Francois Christophe

Christophe open to Southend stay

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008

Portsmouth midfielder Jean-Francois Christophe would be keen to sign a permanent deal at Southend.

Christophe earns derby day draw

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008

A dramatic injury-time goal secured Southend a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Colchester.

Preview: Southend v Oldham

Manchester Online (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008

... League Two neighbours Bury.Southend league form: DLWDDOldham league form: LLWLWKey opponent: Jean-Francois Christophe - On loan from Portsmouth and a strong midfield performerPrediction: Southend 1 Oldham 1 - a tough game for Latics but they should earn a pointAgree with the prediction? Have your say.You can get 7/1 on Oldham winning 1-0 with Betfred. For this and more odds, click...

Thursday Tidbits

Fratton Faithful (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008

... Kanu, Glen Little, Noe Pamarot, Hermann Hreidarsson, Jerome Thomas, Lauren, Djimi Traore, Jean Francois-Christophe, Richard Duffy and two others won't be playing for Pompey next season unless their contracts are renewed.This news probably deserves an article of its own, so I'll come back to this one sometime next week.4) Pompey goalkeeping coach David Coles signs a contract extension...

FA Cup first round news

The Sun (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

... Stuart had given Grays the lead with a well-taken volley seven minutes into the second half. Jean Francois Christophe’s last-gasp equaliser denied AFC Telford a win over League One Southend at the New Bucks Head Stadium. The Blue Square North side went behind just after the half-hour when Francis Laurent struck from just inside the box after some good work by Christophe. A...

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FA Cup round-up - Part I

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008

... looked to have sealed the win for The Bucks - but they were denied in the final minute when Jean Francois Christophe pounced to save the League One outfit.Likewise, Grays had looked on course for a shock as they led 1-0 at Brunton Park against Carlisle - but the managerless League One side claimed a replay thanks to Gary Madine's late header.One non-league side was guaranteed a place...

Southend 3-3 Colchester

BBC News (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008

Jean Francois Christophe's last-minute equaliser earns Southend a point in a thrilling Essex derby.

Southend United 3-3 Colchester

Longpier (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008

Southend United were extremely fortunate to pick up a point at Roots Hall as the visitors and arch rivals Colchester dominated large parts of this game. But thanks to Jean Francois Christophe's last second goal - 4 minutes into injury time - the Blues kept their fine home form intact. More follows...

League One: Cox a hat-trick hero as Swindon hold leaders Scunthorpe

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008

... MK Dons moved up to fourth with a 1-0 win over Tranmere at stadium:mk. Southend needed a late Jean Francois Christophe goal to claim a 3-3 draw with Colchester at Roots Hall in a game they appeared to be well in control of. The Shrimpers had taken a 2-0 lead inside 13 minutes through Peter Clarke and Francis Laurent but Johnnie Jackson and Mark Yeates levelled the scores. Anthony...

Live - Southend v Colchester

BBC News (Free subscription) | 01/11/2008

... Clarke. The ball is delivered by John White, Adam Barrett manages to make a clearance.31:29Jean Francois Christophe gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Johnnie Jackson. Dean Gerken takes the direct free kick.30:48Corner taken right-footed by Kevin Betsy, save made by Dean Gerken. Peter Clarke takes a shot. Adam Barrett gets a block in.30:03Foul by Johnnie Jackson on...

Rumours on Friday 31st October

Fulhamweb.com (Free subscription) | 31/10/2008

... his recent injury lay-off. (Daily Mirror) Southend are keen on signing French midfielder Jean-Francois Christophe from Portsmouth. (Daily Star) Tottenham defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto wants to return to France with Paris Saint-Germain his preferred destination. (Daily Mirror) OTHER GOSSIP Arsenal players were involved in a furious post-match bust-up following Wednesday's 4-4 draw with...