Stu1993 101 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 ALLY McCOIST has made his third signing of the summer by recruiting central defender Dorin Goian from Italian side Palermo subject to a successful work permit application.The 30-year-old arrives on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, following Juan Manuel Ortiz and Lee Wallace to Ibrox, but it is unlikely he will play against Malmo tomorrow evening.American midfielder Alejandro Bedoya also penned a pre-contract last week and Gers hope he could make an early move to Glasgow from Orebro before the transfer window closes.Goian arrived in Glasgow yesterday and had a medical at Murray Park this morning before the deal bringing him to the SPL title holders until 2014 was concluded tonight.He is an experienced stopper and started out at Foresta Falticeni in his homeland before spells at Gloria Buzau, Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt and Bacau.It was when he moved to Steaua Bucharest in 2005 that he really rose to prominence and after four years there he switched to Serie A cracks Palermo.Once linked with Manchester United, Goian has played 37 times for his country, scoring five times including a winner against Holland in 2007.One of his highlights last season was getting the only goal in a 1-0 victory for Palermo against AC Milan, the team which later went on to win the league.SMS SUBSCRIBERS GOT THIS NEWS FIRST - CLICK HERE NOW TO SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE TEXT ALERTS FROM IBROX AND MURRAY PARK!Exclusive by Andrew DicksonDORIN GOIAN believes he has joined one of Europe's top clubs after penning a deal to commit himself to Rangers until 2014.The 6ft 5in central defender agreed terms with the SPL champions today after flying in to complete his switch from Palermo last night.And in his first interview as a Light Blues star, he revealed his delight at joining Ally McCoist's team on a three-year contract subject to a successful work permit application.Goian admits to knowing little about the club and is only conscious of the manager from his own playing days in the 1990s.Regardless of that, he jumped at the chance to move to Scotland and play for the 54-time title winners because of the reputation they have across the continent.Goian said: "I am glad to be here. For me, it is a big honour to play for a club such as Rangers with so much history."They are one of the top teams in Europe and they have been playing in the Champions League for many years."When you hear a team like Rangers is interested in you, it can only be a good thing. I knew I had a contract with Palermo but they called me and said I could come here if I wanted."At this moment, I have only good feelings about this move. I do not know a lot about Rangers and I have only really seen them playing on television."I don't really know about the players we have but I know about Mr McCoist because he was a very good player and he is now our manager."I hope that I can take a couple of days now to get to know the guys and to get used to my new surroundings."This is a different challenge for me but it is a good one. I have changed team and the country I am playing in but I am a fighter and I know everything here is going to be okay for me."When the manager needs me, I know have to be prepared to go on the field and do my all for the team."I hope the experiences I have had already in my career will help me to do well and be successful here. I have learned a lot and I am ready to use what I have taken on here."Goian has spent much of his day at the club's training ground with his representative waiting on documentation to come in from abroad.As such, he has not yet been able to visit Ibrox itself - but says seeing where he will work every day at Auchenhowie was enough to convince him where his future lies.Goian added: "I will go to the stadium soon and I have only seen the training centre so far but it is an incredible, beautiful place."I am very excited about being here. I am joining a very big club in Rangers and I want to win lots of trophies here."I know that is what the people here expect and I do not want to disappoint them. I want to be as successful as the supporters want us to be." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Welcome to The Rangers. Exactly the type of player we require; strong, physical, experienced, no-nonsense, commanding. A player who will put his head and body in where it hurts.Hopefully over his injuries!?One more central defender and the defence is completed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stu1993 101 Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Hes a fucking giant haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiprfc 1,799 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Absolutely fantastic news, welcome to The Rangers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albluenose1990 29 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Good news. The signings are rolling in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,652 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 welcome to the gers big manhe looks a bheast of a guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 He dwarfs Ally Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunnyLoyal 1,136 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The type of centre half we need. Big cunt looks solid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 He looks a bit like Tore aundre Flo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,647 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 He actually looks like a tank. I can't wait to see him play. Welcome to the most succesful club on the planet Dorin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 As papaguy would say... 'His banger must be giving his knees trouble'Welcome big man Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,592 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Great to see more new faces and a lad who must have a bit about him given the club and league he played in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Ward 12 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Yasss, here we go 4 in a row. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueballss 2,951 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 welcome to the mighty Glasgow Rangers big man!! looks like he is not afraid to put his head in where it hurts!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Cuntshuge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Welcome Dorin Nice to have a no nonsense defender.Edit - I called him Doris, doesn't help his reputation as a big cunt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo 708 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Delighted with this signing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_watp 1,503 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Looking forward to seeing the big man play. The team is shaping up nicely now, with a few signings probably still to be done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottjf82 104 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Is it me or does he look a tad like flo???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenDavis 112 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Will hopefully be a good signing. But does this mean the end of Cuellar, Juhasz etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxiblue 18 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 he's fuckin big isnt he,and more than welcome....WATP Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,894 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Bullied by naecunt! Welcome to Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AlCapone 7,678 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Good news indeed, another three or four players and we'll be laughing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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