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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. Paul67 Administrator Administrator

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    Outstanding.
     
    Paul67, Dec 6, 2023
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  2. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Positionally excellent, composure on the ball, tactically aware, lovely technique and strong as an ox.

    Basically everything we thought he could be if he just got his chance. He gave Cal and MOR freedom.
     
    PaulM1888, Dec 6, 2023
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  3. Sgt Neppers*

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    Very good and so easy on they eye as well. He slotted in so easily, which allowed Cal and MOR freedom to do their thing going forward. MOR with a beautiful header and Cal playing sublime ball for OHs second.

    Needs a run and after tonight. Deserves it.
     
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  4. Crilly Hakuhna matata

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    His positional awareness is top notch. He’s constantly looking around off the ball and sprints immediately into the right space. A player who seems to really enjoy doing the “dirty” work.
     
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    Crilly, Dec 6, 2023
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  5. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Keep him in there. Let McGregor, O’Riley and Hatate fight it out for the two CM positions when they’re all fit.
     
    Officer Doofy, Dec 6, 2023
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  6. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Think tonight was his first start of the season?

    Did very well and hope he keeps his place.
     
    Callum McGregor, Dec 6, 2023
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  7. Waiting For An Alibi

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    What we've been missing, some mobility in the mf.
     
    Waiting For An Alibi, Dec 6, 2023
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  8. Wllm Gold Member Gold Member

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    Not a bad shift. Closes down pretty quickly.
     
    Wllm, Dec 6, 2023
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  9. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Aye really like him there, right place at the right time more often than not.. only one misplaced pass I think..
     
    JC Anton, Dec 6, 2023
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    It's massive for me..

    Someone who can shift about at pace and use his body well and put * on the deck..
     
    McChiellini.., Dec 6, 2023
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    Strolled it
     
    FranceCelt, Dec 6, 2023
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  12. Guchi Gucci Gold Member Gold Member

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    Class
     
    Guchi Gucci, Dec 6, 2023
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    Knew he would boss it. Give him a run now!
     
    Blochairnbhoy, Dec 6, 2023
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  14. neilly1987 Do I look happy? Do I look settled? Gold Member

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    Quality like we thought from his limited appearances, made a big difference to Cal and Matt too. Keep playing him please.
     
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    Thing is with him, he always looks solid as well as having that bit of quality going forward. But is still battling against being used very rarely.

    How is he gonna fare with an extended run in the team? On paper you'd expect him to get even better. It's an exciting prospect tbh, guy looks to me like he could be a Gattuso (spit) level DM.
     
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  16. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Japanese Kante
     
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    Played exactly the way we wanted from him when he first joined.

    I want to see more.

    Should start the next game.
     
    Hammy89, Dec 6, 2023
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  18. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    Best our midfield has looked since Hatate got injured, think he does the holding role far better than McGregor and then it frees up McGregor to influence the game further up the pitch.
     
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  19. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    He must stay in the team now
     
    James, Dec 6, 2023
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    its * ridiculous that this is the first real opportunity he has had ,quality player
     
    oh bhoy, Dec 6, 2023
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