Japanese Abroad 2005/06 [R] - Part III

Enclosure · May 3, 2006

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rosuke said:

Hirayama has quit college to concentrate on football.
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About time really. He obviously belongs to a culture where going to university is necessary to get anywhere in life, but purely from football's point of view, it's been such a p1ss take that he was trying to "make it big" in football while going to university.

Many in europe/south america dedicate themselves to football from early/mid teens, and even then many fail to get anywhere in the professional world.

gtepp15 redded · May 5, 2006

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Hidetoshi Nakata played well yesterday.
He got 7 from skysports rating.

Takahara missed a great chance to increase the lead for Hamburg last Wednesday.

football_addict · May 5, 2006

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Suzuki with the champions of Serbia&Montenegro trophy

The Old Lady Hertha · May 5, 2006

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Congrats!!

Does Pantelic get a medal though?

aiueo-redded · May 5, 2006

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football_addict said:

Suzuki with the champions of Serbia&Montenegro trophy
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Thanks.

football_addict · May 5, 2006

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The Old Lady Hertha said:

Congrats!!

Does Pantelic get a medal though?
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He was mentioned on the ceremony, but I don't know if he's getting a medal.

Acidman · May 5, 2006

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Come to think of it does Takayuki get a medal, dont you have to play in a certain amount of matches? Its a shame if he didnt

football_addict · May 5, 2006

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gamba 2005 said:

Come to think of it does Takayuki get a medal, dont you have to play in a certain amount of matches? Its a shame if he didnt
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Takayuki got a medal. There is he on team picture - down, right. And there is a shiny thing around his neck.

Acidman · May 6, 2006

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Inamoto unsure of future
http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=384982&CPID=8&clid=35&lid=2&title=Inamoto+unsure+of+future

West Brom midfielder Junichi Inamoto has admitted that he will have to consider his future carefully if he is not guaranteed regular first-team football next season.
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goru_no_ura · May 6, 2006

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gamba 2005 said:

Inamoto unsure of future
http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=384982&CPID=8&clid=35&lid=2&title=Inamoto+unsure+of+future
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See? I've told you.
He likes to play ONLY where he has his place assured.

Good, for you, he will be back at Gamba.

mikado · May 6, 2006

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Huh? he said he wouldn't return to Japan.

lilcookie · May 6, 2006

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thats what i freaking thought...but nah, he should go to another club i mean i knew west brom was a team not right for him, even if the fans have been good to him, he has to go to a club that needs him...benchwarming sucks mate!

goru_no_ura · May 7, 2006

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mikado said:

Huh? he said he wouldn't return to Japan.
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Then he better put himself into a mental frame where once he is benched, he works harder to get a place in the starting eleven.

Acidman · May 7, 2006

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Hide played another 50 succesfull minuites for Bolton, not sure about Ina?
Nakamura was rested for Shatstic

Acidman · May 7, 2006

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Inamoto did not play

goru_no_ura · May 9, 2006

Nakata leaves Bolton

Here is the article:

http://sports.yahoo.co.jp/hl?c=worldsoccer&a=20060509-00000062-nks-spo

He basically says he doesn't like the way the team plays (same thing he said at Parma and Fiorentina...)

Acidman · May 9, 2006

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Bolton are to offer Hidetoshi Nakata a permanent deal at Bolton!
Good news or bad, i'm undecided
I'll try and find a source

Acidman · May 9, 2006

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http://home.skysports.com/list.asp?hlid=385533&CPID=8&clid=30&lid=&title=Big+Sam+continues+clearout
Allardyce has not yet ruled out signing Japan international Hidetoshi Nakata on a permanent basis from Fiorentina, where he has now returned after a loan spell, with Ivan Campo another player he wants to keep at The Reebok.

"Although Hide has returned to Fiorentina following the end of his loan spell, we are hopeful of bringing him back on a permanent basis," said Allardyce.

"However, there is a long way to go, in terms of discussion, before we can conclude a deal."
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If he stays at Fiorentina i will find his house, then slap his face

gtepp15 redded · May 9, 2006

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Matsui played 90 minutes for Le Mans last Sunday.

The Old Lady Hertha · May 9, 2006

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gamba 2005 said:

If he stays at Fiorentina i will find his house, then slap his face
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Seconded.

goru_no_ura · May 9, 2006

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The Old Lady Hertha said:

Seconded.
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He won't, he is highly disliked there, and I think it is reciprocal.
But I doubt he will go back to Bolton.

Problem with Hide is, he needs the whole upper half of the team to play as he wants, as it used to happen in Bellmare and Perugia.

BUt today, which club wants to go ahead and build a team around Nakata?

I honestly it would be time for him to come home, and to help the J-League to grow. Imho, he, Yanagisawa and Inamoto have done their time in Europe, now I see them only playing minor roles, while they can still give A LOT to Japanese soccer.

Senden · May 10, 2006

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goru_no_ura said:

He won't, he is highly disliked there, and I think it is reciprocal.
I honestly it would be time for him to come home, and to help the J-League to grow. Imho, he, Yanagisawa and Inamoto have done their time in Europe, now I see them only playing minor roles, while they can still give A LOT to Japanese soccer.
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I agree, English football just isn't really for Japanese players and their style and tempo, just doesn't really suite them.

The Old Lady Hertha · May 10, 2006

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I'm surprised no Japanese midfielders come to the Bundesliga. The Bundesliga is perfect for a technical midfielder like Nakamura or Ono or Nakata.

The Old Lady Hertha · May 10, 2006

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Well I'll be DARNED! Hidetoshi Nakata might be linked toward my club!

Ausszug aus ein Sport Bild Interview mit Hidetoshi Nakata:

"Dann müssen Sie bei einem deutschen Klub spielen. Interesse?
Ja, sicher bin ich interessiert. Ich habe noch nie in Deutschland gespielt. Diese Erfahrung würde ich gerne machen. Aber zuvor möchte ich das Land richtig kennenlernen, vielleicht in einem Urlaub. Berlin soll sehr schön sein. Da könnte ich mir vorstellen hinzugehen."

Basically he says he's interested in moving to Germany, he's never been. He says Berlin is beautiful and that he would pay a visit to the club there (Hertha probably).

I would welcome him with open arms. Especially if we sell Bastuerk/Marcelinho.

goru_no_ura · May 10, 2006

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Senden said:

I agree, English football just isn't really for Japanese players and their style and tempo, just doesn't really suite them.
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Without meaning to be offensive, I believe the top-League (England, Italy, Spain, Germany) are not best stage for Japanese players.

So, far the best experiences come from France, Scotland and Holland. Such level is -I believe- the perfect dimension for this generation of players.

Just look at the way Ono was leading the team, yelling at his team-mates, changing the pace of the game against Bulgaria... he has learnt that at Feyenord, ON THE FIELD... You don't learn that sitting of the bench of Fiorentina, let alone West Bromwich Albion...