Alain Giresse

...wake up with a smile every day. " Willy has had fewer chances to demonstrate his worth on the international stage, but Gabon coach Alain Giresse sees his younger brother as an integral member of the team. Pierre-Emerick impressed right from...

In this article: Gabon, Togo, World Cup, African Cup of Nations, Paolo Maldini, and Paul Le Guen

...the unpredictable Gabonese 'Panthers'. The only certainty is a French-coached team will top the group as Gabon are led by Alain Giresse, a member of "le carre magic" (the magic square) midfield that mesmerised Europe two decades ago.

In this article: Paul Le Guen, World Cup, Cameroon, Patrick Mboma, Togo, Gabon, Morocco, Africa, and Europe

...him or warn him, but I've never taken the place of his coaches - I'm his father, not his guru," added Alain Giresse. "My father sent me a message on my telephone to congratulate me when I played my first match in the first division. It...

In this article: France, Paolo Maldini, Yoann Gourcuff, Rennes, Jordi Cruyff, and Youri Djorkaeff

...and Eto'o calmed nerves on 64 minutes when his diving header beat Didier Ovono. Coached by former France midfield star Alain Giresse, Gabon staged a late rally and Hull City striker Cousin struck with a fierce shot that went just inside the...

In this article: World Cup, Cameroon, 2010 FIFA World Cup, Jean Makoun, Togo, Gabon, Samuel Eto'o, Daniel Cousin, Rangers, and Hull City

...atmosphere in Yaounde has frequently been hostile towards the home team. If the jitters set in tonight, Gabon, whose progress under Alain Giresse has been mainly about their power, defensive organisation and rapid counter-attacking, could...

In this article: Paul Le Guen, Cameroon, World Cup, Sebastien Bassong, World Cup, Rangers, Gabon, Yaounde, Lyon, and Samuel Eto'o

...points. Benin have four, while Sudan have one point. Cameroon's Indomitable Lions beat Gabon 2-0 Saturday in Libreville. Although Alain Giresse's Gabonese side still tops Group A, Cameroon could well move to first place if they manage to...

In this article: Cameroon, Nigeria, World Cup, Chelsea, Gabon, Kenya, Libreville, Mozambique, and Tunisia

...Lens - yet new arrivals such as on-loan AS Saint-Etienne forward Sebastien Grax, experienced midfielder Lionel Mathis and Alain Giresse son's Thibaut have replenished the ranks. Coach Zvunka remains optimistic. 'Anyone can win' Raised in...

In this article: Hamburg, Stade Rennais FC, All rights reserved, Sebastien Grax, Lionel Mathis, Le Havre AC, EA Guingamp, and AS Saint-etienne

...consulting his linesman, the referee ruled the goal did not count. Palace were relegated at the end of the season. France's Alain Giresse scored in the 1982 World Cup only to see it ruled out. The Kuwait players complained they had stopped...

In this article: Graham Poll, World Cup, Clive Thomas, Leeds, Josip Simunic, Patrick Battiston, Charles Corver, and Clive Allen

...over the coming week. Two legendary coaches celebrate their birthdays on Sunday in the shape of Leo Beenhakker (67) and Alain Giresse (57). The Dutchman has been in charge of Poland since 2006 and is hoping that his charges will...

In this article: Salvador Cabanas Ortega, Frankie Hejduk, Bundesliga, FIFA World Cup, Nikos Liberopoulos, FIFA, Jocelyn Angloma, Hertha Berlin, and Eintracht Frankfurt

...seat as I'm always worried about injuries." Anxious, excited, but above all delighted to be coaching Gabon, former France legend Alain Giresse just wishes the waiting would end so his team can take on Libya in Libreville on 11 October.

In this article: Gabon, Daniel Cousin, FIFA World Cup, Luis Fernandez, Jean Tigana, Michel Platini, Libya, and Libreville