The Dijon Gazette
Match3 Nov 2027
Cup progress for Dijon
A 2‑1 win over Pau FC, a place in the next round, and the quiet arithmetic every supporter does on the walk home: how many more until a final?
Match3 Nov 2027
Cruel end for Pau FC as Dijon pounce
There is no crueller way to lose a football match. Dijon scored in the 114th minute, the restart barely happened, and the away end was still standing when the whistle went.
The dugout8 Nov 2027
Faïss Mahamat-Bindi: that is not what I was promised
“Things were said to me before I signed. I am not going to repeat them, but I remember all of them.” Dijon have not answered, which is an answer of sorts.
Market8 Nov 2027
Dijon may not be able to give Quaresma what he wants
It is the most legitimate ambition in the sport and the hardest for most clubs to satisfy. Quaresma wants continental football; whether Dijon can provide it is a question about the next two seasons, not about him.
Squad8 Nov 2027
Words exchanged at Dijon
Pedro Maranhão and a teammate said things this week that will take longer than a week to unsay. It was not about football, and both of them play on Saturday.
Squad8 Nov 2027
Jilmar stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Jilmar and Dijon agree another 2 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Match6 Nov 2027
Dijon come up short against Le Mans FC
Le Mans FC left with the points after a 1‑2 defeat that will take some explaining on the terraces.
The terraces8 Nov 2027
Dijon supporters have found a favourite in Rashad Pelage
There is a particular warmth a ground reserves for a 18-year-old it feels ownership of. Rashad Pelage has it now, and everything he does for the rest of his time here will be measured against the goodwill he was handed for free.
Boardroom8 Nov 2027
Inquest at Dijon
The manager kept them in and said what needed saying. A response is expected on Saturday, and if it does not come the questions move upstairs.
In brief
- The dugout The manager’s verdict
- Player ratings Nobody could get near Mohamed Ouédraogo
- The dugout No hiding place for Paul Delecroix