Jim Smith 2,290 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="Militant Canary"]Indeed, Indy. I agree.But that doesn''t really answer my question.Is it simply because the media reported our alleged interest as soon as Hughton arrived- making the rather dumb-arse connection between our need for a CB, Chris Hughton and Curtis Davies, rather than any genuine solid interest?[/quote]I can tell you (reliable source I trust) we definitely were very interested in Davies. Whether or not we are now we have Turner I am not sure. As for Garrido he sounds like potentially a very good signing and it would be reassuring to see another left back come in. Although i''ve not seen any of the games i have the perception that Tierney has struggled a bit this pre-season so it will be good for him to have some genuine competition. I suspect that Garrido will actually become first choice in that position is he signs.Moderate concern at the suggestion he lacks a bit of pace not because I think it means he personally will struggle but more due to the fact that we don''t seem to have any quick defenders and I still see that as our achilles heel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,530 Posted August 15, 2012 This from Gazzetta dello Sport. Italian not my strong suit but the headline seems to state the move as a fact. Anyone help with the story itself?Garrido al NorwichSi muove il mercato in uscita della Lazio: lo spagnolo Javier Garrido è stato ceduto in prestito gratuito al Norwich, con diritto di riscatto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Young One 0 Posted August 15, 2012 From a couple of on-line Translators,Garrido to the NorwichGarrido Norwich moves the market exit of the Lazio: the Spaniard Javier Garrido was released in free loan at Norwich, with the right of redemption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ncfcstar 287 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="The Young One"]From a couple of on-line Translators,Garrido to the NorwichGarrido Norwich moves the market exit of the Lazio: the Spaniard Javier Garrido was released in free loan at Norwich, with the right of redemption.[/quote]Google is slightly better than that:Garrido in Norwich The market moves out of Lazio: the Spaniard Javier Garrido was on loan at Norwich Free, with option to buy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Jesus, from the quote above, it sounds like were trying to buy a cultist! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Purple, this translates as follows: "Garrido to Norwich: The players-out market from Lazio is on the move: the Spaniard Javier Garrido has been loaned free-of-charge to Norwich, with an option to buy." Interestingly reported as fact. Like the "free-of-charge" bit - could that be true? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy_Bones 441 Posted August 15, 2012 If this ends up happening it''s an excellent signing, but one which could spell a long period on the bench for poor old Tierney.Garrido is a higher standard player (which is what we wanted), and this means we would have excellent cover in the role with MT fighting for the place.It may well be that there will be some rotation however, with Tierney given the nod when likely to be up against real speed merchants and Garrido playing the rest of the time.Either way it''s a strong move by the club and one we really needed IMHO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 15, 2012 Corriere dello sport also reporting it as well now - seems Garrido was left out of Lazio''s UEFA squad as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 15, 2012 If he signs then Lappin''s place as ''reserve'' left back will taken The King of Spain replaced by the Prince of Spain Garrido, the Javier of City Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,530 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="Lets be aving you"] Purple, this translates as follows: "Garrido to Norwich: The players-out market from Lazio is on the move: the Spaniard Javier Garrido has been loaned free-of-charge to Norwich, with an option to buy." Interestingly reported as fact. Like the "free-of-charge" bit - could that be true?[/quote]Thanks to you, and the others. I assume the "free of charge" bit refers just to the loan, and we would have to pay a fee for a permanent move, possibly unless he only has a year left on his contract.I did just now have a quick look on the Lazio website but couldn''t find anything there. But it does seem as if this is a done deal. And one that fills an obvious gap in the squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="Lets be aving you"] Purple, this translates as follows: "Garrido to Norwich: The players-out market from Lazio is on the move: the Spaniard Javier Garrido has been loaned free-of-charge to Norwich, with an option to buy." Interestingly reported as fact. Like the "free-of-charge" bit - could that be true?[/quote]Thanks to you, and the others. I assume the "free of charge" bit refers just to the loan, and we would have to pay a fee for a permanent move, possibly unless he only has a year left on his contract.I did just now have a quick look on the Lazio website but couldn''t find anything there. But it does seem as if this is a done deal. And one that fills an obvious gap in the squad.[/quote]I would imagine it is just waiting for international clearance, the Italian FA aren''t the quickest at getting their paperwork sorted out - in a non-sterotypical way of course... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City penguin 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Sounds like a fantastic signing, not that i know much about him. Now to get in a striker! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lets be aving you! 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Sounds a very good signing. Especially as he already has experience of English football, which should minimise acclimatisation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 1970 203 Posted August 15, 2012 "Sounds like a fantastic signing" ...that gave me an idea."Sounds like a fantastic singing"this has to be his song...proper disco/funk vibes from the Barclay and Snakepit.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2eSFBoE2Ts&feature=related Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted August 15, 2012 Looks like someone has ''jumped the gun'' wikipedia are statingJavier Garrido Behobide (born 15 March 1985 in Irun) is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Premier League side Norwich City F.C.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_manic 0 Posted August 15, 2012 very pleased with this, as it looks to be a done deal. a definite increase in quality at the back, no slight on tierney intended. an allround quality player who manc fans think highly of.[:D][:)][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grow Up Mate 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Hopefully he is better than the last Spanish full-back we had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 53 Posted August 15, 2012 I was also surprised to see that on Wiki, but Sky Sports Italia has also reported that it''s happening. would certainly solve the LB vacancy and still leave another place available for a DMF to replace Crofts. Looks like a good move to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kellybrook 0 Posted August 15, 2012 If you watched any English Prem football over the past few years you will have seen Garrido and already know the answer to that.[quote user="Grow Up Mate"]Hopefully he is better than the last Spanish full-back we had.[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="Yelloow Since 72"]I was also surprised to see that on Wiki, but Sky Sports Italia has also reported that it''s happening. would certainly solve the LB vacancy and still leave another place available for a DMF to replace Crofts. Looks like a good move to me.[/quote]We don''t need a DM, we don''t have room for one. Think Johnson, Fox, Surman, Howson and K.Smith (and Butterfield) will be happy competing for one place in the team? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stockport_Canary 0 Posted August 15, 2012 I really rate a fully fit Tierney but this will be a decent signing I reckon as it will provide competition for LB, keeping the standards high.Interesting to see some replies to my FB status below (I live in Manc): City fans....what did u think of Javier Garrido? Distinctly average, sweet peg though Shit Takes a mean free kick, although not a lot else Dead pan average with a good free kick, Michael Ball got ahead of him in the squad... Chris Porter Average at bestbearing in mind average to city fans is probably different to our definition! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted August 15, 2012 Wikepedia already have him recorded as a Norwich player with squad number 14 !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="swindoncanary"]Looks like someone has ''jumped the gun'' wikipedia are statingJavier Garrido Behobide (born 15 March 1985 in Irun) is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Premier League side Norwich City F.C..[/quote]Perhaps it''s the same person who did the same thing with Turner and Snodgrass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,239 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="star_manic"]very pleased with this, as it looks to be a done deal. a definite increase in quality at the back, no slight on tierney intended. an allround quality player who manc fans think highly of.[:D][:)][:D][/quote]If this comes off he won''t be the back up, he will be the starter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 0 Posted August 15, 2012 Couple of things concern me at the moment in terms of this.It looks to me as if the Wiki thing is just a bit of tampering - for two reasons. Firstly it says he plays for Norwich City F.C but the Norwich City FC page has not been updated to include him in the squad, if this was accurate then this would have been updated.Secondly the number he has been given is Hoolahan''s current Squad number.It seems like someone is being a bit sensationalist here. If he is given the number 14 then it confirms Hoolahan has either changed his number or is off.At this stage I think its a little bit of a prank as I think it more likely that he would be given another number. We currently have squad number 7 vacant for example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 15, 2012 you are relying upon wiki ye gods ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rolf Harris 30 Posted August 15, 2012 [quote user="AJ"]Not a bad signing if this gets pulled off. Hopefully with a view to permanent deal at the end of it which would help solve our left back problems and provide good competition down that flank. We still need another striker in my opinion, but there''s always another loan to usethis is a foreign loan so we can still can take another 2 from the uk[/quote] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted August 15, 2012 "this is a foreign loan so we can still can take another 2 from the uk" eh ? where on earth did you get that idea from ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted August 15, 2012 "this is a foreign loan so we can still take 2 from the uk"Im sorry...what?Troll alert! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bws Cat 0 Posted August 15, 2012 ninja''d by city1st... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites