singing canary 0 Posted July 20, 2009 We understand that Goran Maric, could well be offered a contract very soon, according to an interview with the players representaive; who had the following to say, this is a translation of the conversation from Russian as he doesn''t speak English:"They have asked Goran to go back with the team to their home and have said they want to make him a playing offer. Mr Gunney (sic) has been very nice to him. He is a good boy and thinks he has played well for Mr Gunney. He has told me he is very excited about playing for Norwitch (sic)and believes you want him to play for you. He is a very good player. We are all waiting to hear from Mr Gunney about what he thinks but he has asked my boy to come to their home and talk about playing for Norwitch so this is very, very good. "fingers crossed on that on then !!!! Previous article - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwc22 0 Posted July 20, 2009 Come on Mr Gunney, sign the lad up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted July 20, 2009 lets hope he isn''t like many players and only play well until they get their contract! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordinio 0 Posted July 20, 2009 [quote user="rjwc22"]Come on Mr Gunney, sign the lad up![/quote]Funny - I genuinely laughed out loud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted July 20, 2009 [quote user="singing canary"]We understand that Goran Maric, could well be offered a contract very soon, according to an interview with the players representaive; who had the following to say, this is a translation of the conversation from Russian as he doesn''t speak English: "They have asked Goran to go back with the team to their home and have said they want to make him a playing offer. Mr Gunney (sic) has been very nice to him. He is a good boy and thinks he has played well for Mr Gunney. He has told me he is very excited about playing for Norwitch (sic)and believes you want him to play for you. He is a very good player. We are all waiting to hear from Mr Gunney about what he thinks but he has asked my boy to come to their home and talk about playing for Norwitch so this is very, very good. " fingers crossed on that on then !!!! Previous article -[/quote] Source? By the way, surely Maric speaks Serbian, not Russian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted July 20, 2009 corrowroad.net.not sure you better tell the guy who wrote the article ..!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 331 Posted July 20, 2009 probably speaks both - many of the former easten block countries had russian as a compulsory part of the education system until very recently.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted July 20, 2009 It''s obviously a joke, a little bit of casual racism... honestly... I know it''s monday morning but even I''m not that asleep, still! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted July 20, 2009 this is good news if he signs . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennyfoggo 0 Posted July 20, 2009 Good old Cam posted on their forum and was asked for permission to use the post. The agent spoke Serbian and Russian, but those interviewing only spoke Russian. And joke it wasn''t Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted July 20, 2009 Lets hope it is sorted out quickly, I am sure his pre-season form will not have gone un-noticed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted July 20, 2009 any ideas how old he is?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfclad 0 Posted July 20, 2009 Its worth a shout.Jordi Gomez came from the same level and played for Barcelona B as did Maric. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted July 20, 2009 from what i have heard this guy could be very good for us . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beauseant 0 Posted July 20, 2009 [quote user="Buzz Killington"]26 I think.[/quote] nameGoran MarićDate of birth23 March 1984 (1984-03-23) (age 25)Place of birth Novi Sad, SFR YugoslaviaHeight1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in)Playing positionStrikerClub informationCurrent clubFC Barcelona BYouth career1999–20002000–20012001–2004CompostelaFC BarcelonaCelta de VigoSenior career1YearsClubApp (Gls)*2002–20082006–20072007–20092008–2009Celta B→ Las Palmas (loan)Celta de Vigo→ FC Barcelona B (loan)148 (49)006 0(0)001 0(0)033 (11) 1 Senior club appearances and goalscounted for the domestic league only.* Appearances Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted July 20, 2009 [quote user="ZippersLeftFoot"]probably speaks both - many of the former easten block countries had russian as a compulsory part of the education system until very recently.. [/quote]The Serbian do speak a bit of Russian but not because they were part of the Eastern block - far from it. The former Yugoslavia was able to rid themselves of German occupation before the Russians had a chance to ''Liberate'' them. So they were never Eastern block - they just share the Slavic background with much of the Eastern block.Plus they would have needed to swear at the Russians a bit I guess.Anyway the Mr. Gunney thing is very very funny - at first it sounded like he was saying Mr. Gunney is a good boy too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singing canary 0 Posted July 20, 2009 scoring one in three ..he should be a good player in our division .a good history as well and mixed with some big name players .hope this one comes off . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted July 20, 2009 "And joke it wasn''t"You sure... if this is a translation, was the original Russian/Serbian misspelt or mispronounced, that the translated version carried those through, or what? Doesn''t rub!"Norwitch" just sounds like someone is taking the mickey out of the Russian/Serbian accent. I''m surprised they didn''t mention "nuclear wessels [sic]" or something...Apologies if I''m wrong, tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennyfoggo 0 Posted July 20, 2009 as far as I can tell that is the nearest translation given, I will contact Cam and double check.the (sic) indicates he knows there is an unusual spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted July 20, 2009 "as far as I can tell that is the nearest translation given, I will contact Cam and double check.the (sic) indicates he knows there is an unusual spelling"Yeah, I know... but that doesn''t explain translating from native Russian/Serbian to English, but preserving the accent, comically, for no good reason! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggerdoo 6 Posted July 20, 2009 Would be great news if we actually manage to sign him up - come on Mr GunneyWatched this half a dozen times now - I''m sure he''d do a decent job in league 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVZL5Dejrk4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camuldonum 0 Posted July 20, 2009 [quote user="ob1"]"And joke it wasn''t" You sure... if this is a translation, was the original Russian/Serbian misspelt or mispronounced, that the translated version carried those through, or what? Doesn''t rub! "Norwitch" just sounds like someone is taking the mickey out of the Russian/Serbian accent. I''m surprised they didn''t mention "nuclear wessels [sic]" or something... Apologies if I''m wrong, tho...[/quote] Прошу прощения Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted July 21, 2009 Does anyone know if his name is pronounced GORE-RAN or YOUR-RAN (as in Sven) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoots 0 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote user="Camuldonum"]GOR-ahn[/quote]Thanks for that, Good Old Cam, what would we do without you ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mook 0 Posted July 21, 2009 [quote user="Haggerdoo"]Would be great news if we actually manage to sign him up - come on Mr GunneyWatched this half a dozen times now - I''m sure he''d do a decent job in league 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVZL5Dejrk4[/quote]Yeah, I agree. I particularly like the bit around 2 mins in where he wipes out the goalie.He''s a fair unit though, bet he has "fitness" problems (ie eats too much). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites