City in for two Japan stars

[avoidconfusion]

Honda is a very good player and this would obviously be an attempt to tap into the Asian market.

[Patrick]

I reckon this Honda is a non-starter

Perhaps this will kickstart his career?

[avoidconfusion]

Let's just hope he has a good engine

[mr_nool]

Well, if we go Accord with this, and he embarks on an Odyssey to Manchester, we just have to hope that he's really Fit.

Yes, that was horrible. I suspend myself from the site for the rest of the day as punishment

[Dameerto]

I reckon this Honda is a non-starter

Perhaps this will kickstart his career?

Let's hope we don't get turned over if we go for him. Maybe there's a spark of truth to the story though, so we can plug him in Japan to make a few shirt sales.

[Ted Hughes]

Headline writers at the Daily Star will be praying this is true.

[Avalon]

i would deffo take honda on board. my main reason being that others have said we could make loads of the guy in asia.

The rest of Asia won't give a shit.

HAHA

That's like saying MLS sign Beckscum and everyone will be ecstatic in EUROPE.

Correct me if I'm wrong Tokyo but I've understood that the way to tap into Japanese markets is to actually sign some super top world class player (Messi or Tranaldo really). Japanese culture is probably one of the more complicated to understand for Europeans (again, correct me if I'm wrong but I've read loads about Japanese culture as their customs really intrigue me). They have tendency for adoring and being committed to individual players rather than Clubs.

I know Shinji Ono caused quite a media interest in Japan when he moved to Europe, so buying a Japanese player will definitely get the Japanese media interested. Also allows for opening a fanshop in Japan.

As for Honda, he's pretty good. Not sure if he'll fit in the team, let alone fit in the EPL, as Asian footballers have a tendency of not being strong on the ball. They're excellent at passing and running, but physically, they're not always that great.

There's also a new kid on the block, Ryo Miyaichi. Arsenal snapped him up and loaned him to Feyenoord. Looks promising.

[Ted Hughes]

i would deffo take honda on board. my main reason being that others have said we could make loads of the guy in asia.

The rest of Asia won't give a shit.

HAHA

That's like saying MLS sign Beckscum and everyone will be ecstatic in EUROPE.

Correct me if I'm wrong Tokyo but I've understood that the way to tap into Japanese markets is to actually sign some super top world class player (Messi or Tranaldo really). Japanese culture is probably one of the more complicated to understand for Europeans (again, correct me if I'm wrong but I've read loads about Japanese culture as their customs really intrigue me). They have tendency for adoring and being committed to individual players rather than Clubs.

I know Shinji Ono caused quite a media interest in Japan when he moved to Europe, so buying a Japanese player will definitely get the Japanese media interested. Also allows for opening a fanshop in Japan.

As for Honda, he's pretty good. Not sure if he'll fit in the team, let alone fit in the EPL, as Asian footballers have a tendency of not being strong on the ball. They're excellent at passing and running, but physically, they're not always that great.

There's also a new kid on the block, Ryo Miyaichi. Arsenal snapped him up and loaned him to Feyenoord. Looks promising.

Honda doesn't look weak physically to me though. I would say he was potentially stronger than Silva for instance. It may be more a case of whether he's willing to battle on once Carl Henry kicks his legs from underneath him.

[CityFanFromRome]

It's a marketing ploy; when Roma signed Nakata in 2000, every home game saw groups of Japanese fans at the stadium, all with Nakata's shirt. Same now for Inter with Nagatomo, they have been selling lots of shirts of him in Japan and have had lots of Japanese attending their games.

of course both players also had some utility to the club on the pitch, unlike that Chinese guy the rags signed some years ago (do they still have him in their ranks?)

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

It's a marketing ploy; when Roma signed Nakata in 2000, every home game saw groups of Japanese fans at the stadium, all with Nakata's shirt. Same now for Inter with Nagatomo, they have been selling lots of shirts of him in Japan and have had lots of Japanese attending their games.

of course both players also had some utility to the club on the pitch, unlike that Chinese guy the rags signed some years ago (do they still have him in their ranks?)

From what I've gathered though Nagata is bit of an exception. He is like second coming of Jesus in Japan. Or second coming ofTsukiyomi to be precise.

Tokyo, what is the name of god of sea in Shintó?

[Dameerto]

O-wata-tsumi or Susanoo apparently, although 'Susan' seems to be a jack of all trades, while 'Big O' seems to be the daddy.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

O-wata-tsumi or Susanoo apparently, although 'Susan' seems to be a jack of all trades, while 'Big O' seems to be the daddy.

Cheers

Apparently also known as Ryújin. Now I know how to explain my sons name if I ever meet anyone Japanese.

[Avalon]

O-wata-tsumi or Susanoo apparently, although 'Susan' seems to be a jack of all trades, while 'Big O' seems to be the daddy.

Cheers

Apparently also known as Ryújin. Now I know how to explain my sons name if I ever meet anyone Japanese.

Too bad you don't have a daughter to name Amaterasu then :P

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

O-wata-tsumi or Susanoo apparently, although 'Susan' seems to be a jack of all trades, while 'Big O' seems to be the daddy.

Cheers

Apparently also known as Ryújin. Now I know how to explain my sons name if I ever meet anyone Japanese.

Too bad you don't have a daughter to name Amaterasu then :P

From what I've gathered Watatsumi (artist also known as Ryujin and Susanoo) tried to kill Amaterasu who was his sister. Not exactly "brotherly love".

[Green & Blue]

Have not seen much of either player but Honda was a stand out performer at the world cup.

[Avalon]

O-wata-tsumi or Susanoo apparently, although 'Susan' seems to be a jack of all trades, while 'Big O' seems to be the daddy.

Cheers

Apparently also known as Ryújin. Now I know how to explain my sons name if I ever meet anyone Japanese.

Too bad you don't have a daughter to name Amaterasu then :P

From what I've gathered Watatsumi (artist also known as Ryujin and Susanoo) tried to kill Amaterasu who was his sister. Not exactly "brotherly love".

Most siblings fight anyway :P

...although, not to the extend of killing one another. Any way, Amaterasu ruled Takamagahara, which is similar to like Asgard is for Norse mythology.

[Ted Hughes]

[twosips]

Honda's a really good player. Very technical, and would definitely be a nice addition to our squad. He could 'do a job' without a doubt. Rather have him on the bench than Jo :)

He seems to me to be one of those players that would excel in a good team cos of his technical ability. He would surely thrive amongst our technical players.

Also - Wenger likes him :)

http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world- ... els-japans

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

When I die, I will not go to heaven or hell..... I'll go intergalactig.


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[Beeks]

I'll raise you Mothra