Dastardly and Muttley Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Let’s give this lad his own thread, then. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Actually suggested him to DaveFevs a while ago. Mind you, I got all of the other targets wrong.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksy Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Looks like whoever told me we signing a Japanese No 7 was telling the truth. Fair play to him, he’s a nice bloke and he knows how I like my coffee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 If this happens he will, as far as I can think, be our first ever Japanese player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 minute ago, Jerseybean said: If this happens he will, as far as I can think, be our first ever Japanese player. Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Translated from the article below: On the 30th, it was revealed that Machida's U-23 Japan national team midfielder Yu Hirakawa (23) has received an offer from Bristol City in the English second division. The transfer is on loan with an option to buy, and the negotiations are reportedly in the final stages. Hirakawa is a modern-style side attacker who is strong defensively, with fine touches on the ball and a unique dribbling style that varies speed and speed. Another strength is that he can play equally well on both the left and right sides. Last season, he contributed to the club's first promotion to J1 with 6 goals and 4 assists in 35 J2 league games. This season, he has 2 goals and 4 assists in 16 games. He played in all 6 games in the U-23 Asian Cup in April, which also served as the final Asian qualifier for the Paris Olympics, and contributed to the club's qualification, and is expected to be included in the Olympic team to be announced on the 3rd of this month. The club, currently leading the J1 league, plans to keep Hirakawa as a necessary player while giving maximum consideration to his future growth. If the transfer is completed, he will be the first player in the club's history to transfer overseas. Bristol City finished 11th out of 24 teams in the English second division last season. The new season will kick off with a match against Hull on August 10th. ◇Hirakawa Yu: Born January 3rd, 2001, 23 years old, from Kashima City, Saga Prefecture. Saga Higashi - Yamanashi Gakuin University. In September 2021, it was decided that he would join Machida from 2023, and he made his professional debut as a special designated player in December of the same year against Niigata. In June 2023, he was selected for the first time for the Japan U-22 national team, which will be aiming for the Paris Olympics. He is 172 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. He is right-footed. https://www.sponichi.co.jp/soccer/news/2024/07/01/kiji/20240630s00002000436000c.html#goog_rewarded 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Olé Posted June 30 Popular Post Share Posted June 30 5 minutes ago, Jerseybean said: If this happens he will, as far as I can think, be our first ever Japanese player. Hopefully he likes the Rising Sun. 6 1 22 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu_Hirakawa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Silvio Dante Posted June 30 Popular Post Share Posted June 30 I’m confident we’ve watched him live in Japan at least 30-40 times, and by different people. 1 30 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavington Robin Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 21 minutes ago, Olé said: Hopefully he likes the Rising Sun. As long as he brings ID 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I like these J league player rumours its nice and easy to find footage on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 6 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I’m confident we’ve watched him live in Japan at least 30-40 times, and by different people. I'd be volunteering to go watch a few, book a couple of days off after the game as well if work are paying for the flights in and out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 44 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Actually suggested him to DaveFevs a while ago. Mind you, I got all of the other targets wrong.. Yep, when I was looking at forwards in Asia he was one that came out as a potential wider player wasn’t he. 17 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I’m confident we’ve watched him live in Japan at least 30-40 times, and by different people. Such horseshit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Doesn't have a great record... his best scoring season is in the Japanese 2nd division and he only scored 6 ? Also hasnt represented japan at any level... Unless people no somthing about this lad I don't? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 minute ago, BCFC31 said: Doesn't have a great record... his best scoring season is in the Japanese 2nd division and he only scored 6 ? Also hasnt represented japan at any level... Unless people no somthing about this lad I don't? Sounds promising…………. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 5 minutes ago, BCFC31 said: Doesn't have a great record... his best scoring season is in the Japanese 2nd division and he only scored 6 ? Also hasnt represented japan at any level... Unless people no somthing about this lad I don't? Played 9 times for Japan u23s. He’s a wide man not a striker fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Just now, Davefevs said: Played 9 times for Japan u23s. He’s a wide man not a striker fwiw. Extremely random imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 7 minutes ago, BCFC31 said: Doesn't have a great record... his best scoring season is in the Japanese 2nd division and he only scored 6 ? Also hasnt represented japan at any level... Unless people no somthing about this lad I don't? Playing in team top of j1 league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 If he is anything like sakamoto at Coventry I will be a very happy man. Does anyone have his leauge stats for this season in J1? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7d8bnPPHgi/?locale=zh-TW&hl=am-et Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evy11_BCFC Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Played 90 minutes today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 12 minutes ago, BCFC31 said: If he is anything like sakamoto at Coventry I will be a very happy man. Does anyone have his leauge stats for this season in J1? Try Google. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 minutes ago, Evy11_BCFC said: Played 90 minutes today Saw that. After Graham’s shout, I thought he was our man when suddenly he didn’t play a few games. Pure guesswork that if he is our man, discussions are ongoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Let's knock another potential signing before they play for us Some so called supporters so negative 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I can't embed this but he looks decent, league player of the week. It seems odd that he is leaving them mid season. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7d8bnPPHgi/?locale=zh-TW&hl=am-et has he had a falling out or somthing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotswoldred2 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 minutes ago, Shockwave said: Let's knock another potential signing before they play for us Some so called supporters so negative Lots still typing how crap England are, they will here soon en mass. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 9 minutes ago, Evy11_BCFC said: Played 90 minutes today Not signing tomorrow then! What on earth are City waiting for with Fally? Have they forgot the Twitter password?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hocca Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Why obsess over his stats ffs, one look at a video of him he has technical ability and dribbling qualities no one else in our squad has! Looks exciting. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 13 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Try Google. Take that as a no then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 8 minutes ago, Crackers Corner said: I can't embed this but he looks decent, league player of the week. It seems odd that he is leaving them mid season. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7d8bnPPHgi/?locale=zh-TW&hl=am-et has he had a falling out or somthing? Think I read it would be that clubs first player to leave for an English club? Can’t imagine many of them would turn the chance to come to the prem or championship down, has to be the dream for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 goals and 5 assists in 17 match in J1 6 goals and 6 assists in J2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Corner Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I was thinking more why would the club release him. Unless they have a replacement as can't see it being any other issues if he played 90 today seems a very strange move on thier part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, Olé said: Hopefully he likes the Rising Sun. At less than 4 quid for a pint of Gold, who doesn't?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, Olé said: Hopefully he likes the Rising Sun. Good joke. Poor pub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Interesting to note that that the Japan u23 team qualified for the Olympics in Paris, and Hirakawa was part of the team that got through via the Asian Cup. You’d assume he will be part of that squad in Paris. So if he does sign, chances are we won’t see him in a city shirt very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) Surely if this Japanese lad played today he isn't the number 7 tinion has mentioned so its just a bullshit rumour. Edited June 30 by BCFC31 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 4 minutes ago, BCFC31 said: Surely if this Japanese lad played today he isn't the number 7 tinion has mentioned so its just a bullshit rumour. Tinnion has said so many contradictory things, who knows? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, marksy said: Looks like whoever told me we signing a Japanese No 7 was telling the truth. Fair play to him, he’s a nice bloke and he knows how I like my coffee We’ll have to wait and sushi. You may have to tempura your excitement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Interesting to note that that the Japan u23 team qualified for the Olympics in Paris, and Hirakawa was part of the team that got through via the Asian Cup. You’d assume he will be part of that squad in Paris. So if he does sign, chances are we won’t see him in a city shirt very soon. For goodness sake. Why is there always a ‘but’ with this football club! We get excited then realise he won’t play the opening game. Edited June 30 by Shauntaylor85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) Ian said the 7 was done but it was due to his club as to why it wasn’t announced yet so this makes sense. We all assume where he is getting the info from! Edited June 30 by Shauntaylor85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 54 minutes ago, Shockwave said: Let's knock another potential signing before they play for us Some so called supporters so negative You'll notice as well that they never come up with credible alternative suggestions either. (Credible being the important word). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic Robin Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Assuming this is true, I'm slightly surprised that we're looking at a player who appears to be an out-and-out winger given that Manning seems to favour the 3-4-2-1......a formation without wingers. Given that he has been described as being "strong defensively", I wonder if the plan is to utilise him as a (relatively attacking) wing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, Silvio Dante said: I’m confident we’ve watched him live in Japan at least 30-40 times, and by different people. … and you also believe the moon is made of cheese, made by the tooth fairy and Easter bunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INCRED Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Can’t help be excited if this lad and the one from Austria Vienna join. Completely different approach to recruitment by bringing players in from Europe and far east. It’s obviously a risk but why not? Every signing is a risk. Not sure what their English is like but other players adapt to other countries language and culture It at least brings an air of an unknown quantity not just for us but teams playing against us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannerman Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 3 minutes ago, Southport Red said: … and you also believe the moon is made of cheese, made by the tooth fairy and Easter bunny I do, please don’t tell me it’s not 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Man Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 If he plans to play in the Olympics it kind of makes sense for him to keep his game time ticking over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: Ian said the 7 was done but it was due to his club as to why it wasn’t announced yet so this makes sense. We all assume where he is getting the info from! Hang on, Right, so we’ve signed someone, but are letting him continue to play for his (now ex) club….? Apart from the fact thats not contractually feasible, it’s either BS, or the “the deal is done” is just another ‘he’s told us he’d like to come’ remark. Edited June 30 by petehinton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 If he can cross the ball i’m sold, haven’t had someone with a consistent delivery in years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddarwedlocker Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Just now, George Rs said: If he can cross the ball i’m sold, haven’t had someone with a consistent delivery in years Eliasson was the last I remember being really solid at getting it on someones head 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov 77 Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 minute ago, petehinton said: Hang on, Right, so we’ve signed someone, but are letting him continue to play for his (now ex) club….? As per the rest of this very long close season take it with a large pinch of salt, will worry about it when it happens 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 12 minutes ago, Bannerman said: I do, please don’t tell me it’s not kraft dairylea isnt it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattredrobin Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Excited about this one, if true of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 12 minutes ago, petehinton said: Hang on, Right, so we’ve signed someone, but are letting him continue to play for his (now ex) club….? Apart from the fact thats not contractually feasible, it’s either BS, or the “the deal is done” is just another ‘he’s told us he’d like to come’ remark. We're taking him on loan with an option to buy to I guess it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 hour ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Good joke. Poor pub. Depends which one, Windmill Hill one is pretty good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 5 minutes ago, cheese said: We're taking him on loan with an option to buy to I guess it's possible. Even so, he’d still not be our player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 17 minutes ago, George Rs said: If he can cross the ball i’m sold, haven’t had someone with a consistent delivery in years Is he that sort of player? From the clips I’ve seen he is more of a player who cuts in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Played 9 times for Japan u23s. He’s a wide man not a striker fwiw. How does this fit into Mannings preferred 3421 with two tens rather than wingers? Clubs in the bag? Recruiting for 2 systems? Edited June 30 by W-S-M Seagull 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Rs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 8 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said: How does this fit into Mannings preferred 3421 with two tens rather than wingers? Clubs in the bag? Recruiting for 2 systems? Might play him as a wingback, he’s been highlighted to have good defensive capabilities. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavington Robin Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 hour ago, cotswoldred2 said: Lots still typing how crap England are, they will here soon en mass. Fans eh ? https://x.com/FBAwayDays/status/1807485578717405360 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Depends which one, Windmill Hill one is pretty good.. Fair point. I was thinking of the pub next to the superior Coopers Arms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogue malone Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 hours ago, glynriley said: We’ll have to wait and sushi. You may have to tempura your excitement. f f sake me old china Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I don’t think I’ve seen anyone talk about the source, are they reputable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 2 minutes ago, TammyAB said: I don’t think I’ve seen anyone talk about the source, are they reputable? Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 3 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said: How does this fit into Mannings preferred 3421 with two tens rather than wingers? Clubs in the bag? Recruiting for 2 systems? Good point well made. I hesitate to use the term 'Clubs in the bag' You can also add the possible striker from Rapid Vienna, says he played in a 2 at various times.. Which is it? 3-4-3? -3-5-2? Two tens, wide attackers? Back 4 and any combo in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 9 hours ago, petehinton said: Hang on, Right, so we’ve signed someone, but are letting him continue to play for his (now ex) club….? Apart from the fact thats not contractually feasible, it’s either BS, or the “the deal is done” is just another ‘he’s told us he’d like to come’ remark. The deal could be signed but the contract and everything isn't announced until 1st July which is when the transfer window officially opens. If that is the case what is stopping the ex-club from playing him? Could be an agreement in place that he will continue to play but if he gets injured the deal is off keeps the player in match fitness and he isn't just sat doing nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 (edited) 23 minutes ago, BetterRedthanBlue said: The deal could be signed but the contract and everything isn't announced until 1st July which is when the transfer window officially opens. If that is the case what is stopping the ex-club from playing him? Could be an agreement in place that he will continue to play but if he gets injured the deal is off keeps the player in match fitness and he isn't just sat doing nothing. Are you talking Japanese Transfer window as the EFL window officially opened 14th June. Players contracts normally run out 30th June not sure about Japan so it maybe that Edited July 1 by westonred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 8 hours ago, Davefevs said: Who knows? IG has posted stats of the player late last night on his feed like he did for Fally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 5 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: IG has posted stats of the player late last night on his feed like he did for Fally. Did he already know about this guy or just jumping on the bandwagon now the name is out there ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 6 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Good point well made. I hesitate to use the term 'Clubs in the bag' You can also add the possible striker from Rapid Vienna, says he played in a 2 at various times.. Which is it? 3-4-3? -3-5-2? Two tens, wide attackers? Back 4 and any combo in front. I don't think it's too different. If we are signing a player like this. Either they can fulfil a wing back role or they are player that can widen the pitch in some games. Again, it does feel the like some fans are still stuck on starting 11's and rigid formations when the game has moved on to 16 players used in 90+ minutes and fluidity in formations. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 8 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: I don't think it's too different. If we are signing a player like this. Either they can fulfil a wing back role or they are player that can widen the pitch in some games. Again, it does feel the like some fans are still stuck on starting 11's and rigid formations when the game has moved on to 16 players used in 90+ minutes and fluidity in formations. OK well we already have McCrorie, Sykes and Tanner that can play wing back. Some games? Sounds exactly like clubs in the bag. If you've seen my posts in the past I've mentioned how formations are always very fluid. It's a frame work. Soon as you attack the formation changes. Soon as you defend the formation changes. Manning himself said about playing with the two number 10s. We are a club that's confused. We want to be able to play a 3 at the back formation whilst also being able to play a 433 or variation of in my opinion. And rather than recruiting for one system we are recruiting for two. What that means is instead of buying one really good number 10. We could instead be buying a decent number 10 and a decent no 7. It's only you that's assuming fans are stuck on formations. Playing with a 3 or a 4 at the back are two completely different systems. It's not like going from a 4231 to a 433. Wasn't there a point last season where our head coach was very slow to make changes in game away from the starting 11? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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