Welcome to Rangers Dalcio

[Bruno's Manbun 2,631]

3 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said:

Obviously I hope he does well with us but 3 goals in 33 appearances in Benfica's reserves doesn't fill me with optimism.   

Think he's been played in a number 8 role as opposed to an attacking forward as many people think, so I wouldn't expect that many goals from him. Probably more than 3 in 33 though to be fair

[Davy Vandenbroucke 26,493]

4 minutes ago, JCDBigBear said:

Obviously I hope he does well with us but 3 goals in 33 appearances in Benfica's reserves doesn't fill me with optimism.   

Think he mainly played as a centre mid for Benfica B, hence the lack of goals.

[Bruno's Manbun 2,631]

1 minute ago, BigAmo'sThighs said:

Welcome Dalcio ??

 

Wonder why the hold up for the Cardoso deal? Assuming he'll have passed a medical at the same time and fee was agreed? 

Suppose I should learn to be less greedy 

It's all Pedro's fault, he's given us a taste for the transfer frenzy, and now 1 a day just isn't enough 

[Wearethepeople72 1,847]

Don't know anything about him.

Hopefully he's the type of winger who has pace and can beat a man, was something we were lacking last season.

[Number5 2,159]

Welcome to the club Dalcio.

Hopefully does us a good turn.

[Murray Loyal 26]

46 minutes ago, BigAmo'sThighs said:

Welcome Dalcio ??

 

Wonder why the hold up for the Cardoso deal? Assuming he'll have passed a medical at the same time and fee was agreed? 

Suppose I should learn to be less greedy 

Think he will be announced later today or tomorrow as they probably don't want to announce 3 transfers at the same time.

[Juniorsparkie 492]

2 hours ago, JCDBigBear said:

Obviously I hope he does well with us but 3 goals in 33 appearances in Benfica's reserves doesn't fill me with optimism.   

No exactly ripping up any trees is he ?

[Juniorsparkie 492]

Might clear things up

 

Four things Rangers fans should know about Dalcio Rangers target Dalcio arrives into Glasgow Airport. Picture: SNS CRAIG FOWLER 16:09Monday 05 June 2017 Share this article 12 HAVE YOUR SAY Rangers are closing in on the capture of 21-year-old Benfica prospect Dalcio on a season-long loan. Here’s everything you need to know about the player. Keep up to date with all our sport news on The Scotsman’s Sport page on Facebook He’s not a forward It’s been widely reported that Dalcio is a striker, though this is not the case. He is listed as an “attacker” on his Soccerway profile and as a “forward” on Wikipedia, so it’s easy to see where the confusion has come from (it’s also been suggested he’s played as a striker at youth level). However, for Benfica’s B-team last season he was largely used as a midfielder, operating in the No.8 role where he would be expected to contribute to both attack and defence. It should certainly make Rangers fans feel better about the impending signing, seeing as he’s netted only three times in 76 games across his numerous spells with Belenenses and Benfica II. Though it’s still not a great record for a midfielder, it’s still a lot more palatable than if he were a striker. He’s a pacy midfielder Dalcio has a certain amount of quickness to his game and isn’t afraid to move the play forward from deep. He’s got a fair degree of skill and can beat a man, but more often than not he’ll look to find a team-mate with a pass, acting as the link-man between defence and attack without making too much happen himself in the final third (he had three assists and one goal in the league). His total of 1085 passes was the 17th most of any player in the Segunda Liga last season, and he sat in 11th for the most passes played in the final third, so he is someone willing to take chances and move the play forward. He’s also predominately left-footed. READ MORE - Rangers targets Dalcio and Fabio Cardoso arrive in Glasgow He has limited experience at the highest level Those numbers are all well and good in the context of the Portuguese second tier, but how will he handle things in the Scottish top flight? He’s made only 19 appearances in the Primeira Liga in his career thus far, with just nine starts. Compared with some of the other midfielders Rangers have chased in this window, this looks the biggest gamble. Ryan Jack and Graham Dorrans are familiar with the Scottish top flight, while Carlos Pena is a Mexican international. If Dalcio completes his deal, his pedigree would suggest he’ll be a back-up. 16 of his top flight appearances came in his first spell at Belenenses, prior to his transfer to Benfica. It does seem like the switch has halted his career momentum and Caixinha will be hoping a change of environment, and the challenge of playing abroad, helps the player realise his early potential. Played against England in Toulon tournament Dalcio played four of Portugal’s five games at last year’s tournament as the Portuguese under-23 side finished in third place. This included the opening group game, where they lost by a single goal to an England side boasting several Premier League stars, including Duncan Watmore and Calum Chambers, who would go on and win the tournament. The Portuguese youngsters would bounce back, winning their next three games, but it wasn’t enough to qualify for the final as group winners. READ MORE - Rumour Mill: Fuck them | Herrera jets in for Rangers

Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/four-things-rangers-fans-should-know-about-dalcio-1-4466642

[Bobby Hume 13,499]

2 hours ago, JR said:

Yeah that was a typo...

its 33 goals in 3 appearances....the man's a machine. 

  

..... In that case .... welcome to The Rangers son.

      

[Sket 13,610]

So,do we like loan signings again?

'Should be developing our own players' etc

Its hard to keep up with this place.

[Moody Blue Legend 62,075]

Hopefully do us a turn for the season. 

[ForeverAndEver 72,236]

Terrible signing, should be developing our own players imo.

[Supersonic 4,658]

Pedro says he's brought him in to be more of a winger:

 

[El-Hadji Spit RFC 733]

Here's hoping he keeps bleaching his hair so we can tell him n Dodoo apart!

[maverick1200 2,880]

1 hour ago, ForeverAndEver said:

Terrible signing, should be developing our own players imo.

But we dont have any that can walk into the first team. 

We need an influx of players but we don't have the funds to buy them all. The loan market is needed to supplement these players until we have the funds to purchase them all. 

[Bad Robot 21,512]

Welcome Euciodálcio Gomes ??

[siddiqi_drinker 14,635]

3 hours ago, maverick1200 said:

But we dont have any that can walk into the first team. 

We need an influx of players but we don't have the funds to buy them all. The loan market is needed to supplement these players until we have the funds to purchase them all. 

could also be a loan-to-buy type deal, let's see how he pans out.

[Laudrup1984 25,100]

 

[Helicopter Sundae 6,218]

On 6/6/2017 at 0:20 PM, Lloyd72 said:

RANGERS are delighted to announce the signing of Benfica attacker Dalcio on a season-long loan deal.

The forward player, who has played in a variety of positions during his career, passed a medical at the Rangers Training Centre and will immediately join up with his new teammates.

He joined Benfica from Belenenses in 2015 before having a spell back there on loan, where he gained experience in the Europa League, playing against Lech Poznan and Fiorentina.

He has represented Portugal at under-19 and under-20 level and last season he spent the bulk of his time with Benfica’s ‘B’ team, making 33 appearances and scoring three times.

He becomes Rangers’ third summer signing as Pedro Caixinha rebuilds his squad ahead of the new campaign

Speaking exclusively to RangersTV.tv on his arrival, he said: “What attracted me was the history of the club, the size of the club, and mainly, the supporters – the amazing fans the club has.

“The gaffer was a real influence on me too. I know he is really competitive and ambitious, and that was the reasons I wanted to join him.

“The manager has said he is here to help me and to improve me. On the club, we need to put it on top where it belongs.”

Hate to be negative, but he looks like a negative.

[gregswanson 19]

excellent work by Pedro; this season we mean business!

[cushynumber 25,178]

On 2017-6-6 at 4:55 PM, Juniorsparkie said:

Might clear things up

 

Four things Rangers fans should know about Dalcio Rangers target Dalcio arrives into Glasgow Airport. Picture: SNS CRAIG FOWLER 16:09Monday 05 June 2017 Share this article 12 HAVE YOUR SAY Rangers are closing in on the capture of 21-year-old Benfica prospect Dalcio on a season-long loan. Here’s everything you need to know about the player. Keep up to date with all our sport news on The Scotsman’s Sport page on Facebook He’s not a forward It’s been widely reported that Dalcio is a striker, though this is not the case. He is listed as an “attacker” on his Soccerway profile and as a “forward” on Wikipedia, so it’s easy to see where the confusion has come from (it’s also been suggested he’s played as a striker at youth level). However, for Benfica’s B-team last season he was largely used as a midfielder, operating in the No.8 role where he would be expected to contribute to both attack and defence. It should certainly make Rangers fans feel better about the impending signing, seeing as he’s netted only three times in 76 games across his numerous spells with Belenenses and Benfica II. Though it’s still not a great record for a midfielder, it’s still a lot more palatable than if he were a striker. He’s a pacy midfielder Dalcio has a certain amount of quickness to his game and isn’t afraid to move the play forward from deep. He’s got a fair degree of skill and can beat a man, but more often than not he’ll look to find a team-mate with a pass, acting as the link-man between defence and attack without making too much happen himself in the final third (he had three assists and one goal in the league). His total of 1085 passes was the 17th most of any player in the Segunda Liga last season, and he sat in 11th for the most passes played in the final third, so he is someone willing to take chances and move the play forward. He’s also predominately left-footed. READ MORE - Rangers targets Dalcio and Fabio Cardoso arrive in Glasgow He has limited experience at the highest level Those numbers are all well and good in the context of the Portuguese second tier, but how will he handle things in the Scottish top flight? He’s made only 19 appearances in the Primeira Liga in his career thus far, with just nine starts. Compared with some of the other midfielders Rangers have chased in this window, this looks the biggest gamble. Ryan Jack and Graham Dorrans are familiar with the Scottish top flight, while Carlos Pena is a Mexican international. If Dalcio completes his deal, his pedigree would suggest he’ll be a back-up. 16 of his top flight appearances came in his first spell at Belenenses, prior to his transfer to Benfica. It does seem like the switch has halted his career momentum and Caixinha will be hoping a change of environment, and the challenge of playing abroad, helps the player realise his early potential. Played against England in Toulon tournament Dalcio played four of Portugal’s five games at last year’s tournament as the Portuguese under-23 side finished in third place. This included the opening group game, where they lost by a single goal to an England side boasting several Premier League stars, including Duncan Watmore and Calum Chambers, who would go on and win the tournament. The Portuguese youngsters would bounce back, winning their next three games, but it wasn’t enough to qualify for the final as group winners. READ MORE - Rumour Mill: Fuck them | Herrera jets in for Rangers

Read more at: http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/teams/rangers/four-things-rangers-fans-should-know-about-dalcio-1-4466642

A post that was gagging for bullet points

[Juniorsparkie 492]

20 minutes ago, cushynumber said:

A post that was gagging for bullet points

Feel free to edit, murder on iPad

[cushynumber 25,178]

Just now, Juniorsparkie said:

Feel free to edit, murder on iPad

Aye so a will.