Ive always been impressed by players who understand positioning, and Tanaka understands proper positioning in an instinctive way. Its almost uncanny how often he is in the inch-perfect spot to make a tackle or block a cross. It does take a lot of effort and energy to do that ... but it also takes a very special gift of understanding where every one of the other 21 players are. I view Tanaka as a lot like Ryan Giggs - everyone could see he was an elite player but only the best coaches and teammates understood WHY he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, and how rare that positioning instinct is. Ao still has room to grow. Im sure he will be a key contributor when Leeds return to the Premiership, where they belong. As for the price tag, this is simply a reflection of England's (and to a lesser extet, Europe's) lingering stereotypes about Asians. Seriously . . . Brighton signed Mitoma for under 2 million! Both Furuhashi and Maeda (top stars at Celtic) cost less than 4 million. Even Take Kubo - who is now rumoured to be attracting 50M bids from Liverpool -- signed for Real Madrid initially for less than 3 million! And all of these signings came AFTER Japan beat Spain and Germany at the World Cup so its not like nobody knew about these players. Theres only one factor that can "explain" these prices.
Locky spoke about him some 18 months ago. Having lived in Japan for a few months with my job, I fell in love with how they go about things. There is a place for everything, everything in its place, cleanliness, tidiness, and cleanliness. A team-first attitude! Sound familiar?
Tanaka must be the bargain of the century. As for Aaronson, He's played really well, Forces opposition to make mistakes, Closes down gaps and is prominent in attack. I really think the problem is, Is Leeds fans and expecting too much. This season in particular Leeds fans have been more critical towards players and even the manager than ever before.
Thanks Ollie. Tanaka is a giant and whoever first scouted him for us and recommended signing him - well done that person 👏👏. I doubt if any fans had even heard of him before he signed. His partnership with Joe Rothwell is exceptional bearing in mind how little they have played together. That pair are so much more attack minded than Amps and Gruev. Personally I would not make any changes when Ampadu and Gruev are fit again unless we are faced with injuries or suspensions. I’m praying for a Sheff Utd v Sunderland draw later and a comfortable away win at Blackburn tomorrow 🙏
I saw this video before we bought of this English guy, he said AO was awesome and all the Japanese are cheap. And he is a attacking centre too. He can hit long balls in the net.
Very good player , a class apart & can only get better what a buy Rothwell is very good as well Leeds looking good for top spot with the squad we have brilliant *****
Tanaka is the signing of the season i don’t see how he can be dropped this season and to be honest wrothwell is playing really well too i just think we need a good striker in January and that wins us the league SO COME ON LEEDS LETS WIN at Blackburn marching on together OLLIE
Tanaka is the zidane of the team hope we smash Blackburn tomorrow i would keep tanaka and Rothwell in midfield when ampadu and gruev are back Piroe aaronson solomon and James to score 4-0 Leeds
Unbelievable scoreline, my friend. Just a few days ago, one sports channel interviewed a Blackburn star midfielder and he said that they will WHACK Leeds Utd. Moreover, he also said that Leeds is a LOUSY team. Hear that ??? Leeds, pls crush Blackburn 6-0, ok ??????
BA is Farkes man for #10 I don't see us bringing in one come Jan I would like to see one brought in with a #9 ideally Bamford out on loan or a full transfer other than that I think our squad is good to go once injuries are all back .....great as all ways Oli 😊...MOT
Ollie leeds have dropped 16 points from 17 league matches which is brilliant but it had us top of the league, I fancy leeds haven't got out of first gear,I figure the next 17 league matches they won't drop as many.i fancy leeds to finish on over a 100 points...
These short waste of time passes are a worry they are going to be intercepted on day,imagine if we'd have acted on farke out,it doesn't bare thinking about..
Ive always been impressed by players who understand positioning, and Tanaka understands proper positioning in an instinctive way. Its almost uncanny how often he is in the inch-perfect spot to make a tackle or block a cross. It does take a lot of effort and energy to do that ... but it also takes a very special gift of understanding where every one of the other 21 players are.
I view Tanaka as a lot like Ryan Giggs - everyone could see he was an elite player but only the best coaches and teammates understood WHY he always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, and how rare that positioning instinct is. Ao still has room to grow. Im sure he will be a key contributor when Leeds return to the Premiership, where they belong.
As for the price tag, this is simply a reflection of England's (and to a lesser extet, Europe's) lingering stereotypes about Asians.
Seriously . . . Brighton signed Mitoma for under 2 million! Both Furuhashi and Maeda (top stars at Celtic) cost less than 4 million. Even Take Kubo - who is now rumoured to be attracting 50M bids from Liverpool -- signed for Real Madrid initially for less than 3 million! And all of these signings came AFTER Japan beat Spain and Germany at the World Cup so its not like nobody knew about these players.
Theres only one factor that can "explain" these prices.
Locky spoke about him some 18 months ago. Having lived in Japan for a few months with my job, I fell in love with how they go about things. There is a place for everything, everything in its place, cleanliness, tidiness, and cleanliness. A team-first attitude! Sound familiar?
Screams of AO. I’d love to visit Japan!
Tanaka must be the bargain of the century.
As for Aaronson, He's played really well, Forces opposition to make mistakes, Closes down gaps and is prominent in attack.
I really think the problem is, Is Leeds fans and expecting too much. This season in particular Leeds fans have been more critical towards players and even the manager than ever before.
PS, Really love your content and you present yourself very well. Good job Ollie. 👏 😊
Thank you mate!
@OllieWard you're welcome bud enjoy your Streams and you're so upbeat. 👍
@@waynedawson1366 Thanks for the kind words sir!
Spot On with Tanaka , Ollie …I love watching his compose on the ball , and his precise passing too
He’s so good mate!
Keep Up The Amazing Uploads Mate 💙💛💙💛
Thanks 🔥
Tanaka is our best player and he is the best one we have had in the team for a long time. Wish we had a few more Japanese players in our team.
Thanks Ollie. Tanaka is a giant and whoever first scouted him for us and recommended signing him - well done that person 👏👏. I doubt if any fans had even heard of him before he signed. His partnership with Joe Rothwell is exceptional bearing in mind how little they have played together. That pair are so much more attack minded than Amps and Gruev. Personally I would not make any changes when Ampadu and Gruev are fit again unless we are faced with injuries or suspensions. I’m praying for a Sheff Utd v Sunderland draw later and a comfortable away win at Blackburn tomorrow 🙏
Great stream again Ollie! Keep up the great work - and I like your intros…!😂😂. If/when we go up, can we keep hold of Tanaka??
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I saw this video before we bought of this English guy, he said AO was awesome and all the Japanese are cheap. And he is a attacking centre too. He can hit long balls in the net.
I’ve already got a box of Kleenex ready. EPL teams are going to come knocking for 🐅in Jan aren’t they? 😢
Very good player , a class apart & can only get better what a buy
Rothwell is very good as well
Leeds looking good for top spot with the squad we have brilliant *****
You’re right about that mate!
Thx Ollie, and i did smash the like biffor it started lol
Love that! Thankyou🤝🏼
Tanaka is the signing of the season i don’t see how he can be dropped this season and to be honest wrothwell is playing really well too i just think we need a good striker in January and that wins us the league SO COME ON LEEDS LETS WIN at Blackburn marching on together OLLIE
Yes great signing.....sold by the end of the season..
Not when we are in the prem;)
Wot a bargain he was aswell well.done mot
Bargain!
@@OllieWard it was mate best 3 .5 million we spent on a player mot
@@CarlWaters-j1g Agreed! MOT
When Ampadu gets back we could try Tanaka in centre midfielder
A O let's go is our midfield general
Tanaka is the zidane of the team hope we smash Blackburn tomorrow i would keep tanaka and Rothwell in midfield when ampadu and gruev are back Piroe aaronson solomon and James to score 4-0 Leeds
Love the score prediction! MOT
Unbelievable scoreline, my friend. Just a few days ago, one sports channel interviewed a Blackburn star midfielder and he said that they will WHACK Leeds Utd. Moreover, he also said that Leeds is a LOUSY team. Hear that ??? Leeds, pls crush Blackburn 6-0, ok ??????
Tanaka Attakaaaarrr
Basically Ollie he's brill, plays with a smile and deserves to come up with us. Rooo rooo the others who jumped ship! 😅
Hahah! Love it
James should start every game
BA is Farkes man for #10 I don't see us bringing in one come Jan I would like to see one brought in with a #9 ideally Bamford out on loan or a full transfer other than that I think our squad is good to go once injuries are all back .....great as all ways Oli 😊...MOT
He’s a gem i stated months ago that he would become our best player and he is the best player by far grueth and ampado have no chance of getting back
He’s too good!
Ollie leeds have dropped 16 points from 17 league matches which is brilliant but it had us top of the league, I fancy leeds haven't got out of first gear,I figure the next 17 league matches they won't drop as many.i fancy leeds to finish on over a 100 points...
Tanaka and Mitoma is childhood friend
Tanaka walks on water!!!😅
I think Razza is best signing, but Taka is good
Really? Fair play! I love Ramazani too!
These short waste of time passes are a worry they are going to be intercepted on day,imagine if we'd have acted on farke out,it doesn't bare thinking about..
Ampadu will slot into back 4
I think you’re right!
@@OllieWard you don't believe that, he aint getting anywhere near replacing rodon and strujik
NO we don't need to tal kabout him, we need to keep quiet and not let anyone else know about him
As Japanese, I’m so proud of Ao, played against him a few times in academy age, just wish him not to get injured throughout this hectic schedule.