Yuto Nagatomo/David Santon

agreenwood · Post by **agreenwood** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:01 am

According to reports in Italy we're talking to Inter about their 30 year old Japanese full back Yuto Nagatomo, but they'd rather sell David Santon.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:04 am

There's only one ..............

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:07 am

What side?

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:13 am

Right-footed left back, like Flanagan.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:13 am

left sided right footer I believe, I rated him highly a few years ago, was a great fullback, not so sure now though.

HendricksHair · Post by **HendricksHair** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:14 am

Saxoman wrote:What side?

Both left backs

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:14 am

Both full back areas are where we should be looking to upgrade, it's vital that you have quality there.

We're competent enough, but when you have top performers there it can make a real difference, particularly going forward, it's where the space is more often than not.

Lowton has been rinsed on occasions against real pace, Montero etc as has Flanagan against Arnautovic.

Saxoman · Post by **Saxoman** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:16 am

HendricksHair wrote:Both left backs

Nothing wrong with improving anywhere but I was under the impression reading here the other side was more pressing.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:17 am

Apparently he turned down Man Utd due to his love for Inter recently....

http://www.90min.com/posts/2948423-inte ... ter-united" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:20 am

The obligatory you tube clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UeaPu37dg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Looks a real grafter, right up our street.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:28 am

He would certainly help fulfill the criteria of the "Bringing more Asians to the Turf" thread.

Slurpy · Post by **Slurpy** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:29 am

Could probably play on the wing

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:29 am

I've never heard of this guy before, but on that video he reminds me of a much higher quality Ikechi Anya.

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:45 am

Thread needs songs

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:46 am

If krbfc rates then stay a million miles away.
We all know rovers quality lol

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:47 am

Garnerssoap wrote:Thread needs songs

This is as close as I can get.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlfeyeMFiYA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:49 am

If Football Manager is anything to go by Nagatomo he's ambidextrous and can play on both flanks.

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:53 am

Seems adept with both feet from that clip, although predominantly right footed.

By the way, who's that playing in the 'stards strip ?

Garnerssoap · Post by **Garnerssoap** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:58 am

Funkydrummer wrote:This is as close as I can get.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlfeyeMFiYA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That's actually not bad - not quite grosicki transfer deadline night thread quality - but a very good effort

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:00 am

Cheers Garners, I aim to please.

Struggling with the Nagatomo bit though.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:02 am

Funkydrummer wrote:He would certainly help fulfill the criteria of the "Bringing more Asians to the Turf" thread.

As we know Asia is one country with one race of people, so it can only be good news if we sign him because his fellow countrymen will be flooding on to t'Turf from a far away as Stoneyholme.

Darthlaw · Post by **Darthlaw** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:09 am

Clearly got to be - 'Goin Loco with Yuto Nagatomo'

https://youtu.be/weGiFoK4JeI

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:13 am

Good effort Darthlaw.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:21 am

Anyone tracking the outgoing flights from Milan Malpensa airport yet?

Imploding Turtle · Post by **Imploding Turtle** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:32 am

Based on those names it looks like we're looking to sell more shirts in Japan and maybe Pontefract.

Edit: Ah. They're both foreign. Wait! I thought we were full.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:42 am

amazed Inter would sell him. Everytime I've seen him play he has impressed

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 1:46 am

Vegas Claret wrote:amazed Inter would sell him. Everytime I've seen him play he has impressed

He doesn't play much for them anymore he was great a few years ago though, think injuries have taken its toll

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:48 am

I know we should put sentiment aside when looking forward, but I think wardy is just fine where he is. It's the other side that needs sorting.

Walt · Post by **Walt** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:59 am

He's right footed so no reason he can't play on the right despite playing left for Inter.

Looks full of running so definitely appears to fit our style based on fitness and pressing. Not afraid to get forward either.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:17 am

Nagatomo is highly regarded here in japan and is a stalwart of the Japanese Samurai. He`s just got hitched to some actress here so very much doubt she`ll be looking to be spend her weekends at Boundary Mill. File under `not a cat in hell`s chance`. He`ll either move to another `premier`, big city club for a year or two, stay put (the most likely) at Inter or scoot on back over here to live in Tokyo or Osaka. Great player though and someone in his mould would be great.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:19 am

It's certainly encouraging to see ourselves being linked with players such as Nagatomo and Grosicki. Let's hope there's something in it!

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 8:45 am

The artist formery know. As Cricketfieldclarets has spoken to his Inter brethren and gained the information that Nagatomo is asolute bobbins.

LawsCanalJump · Post by **LawsCanalJump** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:18 am

How long until he is dyche fit?

claretspice · Post by **claretspice** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:33 am

Slightly left field link. Surprised that full back would be seen as a priority given that Flanagan can't dislodge Lowton or Ward, and not too sure about a 5"7 full back in the Premier League given the importance of being decent in the air.

But i see he can play left midfield too, so perhaps thats where we see him playing for us, a little like Matty Taylor.

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:57 am

You're not Yuto Nagatomo, you're not Yuto Nagatomo...

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:01 am

Not over impressed with these links to an ageing fullback and Barnsley midfielder. I'm all for strengthening the squad but think we have much more need for pacey or creative players. I don't see our defence as a problem at present.

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:12 am

HiroshimaClaret wrote: He`s just got hitched to some actress here so very much doubt she`ll be looking to be spend her weekends at Boundary Mill.

Japanese actress do photo, Hiroshima?

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:20 am

Your wife do photographs, eh ? Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGrvQ1c5khU" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 11:36 am

Funkydrummer wrote:Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more.

Not quite. If I was that bothered perhaps I'd have Googled 'images'.

Claretforever · Post by **Claretforever** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:40 pm

Garnerssoap wrote:Thread needs songs

Yuto Nagatomo
Yugo Nagatomo
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na

iw1961 · Post by **iw1961** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:21 pm

Funkydrummer wrote:Seems adept with both feet from that clip, although predominantly right footed.

By the way, who's that playing in the 'stards strip ?

Chievo Verona

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 2:28 pm

Redbeard wrote:

Japanese actress do photo, Hiroshima?

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/imag ... r6nPu4VuEA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Airi Taira

It`s the not the greatest photo but it was the best I could do with my camera.

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 3:55 pm

Bloody hell.

There can't be much wrong with his eyes, then.

Thanks, Hiroshima.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 4:57 pm

She's no Yumi Kazama though....

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:02 pm

So if Nagatomo is ambipedal, would that probably put Darikwa not even making the bench.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:13 pm

Nobody said anything about him being a bipedal, FF - he's ambidextrous, which means he can take a throw-in with both hands

PremierLeagueClass · Post by **PremierLeagueClass** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:48 pm

Is there something in this? There does seem to be a lot of chatter about it in Italy. No smoke without fire?

Cleveleys_claret · Post by **Cleveleys_claret** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:04 am

Would take Santon if fee and wages were within our budget

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:05 pm

Nagatomo unused sub for Inter today

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:19 pm

NRC wrote:Nobody said anything about him being a bipedal, FF - he's ambidextrous, which means he can take a throw-in with both hands

He's good in goal too apparently.