Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Did he not go to Manchester City after Barcelona ?.He was very highly regarded at one stage. Must be in his mid - twenties now.Just look at Bojan, much higher rated than this boy. Can't be very good if he still has no club in October and is touting himself to the Scottish first division.No harm having a look though. Aluko was in a similar situation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,639 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Just look at Bojan, much higher rated than this boy. Can't be very good if he still has no club in October and is touting himself to the Scottish first division.Bojan has been brilliant for Stoke...Not saying this guy is a player but you're implying Bojan is shite Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Bojan has been brilliant for Stoke...Not saying this guy is a player but you're implying Bojan is shiteNot implying he's shite, I'd love him at our club. Just pointing out that Bojan was coming through just after Messi and was touted as being just as, if not better than Messi. The sensationalistic press at it again. Correct headline would read - Barcalona failure trains at Gers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 THE 24-year-old Israeli was tipped for the top following his arrival in Britain in 2010, but after a disappointing spell at Mallorca he has joined Mark Warburton's side in training.FORMER Man City player Gai Assulin has arrived in Glasgow to train with Scottish Championship leaders Rangers.Assulin, was regarded as one of the best young attacking midfielders in Europe when he made the switch from the Camp Nou to Manchester City.The 24-year-old starred at youth level for Israel, gaining 22 caps for the Israeli U21 side between 2008 and 2013.After leaving Manchester City, Assulin had spells at Brighton, Racing Santander and Granada.Despite never living up to his precocious billing, Assulin would be an interesting option for the Rangers side if he was to impress during his stay in Glasgow.Rangers manager Mark Warburton has shown that he likes to develop young players who have lost their way somewhat, and Assulin is a player who fits the bill.http://www.<No links to this website>/sport/football/former-manchester-city-barcelona-starlet-6639259 Former Barcelona and Man City youth Gai Assulin training with RangersThe 24-year-old Israeli attacker was pictured at Murray Park and took part in the session with Mark Warburton's squad as they prepare for the Scottish Championship clash with Queen of the South.Assulin was one of a number of players to be christened 'the new Messi' during his time at Barcelona's academy and worked under Pep Guardiola but failed to make a first team appearance."I don't like being compared to Messi," said Assulin in 2011, amid comparisons with the Argentine. "I can never be him. He is the best player in the world; I'm a youngster trying to learn the secrets of football."The Israeli impressed for Barcelona's B side, making 67 times under Luis Enrique. However, he failed to make the breakthrough into the first-team at the Camp Nou.Assulin was also a promising star for the Israeli youth teams, collecting 22 caps for the country's under-21 side.A move to Manchester City in 2010 failed to work out and he departed the Ethiad Stadium without playing for the first team following a brief loan spell at Brighton.Assulin returned to Spain to play for Racing Santander before moving on to Hercules on loan. A move to Real Mallorca followed but he departed in August and remains a free agent.http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/rangers/1330750-former-barcelona-and-man-city-youth-gai-assulin-training-with-rangers/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Could be an excellent move for him, and us.Looking forward to see how this plays out. He might be an amazing player just needing the right type of manager of club to really give him a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
one55 1,510 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Fuck sake. Barcelona/Manchester City...even if he wasn't lucky there and whatever you think of they clubs you can't deny they are 2 huge teams. If Warburton is happy with him then he could be a great signing for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,756 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 We had another Israeli that trained with us years ago. Can't mind his name but he signed for Inverness in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 We had another Israeli that trained with us years ago. Can't mind his name but he signed for Inverness in the end. Was it Izmael or something? Bouzid?Edit: Never mind he is Algerian ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,756 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Was it Izmael or something? Bouzid?Edit: Never mind he is Algerian He was one of many trialists we had in 2010. I'm sure he scored a hattrick in a few bounce games. Georgie Welcome was on trial at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Was it Izmael or something? Bouzid?Edit: Never mind he is Algerian I believe you're thinking of that Nomo Paleshtein. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,441 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Remember the name, but can't recall ever seeing him play. Must have something about him to have gone through that Barca youth setup, and then go to City.Interesting to see what (if anything) comes of this. Intriguing potential signing, if not exciting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calio 688 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 If the lad has the hunger and desire to impress MW and DW then he`ll do for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourBonjour 1,244 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 We had another Israeli that trained with us years ago. Can't mind his name but he signed for Inverness in the end. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Blumstein Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,160 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I believe you're thinking of that Nomo Paleshtein.Wrong mate, his name was Jerusalem Tel Aviv Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Starts training with us the same day McParland is appointed.I'm not sure that's a coincidence. I wonder if he's somebody who he's recommended to Warburton straight away.Hopefully the boy does well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,926 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Happy to trust Warburton's judgement.Was rated highly, just like Waggy, just like Tav... If there's anyone who can get the best out of this man, it's Mark Warburton.Try your best Gai, you have a real opportunity to be part of something special. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourBonjour 1,244 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I heard this player Israeli good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellshill_Bear 1,105 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Is this guy available now or at the end of the season? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,606 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Is this guy available now or at the end of the season?48 hours Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I heard this player Israeli good.did jew? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,160 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Is this guy available now or at the end of the season?Have to wait on the villa result before we know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,160 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I hear he is good at the training drill when he runs in and out of the poles, I think they call it the Shalom Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 A pretty nomadic career so far,being at big clubs but never really breaking through.Farmed out to everycunt and any cunt and never finding a "home"......sounds familiar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonjourBonjour 1,244 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 did jew?I heard hebrew's a good cuppa too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRF-LCC-RFC 54 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 If he is a good player with the right mentality and attributes for us Magic Hat will sign him, I think Partick Thistle are meant to have signed an ex barca youth captain like 1-2 years ago and I haven't heard of or seen that player since then, so just because he is ex Barca I wouldn't jump at him as it seems like Barca youth can produce some mediocre players too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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