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Tomoki Iwata

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Notorious, Dec 30, 2022.

Discuss Tomoki Iwata in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Bangarangura

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    Disappointed by this but probably best for all parties, hope he smashes it
     
  2. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Wonder what the fee is..

    He was regarded as the best midfielder in the J League just didn't suit what we were trying to do..

    Never let us down tho and very likeable..

    Good luck, Birmingham have spent a lot and are likely to bounce straight back..
     
  3. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Good luck to him but long term he won't be missed
     
  4. Slaw

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    Good luck to the guy. Good player, just not suited to Celtic. He joins an exciting and ambitious club.
     
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  5. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    I liked him. Goodluck!
     
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  6. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    He wasn't a failure, he did a job when needed and won several medals. He was never a bad signing and was probably worth taking a punt on. I wish him the best.
     
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  7. crazy-horse1977

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    2 Todd Cantwells and 3 Scott Wrights
     
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    So 10 bob?
     
  9. eire4

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    I think we paid about 1m for him so I would think something close to that most likely.
     
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  10. crazy-horse1977

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    Yup :Kyogo:
     
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  11. Rydo1888* Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Shocked tbh

    Good luck tho tomoki !!
     
  12. kenniemk2

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    Shocked its perm I thought be a loan to buy


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  13. eire4

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    For sure. He didn't turn out to be the big success that Maeda, Kyogo and Hatate have been but he was a solid player for the squad overall. Hopefully the move works out to be a good one for him.
     
  14. crazy-horse1977

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    He came, he did a job and off he goes. Thought he did well in the little opportunities he was given. Shored up the midfield when trying to close out games I thought. All the best Iwata
     
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  15. PaddyJamieson

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    Good luck to him. A perm is good news for all involved, he was never going to make it here.
     
  16. jvalin

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    I think we may have already reached the 6-loans limit: Bernabei, Tilio, Murray, Kwon, Oluwayemi and Lager. Homegrown players under 21 don't count, but Murray is barely over 21. This may also be the reason why we didn't loan Holm.
     
  17. Westlondonscot Gold Member Gold Member

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    Birmingham are not skint and they let go a load of high earners and brought in a whole new team. May and Dykes will score for fun and Iwata will be in the championship next season most likely.
     
  18. bhoy_wonder Gold Member Gold Member

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    Our Japanese contingent is dwindling. Does that just leave the big three now? Kyogo, Maeda and Hatate?
     
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    Only Yang left from the korean gang too, albeit Kwon was a loan deal.

    I think we should be heavily scouting the japanese market. Loads of bargains if we know where to look.
     
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    Hugely disappointed. Really liked him.