Richard
@rsmartscout.bsky.social
Close observer of Swiss football
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I've neglected posting on here over the last several months and that is going to change.
I'm committing to posting something every single day in 2026. The majority of which will be on the Swiss Super League, but there is some potential for players from other leagues to appear.
I'm committing to posting something every single day in 2026. The majority of which will be on the Swiss Super League, but there is some potential for players from other leagues to appear.
Duville-Parsemain is a player not at the required level, though after yesterday's controversy, wonder whether his loan to SM Caen will be terminated.
Lugano cannot go into the remainder of the season with just Koutsias as their only striking option; I really like him, though he needs competition.
Lugano cannot go into the remainder of the season with just Koutsias as their only striking option; I really like him, though he needs competition.
January 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Duville-Parsemain is a player not at the required level, though after yesterday's controversy, wonder whether his loan to SM Caen will be terminated.
Lugano cannot go into the remainder of the season with just Koutsias as their only striking option; I really like him, though he needs competition.
Lugano cannot go into the remainder of the season with just Koutsias as their only striking option; I really like him, though he needs competition.
I have viewed the replay of this match; my thoughts below:
January 9, 2026 at 1:56 AM
I have viewed the replay of this match; my thoughts below:
Should Hadjam depart, an obvious in-house option is the impressive Oliver Mambwa.
January 8, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Should Hadjam depart, an obvious in-house option is the impressive Oliver Mambwa.
Jonathan Asp Jensen has been frequently compared to Jamal Musiala, and whilst there are some uncanny similarities between the two Bayern-owned players, I can't help but think of another German attacking midfielder every time I see him play.
January 7, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Jonathan Asp Jensen has been frequently compared to Jamal Musiala, and whilst there are some uncanny similarities between the two Bayern-owned players, I can't help but think of another German attacking midfielder every time I see him play.
Lausanne-Sport had gaping holes to fill in their attack following the departures of Teddy Okou (end of loan) and Kaly Sène (moved to Middlesborough late August).
During the 2024/25 league season, Okou and Sène provided 13 G/A (0.41 per 90) and 12 G/A (0.64 per 90) respectively.
During the 2024/25 league season, Okou and Sène provided 13 G/A (0.41 per 90) and 12 G/A (0.64 per 90) respectively.
January 6, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Lausanne-Sport had gaping holes to fill in their attack following the departures of Teddy Okou (end of loan) and Kaly Sène (moved to Middlesborough late August).
During the 2024/25 league season, Okou and Sène provided 13 G/A (0.41 per 90) and 12 G/A (0.64 per 90) respectively.
During the 2024/25 league season, Okou and Sène provided 13 G/A (0.41 per 90) and 12 G/A (0.64 per 90) respectively.
Despite his struggle for gametime this term, I love FC Lugano's decision to make Georgios Koutsias' loan from Chicago Fire permanent.
January 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Despite his struggle for gametime this term, I love FC Lugano's decision to make Georgios Koutsias' loan from Chicago Fire permanent.
Hannes Delcroix is a necessary signing for FC Lugano following Ayman El Wafi's departure back to Morocco.
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Hannes Delcroix is a necessary signing for FC Lugano following Ayman El Wafi's departure back to Morocco.
Jaouen Hadjam is a player who has been constantly linked away from Young Boys over the past year. Any potential move will need to properly consider the system he will enter into and factor in his risk taking in deep areas and defensive shortcomings.
January 2, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Jaouen Hadjam is a player who has been constantly linked away from Young Boys over the past year. Any potential move will need to properly consider the system he will enter into and factor in his risk taking in deep areas and defensive shortcomings.
Beyatt Lekoueiry has thoroughly impressed me so far this term for Lausanne-Sport. A diminutive attacking midfielder, especially effective at driving forward in central areas or off the right, he is a player I will be keeping a close eye on for the rest of the season.
January 2, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Beyatt Lekoueiry has thoroughly impressed me so far this term for Lausanne-Sport. A diminutive attacking midfielder, especially effective at driving forward in central areas or off the right, he is a player I will be keeping a close eye on for the rest of the season.
Not well...
CB was a real weakness for Young Boys last year, keen to see how Wüthrich fits in.
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Not well...
I've neglected posting on here over the last several months and that is going to change.
I'm committing to posting something every single day in 2026. The majority of which will be on the Swiss Super League, but there is some potential for players from other leagues to appear.
I'm committing to posting something every single day in 2026. The majority of which will be on the Swiss Super League, but there is some potential for players from other leagues to appear.
January 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM
I've neglected posting on here over the last several months and that is going to change.
I'm committing to posting something every single day in 2026. The majority of which will be on the Swiss Super League, but there is some potential for players from other leagues to appear.
I'm committing to posting something every single day in 2026. The majority of which will be on the Swiss Super League, but there is some potential for players from other leagues to appear.
The catalyst for FC Sion's late comeback on Friday was one of my favourite players from 2024/2025 - Ilyas Chouaref
#SwissSuperLeague
#SwissSuperLeague
July 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The catalyst for FC Sion's late comeback on Friday was one of my favourite players from 2024/2025 - Ilyas Chouaref
#SwissSuperLeague
#SwissSuperLeague
FC Sion's crazy comeback in the opening matchday of the Swiss Super League season highlighted a couple of players that I wasn't that familiar with. One of these was Miguel Reichmuth of FC Zürich
#SwissSuperLeague
#SwissSuperLeague
July 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
FC Sion's crazy comeback in the opening matchday of the Swiss Super League season highlighted a couple of players that I wasn't that familiar with. One of these was Miguel Reichmuth of FC Zürich
#SwissSuperLeague
#SwissSuperLeague
Benno Schmitz leaving for Bayern Munich II is a surprise given his level is suited to a bottom half Swiss Super League club.
More change for Grasshopper Club given the mass exodus of loanees.
More change for Grasshopper Club given the mass exodus of loanees.
June 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Benno Schmitz leaving for Bayern Munich II is a surprise given his level is suited to a bottom half Swiss Super League club.
More change for Grasshopper Club given the mass exodus of loanees.
More change for Grasshopper Club given the mass exodus of loanees.
Can’t understand the decision for Servette to not sign Alioune Ndoye after his loan spell; such an excellent physical profile.
Won’t be short of suitors.
Won’t be short of suitors.
June 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Can’t understand the decision for Servette to not sign Alioune Ndoye after his loan spell; such an excellent physical profile.
Won’t be short of suitors.
Won’t be short of suitors.
Conté not returning is no surprise.
I hope they don’t rely on Noah Persson returning from loan to replace him, particularly if Hadjam departs. Persson is an okay player for lower table teams but would represent a step back for Young Boys if he reintegrates into the squad.
I hope they don’t rely on Noah Persson returning from loan to replace him, particularly if Hadjam departs. Persson is an okay player for lower table teams but would represent a step back for Young Boys if he reintegrates into the squad.
June 23, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Conté not returning is no surprise.
I hope they don’t rely on Noah Persson returning from loan to replace him, particularly if Hadjam departs. Persson is an okay player for lower table teams but would represent a step back for Young Boys if he reintegrates into the squad.
I hope they don’t rely on Noah Persson returning from loan to replace him, particularly if Hadjam departs. Persson is an okay player for lower table teams but would represent a step back for Young Boys if he reintegrates into the squad.
CB was a real weakness for Young Boys last year, keen to see how Wüthrich fits in.
June 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
CB was a real weakness for Young Boys last year, keen to see how Wüthrich fits in.
I’m late commenting on Lugano’s signing of Damian Kelvin but 2 options are possible here:
1. No departures and Lugano retain their back 3.
2. CB departure and Kelvin is a replacement.
I hope it’s the latter option, though really hope it isn’t Hajdari leaving (despite it being the likely outcome).
1. No departures and Lugano retain their back 3.
2. CB departure and Kelvin is a replacement.
I hope it’s the latter option, though really hope it isn’t Hajdari leaving (despite it being the likely outcome).
June 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I’m late commenting on Lugano’s signing of Damian Kelvin but 2 options are possible here:
1. No departures and Lugano retain their back 3.
2. CB departure and Kelvin is a replacement.
I hope it’s the latter option, though really hope it isn’t Hajdari leaving (despite it being the likely outcome).
1. No departures and Lugano retain their back 3.
2. CB departure and Kelvin is a replacement.
I hope it’s the latter option, though really hope it isn’t Hajdari leaving (despite it being the likely outcome).
Athekame is an impressive young player and re-signing with Young Boys until 2029 is a reward for the progress he made this season. His goal for next season will surely be to cement the starting RB position ahead of Blum.
June 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Athekame is an impressive young player and re-signing with Young Boys until 2029 is a reward for the progress he made this season. His goal for next season will surely be to cement the starting RB position ahead of Blum.
I know he's had trouble staying healthy, but Ignacio Aliseda departing is a big loss for Lugano; he averaged a goal involvement every 111 minutes in the league this season.
His long-term hamstring injury coincided with the start of Lugano's poor league form.
His long-term hamstring injury coincided with the start of Lugano's poor league form.
May 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I know he's had trouble staying healthy, but Ignacio Aliseda departing is a big loss for Lugano; he averaged a goal involvement every 111 minutes in the league this season.
His long-term hamstring injury coincided with the start of Lugano's poor league form.
His long-term hamstring injury coincided with the start of Lugano's poor league form.
I believe Anto Grgic is Lugano's second most important player for the way they play (after Uran Bislimi). I have just been able to view the first half only of Lugano's recent fixture away vs Lausanne, and he was by far the standout performer to HT.
May 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I believe Anto Grgic is Lugano's second most important player for the way they play (after Uran Bislimi). I have just been able to view the first half only of Lugano's recent fixture away vs Lausanne, and he was by far the standout performer to HT.
Should Yverdon Sport be relegated, Christian Marques is a player that will potentially move on from the club.
May 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Should Yverdon Sport be relegated, Christian Marques is a player that will potentially move on from the club.
Benito and Lauper fail to communicate on an aerial ball and clash heads.
Sickening collision though solidifies my opinion based on this season (voiced minutes earlier).
Sickening collision though solidifies my opinion based on this season (voiced minutes earlier).
YB desperately need CB reinforcements in the summer. I have been very unimpressed with every CB they have used this season (Benito, Camara, Zoukrou, Lauper, Husic). There is a general lack of discipline amongst these players, and no solid partnership has been able to be formed.
May 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Benito and Lauper fail to communicate on an aerial ball and clash heads.
Sickening collision though solidifies my opinion based on this season (voiced minutes earlier).
Sickening collision though solidifies my opinion based on this season (voiced minutes earlier).
Rare occasion today where time zones line up and I can view and comment on a game live: Young Boys (YB) hosting Basel (BAS).
Whilst the result will not impact the table for the champions, there’s Champions League Football on the line for YB and 3pts would be massive
#YBBAS
Whilst the result will not impact the table for the champions, there’s Champions League Football on the line for YB and 3pts would be massive
#YBBAS
May 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Rare occasion today where time zones line up and I can view and comment on a game live: Young Boys (YB) hosting Basel (BAS).
Whilst the result will not impact the table for the champions, there’s Champions League Football on the line for YB and 3pts would be massive
#YBBAS
Whilst the result will not impact the table for the champions, there’s Champions League Football on the line for YB and 3pts would be massive
#YBBAS