Mike Stone Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I've been looking forward to seeing this lad play for quite a while now so im really hoping he gets a start today. I realise it will probably be Sykes again but it would be good to see Manning shake it up a bit and surprise the opposition by playing Yu. Ewood bound, hopefully bringing back 3pts. 2-1 City Hirakawa with the winner. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 10 minutes ago, Mike Stone said: I've been looking forward to seeing this lad play for quite a while now so im really hoping he gets a start today. I realise it will probably be Sykes again but it would be good to see Manning shake it up a bit and surprise the opposition by playing Yu. Ewood bound, hopefully bringing back 3pts. 2-1 City Hirakawa with the winner. Not sure he’ll start but you never quite know. Manning is unlikely to throw a curve ball as he lack a little imagination. Like you I’d like to see him start and get an hour or so. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbytheriver Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 same old boring line-up then!why not play fally as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 55 minutes ago, Robbored said: Not sure he’ll start but you never quite know. Manning is unlikely to throw a curve ball as he lack a little imagination. Like you I’d like to see him start and get an hour or so. I think if we start with the same old same old he really is the next Derek McInnes. Big game for Manning today. If it goes wrong again the doubters will rightly be out. Yu needs to start. The guy is fit, he’s played games in Japan so didn’t need a pre season. He’s also been back for 3 weeks or so since injury so come on get him in and see what he can do. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 hour ago, Mike Stone said: I've been looking forward to seeing this lad play for quite a while now so im really hoping he gets a start today. I realise it will probably be Sykes again but it would be good to see Manning shake it up a bit and surprise the opposition by playing Yu. Ewood bound, hopefully bringing back 3pts. 2-1 City Hirakawa with the winner. Not a chance - Mainwaring will bring him on when we're 2-0 down - 'Dont tell them your name,Hirakawa! 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Weird how you can play 7 minutes as a sub, make minimal impact (not his fault) & according to some on here, suddenly become Cristiano Ronaldo. Look at every other Japanese player in this league, being eased into a different environment as a sub. I really want this lad to do well but some of the hype here is just ridiculous. Be amazed if he starts. 6 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I don’t think Manning will risk throwing him in. He is just returning from a nasty injury, playing in a new country and a division that’s completely new to him also. We have got options now, other experienced players need to step up and let this lad bed in… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 49 minutes ago, Shauntaylor85 said: I think if we start with the same old same old he really is the next Derek McInnes. Big game for Manning today. If it goes wrong again the doubters will rightly be out. Yu needs to start. The guy is fit, he’s played games in Japan so didn’t need a pre season. He’s also been back for 3 weeks or so since injury so come on get him in and see what he can do. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 I doubt Yu will be a starter but I expect Blackburn's own Japanese player Yuki Ohashi might. He's certainly hit the ground running and will need to be watched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Weird how you can play 7 minutes as a sub, make minimal impact (not his fault) & according to some on here, suddenly become Cristiano Ronaldo. Look at every other Japanese player in this league, being eased into a different environment as a sub. I really want this lad to do well but some of the hype here is just ridiculous. Be amazed if he starts. Agree. Those 7 minutes were in a game we had pretty much lost and was just a throw of the dice. Funny enough, at least for my money , I think when he starts it could be down the left. Sykes , while not being at his best so far , is much more a team player and our right side has looked stronger. I would be seriously tempted to start Yu over Mehmeti if Twine moves central. It all comes down to how Manning fits everyone in. Bird has been good, Williams is important but Knight hasn't hit the heights of last year yet. TBF a lot of his work goes un noticed . With Knight having played for Ireland I wonder if Manning takes the chance to rest him , go Bird / Williams in MF and move Twine to the 10 role he cam here to play. Then there is a slot on the left to fill and you can have the conversation. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjupiter Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 59 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Agree. Those 7 minutes were in a game we had pretty much lost and was just a throw of the dice. Funny enough, at least for my money , I think when he starts it could be down the left. Sykes , while not being at his best so far , is much more a team player and our right side has looked stronger. I would be seriously tempted to start Yu over Mehmeti if Twine moves central. It all comes down to how Manning fits everyone in. Bird has been good, Williams is important but Knight hasn't hit the heights of last year yet. TBF a lot of his work goes un noticed . With Knight having played for Ireland I wonder if Manning takes the chance to rest him , go Bird / Williams in MF and move Twine to the 10 role he cam here to play. Then there is a slot on the left to fill and you can have the conversation. He played on the left in Japan didn't he? I'm still in the camp that thinks Mehmeti is pretty useful for the team despite frustrating with final product sometimes (see also: Sinclair Armstrong), and I get the feeling Hirakawa's attributes might be better suited to an impact sub role for now. Possibly not fast enough or strong enough for the start of the game, but against tired legs his footballing intelligence and freshness could be a real handful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillies Downs Leeds Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Yu will start today in my opinion. Him and McNally will come into the starting line up after working with the team over the international break. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy1968 Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 1 hour ago, kidjupiter said: He played on the left in Japan didn't he? I'm still in the camp that thinks Mehmeti is pretty useful for the team despite frustrating with final product sometimes (see also: Sinclair Armstrong), and I get the feeling Hirakawa's attributes might be better suited to an impact sub role for now. Possibly not fast enough or strong enough for the start of the game, but against tired legs his footballing intelligence and freshness could be a real handful. He can play on the left but he's right footed. The only times I've seen him he has started on the right for Japan U23s. I think he's been bought in to primarily compete with Sykes, but he could quite easily get some time on the left today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stone Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 Their Japanese lad was man of the match, our Japanese lad had to play second fiddle to Mark gone missing again Sykes. What a joke you are Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 14 hours ago, Son of Fred said: Not a chance - Mainwaring will bring him on when we're 2-0 down - 'Dont tell them your name,Hirakawa! Love this SOF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Fantastic home debut. Really impressed. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GrahamC Posted September 21 Popular Post Share Posted September 21 Love him, great debut. 58 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 His awareness of the game situation and his touch and movement, wow what a find he could be. And his little bow at the end finished it off. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Changed the game for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Ferret Posted September 21 Popular Post Share Posted September 21 Getting his name tattooed on my face tomorrow. All booked in 3 26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Repeat over & over to the tune of Smooth Operator Yu Hirakawa Yuuuuuuu Hirakawa 14 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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REDOXO Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, Jeez said: Repeat over & over to the tune of Smooth Operator Yu Hirakawa Yuuuuuuu Hirakawa I like that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldyman Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 It’s my 48th season and have NEVER seen one player get an ovation like that !! Superb performance . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRascal Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Excellent player. He made such a difference. Think the other players know it too - they all seemed to want to get the ball to him. Early days, but could he be the best number 7 since Murray? Potential is there. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Nothing compares 2 Yu 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The dastardly red Posted September 21 Popular Post Share Posted September 21 Liam saying Yu doesn't understand what he says to him.. Long may it continue. Sorry Liam 7 1 57 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Only Yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, The dastardly red said: Liam saying Yu doesn't understand what he says to him.. Long may it continue. Sorry Liam Maybe that’s the secret 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 "Yu are my sunshine" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, The dastardly red said: Liam saying Yu doesn't understand what he says to him.. Long may it continue I don’t think many understand what Manning is on about much of the time……… It’s an obvious blessing for Hiriwaka………. 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 4 minutes ago, The dastardly red said: Liam saying Yu doesn't understand what he says to him.. Long may it continue. Sorry Liam That would certainly explain his excellent performance. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyAB Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Yu pumps the U’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfitInMyPocket Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Looks forward AND passes forward. Can drop a shoulder and take his man on on his right or on his left. Instrumental in both goals. The type of player who makes you fall in love with the game. He has a strange stance when he takes his man on doesn't he? He's right footed obviously but takes his man on with the ball on his left foot, must be jarring for the defender he's taking on. The drop of the shoulder past the midfielder at close distance to set up Knight down the side for our equaliser was great and the run inside with the left foot pass into Roberts for the pen was refreshing. If he sees the pass he goes for it, we need more of that. If he insists on having Twine off that left side then we're gunna need to get Earthy in for that position off the striker, Bird and Knight don't fit it naturally. Mehmeti can be an option but I don't want him starting, wastes so many chances. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 A lot of these little Japanese fellas making an impact on the efl at the mo 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Simpson Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 57 minutes ago, Red Ferret said: Getting his name tattooed on my face tomorrow. All booked in I'm getting his name (YOU) tattooed on my backside, and I'm supplying the O. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Yu beauty! Mark Hu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Billy Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 2 minutes ago, Homer Simpson said: I'm getting his name (YOU) tattooed on my backside, and I'm supplying the O. I read that as your hanging Red Ferret tattooed on your arse?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivorguy Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just what we have been desperately lacking - a star forward. At last. Now just play him Manning. He will only get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Tricky Yu, Channel 5, Thursday evenings 9pm. An "All Creative Players Great & Small" spin off. Heart-warming telly, starring Yu Hirakawa as himself, Scott Twine as Tristan and Steve Lansdown as Mrs Pumphrey. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 At the end of the game when he came over a city player ( not sure who ) seemed to whisper in his ear that we weren’t booing him but cheering him on as only city could do which I thought was a nice touch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 7 minutes ago, redkev said: A lot of these little Japanese fellas making an impact on the efl at the mo There aren't alot.... Currently 5 in the Championship & 3 in the Premier league. It's a relatively untapped market. Yu was fantastic today! Strong as an Ox, despite his physique, quick feet, direct & good delivery. Excited to see more of him as the season goes on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Bright and positive. Good touch and the threat of going either way. Really surprised Greg Leigh wasn’t more physical with him. Well done, Yu. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 He wasn't afraid to 'leave a bit on' either! At least twice I noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Love him, great debut. Perhaps you weren't at Derby where he played the last 10/12 minutes? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 hour ago, GrahamC said: Love him, great debut. Pedant alert. It wasn't his debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Hope someone took the time to explain he wasn't getting booed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 21 minutes ago, sticks 1969 said: At the end of the game when he came over a city player ( not sure who ) seemed to whisper in his ear that we weren’t booing him but cheering him on as only city could do which I thought was a nice touch Seriously? I think the guy knows what his first name is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 22 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: There aren't alot.... Currently 5 in the Championship & 3 in the Premier league. It's a relatively untapped market. Yu was fantastic today! Strong as an Ox, despite his physique, quick feet, direct & good delivery. Excited to see more of him as the season goes on. Is that all? I'm sure whenever I watch a game there's a Japanese player in the team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Absolute terrible song/chant/crap. So many opportunities and we come out with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 3 minutes ago, Fpcity said: Is that all? I'm sure whenever I watch a game there's a Japanese player in the team I think you maybe saying that all South Asian people look the same.....! That seems to be the extent of the Japanese playes in the top 2 English divisions, but doesn't include any South Koreans, Chinese etc... It does seem like most teams have a player from that part of the world now & they always seem to be very good. I was sure that we'd have managed to sign the exceptional dud of the batch - but based on today's excellent performance, we may have just found our own little gem.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokes7 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Here’s to yu hirakawa city loves you more than you will know, not saying that should be the song but seriously the Japanese messi deserves a song better than that crap chant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 19 minutes ago, Big C said: Pedant alert. It wasn't his debut Home debut. 20 minutes ago, Gimme Shelton said: Perhaps you weren't at Derby where he played the last 10/12 minutes? No perhaps about it, I wasn’t. I meant home debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Balls Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 We love Yu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, The dastardly red said: Liam saying Yu doesn't understand what he says to him.. Long may it continue. Sorry Liam Manning: Meanwhile Yu: Edited September 21 by Wade Wilson 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Dr Balls said: We love Yu Conversely ... Yu love us ?? Edited September 21 by 1960maaan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 hour ago, sticks 1969 said: At the end of the game when he came over a city player ( not sure who ) seemed to whisper in his ear that we weren’t booing him but cheering him on as only city could do which I thought was a nice touch Yep saw that, he smiled afterwards. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engvall’s Splinter Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Genuinely excited following his showing today. Weight of pass, vision, decision making and that feeling that something is going to happen when he gets the ball. I’ve missed that. Very intelligent and neat footballer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 41 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think you maybe saying that all South Asian people look the same.....! That seems to be the extent of the Japanese playes in the top 2 English divisions, but doesn't include any South Koreans, Chinese etc... It does seem like most teams have a player from that part of the world now & they always seem to be very good. I was sure that we'd have managed to sign the exceptional dud of the batch - but based on today's excellent performance, we may have just found our own little gem.! Not at all. Sky displays the players nation flag and I know what the Japan flag looks like! And I know there's hardly any Korean and Chinese players here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 minute ago, Fpcity said: Not at all. Sky displays the players nation flag and I know what the Japan flag looks like! And I know there's hardly any Korean and Chinese players here. Than maybe you are just watching games involving the same 3 teams every week.! Or, possibly, my 10 second Google search isn't reliable..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 44 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I think you maybe saying that all South Asian people look the same.....! I think you meant East Asian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, David Brent said: I think you meant East Asian Possibly. My geography of Asia is terrible..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 39 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Home debut. No perhaps about it, I wasn’t. I meant home debut. You got a bit carried away, and you lost sight - momentarily - of the facts. Welcome to the club! Let's have more of this new GrahamC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 1 hour ago, Homer Simpson said: I'm getting his name (YOU) tattooed on my backside, and I'm supplying the O. I (y)usually like to look at interesting Tattoos but I'll give yours a miss if that's ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Just now, Bar BS3 said: Possibly. My geography of Asia is terrible..! All the same to you is it?.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 He had a great variety in the balls he played, and there was real intention in them. He played to hit a specific area we were attacking, or unexpectedly picked a man out directly a couple of times with more of a pass than a cross. Short balls, a chip to the near post, a direct pass to feet on the edge of the box, and a floated one to the back post. Really mixing it up and much harder to defend against than our standard smash it across the box randomly as hard as possible. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 What I like is that he can do it with both feet. Defender doesn’t know what he’s going to do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 Now hear me tell you I just want to be beside you everywhere As long as we're together, honey, I don't care 'Cause you've started something Oh, can't you see? That ever since we met You've had a hold on me No matter what you do I only want to be with you I said no matter, no matter what you do I only I only I only I only I only want to be with Yu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 12 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Than maybe you are just watching games involving the same 3 teams every week.! Or, possibly, my 10 second Google search isn't reliable..! Yep I think you need to do better research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 6 minutes ago, David Brent said: What I like is that he can do it with both feet. Defender doesn’t know what he’s going to do. First thing I said to guy who sits next to me is “he’s taken on Leigh on the outside first attempt, he’s now bought himself the option to go inside next time”. Any player who can go either way is always gonna leave their fullback wondering. A real weapon to have in your locker. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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