The Angel Gabriel Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 The way the club conducts it's transfer business is awesome. As far as possible things are done in private and wrapped up quickly. Saints sign a promising young keeper and cut out some dead wood at the same time. Fantastic. So if you hear a encouraging rumour, don't spread it, you may contribute to scuppering the deal !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 is he any good though? i haven't seen any rave reviews... anyone else shed any light? We will hopefully have had him scouted extensively, and NA was a GK so should know what he is looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~2854043,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 K billy, did we manage to con them into taking Tommy? YES He's gone on a season long loan Now THAT to me is the BEST bit of business this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Saint Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 YES He's gone on a season long loan Now THAT to me is the BEST bit of business this season we're gonna walk this league without Forecast ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 YES He's gone on a season long loan Now THAT to me is the BEST bit of business this season I wonder if they send Tommy back early, after they have seen him play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondo Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 hmmm so we're not sure how good he is then..? i'm not running him down, just wondered what kind of player we've bought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 (edited) [video=youtube;-SHTGdf1oFs] Here is the obligatory you tube video when a player signs The saves aren't shown until the saves aren't shown until the 5 minutes 30 seconds mark. For some reason the first 5 and a half minutes are all to to with his distribution and ability to take the ball under pressure. I know this is never really a good indication to see what a player's ability really is like but I wonder would we be able to make a video like this for Tommy? Edited 20 July, 2012 by Saint J 77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchen_dan Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Here is the obligatory you tube video when a player signs The saves aren't shown until the saves aren't shown until the 5 minutes 30 seconds mark. For some reason the first 5 and a half minutes are all to to with his distribution and ability to take the ball under pressure. I know this is never really a good indication to see what a player's ability really is like but I wonder would we be able to make a video like this for Tommy? I think there is genuinely next to no footage available of him actually playing a game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 He is very calm on the ball and good at distributing, thats an area that is very important in the style we are playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Patrik Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Some pretty decent saves in that video - he has the kicking of a modern keeper thats for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 The BBC think he is a Spaniard. Has he acquired Spanish nationality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_DB Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 http://fansonline.net/gillingham/mb/view.php?id=167052 Oh dear, one of them says their No1 keeper is injured.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottery st mary Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Watching the you tube.... It would appear that his kicking , heading ,chest control and distribution to his team mates are all top notch... In fact he looks a better back four player than our lot:rolleyes: Looks good to me... Go Gazza:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson massey Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Some pretty decent saves in that video - he has the kicking of a modern keeper thats for sure. Agreed, some decent saves, especially the nearpost @07:54 Good reactions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint-Armstrong Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 His middle name is Dino. Paulo Dino Gazzaniga - great name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 we need to sign an Ian Rush (circa 1985), to go with our kit and we should be all right. St. Mary's shop has already ordered black curly wigs and tache as complimentary with each shirt ! Ay, ay ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefunkygibbons Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Looks tall too, no harm in that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 He is very calm on the ball and good at distributing, thats an area that is very important in the style we are playing. Indeed, it was the thing that I liked the most from that video... intelligent and accurate distribution. Obviously not all is like that but it looks like there's a good brain at work. And he can quite some distance on his kicks too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Great distribution from the hands, would like to see a bit more of him in the aspect as 'sweeper'. Seems to have the footwork for it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 The BBC think he is a Spaniard. Has he acquired Spanish nationality? Possibly, as he would require a work permit otherwise and wouldn't get one based on Intl apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 He's very young, and GKs are the sort of position where the best keepers are older and experienced. Are we really expecting him to be #1 before Kelvin and any 3rd keeper to still come in to be his junior, or is the main event still to happen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 I wonder if they send Tommy back early, after they have seen him play? No, we have a 'sold' as seen policy, no returns accepted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Possibly, as he would require a work permit otherwise and wouldn't get one based on Intl apps. I think Argentines can apply for Spanish citizenship (a throwback from colonial days). Then again he has an Italian name, so maybe he has Italian citizenship, through his ancestry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Are we really expecting him to be #1 before Kelvin and any 3rd keeper to still come in to be his junior, or is the main event still to happen ? I think you'll find that Kelvin is first choice still, and Gazza will initially start at #2, but he'll get his chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS1980 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Adkins mentioned 1 or 2 gk's. I think he was always confident on getting Gazzaniga in, i still think the other one is Butland we are after. Least we have a backup keeper that isn't Forecast now though. I guess in an ideal world he could do with going on loan to a Championship side to play at a higher level than L2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 we need to sign an Ian Rush (circa 1985), to go with our kit and we should be all right. St. Mary's shop has already ordered black curly wigs and tache as complimentary with each shirt ! Ay, ay ! i think our kit is great and the days of fans looking like walking deck chairs are in the past. Just need to get rid of the sponsors logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Is Tevez on his way to us . That way we can dish out some argy bargy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Good, a keeper signing, and Forecrud has gone. It's like two gifts in one go. We're one CB away from starting the season in relative comfortability, and four signings away from being a perfect side. (GK, CB, LB, Winger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 I've just realised our summer signings scan quite nicely into the Max Bygraves song Gilly, Gilly, Ossenfeffer, Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea. It's Guly, JRod, Steven Davis, Gazzaniga and Nathaniel C. Sing it, I dare you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 http://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10416~2854043,00.html Has anyone logged on to the Gillingham fans forum yet, to let them know all about Tommy? I wonder if they know quiet what they are getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 I've just realised our summer signings scan quite nicely into the Max Bygraves song Gilly, Gilly, Ossenfeffer, Katzenellen Bogen by the Sea. It's Guly, JRod, Steven Davis, Gazzaniga and Nathaniel C. Sing it, I dare you. A healthy imagination you've got there but why do you include Guly? Just because of his new contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 A healthy imagination you've got there but why do you include Guly? Just because of his new contract? Yep, it was his name that inspired me to think of the song too. At 31, I shouldn't even know this song, but that's thanks to my parents making me listen to "Hello Children, Everywhere" CD's when I was growing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Well that's good news! I imagine with Forecast going that confirms we're still after another keeper, I think all decent teams want at least 3 keepers they can call on. Exciting times, and I think we have a couple of genuine ITK guys on this forum...keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Well that's good news! I imagine with Forecast going that confirms we're still after another keeper, I think all decent teams want at least 3 keepers they can call on. Exciting times, and I think we have a couple of genuine ITK guys on this forum...keep an eye out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgerx16 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Has anyone logged on to the Gillingham fans forum yet, to let them know all about Tommy? I wonder if they know quiet what they are getting? They're already fully clued up. http://fansonline.net/gillingham/mb/view.php?id=167052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Saint Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 I wonde how much extra we had to pay to make Forecast part of the deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRichmond Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 I wonder if they send Tommy back early, after they have seen him play? Apparently, the "undisclosed" fee for Gazzaniga is £1 M So, less the deduction for Forecast's move to the Gills, that just leaves us with £999,999 to pay them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Well that's good news! I imagine with Forecast going that confirms we're still after another keeper, I think all decent teams want at least 3 keepers they can call on. Exciting times, and I think we have a couple of genuine ITK guys on this forum...keep an eye out. That confirms nothing, if Forecast had stayed we would still need a 3rd 'keeper. He is awful to the point where I wouldn't consider him a 'keeper at all, just a leech on our wage bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 That confirms nothing, if Forecast had stayed we would still need a 3rd 'keeper. He is awful to the point where I wouldn't consider him a 'keeper at all, just a leech on our wage bill. To any Gillingham fans on here. We're sorry..... so so sorry..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 To any Gillingham fans on here. We're sorry..... so so sorry..... why....why are you sorry...he may well be alright for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 That confirms nothing, if Forecast had stayed we would still need a 3rd 'keeper. He is awful to the point where I wouldn't consider him a 'keeper at all, just a leech on our wage bill. did we last year...or the year before that...or the year before that..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubai_phil Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Apparently, the "undisclosed" fee for Gazzaniga is £1 M So, less the deduction for Forecast's move to the Gills, that just leaves us with £999,999 to pay them So considering we have an Evil Genius in charge, guess the deal was. You want 1mil? How about we pay off Fourpast's wages for the year, take Gazza and give you 500k after he plays 50 games and a further 500k after he is capped for England...... Yes, I know, that's why he's an Evil Genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Feeling very slightly less confident after watching him on Saintsplayer looking stunned to be here and saying "Its crazy, crazy, crazy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Red Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Feeling very slightly less confident after watching him on Saintsplayer looking stunned to be here and saying "Its crazy, crazy, crazy" I think that was very limited english. As in amazing or unbelievable rather than crazy. At least.... I hope that was what it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 why....why are you sorry...he may well be alright for them Most Grimsby and Thurrock fans seemed fairly unimpressed with his performances so I doubt that. did we last year...or the year before that...or the year before that..? Last season we only had 5 subs and played a lot of games with no 'keeper on the bench. Next season we have 7 and will get destroyed should we need Frazer or Morgan to fill in between the sticks. Plus we could just about get away with playing Forecast in the Championship with a decent defence. If we could restrict the oposition to just 2 shots all game, Tommy would probably only conceed 4 goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Most Grimsby and Thurrock fans seemed fairly unimpressed with his performances so I doubt that. Last season we only had 5 subs and played a lot of games with no 'keeper on the bench. Next season we have 7 and will get destroyed should we need Frazer or Morgan to fill in between the sticks. Plus we could just about get away with playing Forecast in the Championship with a decent defence. If we could restrict the oposition to just 2 shots all game, Tommy would probably only conceed 4 goals. do our players get more injured in the prem..? we had Bart last year....anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint J 77 Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 I think he will turn out to be a really good signing. He looks like he has lots of potential and could turn out to be a great keeper. I might be a little bit presumptuous here but I would guess our keeping coaches or at least the facilities they use are of a higher standard than Gillingham's? Surely it can only help him being at Saints! Just out of interest does anyone know who is our main goalkeeping coach now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 Just out of interest does anyone know who is our main goalkeeping coach now? Jim Stannard. Adkins namechecks him in the OS article... and, coincidentally enough, he was at Gillingham from 1995-1999 so I imagine he probably still has contacts up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 20 July, 2012 Share Posted 20 July, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn2S7fq_p1E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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