Danny 0 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 http://ibroxnoise.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-king-carlos.html Latest blog. An appraisal of Carlos Bocanegra, and just what a coup it was getting a player of his quality on board. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Excellent article and without a doubt an outstanding signing. Just one small correction, his debut was not in Malmo. Bocanegra made his debut for Rangers against NK Maribor on 18 August 2011 in an UEFA Europa League qualifier. His involvement in this match later caused controversy when Maribor filed a complaint to UEFA regarding the eligibility of Bocanegra's appearance, questioning whether he had the required clearance and paperwork. However, the protest was rejected by UEFA on 24 August as Maribor did not submit it within twenty-four hours of the match. (Wikipedia). I was at both matches. Bougherra (playing his last match for Rangers) and Papac were the central defence in Malmo as Goian was injured. Bocanegra flew in overnight to play his first match for us in Maribor and the Rangers photographer told a group of us in the town that he had not trained and had no chance of playing, but he did. That was the beginning of his partnership with Goian. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 So far, he definitely seems like our best new signing of the summer (sorry Dorin). Yes, he makes mistakes, but every player does. All in all he's a quality defender. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dutchy Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 He is a good player, I just wish more than 50% of our signings were up to the job. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Excellent article and without a doubt an outstanding signing. Just one small correction, his debut was not in Malmo. Bocanegra made his debut for Rangers against NK Maribor on 18 August 2011 in an UEFA Europa League qualifier. His involvement in this match later caused controversy when Maribor filed a complaint to UEFA regarding the eligibility of Bocanegra's appearance, questioning whether he had the required clearance and paperwork. However, the protest was rejected by UEFA on 24 August as Maribor did not submit it within twenty-four hours of the match. (Wikipedia). I was at both matches. Bougherra (playing his last match for Rangers) and Papac were the central defence in Malmo as Goian was injured. Bocanegra flew in overnight to play his first match for us in Maribor and the Rangers photographer told a group of us in the town that he had not trained and had no chance of playing, but he did. That was the beginning of his partnership with Goian. Thinking back now, you're right. For some reason I thought it was Malmo, dunno why. I'll edit the correction. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Lack of aerial ability and physical presence are a slight concern for me in a centre back. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrahimHemdani 1 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Lack of aerial ability and physical presence are a slight concern for me in a centre back. Goian provides both and Bocanegra provides the anticipation and intelligence; both try to play football out of defence; as a pair I reckon they are as good as it gets for us and far better than most. BTW Boca is actuallly 6 ft, he just looks small beside 6'5" Goian! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Boca gets on the end of quite a lot of crosses tbh... and in BOTH boxes as well !! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Boca gets on the end of quite a lot of crosses tbh... and in BOTH boxes as well !! Good timing is more important than height. Just ask Naismith and Kyle Lafferty. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebear54 0 Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Agreed. The guy is quality. Should be for a few years yet too! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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