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  • Thread starter Ccfcisparks
  • Start date Mar 16, 2025
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GC1976

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  • Nov 4, 2025
  • #141
I didn’t realise his previous stats were actually pretty underwhelming only started playing regularly at 23 not so many goals or assists so he’s been some find !
 
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Legia Sky Blue

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  • Nov 4, 2025
  • #142
Yes, it sounds like Saka was signed on the base of 'old fashioned' scouting rather than moneyball stats and a highlights video which people value so highly these days.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Nov 4, 2025
  • #143
What a rich vein of form the fella is in at the moment. Scored in 3 consecutive games and showing technique that matches his work rate.

What a pity he isn’t a few years younger else I’m sure Japan would be watching closely.
 
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long way home

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #144
He is such a special player, he has everything any fan would want from a player. Love watching him great touch, balance and works as hard than anyone else on the pitch. The coaches must absolutely love working with the likes of him and BTA. Just really honest likeable people that give all for the group.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #145
long way home said:
He is such a special player, he has everything any fan would want from a player. Love watching him great touch, balance and works as hard than anyone else on the pitch. The coaches must absolutely love working with the likes of him and BTA. Just really honest likeable people that give all for the group.
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Said before, he’s pushing Big Dele Adebola for being my favourite player post 2001. Such a likeable character
 
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rexo87

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #146
At 1 million he’s one of our best signings for a long long time
 
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AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #147
rexo87 said:
At 1 million he’s one of our best signings for a long long time
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Absolute bargain
 
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TomRad85

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #148
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Said before, he’s pushing Big Dele Adebola for being my favourite player post 2001. Such a likeable character
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And Sakamoto didn't even have to do the 'be shit and go out on loan' routine first.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #149
TomRad85 said:
And Sakamoto didn't even have to do the 'be shit and go out on loan' routine first.
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The redemption arc always adds to the story.
 
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CovveeBreak

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #150
Sakamoto / 7 is the best looking shirt and name number I’ve ever seen in my life
 
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JSL

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #151
I had a little smirk when Tats took the feet from under COH and got his booking. Tit for tat (no pun intended) on an earlier challenge in reverse and showed him that he wasn't going to be intimidated. Great player. Love his skill and work ethic
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #152
Probably one of my favourite players since i've started supporting.

Had all the earmarks of a cult hero when he first joined Japanese, Winger, Cool name, Random league and that fancy cut back.

Instead he's on his way to becoming a legend. I could see him here for a few years until hes 32/33 and then heading back off to Japan before retiring.
 
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TomRad85

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #153
Ccfcisparks said:
Probably one of my favourite players since i've started supporting.

Had all the earmarks of a cult hero when he first joined Japanese, Winger, Cool name, Random league and that fancy cut back.

Instead he's on his way to becoming a legend. I could see him here for a few years until hes 32/33 and then heading back off to Japan before retiring.
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He deserves a crack at the Prem with us. More than good enough to be an impact sub even at that level imo, he's so tricky.
 
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Winny the Bish

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #154
I might be in love with him.
 
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AOM

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #155
Ccfcisparks said:
Probably one of my favourite players since i've started supporting.

Had all the earmarks of a cult hero when he first joined Japanese, Winger, Cool name, Random league and that fancy cut back.

Instead he's on his way to becoming a legend. I could see him here for a few years until hes 32/33 and then heading back off to Japan before retiring.
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Yeah I bloody love him. Always puts everything in on the pitch, even if he's having an off day and seems to come across as a genuinely nice bloke.
You can see the other players and Lampard love him as well
 
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Speedie's Head

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #156
Give the lad a contract extension!
 
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PVA

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #157
Such a great player to watch, the way he just skips past players.

Love it when he's 1v1 with a full back and they have no idea whether he really is going to cross it this time or if it's another feint.
 
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Evo1883

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #158
He played really well last couple games
 

Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #159
Speedie's Head said:
Give the lad a contract extension!
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Already had one hasn't he?
 
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Samo

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #160
I'd love to see him roast a few Prem defenders.
 
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Speedie's Head

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #161
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Already had one hasn't he?
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A year I think so to the season after this one. We don't want anyone sniffing around though.
 
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ptr

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #162
If he was early twenties, we’d struggle to keep hold of him.
 
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Speedie's Head

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #163
ptr said:
If he was early twenties, we’d struggle to keep hold of him.
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We're lucky to have him at his peak. We can't actually say that about too many of our players.
 

SleepyGinger

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #164
Japanese players don’t normally start their professional careers til they are 22/23. Sakamoto has only played just over 200 professional games, he’s just turned 29 he won’t be slowing down anytime soon.
 

Sky_Blue_Dreamer

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #165
Samo said:
I'd love to see him roast a few Prem defenders.
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ccfcchris

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #166
ptr said:
If he was early twenties, we’d struggle to keep hold of him.
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I'm not so sure that's the case anymore.
 

Sky Blue Wozza

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #167
To come back from his shattered, fractured spine and put these kind of performances in is nothing short of miraculous
 
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ccfcno9

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #168
TomRad85 said:
He deserves a crack at the Prem with us. More than good enough to be an impact sub even at that level imo, he's so tricky.
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He certainly deserves a crack at it but you could be a tad premature on 2 counts. 1) We've got to get there3 first and 2) I doubt we'll get the funding to replace all of our better players if we do. I like your thinking though
 

torchomatic

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #169
Brighton Sky Blue said:
Said before, he’s pushing Big Dele Adebola for being my favourite player post 2001. Such a likeable character
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At my age I thought the age of heroes was long gone: Lloyd McGrath is my favourite ever player, but I have to say I absolutely adore Tats and Bobby Thomas. What a group we have at the moment.
 
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blunted

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #170
Legia Sky Blue said:
Yes, it sounds like Saka was signed on the base of 'old fashioned' scouting rather than moneyball stats and a highlights video which people value so highly these days.
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Apparently we were looking at another player and he really stood out.
Loved when he first arrived, looked like a year 12 with that backpack.
Always smiling, and cuddles players when they score.
For the older ones, reminds me of Willie Humphries.
 
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torchomatic

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #171
blunted said:
Apparently we were looking at another player and he really stood out.
Loved when he first arrived, looked like a year 12 with that backpack.
Always smiling, and cuddles players when they score.
For the older ones, reminds me of Willie Humphries.
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Me and the lad were at FGR when he made his debut in the preseason friendly. Straight away we thought, we have someone special here.
 
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Adge

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #172
PVA said:
Such a great player to watch, the way he just skips past players.

Love it when he's 1v1 with a full back and they have no idea whether he really is going to cross it this time or if it's another feint.
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For a smaller player he can really jump and wins his fair share of headers too.
 
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larry_david

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #173
Sky Blue Wozza said:
To come back from his shattered, fractured spine and put these kind of performances in is nothing short of miraculous
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It's incredible. Gimoc said it was 50% that he'd never walk again. But there was only a 20% chance of that
 
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Samo

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #174
torchomatic said:
At my age I thought the age of heroes was long gone: Lloyd McGrath is my favourite ever player, but I have to say I absolutely adore Tats and Bobby Thomas. What a group we have at the moment.
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I loved Lloyd too, and yes we have new heroes, Tats, Bobby and I love BTA too.
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Nov 5, 2025
  • #175
Yep incredible after breaking his back
 
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