Saint_Randell Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Can't believe it hasn't been mentioned already, but did no one else see the little 3ft Japanese man sat on the bench for Saturday's game?! He was kitted out in full saints gear and when their was a short stoppage in play and some of the team went to the touchline to get drinks, he waddled out and started translating what Adkins was saying for Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Hope he gets a better reception than Delgado's. Then again, Delgado's wanted to take part in training... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfc4prem Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 I reckon Lee needs to start learning English, and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Hope he gets a better reception than Delgado's. Then again, Delgado's wanted to take part in training... Kleber (Klever?) Chala? Well, it's always good having someone around who can wish them happy birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Randell Posted 19 February, 2012 Author Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Na this guy will become a cult hero! (if he's here long enough) He looked just like the little Chinese guy off Hangover... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Shocking!!: think of the expense!! Chelsea had that Jolly looking bloke who always spoke Italian, lurking about the bench for years. Good to see we are making sure everything is being done right, not as if he has someone else to speak to in his first language like Guly has Jose, Morgan has Rahdi, Steve has Jos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Troy Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 I could be wrong, when I saw the highlights looked like during congratulating him people were understanding each other, at the time thought he must have some ok English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 (edited) I could be wrong, when I saw the highlights looked like during congratulating him people were understanding each other, at the time thought he must have some ok English Alternatively, the universal language of appreciation and joy. As for Guly and Jose talking the same tongue, "kinda" is probably the best interpretation. Brazilian Portuguese is a real b*stardisation of the language. They would struggle to get each other at the best of times. It would be the equivalent of a Highlander making small talk with someone from the southern states. Edited 19 February, 2012 by Colinjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Steve speaks about 4 different languages including English! Always nice being able to let your hair down and not have to think about it for a moment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 Alternatively, the universal language of appreciation and joy. As for Guly and Jose talking the same tongue, "kinda" is probably the best interpretation. Brazilian Portuguese is a real b*stardisation of the language. They would struggle to get each other at the best of times. It would be the equivalent of a Highlander making small talk with someone from the southern states. But if you noticed when Guly first arrived, Jose was always the first to explain to him what was being said, and help him out when the ref was wanting a word in his ear. Even Guly said in an early interview Jose being around was a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lighthouse Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 We're just lucky Adkins is able to translate our tactics into Scouse for the benefit of Rickie Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 February, 2012 Share Posted 19 February, 2012 But if you noticed when Guly first arrived, Jose was always the first to explain to him what was being said, and help him out when the ref was wanting a word in his ear. Even Guly said in an early interview Jose being around was a big help. A slured version of the tongue is better then none I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano6 Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 FFS - why can't people let our players settle in before writing them off! Especially the foreign ones, who we know will take more time to bed in. Plus he even scored a great goal at the weekend for your information. First "Taxi for Guly" and then this. I notice there isn't the same level of abuse being dished out for the Englishman Billy Sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensfcno1 Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 FFS - why can't people let our players settle in before writing them off! Especially the foreign ones, who we know will take more time to bed in. Plus he even scored a great goal at the weekend for your information. First "Taxi for Guly" and then this. I notice there isn't the same level of abuse being dished out for the Englishman Billy Sharp! Obviously u Havnt read this thread? Thy r talking about him having a translator! Nothing about giving him abuse u numpty! Hopfully sharp doesn't need a translator as u point out he's already English! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 FFS - why can't people let our players settle in before writing them off! Especially the foreign ones, who we know will take more time to bed in. Plus he even scored a great goal at the weekend for your information. First "Taxi for Guly" and then this. I notice there isn't the same level of abuse being dished out for the Englishman Billy Sharp! You lost or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwantsapint Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 When WGS arrived he brought a translator/golf partner with him who it turned out wasn't a bad player & that was just to translate Scottish to English Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david in sweden Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 (edited) I reckon Lee needs to start learning English, and fast. Having taught English to non-native speakers from every continent for the last few decades, I can guess that Lee may understand some basic domestic langauge OK - (Japanese have good access to the " American version " of English via TV / media), though it doesn't comeover so well when they speak. I'm glad to see that we have invested in a translator for Lee , (or should I say " Chung" ) - I just hope the translator is a football fan - that will help. In every profession there is a vocabulary of technical terminology, and it's surely no different in football. Offside means offside in every language! It'll take time for Chung to do his own press conferences, but after watching his goal on Saturday, I'd say that his type of football - speaks for itself ! Edited 20 February, 2012 by david in sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 (edited) The guy trained as an interpreter in and around Seattle; but also has a footy background. Got his badges and was a scout/coach for the Hiroshima first team. Until recently he was working for Huddersfield Town as a youth team coach. Edited 20 February, 2012 by shurlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Smith Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 A little 3ft man sat on the bench for Saturday's game, kitted out in full saints gear. Sounds like ex-Saint (briefly), Sammy Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 Derby had a 3ft fella playing up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 I think Adkins said that Lee is taking English lessons, bound to take a while but even then God only knows what he will make of some of Nigel's little sayings, especially if he repeats that one about consistency from Saturday :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del boy Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 First "Taxi for Guly" and then this. I notice there isn't the same level of abuse being dished out for the Englishman Billy Sharp! ..you mean fat boy Sharpy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 Shocking!!: think of the expense!! Chelsea had that Jolly looking bloke who always spoke Italian, lurking about the bench for years. Good to see we are making sure everything is being done right, not as if he has someone else to speak to in his first language like Guly has Jose, Morgan has Rahdi, Steve has Jos He is still there! I always see him during televised games hanging around the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 ..you mean fat boy Sharpy? ...the one who had a thread about whether he was unfit on the weekend ? That one...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macey_J2 Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 If you check out lee's web blog, it shows his english teacher 'mr ian', an british looking guy who was formerly a pastry chef for 10 years in japan apparently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 20 February, 2012 Share Posted 20 February, 2012 It goes without saying that Lee would be having English lessons, but the difference between the two languages is somewhat more than that between English and German/Italian/French etc. When I was in the UK I offered my services as an EFL teacher to Saints, but there's already a tie-up with someone. Shame, I could have had a few practical lessons at Staplewood: "ping the ball!"... At St Mary's another EFL teacher occasionally sat next to me, and he'd taught in Japan. I've only taught a few Japanese/Korean students in the UK but they are certainly different from European students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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