2011/12 Tomoaki Makino @ 1. FC Köln (GER) Thread [R]

oh jesus, my bad

 

The team Usami recorded 1 G/1 A against, Tese 3 G/1A and Inui 1 G/1 A.
Far away from Düsseldorf, so he can focus on football unless he organizes something else with the players in the South.

 

http://www.soccerway.com/national/germany/2-bundesliga/2011-2012/regular-season/

Currently 15 th place. I guess it's not to bad.

 

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2012/01/02/kiji/K20120102002356500.html

According to Kicker FSV Frankfurt showed intest in loaning Makino. It was also written that Gamba and Reds are also considering getting Makino but he prefers staying in Europe.

 

I respect Makino even more for fighting for a spot on a team in Europe.

 

It would be a complete waste to go to Europe only to wash up in Urawa a year later.

 

Wow didn't read notice this one. FSV Frankfurt... the significantly smaller team in Frankfurt drawing crowds of around 3000 spectators. This move would make me get a season's ticket for the rest of the season.

 

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2012/01/04/kiji/K20120104002362230.html

So start preparing some money

 

He going to sign for FSV?

 

You bet

 

http://www.sanspo.com/soccer/news/120106/scb1201060505001-n1.htm

Makino to FSV Frankfurt looks like a sure thing.

He already negotiated with the club yesterday, and an official announcement by the club is expected this week.

 

Good for him.

 

Little disappointed that he's at a 2nd division team. Attacking players in a 2nd division is one thing, but a defending player in the 2nd division is a pity.

Particular cause he's at a 2nd div side who doesn't look close to contending for the top half of the table let alone promotion.

 

I agree. Europe is good and yes some leagues here are stronger than J-League they also pay more. But that does not mean any kind of league, division or Club should be picked over J-League just because it is Europe.


So personally I would rather see him go back to J-League than this club. But what can you do. He is still relatively young and his best chance to prove himself now is with National team if he ll get the chance naturally

 

Frankly, there are probably more people scouting the good performers of J.League than the 2nd Bundesliga, furthermore for defenders there.

He should go to Japan again.

 

Do you really think so? At least for Bundesliga teams that sound absurd.

 

Lets see how everything goes. Not like Zacc consider him a starter anyway. We all know who that is.

 

The bottom line is that Makino's resume in Europe is non-existant and he needs playing time. I certainly hope he gets to prove himself on a (currently crummy) 2.Bund team. If he can't, I think his European opportunities will severly be limited, and he'll likely end up returning to the J. League (where he can perhaps plan for a return visit to Europe in the future). He is 24 so he isn't exactly young, especially by European standard.

On a side note, 2.Bund is one of the highest caliber Div.2 leagues so I'm not bummed out about any Asian players headed there to prove themselves.

 

Good post.

 

Looks like he is heading to Urawa in the end.

 

http://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2012/01/07/kiji/K20120107002381830.html

If true that's some turnaround

 

Urawa probably made a decisive push, I feel losing Lee was a huge letdown for them.

 

http://twitter.com/tonji5

His latest blog is quite meaningful in that context: "It's necessary to put yourself in a harsh environment and to challenge, but it's also important to put yourself in a place where you can shine."

I guess this means challenge time is over?

 

I know he could score some goals but is that a remedy for Reds problems? I don't think so. That move would be great for Reds but not right now!