Shearstone
Misses the champ
Yup he does alright.
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Gustavo Henrique Furtado Scarpa (sponsored by Dogtits)
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Yup he does alright.
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NFFCMagz
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If we compare the two on finishing, first touch, technique and long shots then Scarpa goes home with the Hooters girl most nights . . . . and he is coming to experience the culture so that's where he'll be headed most evenings.
MGW's determination and work rate can't be discounted but I'm afraid it only takes you so far and I see trouble ahead and fallings out in the camp.
Best not to bother; send the bogger back.
MGW's determination and work rate can't be discounted but I'm afraid it only takes you so far and I see trouble ahead and fallings out in the camp.
Best not to bother; send the bogger back.
Steve B
Jack Armstrong
Should hold a Trent Embankment samba carnival in his honour when he arrives, make him feel welcome
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GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
It’s hard to tell I guess as he has to settle in. But he looks like a bit of quality. Initially even a bit of quality off the bench could change games. He seems driven too as he wants to come and prove himself here.
Omar Devone Little
Mr Realistic
Weird one this. Generally the Brazilian league is of a poor standard and is like watching a different sport to what we see in the Premier League each week, it's mostly filled with either those that went to Europe, failed and came back, or players not good enough to go in the first place.
Obviously there's always one or two who slip through the net or develop late but Scarpa will be 29 when he arrives which is very rare. He must think he's won the lottery getting a move to the Premier League at that point in his career as I'd imagine he'd written the prospect off.
Then there's the problem of him needing to acclimatise. Nottingham in winter is very different to Sao Paulo in summer...
He's clearly got some ability and seems to stand out at the level he's playing at but I'm putting this one down as a transfer that I hope it will be a success rather than expect it to be one.
Obviously there's always one or two who slip through the net or develop late but Scarpa will be 29 when he arrives which is very rare. He must think he's won the lottery getting a move to the Premier League at that point in his career as I'd imagine he'd written the prospect off.
Then there's the problem of him needing to acclimatise. Nottingham in winter is very different to Sao Paulo in summer...
He's clearly got some ability and seems to stand out at the level he's playing at but I'm putting this one down as a transfer that I hope it will be a success rather than expect it to be one.
congo_red_49
Ale Ape
Definitely a 'boom or bust' signing this one. Will either quickly set the league on fire...or be sulking and homesick...within a short time.
Haych
John Robertson
Let’s hope we can actually get our attackers on the ball when he arrives. If not he’s going to look just as bad as the rest of em.
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
Having a fellow-countryman, Lodi, at the club, and the presence of some Portuguese influence such as Cafu (should he still be around beyond January) and one of the club's medics, hopefully he'll be able to settle reasonably quickly.
chaospunx
Geoff Thomas
From my Brazilian mate who actually now lives in London but is back in Brazil visiting family and went to watch palmeirias last night
Steve B
Jack Armstrong
Yeah but who in the squad’s going to read books and go skateboarding with him? Anyone qualified please apply to club now.
Otis Redding
Try A Little Tenderness
I can see Yatesy being up for that.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
Maybe that’s how richards broke his leg!
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
Rumour has it Alan Tate loves an ollie and it was a key factor in bringing him in.
I've no hopes at all fir this lad, not because of his ability, more to do with the difference in leagues... he'll probably be amazing then.
I've no hopes at all fir this lad, not because of his ability, more to do with the difference in leagues... he'll probably be amazing then.
Notcher
Stuart Pearce
Scarpa sounds a gritty Nottingham version of The Great Escape directed by Shane Meadows.
Plot twist, Forest accidentally tunnel into The Conference North
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Plot twist, Forest accidentally tunnel into The Conference North
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Captain Sinister
Senior doom Monger
Scarpa interviews: he is whistling in the dark, as my old Grannie used to say.
Thomas
AMERICAN IDIOT
His final appearance, seems to be well loved by everyone.
Also, Portuguese really sounds weird to me
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Thomas
AMERICAN IDIOT
wait wtf he SOUNDS like he’s from California??
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GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
He deserves his chance at a Nando’s season ticket with Harry Arter
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
At least when he doesn’t play they can’t use the same excuse as Bade. He’s learning English
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
He does seem a good character I have to say.
Morpeth
John Robertson
I’ve always been nervous he may not come here as there’s been nothing formal said by anyone.
Trying out a British accent though is enough for me. Can’t wait so see him here and I wonder whether he’ll join us for training pretty much immediately.
Trying out a British accent though is enough for me. Can’t wait so see him here and I wonder whether he’ll join us for training pretty much immediately.
Rzar
Bob McKinlay
Really looking forward to seeing him. The reception he got speaks volumes in a successful side.
If he was 19 and playing the way he has he would have been signed by Real Madrid for £70m.
If he was 19 and playing the way he has he would have been signed by Real Madrid for £70m.
Project Zeus
Steve Chettle
For some reason I thought he was around 19 - I've just looked and he's 28!
I've definitely got him mixed up with the Aguilera chap!
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I wouldn‘t mind getting mixed-up with Christina Aguilera?
BryanRoy22
Ian Bowyer
He's a bit of a cult hero over there isn't he? Looks to have something about him as a character.
Wasn't really sure about the signing at first but he's loved and embraced by opposition players too it seems.
Wasn't really sure about the signing at first but he's loved and embraced by opposition players too it seems.