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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2010 7:05:26 GMT
Flashback 20 Years - Another QPR Argentinean Fan favourite
 BBC - Wednesday, 3 July, 2002, Argentine Padula joins QPRQueens Park Rangers have signed Argentine Gino Padula on a one-year contract. The 25-year-old former Walsall and Wigan man has been persuaded to come back to England by Rangers boss Ian Holloway. He is expected to make his QPR debut in a pre-season friendly against Celtic at Loftus Road on 13 July. Rangers are also close to signing Manchester United goalkeeper Nick Culkin and out-of-contract Millwall midfielder Marc Bircham. news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/q/qpr/2090891.stm
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2010 7:06:00 GMT
BBC - Wednesday, 6 July 2005 - Forest sign QPR left-back Padula
Padula came to England in 1999 when he signed for Walsall
League One side Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of QPR left-back Gino Padula on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old Argentine has signed a two-year contract with the City Ground side after his deal with Rangers expired at the end of last season.
"I'm aware of the great history here. The name of Forest is well-known in my country and it will create a lot of interest back home," said Padula.
"I'm aware Forest attract big crowds and I can't wait to play for them."
Padula played over 100 games for QPR after joining them on a free from Wigan in July 2002.
He becomes Forest's fifth summer signing after Nicky Southall, Gary Holt, Nicky Eaden and Ian Breckin.
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2012 6:58:12 GMT
Bump another year... In more than one exemplified/epitomized a certain era at QPR  |
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2013 8:50:34 GMT
Bump... 11 Years ago And later on, those "strange" stories re his new contract, etc, etc.  ![http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39107000/jpg/_39107258_padula203.jpg]()  And Today ABOUT GINO PADULA: DIRECTOR OF SP SOCCER ACADEMY Director GINO PADULA  Gino was born July 11, 1976 in Argentina and played the position of left back in his long career. Gino started his career with Argentine club River Plate in 1996 before moving to Huracán in 1997. In 1998, he moved to Europe to play for Xerez in Spain. Padula played in English football between 1999 and 2006. His first club in England was Bristol Rovers. After a short spell there, he went onto Walsall in November 1999, departing for Wigan Athletic in July 2000. In 2002 he joined Queens Park Rangers, where he quickly established himself in the squad and became a fan favorite, and was also part of the R's team that achieved promotion to the Football League Championship in 2004. He then joined Nottingham Forest in summer 2005. Padula moved to Montpellier HSC in France in 2007, and then he was transferred to the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. He was part of the team that won the 2008 MLS Supporters' Shield, the 2008 MLS Cup, and the 2009 MLS Supporters' Shield. Gino has been certified to coach by FIFA and holds an "A" license. www.spsocceracademy.com/p/training-staff.html |
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Post by bushranger1963 on Jul 3, 2013 11:35:01 GMT
Compared to some of the dross we had to watch last season, Gino was a superstar.
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2014 7:02:24 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2015 7:35:12 GMT
Bump 13 Years
NOw Director of the SP Soccer Academy in Columbus, Ohio
SP Soccer Academy
Dec, 2014
Fall Season Review from Gino
Dear SP Soccer Academy Members,
Fall season has come to an end and I would like to thank all the players for their commitment, dedication, and effort. I would also like to thank the parents for their support of the kids. We could not have had the success we had this season without parents travelling and supporting the kids without pressure.
SP Soccer Academy has grown significantly in recent years. I am proud of the family atmosphere we have created and the positive impact we have made on our communities. Our players, coaches, and families have helped to create a positive environment for the kids where the pressure to win is not our philosophy but where creating a winning attitude prevails.
Fall season was a success for many reasons. We had many teams win tournaments and leagues and many teams play in tournament Finals. The important thing is that we played good Soccer! It is nice to win and have success but even more fun to watch our teams and players Become Better everyday.
There are different ways of winning and losing. Seeing our teams give 100% in practice and in games is the best way to compete regardless of the outcome. With 100% effort we improve faster too. In a short season, 3 months, both new teams and existing teams improved remarkably. The key was the player’s commitment to training, games, and tournaments – and the patience of the parents! Without patience from the parents to allow the kids to improve it can be impossible to develop good teams for training and playing.
I would like to thank you all for believing in us and respecting our work.
Sincerely,
Gino Padula
Director, SP Soccer Academy
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2016 6:35:20 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2017 7:32:09 GMT
Flashback 15 Years
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Post by Macmoish on Jul 3, 2019 7:48:36 GMT
Flashback 17 years
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