue 1.
Nov 5, 20:02
Rene Girard: 'Beating AS Monaco puts Lille in title hunt'
Rene Girard says that Lille proved they are in the Ligue 1 title race by beat AS Monaco on Sunday.
Nov 4, 16:34
Nolan Roux brace fires Lille second
Nolan Roux scores twice to help Lille beat AS Monaco 2-0 to go second in Ligue 1.
Nov 3, 22:11
Team News: Claudio Ranieri brings nine players back
Claudio Ranieri recalls nine of his first-team regulars for Monaco's clash with Lille.
Nov 3, 19:18
Preview: Lille vs. AS Monaco
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Ligue 1 meeting between Lille and AS Monaco.
Nov 1, 17:52
Lille boss Rene Girard 'doesn't regret' shock cup upset
Rene Girard does not regret making wholesale changes to his Lille team after they were knocked out of the Coupe de la Ligue by second-tier side Auxerre.
Oct 30, 15:52
Live Commentary: Lille 0-1 Auxerre - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from the Stade Pierre-Mauroy where Lille host Auxerre in the Coupe de France.
Oct 29, 18:32
Live Commentary: Nantes 0-1 Lille - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live Ligue 1 action as Nantes host Lille at Stade de la Beaujoire.
Oct 25, 18:59
Team News: Salomon Kalou starts in attacking Lille lineup
Salomon Kalou starts for Lille on their trip to Montpellier HSC in Ligue 1.
Oct 19, 18:34
Lille's Rene Girard unsure of Montpellier reception
Lille coach Rene Girard admits that he and Montpellier could have "parted on better terms" in the summer.
Oct 17, 17:23
Team News: David Rozenhal in for Lille, three changes for Ajaccio
Lille bring in David Rozenhal for their clash against Ajaccio, while the visitors make three changes for the Ligue 1 meeting.
Oct 5, 18:23
Team News: Lyon make three changes for Lille clash
Remi Garde makes three changes to the Lyon side as they prepare to face Lille in Ligue 1.
Sep 28, 18:23
Rene Girard wants Lille improvement despite win
Rene Girard says that Lille must play better if they are to challenge at the top of Ligue 1 despite brushing as Evian TG on Tuesday.
Sep 25, 15:14
Team News: Mass changes by Sochaux, Lille
Sochaux make four changes ahead of their match against Lille in Ligue 1.
Sep 21, 18:47
Team News: Salomon Kalou starts for Lille
Rennes make three changes to their side to face Lille in Ligue 1 this evening.
Aug 31, 18:22
Rene Girard: 'Lille are on the up'
Rene Girard feels that Lille are starting to find their form after beating Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
Aug 26, 15:19
Team News: Divock Origi starts against Reims
Belgian teenager Divock Origi starts up front for Lille as they travel to the Stade Auguste Delaune to face Reims.
Aug 17, 18:42
Lille boss Rene Girard hails "great" Vincent Enyeama
Rene Girard says he has no problems with Vincent Enyeama being Lille's first-choice goalkeeper after his display in the win over Lorient.
Aug 12, 07:42
Divock Origi seals the points for Lille
Belgian teenager Divock Origi scores to help Lille beat Lorient in their first Ligue 1 match of the new campaign.
Aug 10, 22:08
Salomon Kalou wants Lille stay
Lille striker Salomon Kalou reveals that he wants to stay with the Ligue 1 club following the arrival of new coach Rene Girard.
Aug 6, 16:32
Simon Kjaer completes Lille switch
Simon Kjaer joins French side Lille on a four-year deal from Wolfsburg.
Jul 6, 02:57
Rene Girard reassures Lille fans
Rene Girard says that Lille will still be competitive despite looking to blood youngsters into the team next season.
Jun 22, 04:38
Lille appoint Rene Girard
Lille appoint Rene Girard as Rudi Garcia's successor at the Grand Stade Lille Metropole.
Jun 15, 04:48
Montpellier's Rene Girard wants Premier League move
Rene Girard says that he wants to manage a club in England next season after he steps down from his role at Montpellier this summer.
May 21, 15:46
Rene Girard keen on Premier League
Rene Girard says that he wants to coach in the Premier League when he leaves Montpellier HSC at the end of the season.
May 16, 04:37
Louis Nicollin: 'Jean Fernandez right for Montpellier'
Louis Nicollin says that he is confident that Jean Fernandez will steer Montpellier to further success in Ligue 1.
Apr 24, 19:01
Jean Fernandez to succeed Rene Girard at Montpellier
Jean Fernandez will succeed Rene Girard as the Montpellier coach at the end of the season.
Apr 22, 17:44
Montpellier's Rene Girard pleased with display against Paris Saint-Germain
Rene Girard claims that Montpellier "played well" against Paris Saint-Germain despite their 1-0 loss.
Mar 30, 21:57
Rene Girard: Montpellier HSC have "nothing to lose" against Paris Saint-Germain
Rene Girard tells his Montpellier side that they have nothing to lose against Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 29, 11:58
Christophe Galtier wants French coach at Montpellier
Christophe Galtier says that he would like Montpellier to appoint Raymond Domenech instead of Diego Maradona as their coach next season.
Mar 9, 21:55
Diego Maradona "not interested" in Montpellier job
The Dubai Sport Council insists that Diego Maradona is "absolutely not interested" in coaching Montpellier.
Mar 9, 19:34
