TerryHurlock 21 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Just seen it on facebook, people saying it's still about this spanish winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi1872 183 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 repost Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1872 3,776 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Why would it be about McGregor and Whitts? That's this mornings news.Looks like its Ortiz! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 29 year old from Almeria who can play RB and RM? Is that him? Juanmahttp://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/261170-spanish-utility-player-juan-manuel-ortiz-in-rangers-signing-talks/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Spanish utility man Juan Manuel Ortiz is at Murray Park holding talks with Rangers, STV can reveal.The 29-year-old, who is currently contracted to Spanish second tier side UD Almeria, predominently plays on the right of midfield. The versatile player has also featured for his club on the left flank and in both full-back positions.An agreement is already in place between the two clubs for the transfer of the player, with Almeria subsequently giving Ortiz permission to travel to Glasgow.Speaking to STV, Almeria's sporting director Alberto Benito confirmed his player was in talks with Rangers. "I can confirm we have had talks with Glasgow Rangers have reached an agremeent over a fee for Juanma," he said. "He has been with Almeria for four years and he is a very important player."He can play in several positions. He can play on the left or right hand side of attack, but also defensive left and right. He is also very quick."When asked if he was happy for his player to leave the club, Benito replied: "No we are not happy. But for him, who is a very good person and player, this is a good move."It is important for him to play at a big club like Glasgow Rangers, who have the chance to play in Champions League."For me it is a big problem because I now have to find three players to replace him."Ortiz, also known as Juanma, started his career with Atletico Madrid, making five appearances for the club while also spending spells out on loan with Osasun and Poli Eijdo.A move to Almeria followed in 2007 and he has gone on to play 126 times, scoring nine goals.Almeria were relegated from La Liga at the end of the 2010/11 season, finishing in 20th position. Ortiz was subsequently told the club would not stand in his way if an offer came in, along with a host of other first team players at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/261170-spanish-utility-player-juan-manuel-ortiz-in-rangers-signing-talks/Spanish utility man Juan Manuel Ortiz is at Murray Park holding talks with Rangers, STV can reveal.The 29-year-old, who is currently contracted to Spanish second tier side UD Almeria, predominently plays on the right of midfield. The versatile player has also featured for his club on the left flank and in both full-back positions.An agreement is already in place between the two clubs for the transfer of the player, with Almeria subsequently giving Ortiz permission to travel to Glasgow.Speaking to STV, Almeria's sporting director Alberto Benito confirmed his player was in talks with Rangers. "I can confirm we have had talks with Glasgow Rangers have reached an agremeent over a fee for Juanma," he said. "He has been with Almeria for four years and he is a very important player."He can play in several positions. He can play on the left or right hand side of attack, but also defensive left and right. He is also very quick."When asked if he was happy for his player to leave the club, Benito replied: "No we are not happy. But for him, who is a very good person and player, this is a good move."It is important for him to play at a big club like Glasgow Rangers, who have the chance to play in Champions League."For me it is a big problem because I now have to find three players to replace him."Ortiz, also known as Juanma, started his career with Atletico Madrid, making five appearances for the club while also spending spells out on loan with Osasun and Poli Eijdo.A move to Almeria followed in 2007 and he has gone on to play 126 times, scoring nine goals.Almeria were relegated from La Liga at the end of the 2010/11 season, finishing in 20th position. Ortiz was subsequently told the club would not stand in his way if an offer came in, along with a host of other first team players at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryHurlock 21 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Happy that we have agreed the fee and stuff in private instead of the public bullshit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Spanish utility man Juan Manuel Ortiz is at Murray Park holding talks with Rangers, STV can reveal.The 29-year-old, who is currently contracted to Spanish second tier side UD Almeria, predominently plays on the right of midfield. The versatile player has also featured for his club on the left flank and in both full-back positions.An agreement is already in place between the two clubs for the transfer of the player, with Almeria subsequently giving Ortiz permission to travel to Glasgow.Speaking to STV, Almeria's sporting director Alberto Benito confirmed his player was in talks with Rangers. "I can confirm we have had talks with Glasgow Rangers have reached an agremeent over a fee for Juanma," he said. "He has been with Almeria for four years and he is a very important player."He can play in several positions. He can play on the left or right hand side of attack, but also defensive left and right. He is also very quick."When asked if he was happy for his player to leave the club, Benito replied: "No we are not happy. But for him, who is a very good person and player, this is a good move."It is important for him to play at a big club like Glasgow Rangers, who have the chance to play in Champions League."For me it is a big problem because I now have to find three players to replace him."Ortiz, also known as Juanma, started his career with Atletico Madrid, making five appearances for the club while also spending spells out on loan with Osasun and Poli Eijdo.A move to Almeria followed in 2007 and he has gone on to play 126 times, scoring nine goals.Almeria were relegated from La Liga at the end of the 2010/11 season, finishing in 20th position. Ortiz was subsequently told the club would not stand in his way if an offer came in, along with a host of other first team players at the club.Sounds like our kind of guy haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jafrfc 614 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Interesting. No absolutely nothing about the player though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Belter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I know nothing about Juan Manuel Ortiz, but when I saw that his nickname was Juanma, I sort of remember him from his early Atletico days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine! 15 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I feel like i've said this for a good few players but he was class for me in fm0 8! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 The bloody kept this quiet.Glad to see getting midfielders in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 No need for four topics in the same thing, all merged in here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel gabriel amato 240 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thats the way our transfers should be handled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thats the way our transfers should be handled!Agreed. Brilliant, delighted none of the rhags had it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottish-premier/rangers/261170-spanish-utility-player-juan-manuel-ortiz-in-rangers-signing-talks/ :drool: Good to see we've kept this quiet, hope there are others to follow him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi1872 183 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 77 guests Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Spanish utility man Juan Manuel Ortiz The 29-year-old, who is currently contracted to Spanish second tier side UD Almeria, predominently plays on the right of midfield. The versatile player has also featured for his club on the left flank and in both full-back positions."He can play in several positions. He can play on the left or right hand side of attack, but also defensive left and right. He is also very quick."Why do we also go after the versitile/utility men? I know exactly fuck all about him, any info would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Where is muff, djw and dbbtb when we need them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdocherty72 215 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFbIAcopwykhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpvGDdoJwUkLooks predominantly right footed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H72 265 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 One of those goals every week would do nicely! Fuck me, what a hit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerwelly 115 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 So does anyone know anything about him? Is he any good ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Almeria were only relegated last year as well, so he's not exactly a Segunda Division player as suggested by that article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoyDave 123 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 If he comes to Rangers and does a good job he may be Juanma favourite players yeah I went there with that poor attempt at a joke. RichieG10, bluepete, dominorfc and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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