Manxst Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Thiago said: 39 was his Dad's taxi number in Brazil. He's going for that. This. “The persistence eventually paid off, with Guimarães earning a move to Série A club Athletico Paranaense in 2017, where he was met with an odd coincidence. The taxi in which Dick and Márcia drove to Osasco each Sunday – and which sustained their family for decades – was number 39 of the rank in Vila Isabel, a northern suburb of Rio. When he arrived at Athletico, he asked his dad which number he should wear. His father replied that 39 had always brought the family luck. When Guimarães arrived at training the next day, he found out that he had already been assigned the number. He called his father immediately: “Dad, you won’t believe it! They gave me the 39! I didn’t even ask!” With the 39 on his back, Guimarães encountered the good fortune that his father had envisioned, leading Athletico to the Copa Sul-Americana and Copa do Brasil for the first time in the club’s history and being selected as the best defensive midfielder in the country. When he arrived at Lyon, Guimarães asked Juninho if he could wear the number 39 again. His new employers agreed. “I try not to forget where I came from. I know what I had to go through to be here, to live what I am living.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Still hope it's 38. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Manxst said: This. “The persistence eventually paid off, with Guimarães earning a move to Série A club Athletico Paranaense in 2017, where he was met with an odd coincidence. The taxi in which Dick and Márcia drove to Osasco each Sunday – and which sustained their family for decades – was number 39 of the rank in Vila Isabel, a northern suburb of Rio. When he arrived at Athletico, he asked his dad which number he should wear. His father replied that 39 had always brought the family luck. When Guimarães arrived at training the next day, he found out that he had already been assigned the number. He called his father immediately: “Dad, you won’t believe it! They gave me the 39! I didn’t even ask!” With the 39 on his back, Guimarães encountered the good fortune that his father had envisioned, leading Athletico to the Copa Sul-Americana and Copa do Brasil for the first time in the club’s history and being selected as the best defensive midfielder in the country. When he arrived at Lyon, Guimarães asked Juninho if he could wear the number 39 again. His new employers agreed. “I try not to forget where I came from. I know what I had to go through to be here, to live what I am living.” That's a lush story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Wonder if we'll see/hear any news on the medical today? It'll be lunchtime over there by now, you'd like to think there'll be at least confirmation that it's occurred and no hitches etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Probably a bit longer to prep for presentation I'd assume Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 I think they're three hours behind, so fingers crossed we hear something this evening. They won't be able to do much material for the website which should speed things up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Since he's not coming over here for stadium pics etc it should be quicker to get done in that regard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Medical won't even be done yet. Will be announced tommorow or even Sunday and you lot will be shitting yourselves. He will get flight into Newcastle and won't even go back to Lyon IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Surely they won't reveal him in Brazil, they'll want him at SJP with all the relevant pictures etc. Brazil play on Tuesday, so he's got time to fly to Newcastle get a days worth of press stuff done and fly back for Paraguay game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Surely they won't reveal him in Brazil, they'll want him at SJP with all the relevant pictures etc. Brazil play on Tuesday, so he's got time to fly to Newcastle get a days worth of press stuff done and fly back for Paraguay game. Not a chance of that happening. He will do obligatory picture with Toon top in Brazil and then join up with us on Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Surely they won't reveal him in Brazil, they'll want him at SJP with all the relevant pictures etc. Brazil play on Tuesday, so he's got time to fly to Newcastle get a days worth of press stuff done and fly back for Paraguay game. Brazil won’t release him for that man. Fly to the UK for a day? Lol! Miss training, get jet lagged, and potentially get coronavirus etc. Nickson has gone to oversee the medical and get the contract signed. When he comes after the internationals, we’ll get proper media done then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Surely they won't reveal him in Brazil, they'll want him at SJP with all the relevant pictures etc. Brazil play on Tuesday, so he's got time to fly to Newcastle get a days worth of press stuff done and fly back for Paraguay game. welcome to the big league way of doing things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Aye. We'll get a token photo with a toon top for now and some proper press when he's back. No way he's allowed to jet off to the UK what with the COVID risks for a few pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, loki679 said: Steve Nixon Cue a chronicle article pointing out that he isn't actually related to former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 5 minutes ago, Belfast Boy said: Cue a chronicle article pointing out that he isn't actually related to former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol But he is cousins with Lee Dixon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Good thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulivye Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 This is so much better than when we signed Michael Owen! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonBez comesock Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Bruuuunnnnoo you knnoooow In midfield with big joooooooeeeee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 36 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Good thread. This lad sounds like exactly what we need, what a cracking insight that thread is. If he is as good as it says, he is going to be immense. Fair play if we pull this off. Wonder if there are any others in the pipeline this impressive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICE690 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 45 minutes ago, HaydnNUFC said: Good thread. That assist against PSG. + the rest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyc35i Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 This signing is so exciting - the guy looks world class and ready to slot into the league easily. Let’s get this done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Looks like they’re trying to use the money to get Bentancur. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Looks like they’re trying to use the money to get Bentancur. We should get him as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnuts Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 The most exciting thing for me is, if he turns out to be a massive success, we won´t be looking to sell him for a profit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Paulie Walnuts said: The most exciting thing for me is, if he turns out to be a massive success, we won´t be looking to sell him for a profit. Yep. We’re signing him to be successful here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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