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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. Danny 4692

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    Superb yet again he's like a more physical version of Reo. Exciting times, can see him being a big player for us next season.
     
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  2. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    There's no dilemma to be honest. McGregor won't be moved to accommodate Iwata.

    He looks excellent but Ange is very much 'if it's not broke, don't fix it'
     
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    There is a dilemma. Sometimes Hatate has to be rested. If that happens, Mooy/O'Riley need a mobile midfielder next to them. Shifting Calmac up solves that issue.
     
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    Not a dilemma that, that’s just using the squad and it’ll be a rare occurence.
     
  5. Seán Mac D Gold Member Gold Member

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    We've already seen any combination that includes 2 of Mooy, Turnbull & O'Riley isn't mobile enough and our levels drop as a result.

    On current form McGregor will be going nowhere though.

    Beyond the end of this season we might see shake ups to the squad with possible exits and incomings.
     
  6. Danny 4692

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    Ange has already said himself he wants to get Mcgregor and Iwata playing together at some point..
     
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    Again not a dilemma though, just different options.
     
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    That wee slide tackle was lovely. Kept ball in play too then straight back on his feet. Releases ball very quickly.
     
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    Tomoki Iwata; does he ever do anything wrong?

    This bhoy is the real deal. At some point he is going to become undroppable, Mark my words.
     
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    I really want to see Iwata , Cal and Hatate play together as I think it will give us a more dynamic midfield but I trust Ange to do as he sees fit.
     
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    Cameos have been good.
     
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    Anyone got a video of that tackle?

    People keep banging on about it but I was out the room having a *.
     
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    And when you see the tackle you will need to have another * :57:
     
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    That's only a dilema if we don't have a solution withing the squad and we do.

    Maybe in the summer bringing in proper cover for Hatate, in the form of a mobile hardworking AM to rotate him with, will be something we look at. But for now the addition of Iwata to the sqaud means that we can utilise Cal in that role when needed.
     
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    Gotta say this bloke is looking like another absolute steal. Hasn't put a foot wrong and has excelled in the role of coming on and having the responsibility of managing a lead.

    I'm looking forward to watching him for longer when he gets handed his debut start.

    Sent from my SM-T500 using Tapatalk
     
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    When was last time we a had a midfield as good as macerator hatate and moon great to watch
     
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    Who? :56:
     
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    I think he means Andrew.
     
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    I usually * to the Celtic games.