[Albion] Mercurial, majestic, magnificent Mitoma [20/10/23: New deal signed]

[BLOCK F]

There was some idiot in WSU who loudly kept calling him "Tommy Takimoto" and looking pleased with himself for being hilarious. At the time I couldn't decide if it was racist or just stupid, but thinking about it, taking the p1ss out of a foreigners name has got to be racist...

We have to give Warren a bit of leeway though……

 

[MJsGhost]

Just seen the club’s montage of his cameo against Newcastle.

What a stunning EPL debut. What a joy the lad is. Sadly, after a performance like that, he’ll have two defenders on him next time he plays for us!

Let's hope so - more room for someone else to exploit in the box!

 

[Easy 10]

At one point Trippier could be seen shouting towards the technical area: "Eddie can you tell me where Mitoma's gone ? He's a Japanese boy..."

"Oh, for ffff....He's over there near the byline, in behind you again Tripps. AGAIN !!".

 

[Stat Brother]

Can a mod now tidy up this thread title.
I believe the loan period has now ended.

 

[jcdenton08]

I am very, very excited about this young fella. He looks absolutely class whenever he plays. I really hope he gets a start tomorrow night - he’s earned it in my opinion.

Our next superstar.

 

[Motogull]

I am very, very excited about this young fella. He looks absolutely class whenever he plays. I really hope he gets a start tomorrow night - he’s earned it in my opinion.

Our next superstar.

Agreed. His first goal can't be far off.

 

[albionfan37]

Agreed. His first goal can't be far off.

His first hack down for a pen can’t be far off either

 

[A1X]

Absolute baller, was great today

 

[stss30]

Really like this lad, good first touch, good dribbler and works bloody hard. Glad to see him get his first start and the assist for the first goal was lovely, coupled with Tross's nonchalant dribble round their keeper.

 

[jakarta]

Owned his wing (as did March BTW), rapidly becoming my favourite player.

 

[Machiavelli]

As much as he's thrilling, I think his radar was way off today. Many misplaced passes. Despite that, he did assist for the all important first goal.

 

[GrossTurn]

Not a perfect performance by any means but I absolutely LOVE watching Kaoru play - his elegance on the ball when running at serious speed is a joy to watch (and mightily impressive). He’s gonna cause teams some serious problems this season - glad to see him get his first start.

 

[brighton_tom]

There was some idiot in WSU who loudly kept calling him "Tommy Takimoto" and looking pleased with himself for being hilarious. At the time I couldn't decide if it was racist or just stupid, but thinking about it, taking the p1ss out of a foreigners name has got to be racist...

Racism and stupidity go hand in hand.

Thought Mitoma had a really decent game. Tired towards the end but looked dangerous.

 

[Hugo Rune]

£2.7m is an absolute joke of a transfer fee for him, how on earth did we get him that cheap?

He has showed at USG and on international duty, an eye for goal. I can’t wait till his first goal. It will be one of many!

 

[Peteinblack]

So he'll be off to Chelsea in January, eh?

 

[Guinness Boy]

He was absolutely fantastic at times yesterday and his energy and joy with the ball at his feet is infectious. Pre-game @hans kraay fan club mentioned seeing a few Japanese fans outside the Amex and how it was good for them he was in the starting XI. It turned out good for the rest of us too. I think I saw the same fans after the game while having a celebratory pint outside the WSU. They looked very happy.

 

[Official Old Man]

Had what I think may be either his family or very close friends sat in front of me. The club give seats in my area to players family, we've had many chats (well tried) with non English speaking fans. Four Japanese with full Japanese language on their phones and crisps from Japan. They even tidied up after themselves. Obviously picked the right match to come to as well. Looked very pleased. Tried to have a chat but gave up.

 

[B-right-on]

As much as he's thrilling, I think his radar was way off today. Many misplaced passes. Despite that, he did assist for the all important first goal.

Not sure of 'many' but there were a few where he did the hard work, tackle and out playing the oppo player, only to not get his head up and fluff the pass. Saying that, he was brilliant and a joy watch him ripping them a new one again and again.

 

[Swansman]

I think he was brilliant and while not the best player on the pitch, I still think he was the main reason Brighton managed to score three goals in the first half. GP was probably expecting to face Welbeck, who is a pretty predictable player, but instead had to deal with another Trossard-type player. As he was waltzing around you could see that the Chelsea defenders really felt they had played every third day for a month now - they looked like they were made of wood.

 

[sagaman]

Think this guy can be a very important player for us. Skilful and pacey. Could also score goals. I liked the way Kaori linked up with Pervis to cause great problems to Chelsea.