OM and Ligue 1: McCourt calls for urgent reform

OM: A smooth passage in front of the DNCG, but vigilance remains necessary

Friends, we can breathe a little: our OM passed the DNCG without any issues, while so many other Ligue 1 clubs are in turmoil. Between Paris swimming in millions and Lyon on the brink of administrative relegation, it’s clearly a crisis in French football. Yet, we’re not doing too badly, right? But be careful, now is not the time to let our guard down.

Transfer Market: caution and good deals at €0, sign of the times?

You’ve noticed, this year’s Olympian transfer market is low profile. Angel Gomes and CJ Egan-Riley arrive for zero euros. Some will say we lack ambition, others will applaud the sound management in these uncertain times. That’s the real question: are we doing well to tighten our belts, or are we missing out on some profiles that could have taken us up a notch? Tell us what you think in the comments, because, frankly, the situation is far from clear to anyone.

McCourt raises his voice: towards an OM as a player in French football?

Frank McCourt, present in Paris this week, didn’t mince his words. For him, the current model of French football is short-term tinkering. What he wants is a true English-style model, like the Premier League: clubs taking back control, becoming shareholders, and finally deciding their future. Is that what we dream of or not? Because as much as we criticize England, in terms of TV rights and stability, they are light years ahead of us.

The message is clear: if we want OM to hold its ground in Europe and not be at the mercy of last-minute decisions, clubs will need more power and more solid governance. But is this really possible in France? Will other clubs follow? We await your opinions, because the debate is far from over.

Healthy finances, but watch out for the future

Thanks to the Champions League, our OM will receive a nice windfall this season. That’s reassuring, but let’s be honest: it’s not enough to rest on our laurels. McCourt has put in 750 million euros since he arrived, but he doesn’t hide that nothing is guaranteed for the future. If the situation doesn’t improve overall in Ligue 1, no one will be completely safe, even us. Do you think OM should remain ultra-cautious or take advantage of this respite to invest fully? We all have our little idea about that.

OM, a guarantor of stability in Ligue 1?

In the general chaos, OM almost appears as a model of stability. McCourt, even if he presses where it hurts, reassures us about our immediate future. But he also had a word for OL, our best enemy, who is experiencing dark times. It shows that French football, beyond rivalries, must move forward together if it wants to survive and thrive. Can our club be a driver of reform? Is it up to OM to show the way?

The floor is yours, supporters!

So, friends, between prudent management, European ambitions, and the desire for reform, where should our OM head? Should we rush towards an English model or remain true to our Phocean identity? Is the “low cost” transfer market a necessary evil or a lack of ambition? It’s your turn to play in the comments! We await your analyses and, as always, long live OM!