[Albion] Mitoma

[macbeth]

3 times I've now seen him do that move, looks almost impossible. Sooner or later a goal will come from it!

yep, he genuinely makes opposition defenders look like holograms when he takes them on

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

yep, he genuinely makes opposition defenders look like holograms when he takes them on

Haha, I said he is doing some weird thing bending space and time.

 

[Jackthelad]

yep, he genuinely makes opposition defenders look like holograms when he takes them on

Honestly think he has huge potential if given the chance and the minutes. Reminds me a little bit of Ryan Giggs.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Absolutely unbelievable ability to get past players, still don't know how he does it.

 

[Triggaaar]

My main hope with Mitoma is that we don't try to beef him up.

Don't worry if he gets eased off the ball sometimes, blistering acceleration and the ability to get through tight spaces will count for more.

I understand your point of not wanting him to lose his acceleration, but I thought strong people were fast? Sprinters aren't weedy.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

I understand your point of not wanting him to lose his acceleration, but I thought strong people were fast? Sprinters aren't weedy.

That's really to help them in the drive phase. Mitoma can be more effective being quick over 5 yards than he can by being quick over 50 yards. The less bulk he has to get off the mark the better in my mind

 

[B-right-on]

Honestly think he has huge potential if given the chance and the minutes. Reminds me a little bit of Ryan Giggs.

Hopefully his brothers wife doesn't think so. (Apparently)...

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

What a nightmare for tiring defenders to have to deal with. First on comes Lamptey. Then, a few minutes later, Mitoma. Talk about injection of pace! Just need a fox in the box now to maximise the advantage. Undav, say...

 

[Wardy's twin]

Not sure about his strength but he got stuck in with his defensive duties.

 

[southstandandy]

Very positive from what we've seen so far. Could become a real fan favourite.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

There was a moment in the second half where he put in a cross, it landed at Welbeck's feet I think who took a shot that was saved by the Leeds keeper. Mitoma was the player following up in case the keeper fumbled. There was hardly any time from the cross to Welbeck's shot so I've got no idea how Mitoma covered the ground so quickly to be there for the second ball if it came. He's ridiculously quick and able to squeeze himself through spaces that simply don't seem to exist. Think we've got an absolute gem here.

 

[Triggaaar]

That's really to help them in the drive phase. Mitoma can be more effective being quick over 5 yards than he can by being quick over 50 yards. The less bulk he has to get off the mark the better in my mind

I agree on the importance of those first 5 yards, but I still think strength can help there. Another good player for us to watch develop though. We've been getting quite a few of them, I hope not too much if it's down to Dan Ashworth.

 

[Milano]

I’m going large here….
He’s going to become our EPL Knockaert. He’s going to be f***ing massive.

Is it just me or are there suddenly dozens of Japanese fans now at home games?

 

[Badger Boy]

I’m going large here….
He’s going to become our EPL Knockaert. He’s going to be f***ing massive.

Is it just me or are there suddenly dozens of Japanese fans now at home games?

Signing players like Mitoma makes so much commercial sense - he looks like a really good player and certainly adds a real depth to the squad.

 

[brighton_tom]

I’m going large here….
He’s going to become our EPL Knockaert. He’s going to be f***ing massive.

Is it just me or are there suddenly dozens of Japanese fans now at home games?

Yeah saw quite a few. Welcome to our new Japanese friends!

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I’m going large here….
He’s going to become our EPL Knockaert. He’s going to be f***ing massive.

Is it just me or are there suddenly dozens of Japanese fans now at home games?

I went to the Leeds and Newcastle games. The majority of 'Japanese' fans that I saw at the Amex were Chinese. Whether there has been an increase in Japanese fans at the games since then I obviously couldn't say.

Mitoma has had an effect on Japan's knowledge of Brighton though. I've had a number of locals talk to me about the Albion(well, Mitoma mostly) when they notice my Brighton shirt. That never happened before this season.

 

[portslade seagull]

I’m going large here….
He’s going to become our EPL Knockaert. He’s going to be f***ing massive.

Is it just me or are there suddenly dozens of Japanese fans now at home games?

Me and my son sit right at the back of WSU and there were three Japanese reporters/journalists in the media section

 

[Brok]

Just watched the Chelsea game again... for about the fifth time... and my goodness, what a little diamond we have. Strong contender for player of the season, already.

 

[banjo]

Absolutely unbelievable ability to get past players, still don't know how he does it.

Very hard to defend against, great player.

 

[timbha]

Just watched the Chelsea game again... for about the fifth time... and my goodness, what a little diamond we have. Strong contender for player of the season, already.

Full 90 minutes? What on?