Olé Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Been busy at work all day, what have I missed? I don't know about the guy particularly well but I know a lot of Benfica fans would have liked to see him given a chance in the first team, however he never has been. Given "we" played a 19 year old at right back at the weekend, I would suggest he isn't in their long term plans as 21 is plenty old enough to play for the first team. From memory he's been in Italy for a long time, think he was at Sampdoria (rather than Genoa) and then there was an issue with the loan fee and Benfica recalled him, but then his dad kicked off that Benfica still never gave him a chance and asked for him to go back to Italy to get first team football, so he went back to play for Genoa. He was highly rated when he went to Italy (obviously) but not sure if he's ever kicked on. The normal course would be for Benfica to recall and sell, or recall and integrate into the B team and then progress into the first team. My guess the bloke thinks he's above the B team which pretty much kills off his pathway into their first team. Would be amazed if there wasn't a permanent fee agreed in principle, Benfica is a selling club and as young as he is, Benfica will have better players coming through in younger age groups already, so he may never get a look in (though the first choice Andre Almeida could do with competition). I will search the Portuguese media for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Rudolf Hucker said: Are you holding a seashell to your ear? I met a girl once who had a seashell tattooed on her inner thigh. If you put your ear to it you could smell the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolman_Stand Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, EmersonsKev said: I can still hear his leg break Yep that was awful, one of the worst I can ever recall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, NorwichbasedWurzel said: I met a girl once who had a seashell tattooed on her inner thigh. If you put your ear to it you could smell the sea. she had salty legs then?...…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, archie andrews said: she had salty legs then?...…. Yeah, @Rudolf Hucker must have got there first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolk Red Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Actually think this is a vital signing. It's clear opposition know we are/hopefully were weak in that position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marina's Rolls Royce Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 can someone pop round and pinch me? I'm struggling with my grip on reality. I got excited about Steve Galliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Notgetinya Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Suffolk Red said: Actually think this is a vital signing. It's clear opposition know we are/hopefully were weak in that position Yes, let’s hope he can defend, particularly against the faster wingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Few extra bits and pieces: Apparently Genoa chose not to take up a right to buy. Also the common theme on the Benfica social/forums is surprised he never got a chance in Benfica first team but trusting of the coach (Bruno Lage - ex assistant to Carvahal at Swansea) who has a very strong recent record of giving chances to youth and re-integrating players that have been left out (i.e. amazingly, Taraabt at the moment). I guess the unspoken implication is that if Lage doesn't think he's worth introducing into the first team, he's not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 minute ago, Olé said: Few extra bits and pieces: Apparently Genoa chose not to take up a right to buy. Also the common theme on the Benfica social/forums is surprised he never got a chance in Benfica first team but trusting of the coach (Bruno Lage - ex assistant to Carvahal at Swansea) who has a very strong recent record of giving chances to youth and re-integrating players that have been left out (i.e. amazingly, Taraabt at the moment). I guess the unspoken implication is that if Lage doesn't think he's worth introducing into the first team, he's not good enough. Thank goodness we don’t play Benfica this season then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Side theory - if we're talking to Benfica I wonder if Chris Willock comes up in conversation too. England Under-20 striker, ex-Arsenal, not really kicked on at Benfica (albeit on a long term contract) and like Pereira no closer to the first team after pre-season. I see his brother (still at Arsenal) is being linked with Bayern Munich today, so at least it might confuse some lazy reporters if brother Chris is on our radar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Dynamite Red said: Sky sports reporting this is a loan... No seriously is this a permanent deal? Definitely a perm then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Up The City! said: Definitely a perm then. Maybe loan to possible perm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 8 minutes ago, Up The City! said: Definitely a perm then. Why we talking about Massenga still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Well it’s 20:00......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 @Riaz reminds me of a young Jack Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Sounds like it’s a done deal https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/bristol-city-close-signing-benfica-3181620 waiting to be announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Rudolf Hucker said: That would have driven me mad. What? Someone stalking you for 6 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Ffs I’ve gotta go work at 3am!! Can I go bed or should I wait till 21:00...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 Just now, Taunton_BCFC said: Ffs I’ve gotta go work at 3am!! Can I go bed or should I wait till 21:00...... For the sake of 12 mins , wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, maxjak said: What? Someone stalking you for 6 months? Having a stalker for six months would be agony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rudolf Hucker said: He certainly didn’t appear to be comfortable during that game! Ha. Valid point, well made as ever, Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 21:03 . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, NorwichbasedWurzel said: I met a girl once who had a seashell tattooed on her inner thigh. If you put your ear to it you could smell the sea. That was my mother in law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitchurch1966 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Dolman_Stand said: Yep that was awful, one of the worst I can ever recall Stan Bowles in frnt of the Williams, heard it crack over in the Dolman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 This summary of the guy tweeted by a Portuguese Journo (https://twitter.com/joaopmcordeiro) followed by both Gregor and the Not the Top 20 podcast. Honestly if this is true then get him on board now. Let him defend whilst Eliasson tears up the wing in front of him. We don't need an attacking RB, but we do need someone disciplined and well positioned behind Eliasson (dear god please play Eliasson). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Whitchurch1966 said: Stan Bowles in frnt of the Williams, heard it crack over in the Dolman. I remember the Bowles incident. Pure accident, he came down on a soft pitch. Worst for me was Gerry Sharpe. Bone broke through the skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: This summary of the guy tweeted by a Portuguese Journo (https://twitter.com/joaopmcordeiro) followed by both Gregor and the Not the Top 20 podcast. Honestly if this is true then get him on board now. Let him defend whilst Eliasson tears up the wing in front of him. We don't need an attacking RB, but we do need someone disciplined and well positioned behind Eliasson (dear god please play Eliasson). A rock solid defensive RB, enabling Eliasson to play more often? Sounds good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: This summary of the guy tweeted by a Portuguese Journo (https://twitter.com/joaopmcordeiro) followed by both Gregor and the Not the Top 20 podcast. Sounds like a carbon copy of Pisano.....maybe we should have kept him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 6, 2019 Report Share Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, RedRaw said: Sounds like a carbon copy of Pisano.....maybe we should have kept him Except I think Pereira is about 10 years younger than Pisano. I like Pisano, I would not have been sorry to keep him but from the sounds of it this guy is an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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