St Etienne once seemed the most glamorous of European teams.  By the time the wonderful Johnny Rep had moved on in 1983, it was downhill for the Massif Central club.  Is it time to rekindle that glamour?  John Dobson presents a Ligue 1 round-up.

The talented Yoan Gourcuff was one of the big movers in France during the summer, completing a transfer to Lyon.  On the evidence of this weekend, they're going to need him.  John Dobson presents the latest update from Ligue 1.