Supersonic Robin Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) 39 minutes ago, TammyAB said: Have they gone early with the announcement time to farm engagements from Tokyo at a prime time? Exactly what I was thinking. Seems a very unusual time to announce a signing otherwise. We've also bothered to rewrite all the captions on his announcement posts in Japanese. Edited July 9 by Supersonic Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 32 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: What’s Japanese for ‘the camera is over here mate. ‘ ? To be fair he is trying to adjust to his new surroundings so is trying to avoid looking at things from his homeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 3 minutes ago, Nugget said: Yuuu Hiraka wa wa wa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Just now, Tim Monaghan said: Is that the end of the Twine deal then? Twine would take the 10 shirt vacated by Kingy for sure, imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcredandwhite Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Interesting signing. Looking forward to seeing what he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 He was a member of the Japan squad that won the AFC U23 Asian Cup - playing just under half an hour in the final: https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/news/apan_edge_uzbekistan_to_lift_second_title.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebristolred Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 28 minutes ago, samo II said: 5’8” Japanese forward with no international experience at any level and who has never played outside the J league (and only has 11 goals in his career) - an interesting move. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-hirakawa/ That's the spirit. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 25 minutes ago, samo II said: 5’8” Japanese forward with no international experience at any level and who has never played outside the J league (and only has 11 goals in his career) - an interesting move. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-hirakawa/ I’d go back to bed for a bit and start the day again if I were you Samo ! Totally unknown quantity , yes, but let’s have a bit of optimism . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 14 minutes ago, One Team said: I thought similar mate! “Yu Hirakawa’s on the wing, The greatest thing that we have seen, Oh baby! Oh baby!” Slight adjustment so it slips off the tongue a bit better……. Hir-a-kawas on the wing the greatest thing we’ve ever seen oh baby, oh baby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Do you think he’ll be put up in the Rising Sun for a few weeks until he’s sorted out somewhere to live ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Loan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 He might turn out to be another Mitoma. Seeing as it's City I very much doubt it, but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 45 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: Much as I think that away shirt is miles better, we don’t half chat some bollocks… Sounds like a soundbite from "Mr. Logic" from Viz - talking bollocks is where he's at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hartleysbeard Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 37 minutes ago, samo II said: 5’8” Japanese forward with no international experience at any level and who has never played outside the J league (and only has 11 goals in his career) - an interesting move. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-hirakawa/ If you’re going to be a pessimist, at least be one who gets their facts right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Flat river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red22 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Come on yu reds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 47 minutes ago, CiderJar said: It is a shame Ben Mee has retired, they'd have been good together. Chuckle Brothers stylee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 45 minutes ago, Rocky said: Tweets getting loads more engagement than usual. Hope the club cash in on a lot of new ‘fans’ from Asia @petehinton that’s the guy I suggested that you contact. 27 minutes ago, One Team said: I thought similar mate! “Yu Hirakawa’s on the wing, The greatest thing that we have seen, Oh baby! Oh baby!” That’s the second verse. Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Second hipster signing of the summer. Come on you vegan microbrewery 5-panel cap reds 8 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 20 minutes ago, CyderInACan said: Sounds like a soundbite from "Mr. Logic" from Viz - talking bollocks is where he's at Well, we’ve already got our own Aldridge Pryor in Tinns…. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 40 minutes ago, Port Said Red said: In something of a first, nobody has updated his Wikipedia page yet. Aye. Done dirty there was I. 15 minutes ago, Hartleysbeard said: If you’re going to be a pessimist, at least be one who gets their facts right! I mean, fair play, and hope he’s successful. But this isn’t like Celtic signing Maeda so I’m still skeptical of how much this moves the needle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 45 minutes ago, One Team said: I thought similar mate! “Yu Hirakawa’s on the wing, The greatest thing that we have seen, Oh baby! Oh baby!” Nah, all about the blended raccoons, innit. Admittedly, I have no idea if the singer is Japanese or not, but it is impossible to listen to this just once. Adn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 42 minutes ago, A Horse With No Name said: Why didn't you just start the thread with F ** k Yu I’m not that smart. 34 minutes ago, Baldyman said: I’d go back to bed for a bit and start the day again if I were you Samo ! Totally unknown quantity , yes, but let’s have a bit of optimism . I genuinely hope he is the Japanese Messi and this thread comes back to haunt me like the ghost from the Ring. But if you’d said end of the season “what do you think we need to improve the squad” this isn’t the type of signing I’d have suggested. However, I’m not paid to scout football players, so delighted to be super wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly in the air Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 how much do we have to pay if he becomes permanent anyone know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 It's a brilliant coincidence that the away shirt that our Japanese signing is modelling happens to be a Japanese flag. Should sell a few in Japan. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 15 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Nah, all about the blended raccoons, innit. Admittedly, I have no idea if the singer is Japanese or not, but it is impossible to listen to this just once. Adn He’s signed up to play in the fans village first game of season….. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 I , like most of us , know nothing really , but. Looking around social media and Press there seems to have been a fair few teams scouting him, or looking at least. Seems highly thought of and though far from concrete proof , we may have a little gem on our hands. At least I will think that until I see otherwise. Almost certainly will take time to settle , new Country , new team and completely new culture . We do seem to have the players to allow him time to bed in before throwing him in. Makes the friendly games more interesting anyway. Few stats I found, make of them what you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 5 minutes ago, fly in the air said: how much do we have to pay if he becomes permanent anyone know Do we knowing if it's definitely Loan with an option ? Saw a report yesterday saying it was in fact a permanent deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugofwar Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 16 minutes ago, samo II said: I’m not that smart. I genuinely hope he is the Japanese Messi and this thread comes back to haunt me like the ghost from the Ring. But if you’d said end of the season “what do you think we need to improve the squad” this isn’t the type of signing I’d have suggested. However, I’m not paid to scout football players, so delighted to be super wrong. Why is Messi the benchmark? Why is it a problem that he doesn't have much international experience? Bristol City don't typically sign experienced internationals. How about we enjoy signing a player we don't know much about, and hope that he's an improvement on what we already have. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 6 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Do we knowing if it's definitely Loan with an option ? Saw a report yesterday saying it was in fact a permanent deal. Club announced as LOAN. The interesting thing is the use of wording WITH A VIEW TO A PERMANENT - which to me says that they haven’t agreed an OPTION TO BUY, or else they’d have said so, like they did with TGH. I’m not criticising, but this feels weird with his contract ending on 31st Jan 2025. Hopefully we will get some further info over time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollsRoyce Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 I have absolutely no idea what he is like as a player , but wish him every success . It will be a notable cultural change so I hope he settles well and look forward to discovering more about him after his olympics tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 7 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Club announced as LOAN. The interesting thing is the use of wording WITH A VIEW TO A PERMANENT - which to me says that they haven’t agreed an OPTION TO BUY, or else they’d have said so, like they did with TGH. I’m not criticising, but this feels weird with his contract ending on 31st Jan 2025. Hopefully we will get some further info over time. Loan with an obligation to buy if a certain someone's word is accurate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 5 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Club announced as LOAN. The interesting thing is the use of wording WITH A VIEW TO A PERMANENT - which to me says that they haven’t agreed an OPTION TO BUY, or else they’d have said so, like they did with TGH. I’m not criticising, but this feels weird with his contract ending on 31st Jan 2025. Hopefully we will get some further info over time. They also said it's for the duration of the season, which again is odd if he is ooc in Jan. I assume he just signs a perm contract with us in Jan? Either way it seems he's here for the season at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Watts Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 8 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Club announced as LOAN. The interesting thing is the use of wording WITH A VIEW TO A PERMANENT - which to me says that they haven’t agreed an OPTION TO BUY, or else they’d have said so, like they did with TGH. I’m not criticising, but this feels weird with his contract ending on 31st Jan 2025. Hopefully we will get some further info over time. Could this be due to his contract expiration? I guess we would be signing him rather than buying him in that sense.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diffy Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 47 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Nah, all about the blended raccoons, innit. Admittedly, I have no idea if the singer is Japanese or not, but it is impossible to listen to this just once. Adn Isn't he the one singing in the back of Peter Kay's car on car share ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 4 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Loan with an obligation to buy if a certain someone's word is accurate... View ≠ Obligation 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 5 minutes ago, Gazred said: They also said it's for the duration of the season, which again is odd if he is ooc in Jan. I assume he just signs a perm contract with us in Jan? Either way it seems he's here for the season at least. This is the part I'm confused by. How can he be on loan for a year from a club who have him contracted for 6 months?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Gazred said: They also said it's for the duration of the season, which again is odd if he is ooc in Jan. I assume he just signs a perm contract with us in Jan? Either way it seems he's here for the season at least. Isn't it possible that the loan agreement covers the fact that if he re-signs a full co tract with Machida (or signs for any other club*), our loan persists until June 2025. Or more likely this initial loan technically ends but then a new one automatically begins on the same terms. I'm not 100% sure of what FIFAs view on that would be, but contractually it should be ok. *Although there would be questions around privity of contract and third party rights. Edited July 9 by ExiledAjax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Club announced as LOAN. The interesting thing is the use of wording WITH A VIEW TO A PERMANENT - which to me says that they haven’t agreed an OPTION TO BUY, or else they’d have said so, like they did with TGH. I’m not criticising, but this feels weird with his contract ending on 31st Jan 2025. Hopefully we will get some further info over time. With so little time left on his current deal ( and probably reading too much into it ) , could the view to Permanent mean paid loan ,then we could just pay compensation as he's 23 ? 7 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Loan with an obligation to buy if a certain someone's word is accurate... May as well have done the deal now surely , unless we are waiting until he's OOC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Exciting signing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCity Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 57 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Admittedly, I have no idea if the singer is Japanese or not, but it is impossible to listen to this just once. Adn Pretty sure he’s Mexican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 1 hour ago, Tim Monaghan said: Makes sense, I was just thinking the at the 7 shirts was “his” number and they might have tried to save it for him. Maybe a little of over thinking on my part. In fact, I know it is. Ignore me. I just really want this to happen has IMO he is the key to all of this. The number 7 is considered a speicial number in Japan, its a symbol of luck and good fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 On 30/06/2024 at 18:09, Olé said: Hopefully he likes the Rising Sun. Have they got an area for The Vapours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 A really interesting signing. Welcome to Bristol City, Yu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythikRobins Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 His most difficult task won’t be on the pitch, it’ll be learning English and then attempting to understand what Naismith and Murray are saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathandao Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Someone on twitter came up with: Yu to me are everything, My Hirakawa on the wing oh Baby Think it works quite well... 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Yuuuu Soulja Boy Tell 'Em 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortInTheMorning Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 8 minutes ago, Nathandao said: Someone on twitter came up with: Yu to me are everything, My Hirakawa on the wing oh Baby Think it works quite well... Oh this is even better! Of course, I had to listen to the original song a few times first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecko Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 22 minutes ago, MythikRobins said: His most difficult task won’t be on the pitch, it’ll be learning English and then attempting to understand what Naismith and Murray are saying. The year is 2030 and Yu Hirakawa is now fluent in English. Despite this, he still hasn't got a ******* clue what Naismith or Murray are saying! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 First interview... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Good luck to the lad...looks an exciting signing. Big and brave move for a young kid to leave behind his friends and family in Japan and move across the world. Hope this works out for him and that everyone makes him really welcome. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 13 minutes ago, Gazred said: First interview... I didn’t hear big club or Bristol once. Good enough for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) O'Leary Tanner Vyner Dickie Knight Bird Hirakawa Twine Mehmeti Pring Mayulu Edited July 9 by TammyAB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 Just now, TammyAB said: O'Leary Tanner Vyner Dickie Knight Bird Hirakawa Twine Mehmeti Pring Mayulu Alright Gareth Southgate... 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 13 hours ago, Wade Wilson said: 100% they’re gonna do something Blue Lock related (it’s a very very very popular football anime, Japan wore Blue Lock inspired kits to the 2022 WC) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedJim Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 That's a lovely shirt, much nicer than the home design. Welcome Yu Hirakawa, excited to see you play for City 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortInTheMorning Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 4 minutes ago, Top Robin said: Good luck to the lad...looks an exciting signing. Big and brave move for a young kid to leave behind his friends and family in Japan and move across the world. Hope this works out for him and that everyone makes him really welcome. Well, for those amongst us who enjoy a little bit of cultural appropriation, we could always just bow when he scores? On a serious note, I do think he'll do well here - going by the highlights. He also comes across as a very ambitious and determined lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 1 minute ago, Wade Wilson said: knowing JL's creative limitations, i am expecting every japanese trope under the (rising) sun - we've already had the slashing samurai swords on the twitter. They've tried a half hearted anime graphic on there too. Maybe a game of creative cliche bingo is in order? (but i do like Blue Lock) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 BS3 Yuへようこそ、ブリストルシティであなたのキャリアが前向きに進歩するのを見るのを楽しみにしています。 この動きの確保に関わったすべての人によくやった https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-hirakawa/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 9 minutes ago, DaveF said: Alright Gareth Southgate... I don't get it, "Dave". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortInTheMorning Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Antman said: knowing JL's creative limitations, i am expecting every japanese trope under the (rising) sun - we've already had the slashing samurai swords on the twitter. They've tried a half hearted anime graphic on there too. Maybe a game of creative cliche bingo is in order? (but i do like Blue Lock) I'm pretty sure this is how JL greeted him... Edited July 9 by PortInTheMorning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerseybean Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 EP piece: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/yu-hirakawa-bristol-city-history-9397116 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 3 hours ago, JackMarch said: Yu to me are everything, my Hirakawa on the wing, oh baby!! That works. Get s82 on the bat phone so they can dial it in for the start of the season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 21 minutes ago, PortInTheMorning said: On a serious note, I do think he'll do well here - going by the highlights. He also comes across as a very ambitious and determined lad. I’m sure he is. However he’s changing continents, coming to a country where he doesn’t speak a word of the language & will miss a couple of weeks of valuable pre season time because of the Olympics. I think he’s going to need a significant amount of time to settle in & despite the mentally challenged calling him a “superstar” already, this lad isn’t a full international yet. To me he looks from the clips to be a very similar player to Mark Sykes, which is fine by me, but he’s a hard working team player, not some individual game changer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3 Ark at Ee Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 We’ve got Super Hirakawa, Hes got exactly what we need, We signed him from Japan Hes better than Zidane Citys going to the Premier league! saw this earlier on social media Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 3 hours ago, mozo said: Yeah probably just the 5 cans of Natch after training They drink Strong Zero in Japan. Pretty sure that knocks Natch into a cocked hat. He wouldn't even realise he was drinking alcohol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh1t_ref_again Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 2 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I’m sure he is. However he’s changing continents, coming to a country where he doesn’t speak a word of the language & will miss a couple of weeks of valuable pre season time because of the Olympics. I think he’s going to need a significant amount of time to settle in & despite the mentally challenged calling him a “superstar” already, this lad isn’t a full international yet. To me he looks from the clips to be a very similar player to Mark Sykes, which is fine by me, but he’s a hard working team player, not some individual game changer. Where did you get this from? not seen it mentioned although may be correct, his interview was in Japanese but maybe the English he has learnt he did not feel is good enough to want to speak in a interview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 7 minutes ago, Sleepy1968 said: That works. Get s82 on the bat phone so they can dial it in for the start of the season I am sure @James and the lads are already on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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