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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.

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  1. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    You've obviously not seen much of him as you've referred to him as a destroyer which he isn't, so I don't get why you're so desperate to move McGregor for him.

    I want a defensive midfielder in the squad but he doesn't fit the profile at all.

    Even Ange didn't seem keen to throw him in really.
     
    Mr Shelby, Sep 4, 2023
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  2. Leone Naka Fan

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    He himself described taking the ball off of opponents as his greatest strength. As for moving McGregor:

    a) he needs rest at times. Only Maeda might not need rest in our entire squad.:84:
    b) teams (obviously not Huns) have started to clue onto us and him when he's at the bottom of the triangle. Shuffling his position around may help us reinvent our play.
     
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  3. Bangarangura

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    What's going on with tomoki ? Is he even in the European squad? No sign of him on the bench recently
     
    Bangarangura, Sep 18, 2023
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  4. ArturBorucCSC

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    Pretty sure he is in the European squad? So I'm guessing he was carrying a knock, or lacking sharpness. I hope he's in Rodgers' plans, really think there's a player in there. If he comes good, he offers something we don't already have.
     
    ArturBorucCSC, Sep 18, 2023
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    Gave it away a couple of times but thought he helped us loads when called upon..

    Think he still has a part to play..
     
    McChiellini.., Sep 23, 2023
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    Thought he was excellent.
     
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    Positive cameo, hopefully we see more of him.
     
    Jamesy Bhoy 7, Sep 23, 2023
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    Quick and intelligent- I foresee a need for his services with the state of our defense recently.
     
    Leone Naka Fan, Sep 23, 2023
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  9. Taz Blind Justice Gold Member News Writer

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    Did well when he came on. Hatate is not quite back fully at it yet, and we seemed to be pretty comfortable with Iwata.
     
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  10. RabS Aw fuck it Gold Member

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    Done well, hopefully sees more minutes.
     
    RabS, Sep 23, 2023
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  11. Guchi Gucci Gold Member Gold Member

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    Excellent. Needs minutes.
     
    Guchi Gucci, Sep 23, 2023
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    Done well when he came on. Think there is a cracking player in there.
     
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    Hoping this can be the start of him getting more game time now, think he can be the DM every * has been greeting about not signing.
     
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    Great cameo and was exactly what we needed.
     
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  15. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Good to see him get more game time..
     
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  16. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    He has a criminally low amount of game time in central midfield to show us what he’s about.

    The bizarre thing is, he’s a Rodgers type player. He’s big, athletic, composed and possession based. A lot of attributes we’ve been crying out for in beside Cal in certain situations.
     
    PaulM1888, Sep 23, 2023
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    I'm not sure Rodgers knows his best midfielders outside of today's starting three.

    If that makes sense.

    He knows McGregor, Hatate and O'Reilly are the starting 3.
    We all know he has a soft spot for Turnbull and thankfully it seems he understands now that Hatate is back, it's best maybe not to play Turnbull and O'Reilly at the same time.

    But the other two midfielders for rotation, I don't think he knows yet who to trust.

    Recent games, Holm, Bernardo and now iwata have been the first to come off the bench. Suggesting he is giving them all a small chance to see who is likely to step up.

    That said, and this is a slight tangent, I think a starting three of McGregor, Hatate and O'Reilly is really good.
    A second (rotational) three of Iwata, someone and Turnbull would be sensible.

    But as said, Iwata has criminally low time in this position that we can't really know for sure yet.
    But either way, that "someone" needed to be a big time signing that would push the first 3 as well as the backup 3.



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    Peej, Sep 23, 2023
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    Him and McGregor played well together today when he came on.

    Would like to see more of him, particularly with Hatate struggling.
     
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  19. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    It’s exactly what we got from him last season coming on from the bench and solidifying the midfield. Showed his experience and for me is exactly what we’re missing in Europe.
     
    CookieMonster, Sep 23, 2023
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    Showed when he came on in couple of derby games last year that he has what it takes to steady the ship. Puzzling he hasn't had more gametime but maybe now he will push on as he has definitely got something.
     
    charlietully, Sep 23, 2023
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