I remembers seeing a thread stating that Japan has a very Brazilian style, so far I don't see it.
Day 8: Japan vs. Greece
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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Wrong, Honda hasn't been better and isn't Japan's best player.
Just because, he score goals doesn't mean he didn't have a shit performance, similar to Rooney's performance these days.
He dictated the tempo when he came on and created a very good chance for them.
I would rather Shinji in the centre of play than that shit house of Honda who plays more like a forward and does nothing all day other than to score, considering he's an attacking midfielder.
Yet He was our best player in the CL.
And if you didn't see his fantastic performance against Swansea, Villa, Newcastle, Westham e.t.c, then you need to close that your eyes because it's of no use, it's the best advice I can offer to you.
Exactly.
Also, their midfield is more shit and aged than I thought.
They do....It's called being shit
Watch Greece sneak a 1-0 against Ivory Coast now to get out of the groups.
Who were they crossing in the ball for? It seemed like Moyes vs Fulham but with even shorter attackers up front.
Why not just try to break it down in front of them and take advantage of the extra man?
Why not just try to break it down in front of them and take advantage of the extra man?
I am not sure why they were crossing the ball so much, no way they were going to win there against the Greeks with tactics like that.
A new manager who can add some individuality and physicality to their game while keeping the positives will be a good change for them.
A new manager who can add some individuality and physicality to their game while keeping the positives will be a good change for them.
Japan are playing like they did for most of their awful 2013 (minus a couple of matches). They can not create. They scored a total of 5 goals against Serbia, Belarus, Canada, Australia, Jordan, Iraq, and Bulgaria in 2013. Japan need more players capable of dribbling and more players capable of creating their own chances. Crossing and passing the ball around outside of the box won't break a team down.
Since the Netherlands and Belgium matches, I thought they were heading in the right track, but it looks like they regressed again. Disappointing.
I told you Mad Winger. Them advancing was never a sure thing after they showed they could struggle to break teams down in 2013.
Minamino and Usami need to be integrated into the team in the next few years.
Since the Netherlands and Belgium matches, I thought they were heading in the right track, but it looks like they regressed again. Disappointing.
I told you Mad Winger. Them advancing was never a sure thing after they showed they could struggle to break teams down in 2013.
Minamino and Usami need to be integrated into the team in the next few years.
To be fair I don't see that Brazilian style from Brazil aswell.
Japan looks awful so far, expected more from them. Wouldn't be surprised if they will finish last in one of the easiest group, overrated team so far.
I never said so either. I merely stated that Japan should expect to at least advance from the group, since they managed to do just that in 2010, in a tougher group with a weaker team.
On paper, Japan is the second best team in that group. On par with Ivory Coast at the very minimum. They're having a bad tournament, that's all. I'm not sure if the team is bottling it or Zaccheroni has turned to coward tactics, but whatever it is, it's not working. This is nothing like the Japan team I know.
If Honda only thinks about playing like a forward, then he can and should play there for everyone's good while letting attacking midfield duties to other people. This guy has shades of Rooney when it comes to being shit as an AM while not ordered to play as a full-time forward.
Not only that, that manager MUST have the balls to make unpopular choices by dropping those who don't match the requirements of the improvement plan. Also, I hope to see a mass exodus of Japanese players towards European leagues as well; it can only help building a better dose of individuality along with skills in each player.
I would say a big chunk of the blame falls down on the manager because he's the one choosing players and tactics. When the second half kicked in, I was expecting Yamaguchi to be pulled off for an extra attacking option. Zaccheroni should have thrown the kitchen sink because he knew what was at stakes, but no he looked like David Moyes Mk. II since the beginning of the World Cup. On the other hand, a number of players have not been performing at all; with 3 wins in a row coming into the tournament, you'd expect more confidence in that Japanese side as a whole.
Whoever comes next as manager better show some balls... something we have said a few months ago about United as well.
I have to say, I'm a bit surprised Kiyotake hasn't played. If you're going to bench Kagawa, why not play him? The guy is a creative player and probably did the best in Europe last season (arguably with Okazaki).
Zacc has been poor.
Zacc has been poor.
Bloody Japan cost me €100 in a bet!!! My mates and me we're supporting Japan in the WC, But after that last night... unforgivable!! How on earth can they not beat 10 man Greece!!
What I saw of it last night (up to about 60th min) all they did was lob crosses in... ffs, crosses into guys about 5 feet nothing against Greeks about 6 ft!!!
Go home Japan your drunk!!!
What I saw of it last night (up to about 60th min) all they did was lob crosses in... ffs, crosses into guys about 5 feet nothing against Greeks about 6 ft!!!
Go home Japan your drunk!!!
Don't count on it! We'll be there at Euro 2016 to put you all to sleep, just look at our qualifying group.
Seriously though, I hope this is the last time we see this incarnation of Greece. This shitty players who have no ability and just have it programmed in them to grind out a victory are all reaching their mid 30s and we have some decent players coming through. With Ranieri taking over as manager, I hope we can at least look competent at the next Euros.
I can say it's definitely a pen without seeing the replay.
One for the Justice.
Oh my bad...
Del Bosque
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