Jambo in Japan Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Bit late to the thread with this one, been away cycling and offline out in the countryside. Hate to dampen the positivity but from what I've seen of the J-league, it's very different to to Scottish/British football. Midfielders can expect much more time on the ball out here and it is much less physical, as you might expect out in other European leagues, and the pace of the game is slower as you might expect. That said, players here tend to be much more technically able than your average Scottish Premiership player, and of course there are still a few diamonds scattered about the league who are a cut above the rest. The fact he's been taken by an EPL team at the age of 21 suggests we can expect a bit more from him and he is more than capable of keeping up with a game pace more suited to UK football. In short, hoping to see a bit of speed and technical ability but he'll absolutely need to toughen up and hope he expects it. Wikipedia has him at 61kg and let's not expect him to receive any protection from referees when opposition players try and clear him out the second he gets on the ball. 100% expect his English to be poor as well so make of that what you will. Austin's Japanese could be a help, or his inability to understand Craig.. may also be a help. There is definitely a small Japanese community in Edinburgh. Japanese is also offered at the University where they have native speakers, there is also the consulate in Edinburgh and the Japan society of Scotland associated. He should be fine. Edinburgh is a far more beautiful city than Osaka! 食野さん、ゴーギようこそへ。頑張ってください! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 29 minutes ago, Jambo in Japan said: there is also the consulate in Edinburgh I had an interview there once. Didn't get the post unfortunately. But good interview experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonjambo Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 56 minutes ago, Boris said: I had an interview there once. Didn't get the post unfortunately. But good interview experience! Did you forget the Ferrero Rochet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, londonjambo said: Did you forget the Ferrero Rochet ? If only. Just performed miserably... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Villiers Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 22 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Surely the Arsenal Vieira chant. Or the song from the muppet show that Liverpool sang for Steve McManaman. Meshino San doo doo doo doo doo Meshino San doo doo doo doo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Jambo in Japan said: or his inability to understand Craig.. may also be a help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Boris said: If only. Just performed miserably... Too many capitalist type questions for you Boris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The boy's highlight reel reminds me a bit of Juanjo. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Could be here for more than a year. https://cooljapansoccer.wordpress.com/2019/08/20/meshino-confident-of-challenge/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, Agentjambo said: Could be here for more than a year. https://cooljapansoccer.wordpress.com/2019/08/20/meshino-confident-of-challenge/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Leven hinted that was a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimosavi Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 On 19/08/2019 at 18:05, Jambof3tornado said: Hope he settles. Is there any kind of Japanese community in Edinburgh? No need He's going to stay with Lockies parents house in Bonnyrigg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, kimosavi said: No need He's going to stay with Lockies parents house in Bonnyrigg Does bonnyrigg have a japanese community????? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatfieldWarrior Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: Does bonnyrigg have a japanese community????? Lol. Nope. There's a 350z parked outside the chippy and that's pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 11 hours ago, londonjambo said: Did you forget the Ferrero Rochet ? It was the Foreign Rocket for Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newton51 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Rock sport talking football spoke about the work permit hearing, Gerry Collins on the panel, talked up the boy saying he’s something special, was an interesting hearing, said the panel asked bout Anthony ,Mac Donald and whether would restrict opportunities but McPhee said meshino much further advanced, also spoke bout the Ghana boy who failed his work permits t hearing as wasn’t an exceptional talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 https://mancitysquare.com/2019/08/16/manchester-city-player-ryotaro-meshino-moves-hearts-loan/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 44 minutes ago, WheatfieldWarrior said: Nope. There's a 350z parked outside the chippy and that's pretty much it. Moons has started stocking up its Sushi range. Even the local tracksuit wearing neds are gagging for it 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheatfieldWarrior Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Italian Lambretta said: Moons has started stocking up its Sushi range. Even the local tracksuit wearing neds are gagging for it 😉 Since they are knocking down the old scotmid building anyway, they could put a 2-story wagamama's in it's place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coburg Hearts Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 hour ago, DesertDawg said: https://mancitysquare.com/2019/08/16/manchester-city-player-ryotaro-meshino-moves-hearts-loan/ Liked this bit near the end. Meshino has been in Scotland which appears to be Manchester City’s preferred destination. He would appear to have agreed a 12 month loan deal with Hearts in the Scottish Premier League and it was confirmed today that Hearts have secured a work permit to facilitate the move. But why of all the clubs is Hearts being considered as a possible destination for Meshino. Well apparently the answer may be to do with the Hearts Assistant Manager,Austin MacPhee, who speaks fluent Japanese! It's amazing that some on here want him out the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 3 hours ago, WheatfieldWarrior said: Nope. There's a 350z parked outside the chippy and that's pretty much it. Lol. Cant see why he wont settle easily then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambotommy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: Lol. Cant see why he wont settle easily then! We only need to worry when he's nissan easy chances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandylejambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Jambotommy said: We only need to worry when he's nissan easy chances... Dat sun won't happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackOfTheNet Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I have to admit I’m getting a little bit excited about seeing this guys play. Hopefully we’ve secured a gem of a player for the season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 46 minutes ago, sandylejambo said: Dat sun won't happen Na, his granddad taught him all there is to know about goalscoring. His maternal grandfather that is:his Ma'sda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 29 minutes ago, Heartsofgold said: I have to admit I’m getting a little bit excited about seeing this guys play. Hopefully we’ve secured a gem of a player for the season! You're not the only one. CL is almost as excited about thus guy as he was about Sean Clare and Soufian El Hassnaoui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, Cut The Crap said: You're not the only one. CL is almost as excited about thus guy as he was about Sean Clare and Soufian El Hassnaoui. The difference this time of course is that Man City are also excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonjambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, TheBigO said: Na, his granddad taught him all there is to know about goalscoring. His maternal grandfather that is:his Ma'sda I heard he's a big fan of Strictly Come Dancing. He's particularly fond of the professional dancer Oti Mabuse. In fact, he's so keen on her, he's commissioned a doll to be made which looks like her. A sort of Toy-oti if you like. I'll get my kimono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Kipling Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I'm really excited to get the young man from Japan. He appears to be very highly regarded and the fact that the Japanese national team are scouting about is very promising indeed - as this article suggests: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/ryotaro-meshino-japan-football-expert-explains-why-potential-hearts-loanee-is-different-from-the-rest-1-4987822 One caveat, I really hope he is not being over hyped but of course the fact that Man City have bought him suggests otherwise. Really exciting prospect I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.T.K Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, Mr Kipling said: I'm really excited to get the young man from Japan. He appears to be very highly regarded and the fact that the Japanese national team are scouting about is very promising indeed - as this article suggests: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/ryotaro-meshino-japan-football-expert-explains-why-potential-hearts-loanee-is-different-from-the-rest-1-4987822 One caveat, I really hope he is not being over hyped but of course the fact that Man City have bought him suggests otherwise. Really exciting prospect I think. Good read.... I'm also a worried about him being over hyped. I'm also worried the deal will fall through. I should be less negative.... Hes going to win us the league!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 hour ago, GorgieRules22 said: The difference this time of course is that Man City are also excited. Fair point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 It's been reported in Japanese media that he also had options in Holland but chose Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Cut The Crap said: You're not the only one. CL is almost as excited about thus guy as he was about Sean Clare and Soufian El Hassnaoui. Dont forget Big Dave Vanacek 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 (edited) Hmmmmm I'm worried about this boy. I just typed his name into Google Translate to see what it mean to English with the view to getting him a nickname or a song.... look what it says 🥴 Edited August 21, 2019 by Armageddon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Armageddon said: Hmmmmm I'm worried about this boy. I just typed his name into Google Translate to see what it mean to English with the view to getting him a nickname or a song.... look what it says 🥴 Nice one Made me laugh out loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovecraft Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Hmmmmm I'm worried about this boy. I just typed his name into Google Translate to see what it mean to English with the view to getting him a nickname or a song.... look what it says 🥴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Hmmmmm I'm worried about this boy. I just typed his name into Google Translate to see what it mean to English with the view to getting him a nickname or a song.... look what it says 🥴 I wouldn’t worry. Apparently Ryotaro means “splendidly stout son”(really!), which is how David arrived at hearts. Probably explains the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 CBA reading this thread. When's he back here? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferryjambo99 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 1 minute ago, Pans Jambo said: CBA reading this thread. When's he back here? Anyone know? Hes back in japan securing a Visa. Expected to be available for Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ferryjambo99 said: Hes back in japan securing a Visa. Expected to be available for Hamilton 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ferryjambo99 said: Hes back in japan securing a Visa. Expected to be available for Hamilton Meantime getting married according to Evening News article. The sort of thing you do when you are hanging about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagan Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 The sooner he get's on the pitch and show's us what he can do, the better It might even make this thread look less cringe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 On the jolly in Japan and will need 2 or 3 months to lose the 4 stone he's lumped on. Am I doing this right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Noah Claypole said: On the jolly in Japan and will need 2 or 3 months to lose the 4 stone he's lumped on. Am I doing this right ? Just in time for the pitch getting back to a good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, gjcc said: Just in time for the pitch getting back to a good condition. Pitch is goosed. Agreed to play 2 under21 international games on it. It's done... Finished...Capoot. Roooined for money by Budge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 If he is on the Japan national team's radar he must be decent. Better than the majority of players in Scotland I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmaroon Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 14/08/2019 at 09:19, japanjambo said: Don't forget to take him through to the Waverly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, Noah Claypole said: Pitch is goosed. Agreed to play 2 under21 international games on it. It's done... Finished...Capoot. Roooined for money by Budge. Crap, was going to get tickets for the Tynie stock car event. No point now if the pitch isn’t in a good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, gjcc said: Crap, was going to get tickets for the Tynie stock car event. No point now if the pitch isn’t in a good condition. Dont be silly. Pay your money and keep yer napper imbedded in the substandard pitch subsidising Budges private Monaco moored yacht. There's a good lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 So when does this Man City loaned join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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