Optimistic Nut Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I know next to nothing about this player. Could a Francophile please fill me in? 31-year old Brazilian centre-back from Lyon. Very experienced, a leader. Still fairly quick and strong in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DazzaNufc1892 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 this is stupid, last 2 weeks we have heard nothing about a new signing, then in 2 days we are signing 4 players. crazy stuff ! thats how business should be done, not in the press where we spout our mouths off and then look ridiculous when we dont get the player we want, and also dont have to pay over inflated prices because nobody knows exactly what we have to spend. Great work Mr Mort and Mr Allardyce. Also this to me smacks of very much the MUFC model of doing things, they never rave about a player until they have hgim, until its signed, e.g. nani, anderson, tevez, ronaldo, carrick, vidic, heinze, van der sar, larsson. They only talk after they have secured an agreement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Nowt on the ICnewcastle site, so just in the paper chronicle at the moment? Does Anal Oliver "understand" that a deal has been done, but claims talks of a massive transfer fee are "wide of the mark"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gggg Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Free transfer. Blatantly no cash. So if it was 9m for Curtis Davies you'd be happier, because that would mean we were rich? It was sarcasm man, I wouldnt pay 9p for Davies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Does look like Wiltord's dad like! http://www.uefa.com/ml/images/players/ucl/220X220/58831.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Wiki says he's playing for some club in Qatar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I know next to nothing about this player. Could a Francophile please fill me in? Plenty of people in this country want to fill you in without the French being invited to have a go too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Nowt on the ICnewcastle site, so just in the paper chronicle at the moment? Does Anal Oliver "understand" that a deal has been done, but claims talks of a massive transfer fee are "wide of the mark"? Probably not updated yet. Actual quotes from Big Sam, he's been in training, was at the Juventus match on Sunday, looks a done deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Mind, from what I can gather, he only played seven games last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Nowt on the ICnewcastle site, so just in the paper chronicle at the moment? Does Anal Oliver "understand" that a deal has been done, but claims talks of a massive transfer fee are "wide of the mark"? Considering Sam has said he's hoping the medical goes well, I'd say this is a done deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidAK Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Didn't he just join some Qatari team? Or is that another joke Wiki edit... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydunc Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thought someone said he'd gone to Quatar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 A Brazilian player but lets face it not a world beater, good news still though, we are very veyr short at the back and he is for nowt. Played 1 90 match last season.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thought he'd gone to Qatar? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Cacapa -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A strong, pacy and reliable defender, Claudio Caçapa is not only one of the finest centre-backs in France, he is also a crucial figure in the Lyon dressing room. A bubbly and likeable character, the Brazilian is an approachable person and, as one of the few experienced players in the Lyon squad, represents an obvious choice for the captaincy. On making his return to the first-team squad for the Week 31 clash against Lens in 2004/05, Caçapa, who had been out for several months with a knee injury, noted his teammates’ reaction with some pride. “The players were all smiling when they saw my name on the list,” Caçapa recalled. “They seem to be pleased that I am back and that gives me a lot of pleasure.” Two players will be have been more relieved than most by the return of captain Claudio. Michael Essien has been filling in at centre-back in Caçapa’s absence and though he the Ghanaian midfielder has done an outstanding job, he prefers playing in the middle of the park. Cris, Lyon’s other Brazilian centre-back, is also thrilled to have his friend back alongside him. “We have become close since I arrived,” Cris said. “As a defensive partnership it is easier with Claudio because we have no communication problems.” Caçapa and Cris warmed up for the Champions’ League quarter-final against PSV Eindhoven in 2005 by spending the day in the country flying kites. It may not have been what Coach Paul Le Guen had in mind when he told them to prepare for the Dutch team’s aerial threat, but Caçapa knows how important it is find a blend between working and relaxing. “Cris and I had a lot of fun but, don’t worry, we are totally focused on PSV Eindhoven,” he smiled. The former Atletico Mineiro star arrived at the Stade Gerland on loan in January 2001 and was snapped up on a permanent contract for £4m four months later. He went on to make his Brazil debut in the Confederations Cup that summer and, though he has not established himself with his country, has become a crucial figure at Lyon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/players/player=58831/index.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quailman Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 My God! I'm speechless... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toon83 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'm sure he signed for a club in quatar last week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I soo hope this is all true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/20070615_081754Dev.html Bit dated, but says he isn't going to Qatar, as he wants to stay in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 HE HAS SIGNED FOR NEWCASTLE I TELL YA!!! DEFENDER AT LAST OMG YAY!! Haha, who edited that into his wiki.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Old bald bloke no pace, built like a twig. First tackle out for 10 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 A Brazilian player but lets face it not a world beater, good news still though, we are very veyr short at the back and he is for nowt. Played 1 90 match last season.. Think that was Champions League only, the likes of Coupet and Juninho only show 7 games on the same UEFA website... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ebolarama Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Fookin' great news, if true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 HE HAS SIGNED FOR NEWCASTLE I TELL YA!!! DEFENDER AT LAST OMG YAY!! Haha, who edited that into his wiki.. Menace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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