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

[Papa Lazarou]

I think it was at Wolves from Lallana’s cross - lovely goal - celebrated just in front of us

Yep. That's the game.

 

[lawros left foot]

Mitoma seems a throwback to the time when wingers went to the line and cut the ball back. That appears to have gone out of fashion in top flight football.
I think our Japanese Samurai footballer is bringing it back, all by himself, with the added bonus he can finish with his head and both feet.

He’s going to be a Superstar.

 

[Bozza]

Am I imagining it, or has has he not been that great at headers (to put in mildly) until now?

Correct - missed a very easy headed chance at, I think, Everton.

And he acknowledges it's not the strongest part of his game in his post-match interview "I am surprised myself because my header is not good"...

 

[Triggaaar]

If that lot had somehow beaten us to his signature they be creaming themselves at the thought of replacing Dibley. Some might even say the signs were that they had an upgrade, As he's ours, they'll probably say he's over rated. The prannies.

Well he's not as good as Joniesta

 

[Official Old Man]

Talking of USG, what must it be like to support a team that, as soon as a player becomes 'good', is moved back to his parent club?

 

[birthofanorange]

I'm utterly convinced that (assuming he continues to perform to the same standard, for the rest of the season) the bids for him will eclipse any previous ones, even Caicedo.
And rightly so.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Talking of USG, what must it be like to support a team that, as soon as a player becomes 'good', is moved back to his parent club?

The alternative view is that without the Albion link they'd never get players like him, and Simon Adringa on loan from us.

 

[Slum_Wolf]

Talking of USG, what must it be like to support a team that, as soon as a player becomes 'good', is moved back to his parent club?

I like to think the relationship has been managed very well as Muzio and Bloom run Union to challenge the 'bigger' teams in Belgium, not just make up the numbers. Doing very well so far this season without Mitoma, Undav, Casper Nielsen (not the Albion's Casper Nilsson) and Felice Mazzù. Currently second in the league, 1-0 up after the first leg in the Belgian cup semi (on the verge of a first final appearance since last winning it in 1914) and won their Europa League group. In January, leading scorer Dante Vanzier went to New York Red Bulls, quadrupling his wages...but they have a plan.

 

[Seasider78]

What a tool

 

[jcdenton08]

What a tool

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That is absolutely shocking “journalism”. Mental.

 

[nicko31]

What a tool

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[BrianSwan]

Wonder how much he'd go for given his contract. 70?

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Wonder how much he'd go for given his contract. 70?

Oh please can we not start worrying about him now. I just hope Tony only lets one go per season at most. I know that may be unrealistic but I am loving this team and coach and want to enjoy it as long as possible without fear! I’m finding it all so exciting(copyright @Beach Hut I know)

 

[Seagull27]

Correct - missed a very easy headed chance at, I think, Everton.

And he acknowledges it's not the strongest part of his game in his post-match interview "I am surprised myself because my header is not good"...

I hadn't realised his English was so good. Not the most insightful as an interviewee though

I've noticed the last two games where Mitoma has scored, Sarmiento has been most heavily involved in the celebrations, and Kaoru mentioned him here. I wonder if it points to a good off-field relationship between them

 

[Bold Seagull]

I thought he'd had a quiet game. Watching the highlights and MOTD back, he was still massively influencial. Sometimes as a supporter you get caught up in the ball not appearing to reach it's target, whereas for Mitoma, it was more like his targets not being in the right places.

 

[dazzer6666]

I thought he'd had a quiet game. Watching the highlights and MOTD back, he was still massively influencial. Sometimes as a supporter you get caught up in the ball not appearing to reach it's target, whereas for Mitoma, it was more like his targets not being in the right places.

He also completely fluffed two takes and the ball escaped him which was unusual………

 

[Perfidious Albion]

I recall him saying that had not been a good performance and the team has to be better...An honest answer . I think he is the most gifted footballer I have seen in an Albion shirt since Peter Ward

 

[Hugo Rune]

What a tool

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If Romano had any sources at our club, he’d know that we’re not going to be selling Mitoma or any other player to Arsenal for a very long time indeed, no matter what the bid. The phone is off the hook to that particular club.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I suppose the question is, what amount of money would make TB think ... "the best interests of the club are now best served by us selling Mitoma"?

The answer is, a very large amount of money. Nothing like the amount suggested in the drivel above.

But another question is when to do it. and I think the answer to that question is when Adringa or Sarmiento or Enciso or AN other new purchase we find are at a level where they can be regular starters on the left wing at a club looking to challenge for European football.

 

[Klaas]

I hadn't realised his English was so good. Not the most insightful as an interviewee though

I've noticed the last two games where Mitoma has scored, Sarmiento has been most heavily involved in the celebrations, and Kaoru mentioned him here. I wonder if it points to a good off-field relationship between them

It's probably because the South Americans say his name properly

Seriously though all the English staff, Ka-roo??