Pancake Posted 20 December, 2014 Share Posted 20 December, 2014 Was informed by my son that Yoshi was the first central defender to score for us this season. Is that right? Can't recall Jose, Toby or Florin getting on the sheet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 20 December, 2014 Share Posted 20 December, 2014 Was informed by my son that Yoshi was the first central defender to score for us this season. Is that right? Can't recall Jose, Toby or Florin getting on the sheet... Yoshida also scored earlier in the season V West Ham didn't he? Or was that last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Yoshida also scored earlier in the season V West Ham didn't he? Or was that last season? Last season in the 3-1 loss iirc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Yoshida is useless and not what we need as back up. I would rather recruit a decent young championship centre half to sit on the bench than Yoshida. Sadly he has never looked comfortable. If you were paid for your opinions it would be a while before you could afford to replace that mouldy coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG Posted 21 December, 2014 Share Posted 21 December, 2014 Not strictly relevant, but there would be something seriously wrong if Yoshida gets a new deal and Cork doesn't. Why? Similar age players, both useful squad members. Could be argued that Yoshida is closer to first team as played 90 minutes when all CBs were fit. When Schneiderlin, Wanyama, JWP and Davis are fit they are ahead of Cork - possibly Harrison Reid as well now. If we sign a midfielder before one departs it maybe that Cork is not required. However, without any new signings I hope Cork stays as a very good level and reliable squad player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Mulgrew Posted 22 December, 2014 Share Posted 22 December, 2014 Maya is in Garth Crooks's team of the week; we've got to keep him now (he was my MoTM on Saturday)! GC does not seem to have been aware of him before and is now promising to keep a look out for the "young lad" in future. Apparently Yoshida has more EPL appearances than all other Japanese players bar one. You learn something new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRobbie Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Yes - so when we sell him we'll get more money. Plenty of better CBs out there. Not a long term prospect for me despite his last performance. Lacks composure when tired and hoofs it too much. Too often the weak link in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Not sure who would be better (and wants to stay) as a 3rd choice CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Johnson Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 i don't think anyone is suggesting that Yosh be first choice, he is however a great option as 3rd choice. He is allot better than people give him credit for! He's not the most composed technically but he is a great out and out defender! I think the fact he's from an unfashionable footballing country works against him, if he was Italian, Spanish or French I think people would be crying out for him to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 He is allot better than people give him credit for! He's not the most composed technically but he is a great out and out defender! I actually think the opposite. He is usually composed and despite the odd scary moment is comfortable with the ball at his feet (both feet). What he isn't is a blood and thunder defender, more a thinker and an interceptor rather than tackler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 What he isn't is a blood and thunder defender, more a thinker and an interceptor rather than tackler. Agreed. He's a valuable player and one we should be looking to keep without a doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whelk Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 I am sure his worth will increase whilst absent in January. No doubt better centre backs around but I really like him and genuinely don't understand why so many seem to think he isn't up to PL back up standard. Well before the Everton game at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danish Saint Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 I think we can do better than Yoshida. He's been good, not great, but good. I would rather spend the money on signing Toby permantly with either Turnbull or Stephens coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearsy Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Didn't we sign the Norwegian Prime Minister or something in the Summer? Or was that just Rumours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 I think we can do better than Yoshida. He's been good, not great, but good. I would rather spend the money on signing Toby permantly with either Turnbull or Stephens coming up. I would rather we kept an international who was actually half decent and seemingly happy with his role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redslo Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 I would rather we kept an international who was actually half decent and seemingly happy with his role I agree. It would be foolish to lose a BPL caliber player whom we use often and when we do use him he is of critical importance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 Spot on Bats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 (edited) I think we can do better than Yoshida. He's been good, not great, but good. I would rather spend the money on signing Toby permantly with either Turnbull or Stephens coming up. I would rather we kept an international who was actually half decent and seemingly happy with his role I hope Yoshida signs another contract with us, but it will be interesting to see what happens with Turnbull and Stephens, both getting pretty good reviews at Swindon, but a big jump from there. Edited 23 December, 2014 by Sour Mash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 23 December, 2014 Share Posted 23 December, 2014 It's a tough call - I think Maya has done enough to earn a new contract, but you don't want to freeze out Turnbull and Stephens. From what I've seen of Jack Stephens, he could be the one to step up. A lot will depend on what happens with Toby at seasons' end as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermitsaint Posted 24 December, 2014 Share Posted 24 December, 2014 I've really been impressed with Yoshi's attitude and ability of late . Has earned another contract for sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 24 December, 2014 Share Posted 24 December, 2014 It's a tough call - I think Maya has done enough to earn a new contract, but you don't want to freeze out Turnbull and Stephens. From what I've seen of Jack Stephens, he could be the one to step up. A lot will depend on what happens with Toby at seasons' end as well. We have to be sure that they're good enough, that's the thing. If they're not going to improve upon Yoshida then there's no point. We can't bring players through the academy for the sake of it. If they've performed well at that level we'll be able to let them go with hefty sell-on clauses, give Yoshida a new contract and then if we do get an opportunity to improve on him then we should be able to get a decent fee for him as well as he has performed at Prem level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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