New signing today

[Huntley & Palmer]

Portuguese league table which shows that Boavista aren't the force they used to be: http://www.zerozero.pt/show_edicao.php?id_edicao=1295

And a page showing his stats for this season: http://www.zerozero.pt/jogador.php?id=7 ... =zoomstats

That is a hell of a lot of yellow cards and no goals scored as well.

I suggest we boo him now, Seol must be getting bored of all the motivation

[nivek elyod]

Who the hell is this guy?

[Scrappy]

Apparently Coppell spent a lot of time in the last few months in Europe watching potential players. This is probably the first in a long line.

[T.R.O.L.I.]

Cisse

Thats well out of order, calling him a cissy!

Found out last night but didnt want to ruin the surprise. Same person told me to expect another midfeilder soon. Said it was one we were after before.

Fae?

He wasn't sure, hes not a Reading fan this guy. I suggested Fae or Mensah and he said maybe???????

Won't be Mensah.

[Stranded]

Who the hell is this guy?

Our new signing, please catch up.

[Royalwaster]

According to answers.com:

Khalifa Cissé is a French Footballer who plays for Boavista FC. He was born in Orleans, France. In January 2007 he has strongly been linked with a move to English Premiership team Bolton Wanderers as a possible replacement for Israel star Tal Ben Haim.

(Note: wouldn't call ben Haim exactly a 'star' would you?)

[MartinRdg]

Robbie Fowler on loan?

On loan from where though?

[SpaceCruiser]

I can't really say I'm terribly excited about this. For obvious reasons. I'll be hoping we sign somebody of a better standard later this summer.

Fae isn't a Frenchman by the way, and neither is Sonko.

[MartinRdg]

More importantly, we've signed a Frenchman Spacey - you must be pleased.

You mean another Frenchman surely?

Don't think I've ever seen this guy play so I'll be interesting to see how good he is.

Is it a sign of things to come? A move away from a predominantly young British side as we can't afford the silly prices for 'local' players and we see more and more foreign imports filling out our first team.

It's our first step in overtaking Arsenal - sign lots of French players!

[Rawlie19]

Sky Sports News say "John Madejski says this signing shows a sign of the clubs ambition" Haven't heard that line for a while...

[Vision]

I can't really say I'm terribly excited about this. For obvious reasons. I'll be hoping we sign somebody of a better standard later this summer.

Fae isn't a Frenchman by the way, and neither is Sonko.

LOL. Spacey murked by Reading FC

[Stranded]

I can't really say I'm terribly excited about this. For obvious reasons. I'll be hoping we sign somebody of a better standard later this summer.

Fae isn't a Frenchman by the way, and neither is Sonko.

Ah bless.

[Hoop Blah]

I thought our team was already full of foreign imports?

I'm talking British/Irish as 'local.'

With that in mind this seasons first XI contained 8 local players. Obviously a few other options for selection would possibly take that down to 4 or 5.

I like the fact we have a local feel to the side and have done quite well getting the best out of local players and spotting/developing young talent.

[higher]

Khalifa Cissé 3 year deal.Looks good to me.Bolton were after him. Theres only one Nicky Hammond.
Looks like the pitch has been dug up!

[Newman was Waiting]

Ben Haim is a defender + he is listed on the Boavista squad as a defender?

[Binfield Royal]

I can't really say I'm terribly excited about this. For obvious reasons. I'll be hoping we sign somebody of a better standard later this summer.

Fae isn't a Frenchman by the way, and neither is Sonko.

Cancel the contract - Spacey isn't happy

[I was there at Elm Park]

Portuguese league table which shows that Boavista aren't the force they used to be: http://www.zerozero.pt/show_edicao.php?id_edicao=1295

And a page showing his stats for this season: http://www.zerozero.pt/jogador.php?id=7 ... =zoomstats

That is a hell of a lot of yellow cards and no goals scored as well.

I suggest we boo him now, Seol must be getting bored of all the motivation

Just stating the obvious. First of all yellow cards are a lot more common on the Continent then over here. Secondly, he seems to have not scored a goal in over 3 years in Portugal and this website seems to think he's a defender. He's clearly a holding midfielder which is what a lot of people said we needed. Hopefully this will allow Harper to get forward more which imo he's better at then being the defensive player in the partnership.

[SpaceCruiser]

I can't really say I'm terribly excited about this. For obvious reasons. I'll be hoping we sign somebody of a better standard later this summer.

Fae isn't a Frenchman by the way, and neither is Sonko.

Cancel the contract - Spacey isn't happy

I didn't say I wasn't happy about it.

[Only one Trevor Morley]

I can't really say I'm terribly excited about this. For obvious reasons. I'll be hoping we sign somebody of a better standard later this summer.

Fae isn't a Frenchman by the way, and neither is Sonko.

I'm disappointed in you Spacey - if it was any other non french player then you'd be having a go at any poster who said such negative comments. Will you appalud if he scores?

Looks like the next Viera to me!

[SpaceCruiser]

More importantly, we've signed a Frenchman Spacey - you must be pleased.

You mean another Frenchman surely?

Don't think I've ever seen this guy play so I'll be interesting to see how good he is.

Is it a sign of things to come? A move away from a predominantly young British side as we can't afford the silly prices for 'local' players and we see more and more foreign imports filling out our first team.

It's our first step in overtaking Arsenal - sign lots of French players!

Over my dead body!