Koki Mizuno

[CaleyStag]

Apologies for the overall vagueness of this rumour. I read somewhere (cannot for the life of me remember where) that Mizuno could come to ICT on loan from Celtic next season. I know absolutely nothing about him, other than he plays on the right of midfield. IF this is genuine, do we need him? Where and how often would he play?

[Kirishima]

Apologies for the overall vagueness of this rumour. I read somewhere (cannot for the life of me remember where) that Mizuno could come to ICT on loan from Celtic next season. I know absolutely nothing about him, other than he plays on the right of midfield. IF this is genuine, do we need him? Where and how often would he play?

Hyped as the next Nakamura in Japan, probably quite speedy, skillful, but lacking in physical presence (not really necessary for winger i know) and might be struggling at celtic fiiting in with language barrier and reluctance to defend/ability to defend. Could be a decent loan addition, but could be a Fetai...

[Renegade]

I seem to recollect seeing him in a reserve game at Caley Park a couple of years ago. He was quite good and set up a goal IIRC.

[Guest Mahonio]

Apologies for the overall vagueness of this rumour. I read somewhere (cannot for the life of me remember where) that Mizuno could come to ICT on loan from Celtic next season. I know absolutely nothing about him, other than he plays on the right of midfield. IF this is genuine, do we need him? Where and how often would he play?

I say we don't need him as we have Foran who will play right Mid most of the time so that answers both your questions.

[Renegade]

Just because someone else will likely slot into a position, does not mean a similar player is "not needed". If this guy's a good player then he's a good player, and side like ICT can't afford to let good players slip out of reach. If he's good enough and is willing to come, then he should be signed, whether he plays in the first team straight away from the first minute is irrelevant.

Edited May 5, 2010 by Renegade

[caley100]

Apologies for the overall vagueness of this rumour. I read somewhere (cannot for the life of me remember where) that Mizuno could come to ICT on loan from Celtic next season. I know absolutely nothing about him, other than he plays on the right of midfield. IF this is genuine, do we need him? Where and how often would he play?

I say we don't need him as we have Foran who will play right Mid most of the time so that answers both your questions.

Do you not mean Hayes? Foran always plays on the left?

Anyway, loan players dont always seem to work for us.

[starchief]

I thought he looked terrific under Strachan. One of the most asked questions I heard from Celtic supporters in the Mowbray months was "what happened to Koki Mizuno?" I'd have him in the team like a shot.

[Guest Mahonio]

Just because someone else will likely slot into a position, does not mean a similar player is "not needed". If this guy's a good player then he's a good player, and side like ICT can't afford to let good players slip out of reach. If he's good enough and is willing to come, then he should be signed, whether he plays in the first team straight away from the first minute is irrelevant.

It does in this case because the topic starter says that KM is looking for FIRST TEAM FOOTBALL and with Hayes in that position which he plays then Mizuno is likely to reject the move. I take it you are all for us moving for Koki, Rene?

It would be GREAT if we could tempt him here though and now that we have released 2 midfielders in Eagle and Stratford i change my mind from yesterday and say yes we do need him now, you see Rene, things change daily eh :ph34r: ?

[Renegade]

I think I'm right in saying that Mizuno can also play in the centre so he could in fact play in the first team alongside Hayes, Rooney and Foran.

Edit - According to Football Manager 2010, Mizuno can play in the centre as well as on the left, but it is not his natural position.

Edited May 6, 2010 by Renegade

[Scotty]

According to Football Manager ......

:ph34r: that opening to a sentence is where the rest of the post usually becomes irrelevant !

[DanielMacBean]

maybe we might be playing a 4-4-2 next season with Rooney and Foran up front. Hayes on one wing and Mizuno on the other?

[Pele_Is_God]

He would be a brilliant addition.

[Renegade]

According to Football Manager ......

:ph34r: that opening to a sentence is where the rest of the post usually becomes irrelevant !

:015:

Aye, I know, but it was the best source I could find!

[PullMyFinger]

According to Football Manager ......

that opening to a sentence is where the rest of the post usually becomes irrelevant !

:D

Aye, I know, but it was the best source I could find!

Let me google that for you

[DornochCaley]

He is a good wee player. I mind him playing fairly well in an old firm. He would do well in the team.

[+DoofersDad]

How do these rumours start? Terry was in a bar and someone asked him if he was in for his usual red wine. He said "No, I'm in for a wee nip today" and the next thing you know Mizumo all but has the number 7 shirt on his back.

[IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER]

He could be sponsored by the Nip Inn.

Edited May 6, 2010 by IMMORTAL HOWDEN ENDER

[Kirishima]

He could be sponsored by the Nip Inn.

Why is "nip" a crude term for a Japanese person? Answers on a postcard.

[Renegade]

A shortened version of the Japanese name for Japan, Nippon perhaps?

[Scarlet Pimple]

Nippon means "the place where the sun comes from".

NIP = sun and PON = origin.

(Oxford English Dictionary). :004: