Muff 245 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Plays for Real Mallorca and Venezuela, he is on a free and is a left or right winger and can also play in behind the strikers.If anyone has been watching the Copa America then they'll know how class this guy is. He's fast, two-footed, hardworking, skillfull, delivers unbelievable crosses and his distribution of a ball is quality. He's been linked with a move to Valencia but as of yet he has had no offers.I'd love to see us make a move for him as he'd bring quality to the right of midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 i have seen him a couple of times, looks to be a decent player. If hes on a free we should definetly have a look. Wikepedia says hes expected to get a spanish passport in march 07 so i assume he now holds that passport so there wouldnt be any work permit problems. Think we should get someone to tell walter smith about this one, of course the guy might have no interest in coming to rangers but i think we should try. If you dont ask you dont get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Such a talented player who is an absolute legend in South America, he's only 27. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Never seen him mate... I bow to your superior knowledge.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
californiadreamin52 339 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Never seen him play, but the first question that crosses my mind is why did Real Mallorca release him if he`s that good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Never seen him play, but the first question that crosses my mind is why did Real Mallorca release him if he`s that good?He didnt want to sign a new contract. He wanted to move on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Never seen him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rohan 26 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I've heard of him before, must have been in a laliga game. Sometimes I wonder if club managers even realise who is available Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenage bear 5 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South Americans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 21 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 I've heard of him before, must have been in a laliga game. Sometimes I wonder if club managers even realise who is availableI think we should hire some of the guys from here to do our scouting. There knowledge seems to well surpass those from within the club itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 766 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Question the work permit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calderbear 0 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I've heard of him before, must have been in a laliga game. Sometimes I wonder if club managers even realise who is availableI think we should hire some of the guys from here to do our scouting. There knowledge seems to well surpass those from within the club itself.In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,651 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South AmericansI struggled to think of more than three:GilbertoJuninhoTevez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Canniggia (think it's spelt right) and Negri.Neither of them were bad players for Rangers, Canniggia (ok) was getting to the end of his playing days, but if Negri didn't turn out to be a whinging barsteward then he could have become one of the greats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely 63 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Canniggia (think it's spelt right) and Negri.Neither of them were bad players for Rangers, Canniggia (ok) was getting to the end of his playing days, but if Negri didn't turn out to be a whinging barsteward then he could have become one of the greats.Negri isn't south american mate, he is Italian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 8,004 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Not seen any of Venezuela's matches but from your description he sounds good. If he's going cheap, he could be worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 if he plays regularly for venezuela then a work permit would be granted easily.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South AmericansI struggled to think of more than three:GilbertoJuninhoTevezThats a little short sighted, what about Ardiles, Villa, Asprilla, Emerson, D'Allessandro, Angel, Edu, Solano.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Good player but not great!!! Would take him on a free tho!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,651 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South AmericansI struggled to think of more than three:GilbertoJuninhoTevezThats a little short sighted, what about Ardiles, Villa, Asprilla, Emerson, D'Allessandro, Angel, Edu, Solano....Those were just off the top of my head mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Brown Brogue Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South AmericansI struggled to think of more than three:GilbertoJuninhoTevezThats a little short sighted, what about Ardiles, Villa, Asprilla, Emerson, D'Allessandro, Angel, Edu, Solano....Jesus, you've got low standards if you think Angel, Emerson and D'Alessandro made an impact... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest therabbitt Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South AmericansI struggled to think of more than three:GilbertoJuninhoTevezThats a little short sighted, what about Ardiles, Villa, Asprilla, Emerson, D'Allessandro, Angel, Edu, Solano....Jesus, you've got low standards if you think Angel, Emerson and D'Alessandro made an impact...D'Allessandro almost single handedly saved Pompey from relegation last season, fantastic on either wing, some left ping, would sign him in a heartbeatEmerson was immense for Boro in the season they got to the final of the cup, worked really well wi JuninhoAngel is more debatable, however he was ok in a very poor O'Leary side with no creative flair and absolutely no service. he was also left out to dry by the club over his family bereavement, might be a reason for inconsistency. Again, in his day when he first signed he was a fantastic prospect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bears ba's 1 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 He is a good player.But and its a big but South Americans dont do it over here, you would struggle to name 5 who have settled and made any impact.Silva at Arsenal is one who has made it, not many more and that is why I would steer clear of South AmericansAs regards RFC, if wee Dick didn't have a fall out wi him, i reckon Amato would have turned out to be a top player for us. :classier_than_pipeguy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry handsome 629 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 At a golf outing many years ago i got talking to Amoruso and he swore that Amato was the most gifted player he had ever seen anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Amato was real class - thats why i never tire of my avatar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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