tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post2815908342111036253..comments2023-03-20T23:05:07.595+09:00Comments on Mito-HollyHock.com: The Selection ProcessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-35214458911627424802009-01-29T20:14:00.000+09:002009-01-29T20:14:00.000+09:00I just got a mail. It seems that he's taken a plac...I just got a mail. It seems that he's taken a place at Fukushima United FC, of the Tohoku regional league. They are contenders for JFL promotion, but he was very diplomatic in expressing disappointment in going to a lower league.<BR/><BR/>Fukushima is famous for being the first non-national team to apply for J. League association... to then be turned down. Still, he was able to help Tochigi make it to the pro ranks in two years, and Fukushima could do the same. The team also has strong ties with Mito, where most former pro players have come from and the former club of player/coach Yu Tokisaki. If he can impress, he'll stay in Mito's sights.<BR/><BR/>In a way, he's lucky to find a club to keep playing... Of the 13 players cut by Tochigi only 3 now have a club for 2009... none pro.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-69804760886789178422009-01-28T15:53:00.000+09:002009-01-28T15:53:00.000+09:00Yeah. Mito has either zero or one midfielder spots...Yeah. Mito has either zero or one midfielder spots left with Park going to Kashima.<BR/><BR/>That does mean some transfer of money across the prefecture but it's not clear if that will be used to acquire a player to fill Park's position. It also happens to be Fukasawa's position but no news yet.<BR/><BR/>Even if he ends up elsewhere, that space being open is enough for me to keep hinting in the staffs' ears that he would be good, should a mid-season acquisition be needed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-61009936024256921502009-01-28T15:36:00.000+09:002009-01-28T15:36:00.000+09:00Koji's site makes reference to going to Aichi, I n...Koji's site makes reference to going to Aichi, I notice, Vendo. A trial with FC Kariya, perhaps?Furthohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218192051834714197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-45912445814966961232009-01-15T18:36:00.000+09:002009-01-15T18:36:00.000+09:00Chu-Ho Park plays his position and hasn't been con...Chu-Ho Park plays his position and hasn't been confirmed to return, and currently a few more players have been released than brought up. No tryout players have been contacted; they will be once very final decisions are made.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't look good though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-6085414350531072212009-01-15T17:48:00.000+09:002009-01-15T17:48:00.000+09:00The publication of Mito's squad list would seem to...The publication of Mito's squad list would seem to indicate that Koji didn't get in, I guess, Vendo.Furthohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218192051834714197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-88428262890734189792009-01-06T18:12:00.000+09:002009-01-06T18:12:00.000+09:00Thanks for the update, Vendo. Do you know if Koji ...Thanks for the update, Vendo. Do you know if Koji tried out for any other teams after has abortive trip to Nagano?Furthohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218192051834714197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-70137872542014050782009-01-06T14:13:00.000+09:002009-01-06T14:13:00.000+09:00Still no news in the new year. Mito keeps adding p...Still no news in the new year. Mito keeps adding players and now it seems anyone brought in will replace those that can't get an extension worked out. Any left side players not continuing may be replaced by Fukasawa, but it's just a waiting game at the moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-77986248584472047152008-12-27T11:43:00.000+09:002008-12-27T11:43:00.000+09:00Unfortunately I haven't heard anything from him in...Unfortunately I haven't heard anything from him in a few days so I'm not sure. He did go to J. League hopefuls Matsumoto Yamaga and Nagano but were very unimpressed with those clubs and refused to be considered.<BR/><BR/>He's under contract through February and is required to do work for the club until then and any tryouts etc. that conflict can't be attended. It's not a very kind situation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-91104459441548099312008-12-27T07:18:00.000+09:002008-12-27T07:18:00.000+09:00Vendo, do you know (or are you able to say) if Koj...Vendo, do you know (or are you able to say) if Koji has attended / has plans to attend tryouts at any other clubs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-45885193405877633972008-12-25T22:08:00.000+09:002008-12-25T22:08:00.000+09:00Biju was a great guy and always polite and appreci...Biju was a great guy and always polite and appreciative, and tried really hard, but he was getting up in years and lost some of the skills. Notably he was getting slow, and while a defensive player he couldn't keep up there. He tried to cover by taking big shots but this was the year he started to be passed by the younger players in almost all areas. He'll likely go back to Hokkaido to be with his wife, unless another team wants to give him a shot. You might see him in a Sapporo or Morioka based semi-pro team next year... I doubt Consadole wants him back at an A-contract price.<BR/><BR/>Each team is required to have a list of all players and official info including picture and contract status in the match commissioner's room during the match. When I was arranging things in the room I'd look through the players on the visiting team just so I could match a name with a face during the game. Every team has a full roster of fully pro players, more than the required number, with a few teams having amateur status players. Mito is no exception, and all players have had pro contracts except for officially retired Akiba (who just re-retired) who was on the roster as an amateur.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-55684168407542111792008-12-24T19:20:00.000+09:002008-12-24T19:20:00.000+09:00Thanks for that, Vendo - can't beat the inside inf...Thanks for that, Vendo - can't beat the inside info you're able to provide.<BR/><BR/>Two more questions. One, what do you think about Biju being released? And two, something that has puzzled me: do you know if any of the Mito players are on part-time contracts and do other things to top up their income? Or are they all fully pro?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-43345328119380148232008-12-24T18:49:00.000+09:002008-12-24T18:49:00.000+09:00Absolutely enthralling read, Vendo.Hope Fukasawa-s...Absolutely enthralling read, Vendo.<BR/><BR/>Hope Fukasawa-san sorts his future out soon.Mike Tuckermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667654251884106261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-39746321267021462992008-12-23T08:35:00.000+09:002008-12-23T08:35:00.000+09:00Actually it's because of Arata that Fukasawa could...Actually it's because of Arata that Fukasawa could doespecially well. Arata often gets free at the front and has an itchy trigger finger. If he gets the ball, he will shoot, and if one on one with the keeper, he'll probably score. Fukasawa is very adept at keeping the ball, dribbling forward, and passing through the opponents.<BR/><BR/>Arata probably won the newcomer award award just by being visible, and the rookie with the highest goal count. Even other newcomers on Mito's squad, like Nakamura in defense and Kikuoka and Park in the midfield could easily be considered as important to the team.<BR/><BR/>What else... He drives a smallish Toyota SUV, he relates well with other players, and when he is happy he can act very silly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-47550731537951342612008-12-23T04:44:00.000+09:002008-12-23T04:44:00.000+09:00Can't believe it's taking so long to get the resul...Can't believe it's taking so long to get the result!<BR/><BR/>Vendo, could you tell us something about J2's Rookie of the Year, Arata?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-84800546913764115192008-12-15T20:17:00.000+09:002008-12-15T20:17:00.000+09:00This is great writing and a fascinating story, Ven...This is great writing and a fascinating story, Vendo. I hope Hollyhock know what a good fan they have in you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-54647794130735250862008-12-15T08:13:00.000+09:002008-12-15T08:13:00.000+09:00The Gifu players seemed very young and their short...The Gifu players seemed very young and their shorts had numbers in the 30s. I'm pretty sure one had #37.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132894285840662761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-38821109612264817672008-12-14T22:35:00.000+09:002008-12-14T22:35:00.000+09:00...and on a second note congratulations on finishi......and on a second note congratulations on finishing above us this year!<BR/><BR/>Although towards the end of the season you guys tailed off, you really showed some growth during that midseason.<BR/><BR/>At the end although you're probably a little disapointed you must be relieved that you at least finished above the new boys Gifu and Kumamoto!! I'll be in your shoes next year!!<BR/><BR/>And BTW don't worry about Gifu next year. You will probably be playing us at Nagaragawa twice, so that means two wins for you!!lolrichyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548480954344695702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1974987615295274419.post-5261350417497268432008-12-14T22:29:00.000+09:002008-12-14T22:29:00.000+09:00Yeah Vendo, very interesting indeed. I'm hoping th...Yeah Vendo, very interesting indeed. I'm hoping that he gets in after reading what you wrote.<BR/><BR/>BTW Any ideas on the Gifu players who came and their fates??<BR/>With 16 players leaving (most due to lack of finances) we are all worried about the fates of our players from Gifu. A few of the players were understandably devastated to be dropped because they were deemed to be too expensive and they were happy in Gifu.<BR/><BR/>With lots of clubs facing financial difficulty lately it must be a worrying time for many of these players without contracts.richyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548480954344695702noreply@blogger.com