ascender 352 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 There's some pics of him over at the official site in today's training section. Looks a bit like Justin Lee Collins... Rangers are taking a close look at Republic of Ireland international Joseph Lapira after handing the Baton Rouge Capitals striker a trial. The 20-year-old was expected to come to Scotland to train with Aberdeen but has made Murray Park his first port of call and was training today. Louisiana-born Lapira, who has an Irish mother, won his first cap for the Republic as a substitute against Ecuador on May 23, despite his amateur status. He is the current holder of the MAC Hermann Trophy, awarded to the best US college player. Past winners have included Claudio Reyna, Alexi Lalas and Brad Friedel. Lapira won that award in December 2006 on the back of his performances for Notre Dame. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Lol @ the JLC comment. Just seen this on the bbc website. Does this mean we've nicked him from under the noses of Aberdeen, or had the press just originally made the wrong assumption about why he came to Scotland? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Saw this on BBC aswell, never heard of the guy though. Smith must still be on the hunt for a striker, but I actually think we are well covered upfront. Boyd, Sebo, Darcheville, McCulloch, Novo, then Buffel, Lennon and Gow can play up there aswell. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribz 743 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Shock horror Rangers trialist Joseph Lapira broke down with a calf injury minutes into his first training session with the Ibrox club. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Bet his calf is either torn or ruptured! Wouldn't be Rangers if it wasn't. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon 0 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Did it not also say that it wasnt serious and there were no problems for him today? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 According to Scotland Today he's left us and headed for America. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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