Matthew Le God Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Signed from a Dutch club, this might help with a CB partnership with Jos (assuming his Dutch is better than English?) Based on the video I posted in post #243, I think Yoshida's English is better than his Dutch, as the Dutch press interviewed him in English (which he used fluently). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 He already speaks English so fluently that he used it rather than Dutch when at VVV... Might be him helping Tadanari Lee rather than the other way round! His English is better than John Terry's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 "I saw a video of the recent history of Southampton since the takeover, which showed me the great supporters when the club was promoted last season. "I want to show them what I can do as soon as possible and hopefully impress them with my performances." Pleased to see we're getting value for money from that ropey video we put together for season ticket holders, and I'm glad that our wigs and face paints have impressed this chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 So now we'll have even more f*cking sappy Japanese tourist-students trying to get into SMS with stupid home made banners. Yeah, god forbid the club sell more tickets and fill the stadium with people who actually like to have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 He's GOT to be better than Seaborne. Which means he's improving the squad, which was needed. He's got to be better than Fonte too, else were still in dire s**t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintquin Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 So we've got Tadanari Lee from Hiroshima and now we're after this bloke from Nagasaki. Any other nuclear Saints out there? Edit: Lets get this fellar in http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/smalko/profil/spieler_58137.html Perhaps we should give the nickname of Kendo! (Those of a certain age will know who I'm on about.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughba Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Is he better than Hooiveld? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjwills Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Perhaps we should give the nickname of Kendo! (Those of a certain age will know who I'm on about.) must be getting old as I knew as soon a I saw Kendo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Also to add, if we did pick this guy up for the reported €3m (£2.4m) release clause in his contract, what an absolute bargain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeShmoe Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Perhaps we should give the nickname of Kendo! (Those of a certain age will know who I'm on about.) Tripitaka or Pigsy would be better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Perhaps we should give the nickname of Kendo! (Those of a certain age will know who I'm on about.) must be getting old as I knew as soon a I saw Kendo. Think I must be the same vintage. I remember his "unveiling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmore Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Sure its already been mentioned but this tune would be a good'un for his song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Jazzbo Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Perhaps we should give the nickname of Kendo! (Those of a certain age will know who I'm on about.) Will they get his mask off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannysfc Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 I was starting to wonder when we would bring a CB in so Welcome Aboard Maya Yoshida to Saints and Good Luck for the Future whether it being at Saints or somewhere else!!! Would love to see Fonte dropped for him than Hooiveld as I think that Hooiveld is more reliable at the back than Fonte tbh But We'l See...!!! COYR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 The second signing we need an entry visa for. Will we actually have any new signings available for Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Timmier Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 I was starting to wonder when we would bring a CB in so Welcome Aboard Maya Yoshida to Saints and Good Luck for the Future whether it being at Saints or somewhere else!!! Would love to see Fonte dropped for him than Hooiveld as I think that Hooiveld is more reliable at the back than Fonte tbh But We'l See...!!! COYR!!! Your sporadic use of capital letters is really rather impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Also to add, if we did pick this guy up for the reported €3m (£2.4m) release clause in his contract, what an absolute bargain? Depends on how well he does (and I'm not righting him off) for us before anyone can make that claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Looks genuinely capable with both feet from the clips I've seen of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Good news. I must admit I don't know a great deal about him, but he seems to have a very good reputation and looks nice and easy on the eye. Happy with this one, got a hunch that we want 1 more CB/LB though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 A centre back. Brrrrrrap. If you want my feelings on the transfer, the most vivid I'm feeling right now is.... relaxed. (But that may be because I've just had one of those really long wees that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.) So a pacy striker and a centre back this week. We're getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenue Saint Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Once window closes, would be interesting to tally what our total outlay would have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFrost Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Apologies if already posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Yoshimi Battles the Blue Fish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Great signing and just what NA wanted I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascadia Saint Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Great signing! Bring on the rest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 4x Premier League 1x Champions League etc etc Plus plenty of other Asian players in top European leagues. In any case it is quite a generalisation to right off a player based on his nationality. Right off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katalinic Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. Sunderland AFC - delusions of grandeur since 1879. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. To be fair, it seems like one idiot and the rest of the board telling him so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 If ManUre had signed him he would be hailed as a genius. This time those bustards didn't beat us to it, it's good to know that Cortese has respect enough around foreign football circles to entice these kids in with little more than a promise of great things to come. I'm less sure that Rooney would be the right signing for us but Ashley Young might be useful out wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sentry Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. Yup, its one guy, the rest of the peeps seem sound. Really interesting to see what others think of us. I liked this post... ''They've actually signed; nathaniel clyne - many predicted he'd be signing for an established prem club when he finally moved from Palace Steven Davies - a player who is what I'd call a SAFC/villa/Fulham standard player so good move by Saints Mayuka - top scorer at the African cup of nations for tournament winners Zambia Yoshida - Japan international centre back Admittedly jay Rodriguez was a silly fee but I'm sure that was just Southampton making an earlier signal of intent as it was done right at the start of the window. They've also had a fee agreed for gaston Ramirez a player some of the best clubs in the world were after and very nearly signed buttner but the deal fell through who ended up at man united. Does that sound like a team who's not trying to stay up and isn't ambitious. Give your head a shake OP you've had a mare!'' When put like that does seem like we have signed well and in smart, not just throwing money around on anyone (yes, qpr and whu, im looking at you). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadhall Saint Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 To be fair, it seems like one idiot and the rest of the board telling him so. Thats how I took it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 we will be massive in Japan Big in Japan..... I know a song about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 I did skim it a bit, there were a few wallies on there - but yeah, some nice comments too. The sunderland board is quite a good one for neutral views on stuff, as it's very, very active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. Very fair apart from the clueless OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_southy Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. Let them think what they want, we will either show them or prove them right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirking_Saint Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 TBH we have been in the footballer underwaters for years !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc oli Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Yoshimi Battles the Blue Fish? A song to this great tune would be brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeySFC Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Sunderland AFC - delusions of grandeur since 1879. Always respected Sunderland, just one idiot on that thread and one Spurs Troll the rest were very sensible Sunderland fans complimenting us that we had 25K+ attendances in League 1, how loyal we are to stick with the club through thick and thin, and that we've made some very shrewd signings for relatively low fees. They're fine by me, also love the Stadium of Light, lucky to have gone there in 06/07, amazing stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Plus plenty of other Asian players in top European leagues. In any case it is quite a generalisation to right off a player based on his nationality. "Write". I'm sure someone else must have picked you up on this by now though, there must be a hell of a queue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Stimp Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 If ManUre had signed him he would be hailed as a genius. This time those bustards didn't beat us to it, it's good to know that Cortese has respect enough around foreign football circles to entice these kids in with little more than a promise of great things to come. I'm less sure that Rooney would be the right signing for us but Ashley Young might be useful out wide. Has Buttner been hailed as a genius? I must have missed that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Park was carried by Man Utd. He was deployed to run around a lot in big games when Man Utd knew they wouldn't have all the possession like normal. Interesting to see how he fares this season. Where have I written him off because of his nationality? I was merely asking a question and igniting some debate. So your point here is "he was crap so they only picked him for the big games"? This somewhat differs from Ferguson's usual policy of selling crap players to ex-Man U players who are now managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc oli Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Oh Yoshida You're Our Defender And you won't let those Strikers beat ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Check out this Sunderland thread: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=726957 ****s. The OP seemed a bit of a clueless fanny but other than that, the rest of them were generally quite complimentary about us. Not sure what your problem is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 CB is certainly a step in the right direction. This chap is unproven though - and young. I am still concerned about our lack of Premier League experience in our side. So, I can't believe that we're not looking to bring in someone like Berbatov, who seems to be about to go for a song to Fulham! NC's strategy is emerging for new ownership - buy in Asian talent and change your strip to lucky Far Eastern red! I suspect our new owners may well be from the Far East. Possibly good news, seeing as that's where the money is for the next 30 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 So your point here is "he was crap so they only picked him for the big games"? This somewhat differs from Ferguson's usual policy of selling crap players to ex-Man U players who are now managers. Did I say he was crap? I said he was carried by players of greater ability during his time at Man Utd, much like; Brown, O'Shea, P. Neville, Gibson and you'll be able to add Cleverly to that list in a few years time. Park was deployed in their big games to press the opposition - that is a 100% fact. Will be interesting to see how he get's on when he's one of the key men with a team relying on him to help drive them on. Personally I don't think he's up to that but served a purpose for Man Utd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Has Buttner been hailed as a genius? I must have missed that... Fergie was quoted as saying "he's the best young LB in Europe". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 He already speaks English so fluently that he used it rather than Dutch when at VVV... Might be him helping Tadanari Lee rather than the other way round! Very pleased about that, the potential communication problem was my main reservation about signing him. Even better if it helps us get the best out of Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 (edited) A song to this great tune would be brilliant. Turning Japanese by the Vapors - top 10 hit in the early 80s. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEmJ-VWPDM4 It works for both our Japanese players and is an easy song! The chorus is at about 1.10 in the vid: "I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so..." (Mind you, the song is meant to be about masturbation!) Edited 30 August, 2012 by TopGun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 30 August, 2012 Share Posted 30 August, 2012 Did I say he was crap? I said he was carried by players of greater ability during his time at Man Utd, much like; Brown, O'Shea, P. Neville, Gibson and you'll be able to add Cleverly to that list in a few years time. Park was deployed in their big games to press the opposition - that is a 100% fact. Will be interesting to see how he get's on when he's one of the key men with a team relying on him to help drive them on. Personally I don't think he's up to that but served a purpose for Man Utd. If they've signed him to fulfil a completely different role then I would assume he would not be as successful. The fact Ferguson's sold him is pretty much all the red flag that anyone needs to know not to sign someone. He doesn't often get them wrong - but then I suppose the chance of a player signing for someone else who is as successful elsewhere is pretty low... Tevez maybe ? Stam ? Beckham ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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