ShaneRalfRoss 305 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 does anyone mind this rumour ?Rangers are hoping to sign Argentinian prodigy Leo Messi on loan from Barcelona.Messi was the star of the recent Fifa World Youth Championship in Holland as he helped Argentina beat Nigeria in the final.The teenager is tipped for greatness but reports suggest that, before he makes his name at Camp Nou, he will gain experience in Glasgow with Rangers.Speculation suggests that Rangers boss Alex McLeish is aiming to strike a deal to take Messi to Ibrox on a season-long loan.The capture of such a mercurial young talent would be a major coup for The Gers but it remains to be seen if McLeish can tempt the attacker to the SPL.He was recently rewarded for his progress at Barcelona with a new contract which ties him to the club until 2010, while his buy-out clause stands at a mind-boggling ‚é¼150 million.Messi has also been promoted to the Barca first team from the B team, while the club's sporting director Txiki Beguiristain has ruled out a move for the 18-year-old.Beguiristain feels the Argentine ace will have a role to play at Camp Nou next season after making his debut last term.Coach Frank Rijkaard is currently assessing how much involvement Messi will play in the new campaign and could sanction a switch to Rangers if it will benefit his career. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11788_2341321,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebestest 2,148 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 does anyone mind this rumour ?Rangers are hoping to sign Argentinian prodigy Leo Messi on loan from Barcelona.Messi was the star of the recent Fifa World Youth Championship in Holland as he helped Argentina beat Nigeria in the final.The teenager is tipped for greatness but reports suggest that, before he makes his name at Camp Nou, he will gain experience in Glasgow with Rangers.Speculation suggests that Rangers boss Alex McLeish is aiming to strike a deal to take Messi to Ibrox on a season-long loan.The capture of such a mercurial young talent would be a major coup for The Gers but it remains to be seen if McLeish can tempt the attacker to the SPL.He was recently rewarded for his progress at Barcelona with a new contract which ties him to the club until 2010, while his buy-out clause stands at a mind-boggling ‚é¼150 million.Messi has also been promoted to the Barca first team from the B team, while the club's sporting director Txiki Beguiristain has ruled out a move for the 18-year-old.Beguiristain feels the Argentine ace will have a role to play at Camp Nou next season after making his debut last term.Coach Frank Rijkaard is currently assessing how much involvement Messi will play in the new campaign and could sanction a switch to Rangers if it will benefit his career. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11788_2341321,00.htmlSounds no bad - I'd give the lad a shot.<< This is a repost but thanks anyway mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,986 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 dont remember thatbut i remember eck being linked with eto'o before he went to barca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneRalfRoss 305 Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Sounds no bad - I'd give the lad a shot.<< This is a repost but thanks anyway mate.i would imagie its repost cos it lek from 2005 lol. I just asking can anyone mind it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon 1,758 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I am sure someone dug that out recently. He is too lightweight for the SPL anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 146 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Probably just a kid who'll never make it in the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebestest 2,148 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 i would imagie its repost cos it lek from 2005 lol. I just asking can anyone mind it.Haha fair doos! I wonder though, if he'd have come to Rangers that young would he have been played? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ 743 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 He was ready to go, I remember, until he played as a youth in the full World Cup squad and the rest is history. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,686 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Not a bad prospect but he's no Mo Edu ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mithrandir713 8 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Flecks better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbear 10,924 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Aaron Niguez, remember him, since he left us he has been on loan at Celta and now still on loan at Recreativo, before us he was on loan at Xerez and Iraklis.So thats 5 clubs on loan since 2007, what length of contract did he have with Valencia? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 He'd be wasted in the SPL.I mean in terms of talent. And in terms of Ross Tokely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,685 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 its been posted about a million times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,702 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Don't get me started on the players we were close to signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 We were also continually linked with a young Barcelona forward called Roberto TrashorrasNo idea what became of him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,737 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 As good as http://soccernet.espn.go.com/archive/scotland/news/2001/0330/20010330smfcsronaldinho.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plamf 39 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 It's posted on here all the time.Good job he did not come here, doubt it was ever viable though. Typical bullshit that the press made up or Murray fed them (when he gave a shite) to make it look like we had some ambition.If he came here for a year it would have hindered his development Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocky Broon 207 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 We were also continually linked with a young Barcelona forward called Roberto TrashorrasNo idea what became of himCelta Vigo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 146 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 "Please help with a bet I foolishly made in the pub which subsequently got out of hand," entreats Richard Freeland. "I heard that Diego Maradona once had a trial with Ipswich Town, and for some reason gave credence to this story. Does anyone have more details?"You better start counting those pennies Richard, because Diego Armando Maradona never had a trial at Ipswich. However, in mitigation, you might mention that a few famous names have trialed and failed at Portman Road, including Ruud Gullit, John Barnes and Paul Gascoigne."Bobby Robson was worried about Gullit's discipline," reckons James Newton, "while Gascoigne was considered to be too fat."If that doesn't convince your friends, point out that if it wasn't for the stinginess of the Sheffield United board, Maradona would have played in England in the late 70s. In 1978, the Sheffield United manager Harry Haslam saw the 17-year-old Maradona in action on a scouting trip to Argentina and was so impressed he immediately arranged a £200,000 deal.But that deal fell through when United, then in the Second Division, failed to stump up the cash. So Haslam signed another Argentine instead, River Plate midfielder Alex Sabella for a club-record £160,000.Sadly, although Sabella wowed the Bramall Lane crowds, he couldn't stop United sliding into the Third Division in 1978-79. In 1980, Sabella was offloaded to Leeds for £400,000, and the Blades slipped quietly into the Fourth Division later that season.Fucking bargain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanseabear 25 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Think Walter went for him too, and watned to play him in the holding midfield role Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetiful 64 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 David Murray and rhe board decided to get the club messi eventually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 83,818 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 We're getting Messi?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBlue 136 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Messi's too lightweight for the SPL - would never make it here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 In reply to being asked how he felt about Ronaldo saying 'he felt like he was sent by god to show the world how to play football', Messi responded with: "I dont remember sending him". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper 117 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I wonder where the kid is now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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