[Archived] Blackburn Sign Chilean Superstar Carlos Villanueva

[jim mk2]

That's a whole different story. No, jabs are important. Mr Roversmum would have loved to have been able to have the polio one as it would have prevented his disability.

From the 1960s outbreak ?

[roversmum]

early 1940s, West Indies. Many died.

[Sandiway Blue]

I thought you could only get chicken pox once and that it normally happens when you're a kid? I might be wrong... but I'd assume most of the squad would have had chicken pox by now! Force the spotty pineapple to train I say!

I was 19 yrs old when i got chicken pox.Nasty bugger that was!

[gazsimm]

still no news that he actually signed yet, untill he does then i won't start getting excited. Unless he has been told to wait until his chicken pox goes poor lad lol

[Anti-Dingle-Brigade]

I get the feeling they might wait until he has got cleared up before holding up the shirt with his spotty face.

[Bobby G]

Im not too happy about what Lee has said as its worrying me...

[Majiball]

Chicken pox takes up to 3 weeks to get over, I hope he had minimal contact with the rest of the squad/staff.

[RevidgeBlue]

Hmmmm................... Bentley hamstring, calf injury etc............

Villenueva - deal apparently still not done and now we're told he has chickenpox. Hope someone else hasn't nicked him off us by offering a permanent deal immediately.

Or is that reading too much into the situation?

[Hughesy]

YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONFIRMED on the official site!

Rovers site

[Majiball]

I know I posted it response on another thread but why no mention of his Pox?

Glad its sorted ince has said the right thing in that it will take time for him to adapt to the culture and game over here but lets hope he does so.

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

ATTACKING MIDFEILDER..... 2 great words that we have all longed to hear!

[benhben]

Im actually quite excited about this guy. We lack abit of dribbling flair so could be good.

[Sandiway Blue]

Hopefully the end of the bully boy era and the beginning of the samba era!

[Hughesy]

[Bobby G]

Absolutely delighted...

[S15]

Juninho, Di Canio, Carbone, Zarate and the one exception Tevez.

These wildcards are always great fun, but usually end up relegated when they sign for clubs like us.

Apologies, but I can't help but be a little nervous.

[DeadlyDirk]

Juninho, Di Canio, Carbone, Zarate and the one exception Tevez.

These wildcards are always great fun, but usually end up relegated when they sign for clubs like us.

Apologies, but I can't help but be a little nervous.

I see what your saying and I know as well (Not that Paulo and co are all South American) for every South American that has been a success in the premiership, there has probably been 2 that have been flops.

But come on, this is what we've been crying out for, some really good news which we have to say this is, lets all be positive about this one, were moving on and away from Bentley, its the end of an era because the new era is here.......

The era of King Carlos!!!!!!!

[BuryRover]

Not sure if everyone has seen this, but I found an interesting documentary about the

. It goes right back to his earliest playing days as a youngster and right at the end explains how he got the nickname "Piña", I can't understand spanish but I think it has something to do with his hairstyle as a teenager.

I have a great feeling about this young fella, he seems to be massive in his native Chile, so maybe we will gain a lot of Chillean fans and sell lots of shirts over there. I hope whilst he is out of action with the chickenpox Incey has found a good tutor to learn him some English to help him settle into the side.

[donis1410]

"The player has also agreed terms with Rovers to extend his contract for a further three years if the option is exercised."

anyone doubting the negotiating powers of JW and Incey now????

[T4E]

"The player has also agreed terms with Rovers to extend his contract for a further three years if the option is exercised."

anyone doubting the negotiating powers of JW and Incey now????

JW? Not at all.

Ince? Would be amazed if he was involved.

[alexanders]

Ince? Would be amazed if he was involved.

He has been watching the videos on youtube.

[Mr Creosote]

I know it's only a practice game, I know it's only Youtube but I cant get enough of this! The kid has seriously quick feet!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hwnYEb87Sy8

[HertsRover]

How rubbish are the BBC. Found this tagged onto the end of the Villanueva story they "wrote" today......

"Meanwhile, Equador's Segundo Castillo, 26, will link up with the Blackburn squad ahead of Monday's pre-season game with Hoffenheim in Germany.

The Red Star Belgrade midfielder is set to complete his move to Ewood Park in time for the start of the season. "

So were going back to Germany again??? I think not.

[Fife Rover]

Not sure if everyone has seen this, but I found an interesting documentary about the

. It goes right back to his earliest playing days as a youngster and right at the end explains how he got the nickname "Piña", I can't understand spanish but I think it has something to do with his hairstyle as a teenager.

I have a great feeling about this young fella, he seems to be massive in his native Chile, so maybe we will gain a lot of Chillean fans and sell lots of shirts over there. I hope whilst he is out of action with the chickenpox Incey has found a good tutor to learn him some English to help him settle into the side.

He already has two....Roque and Benni.

[rebelmswar]

After a season could this turn into a Tevez saga?