Sarah O Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I saw Austin, Ann and Craig at the Maki Ramen restaurant Fountainbridge the other night. Didn't think anything of it. Thought they were just out enjoying the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampden Demolition Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Normthebarman said: If he gets a work permit for us, how long is it valid for? Just for the season he's with us? Or is it a case of, he gets a work permit with us and then he's eligible to work in the UK for x number of years? Generally it’s however long the contract is I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 9 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: I know Japanese people who aren't fluent in Japanese, so bit harsh to have a go at the guy claiming Macphee is having classes. Just finished 'Japan Through The Looking Glass' by Alan Macfarlane, a Cambridge professor who has lived and worked in Japan, and he was saying much the same, due to the enormous complexity of the spoken and written language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 27 minutes ago, Barack said: That would mean if he's refreshing, then Hearts have been aware about the potential of a Japanese signing for some weeks. But that can't be correct. Because apparently Hearts have been "panic buying." 🤔 We're just making it up, apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Muddie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, Tom Hardy’s Dug said: On Monday he referenced a couple of late “interesting” options as signings that had come along unexpectedly I see. Thanks for clarifying mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, Sarah O said: I saw Austin, Ann and Craig at the Maki Ramen restaurant Fountainbridge the other night. Didn't think anything of it. Thought they were just out enjoying the festival. Cosying up to each other before it’s tin hats on for friday at Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, Sarah O said: I saw Austin, Ann and Craig at the Maki Ramen restaurant Fountainbridge the other night. Didn't think anything of it. Thought they were just out enjoying the festival. Would have made it more exciting if there had been a young Japanese lad there making up a table of four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Normthebarman said: To be fair, if he's not used it in ages, a quick couple of weeks getting a refresher and just using the language again isn't going to hurt. Doesn't seem that implausible to me. I hope that doesn't mean we're hiring a languages coach or the resident moaners will be in full flow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Jamie Walker's taking English next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Riva Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Victorian said: Jamie Walker's taking English next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Victorian said: Jamie Walker's taking English next week. Aye, unfortunately it's Lockie that's taking it ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gav M said: Aye, unfortunately it's Lockie that's taking it ken I was about to post the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, I.T.K said: I was about to post the same Haha, didn't think I'd be the only one to think along those lines, just surprised I was the 1st in with it 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Victorian said: Jamie Walker's taking English next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Sarah O said: I saw Austin, Ann and Craig at the Maki Ramen restaurant Fountainbridge the other night. Didn't think anything of it. Thought they were just out enjoying the festival. Sorting out their p45’s I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzyonthefence Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Barack said: Are you in the advanced class then? Since he's fluent. To be fair, if The Sun said he’s fluent he’s probably taking beginner classes. Pretty sure I saw McPhee get off train at Edinburgh Gateway this morning though. All adds up if he was on his way to the airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, Victorian said: Jamie Walker's taking English next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Is it possible this guy could become a goal Meshino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidjamesbottle Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, Horatio Caine said: Is it possible this guy could become a goal Meshino? It was worth looking in just for that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonlegions Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 All good things come to those that wait, just hope that's true in our case. Has he got his WP yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Dallas Green said: Think we could hire out Tynecastle for a wwe live event? Imagine wee Lexi Bliss gracing the halls of Tynie. 3 hours ago, TheBigO said: Oh shit. Oh very shit. Little Miss Bliss can wreck our pitch all she wants. I'd crawl a mile over broken glass to stick flags in her shite. Anne make this happen or gtf IMHO. That toy story cosplay summerslam effort. 😍She’s some lass behind the scene’s. Lilian Garcia does a podcast called Chasing Glory well worth a listen for some of the people. Kayla Braxton , Dana Brooke , Bliss , Charlotte etc. Bliss’s story from parents to how ahe got into fitness , even insecurities she still has is one of the best ones imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, sadj said: That toy story cosplay summerslam effort. 😍She’s some lass behind the scene’s. Lilian Garcia does a podcast called Chasing Glory well worth a listen for some of the people. Kayla Braxton , Dana Brooke , Bliss , Charlotte etc. Bliss’s story from parents to how ahe got into fitness , even insecurities she still has is one of the best ones imo. Cheers mate, will check that out 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Re Austin at Japanese language classes, where is his partner/wife from? he was in hospitality at the Piggery a couple of weeks ago and his plus 1 was Oriental according to one of the waitresses I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sub4TiddlerMurray Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, TheBigO said: Wonder if Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka and Kairi Sane will pop to Tynie when WWE in Scotland in a couple of months?! We should extend invites! Mind you, The Rock never came to see Perry Kitchen! Nah, they'll wait for Ring of Honour when the Prestigious Jambo Joe Hendry is fighting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Barack said: That would mean if he's refreshing, then Hearts have been aware about the potential of a Japanese signing for some weeks. But that can't be correct. Because apparently Hearts have been "panic buying." 🤔 Credit due to the panic merchants doing a good job this new season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Who are the four members of the appeal committee for any work permit? All ex OLd Firm I’d bet . What are the chances.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Auld Reekin' said: Just finished 'Japan Through The Looking Glass' by Alan Macfarlane, a Cambridge professor who has lived and worked in Japan, and he was saying much the same, due to the enormous complexity of the spoken and written language. When you have 3 alphabets and over 2,000 'letters' compared to our 1 alphabet with 26, it's easy to see why it's almost impossible to master. I can only order beer, ask for food, say colours and get directions. And thats after seven years regularly back and forward to Japan. I can read a bit more than I can say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie1902 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Barack said: Are you in the advanced class then? Since he's fluent. Just for beginners he didn’t seem fluent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Robbie1902 said: I’ve attending Japanese language classes for the last couple months. Austin MacPhee has been coming for the last couple weeks didn’t think much of it. All adds up now I guess. Would love to learn Japanese , there is letters they have no equivalent for L being one , they make a clicky noise or use an R sound. Fascinates me , distinctly Japanese thing and a subtle linguistic thing. Korean’s and Chinese in films get it used with them which is racist though. Amazing there is such fine lines and love there are a few Japanese speaking people on here , I’m quite jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyohearts Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I’m the Japanese guy who gave the lowdown on Meshino to fabienleclerq. Yes, I was there in Edinburgh in 2004-05, just as the Romanov revolution was unfolding. My first Hearts game was a drab 0-0 home draw with Livingston, typical Levein result. I thought McAllister was useless, Gordon was excellent and Maybury was the best of the lot. Okay, I got two out of three right. Really hope Meshino signs and turns out a success. As of today, he is nowhere near the standing of Shunsuke Nakamura before the Reggina/Celtic moves and less feted than even Koki Mizuno (anyone remember him?), but he has been a late developer thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h-e-a-r-t-s Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, Auld Reekin' said: Just finished 'Japan Through The Looking Glass' by Alan Macfarlane, a Cambridge professor who has lived and worked in Japan, and he was saying much the same, due to the enormous complexity of the spoken and written language. There’s people in our support who aren’t fluent in English to be fair, not just a Japanese thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaths17 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, h-e-a-r-t-s said: There’s people in our support who aren’t fluent in English to be fair, not just a Japanese thing unfortunately there's a large portion fluent in whine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 37 minutes ago, OmiyaHearts said: When you have 3 alphabets and over 2,000 'letters' compared to our 1 alphabet with 26, it's easy to see why it's almost impossible to master. I can only order beer, ask for food, say colours and get directions. And thats after seven years regularly back and forward to Japan. I can read a bit more than I can say. My friend is a supra fiend and goes back and forth to Tokyo , says Japan its a place that needs to be experienced as words can’t do it justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Normthebarman said: To be fair, if he's not used it in ages, a quick couple of weeks getting a refresher and just using the language again isn't going to hurt. Doesn't seem that implausible to me. 3 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Been a while since he was in Japan playing. Good to get a refresh. 3 hours ago, OmiyaHearts said: I know Japanese people who aren't fluent in Japanese, so bit harsh to have a go at the guy claiming Macphee is having classes. Fair points. My bad. Apologies to the boy for doubting him. 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, tokyohearts said: I’m the Japanese guy who gave the lowdown on Meshino to fabienleclerq. Yes, I was there in Edinburgh in 2004-05, just as the Romanov revolution was unfolding. My first Hearts game was a drab 0-0 home draw with Livingston, typical Levein result. I thought McAllister was useless, Gordon was excellent and Maybury was the best of the lot. Okay, I got two out of three right. Really hope Meshino signs and turns out a success. As of today, he is nowhere near the standing of Shunsuke Nakamura before the Reggina/Celtic moves and less feted than even Koki Mizuno (anyone remember him?), but he has been a late developer thus far. 👍🏼 Ace. Nice one. Plays well here and he might get some International recognition. Has he ever made an International Squad before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 He looks a player, could be very exciting and we definitely need to get more exciting! We're putting together a great squad to be fair. This has been a good window. Just need to start playing like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 39 minutes ago, tokyohearts said: I’m the Japanese guy who gave the lowdown on Meshino to fabienleclerq. Yes, I was there in Edinburgh in 2004-05, just as the Romanov revolution was unfolding. My first Hearts game was a drab 0-0 home draw with Livingston, typical Levein result. I thought McAllister was useless, Gordon was excellent and Maybury was the best of the lot. Okay, I got two out of three right. Really hope Meshino signs and turns out a success. As of today, he is nowhere near the standing of Shunsuke Nakamura before the Reggina/Celtic moves and less feted than even Koki Mizuno (anyone remember him?), but he has been a late developer thus far. Always good to hear we've got fans in every corner of the globe! Long shot but Im off to Japan for the rugby world cup, are there any bars in Tokyo that are likely to show a Hearts game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 42 minutes ago, tokyohearts said: I’m the Japanese guy who gave the lowdown on Meshino to fabienleclerq. Yes, I was there in Edinburgh in 2004-05, just as the Romanov revolution was unfolding. My first Hearts game was a drab 0-0 home draw with Livingston, typical Levein result. I thought McAllister was useless, Gordon was excellent and Maybury was the best of the lot. Okay, I got two out of three right. Really hope Meshino signs and turns out a success. As of today, he is nowhere near the standing of Shunsuke Nakamura before the Reggina/Celtic moves and less feted than even Koki Mizuno (anyone remember him?), but he has been a late developer thus far. Welcome! What Japanese team do you support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, indianajones said: Welcome! What Japanese team do you support? Sectarian post .. equivalent of what school did you go to in the west 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, E6 Inc said: Always good to hear we've got fans in every corner of the globe! Long shot but Im off to Japan for the rugby world cup, are there any bars in Tokyo that are likely to show a Hearts game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 Rising Sun in Yotsuya. http://www.thesun.jp/english/ Spent a lot of hours there throwing darts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, DesertDawg said: Rising Sun in Yotsuya. http://www.thesun.jp/english/ Spent a lot of hours there throwing darts. Perfect, cheers mate! Will try to head there for the Rangers game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, Meadows said: Sectarian post .. equivalent of what school did you go to in the west 😂 I've not asked for his last name. Yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyohearts Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 54 minutes ago, indianajones said: I've not asked for his last name. Yet... Gamba Osaka is a proper shintoist club, unlike the Dalai Lamists in pink 😚 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Meadows said: Sectarian post .. equivalent of what school did you go to in the west 😂 Also applicable in the east, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 16 minutes ago, tokyohearts said: Gamba Osaka is a proper shintoist club, unlike the Dalai Lamists in pink 😚 Big stadium! What sort of crowds do you get? Did you see much of Juanma when he went over to J2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, E6 Inc said: He looks a player, could be very exciting and we definitely need to get more exciting! We're putting together a great squad to be fair. This has been a good window. Just need to start playing like it. Agreed to a point. The lessons we need to learn is that it is just stupid to comment about whether a transfer window is good or not until the end of the season. We’ve been left abandoned, stripped of our dignity and frustrated too many times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 22 hours ago, Morgan said: Actually, there are more Italian restaurants in this neck of the woods. I thought so, but I was curious as to how far I could push the casual racism before I got collared by the Kickback plod. 'Not very' being the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 8 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: I thought so, but I was curious as to how far I could push the casual racism before I got collared by the Kickback plod. 'Not very' being the answer. I thought that’s what you were up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Do we reckon this lad would be our final signing allowing Naismith to play as our finisher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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