LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 AUSSIE midfielder Francesco Stella is hoping he can follow in the footsteps of fellow countrymen and make a name for himself at Rangers.Stella signed on a one-year deal on Friday night but is still waiting for international clearance.However, he played and scored in a 3-1 bounce game win over Falkirk today at Ibrox.The 21-year-old from Melbourne said: “I am delighted to sign for Rangers. It’s a great move for me to join such a big club and I can’t wait to get started.“I knew of Craig Moore, Tony Vidmar and Kevin Muscat. I’m happy to be the latest Australian to come to Rangers.”Stella, who has Italian parents, has been away from home for four years having started in the youth system in Chievo and then moved to Siena.He said: “I had a few problems with Siena. I had another year of my contract to run but we came to an agreement and I was a free player.“There was then an opportunity to come here on trial and I couldn’t say no.“So was here for two weeks and then signed a deal last Friday.“I was with Siena for about two and a half years. Initially I signed as a youth player but in the second year I moved into the first team squad.“Unfortunately in Italy they don’t tend to use young players so I never made my first team debut but it was nonetheless I good experience to train with a Serie A club.“I played for the under-21 side and then I went on loan and played in the Third Division and that was good experience too.“But I’m delighted to be here now and hopefully I can be a success.”http://rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/item/2037-stella-thrilled-to-join-gers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVB 2,560 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I can't believe he never mentioned Dave Mitchell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMe 25,327 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 hopefully we have the option of extending his deal if he works out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Scored today as well against Falkirk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmartin16 121 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 A one year deal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 That lad needs a haircut.Big time. I dread to think of how he wears a tie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKai 439 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 He didn't mention Mckay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm sure McKay being here will help him settle in.Don't know why he didn't mention him?Good luck anyway, and welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alandRFC 1 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 If anyone hasn't watched them yet theres a couple of vids on youtube of him playing in Italy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 11,919 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm sure McKay being here will help him settle in.Don't know why he didn't mention him?Good luck anyway, and welcome thats a different Mackay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 thats a different MackayIt definitely isn't mate. He's been fantastic this Season as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickBearConway 18 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Step up and play :ulster: :ulster: :ulster: Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallaceRFC 3,920 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm sure McKay being here will help him settle in.Don't know why he didn't mention him?Good luck anyway, and welcome This, Wee Matt has been brilliant for us this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcelonabear 23 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 thats a different MackayAnd neither of them spell their name with 2 a's -> McKay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 He looks like a Paul le guen Sally gunnel love child Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2102 579 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Kevin Muskat Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Soprano 13,964 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Glad Matt is here to help him settle in Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,851 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Glad Matt is here to help him settle in Yup can't put a price on experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 "Unfortunately in Italy they don’t tend to use young players"i've thought the same for years. good to hear him sticking up for himself. welcome to Rangers Francesco Stella Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,576 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 What part of midfield does he play? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueThunder 8,454 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 What part of midfield does he play?idfie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Matt McKay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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