Shunsake Nakamura - Can he kick it?

jpjc05

Yes he can!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3M8rXYSNg

dan1895

jpjc05 wrote: »

Yes he can!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3M8rXYSNg

Crazy Japanese! Some strike though.

theteal

Someone put up the vid of his goal against ManU - there was beer everywhere when that went in!



There's actually 2 but this is the daddy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW32R8xwg7E

lubo_moravcik

theteal wrote: »

Someone put up the vid of his goal against ManU - there was beer everywhere when that went in!



There's actually 2 but this is the daddy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW32R8xwg7E

I was behind that goal the night he scored that, what a buzz. Van Der Sar almost moved a little to his right as in a 'dare ya' to Naka to try and repeat the one he scored at Old Trafford earlier in the group.

bobbysands81

jpjc05 wrote: »

Yes he can!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3M8rXYSNg

He never played in the EPL so he couldn't be much use.

MickShamrock

That's some shot if it's real. Hard to believe these video's like the Dortmund players on a bus video from a while back which was fake.

UglyBolloxFace

bobbysands81 wrote: »

He never played in the EPL so he couldn't be much use.

What a complete and utter stupid comment.

Dempsey

UglyBolloxFace wrote: »

What a complete and utter stupid comment.

WHOOSH!! :pac:

ozymandias10

bobbysands81 wrote: »

He never played in the EPL so he couldn't be much use.

but could he do it on a windy night in stoke

the realpigiron

bobbysands81 wrote: »

He never played in the EPL so he couldn't be much use.

Here's the TV version of that goal v Man Yoo at Parkhead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8HIlE3JJSU

An amazing last 12 minutes or so that included this gem and a penalty save from Boruc. Strachan's reaction was hilarious. It was like yeeeeeees and then ......oh sh1t they're going to come at us big time now.....don't get carried away just yet.

The general performance from Celtic was backs to the wall that night. Naka's stroke of genius won the day. Magic.

Dempsey

ozymandias10 wrote: »

but could he do it on a windy night in stoke

You've obviously never seen or heard of the 'Sand Siro'

Eirebear

Jesus, i thought Eirebhoy was haunting us there for a minute!
He'd have been all over this thread!

CSF

bobbysands81 wrote: »

He never played in the EPL so he couldn't be much use.

But he actually wasn't that much use apart from having a good strike from distance. He wouldn't have been a big hitter in most of the major European leagues.

Eirebear

CSF wrote: »

But he actually wasn't that much use apart from having a good strike from distance. He wouldn't have been a big hitter in most of the major European leagues.

The combination of having a wicked freekick, and being a diving cheating bastard was a winner.

the realpigiron

CSF wrote: »

But he actually wasn't that much use apart from having a good strike from distance. He wouldn't have been a big hitter in most of the major European leagues.

There were times that he was being picked in the Celtic team when I felt he was there chiefly for marketing reasons - much like how a player like Park gets to play for Man United. Nakamura's general form was erratic at times.

He was deadly at free kicks though, and would have claimed a first team place at many EPL sides on that alone - besides his marketing value.

CSF

the realpigiron wrote: »

There were times that he was being picked in the Celtic team when I felt he was there chiefly for marketing reasons - much like how a player like Park gets to play for Man United. Nakamura's general form was erratic at times.

He was deadly at free kicks though, and would have claimed a first team place at many EPL sides on that alone - besides his marketing value.

But Park is great in a 3 man midfield. Deserves his place there.

Dempsey

CSF wrote: »

But he actually wasn't that much use apart from having a good strike from distance. He wouldn't have been a big hitter in most of the major European leagues.

He was an excellent playmaker, sometimes he was poor and sometimes his performances were underrated because he wasnt going for hollywood passes.

Eirebear wrote: »

The combination of having a wicked freekick, and being a diving cheating bastard was a winner.

LOL

elefant

Love it at about 2 minutes when the presenter guy goes

"Gooooooaaaarrrrrrr!!"

CSF

Dempsey wrote: »

He was an excellent playmaker, sometimes he was poor and sometimes his performances were underrated because he wasnt going for hollywood passes.



LOL

There is no way you could consider Nakamura an excellent playmaker at European level. Competent perhaps. Only excellent at SPL level.

Dempsey

CSF wrote: »

There is no way you could consider Nakamura an excellent playmaker at European level. Competent perhaps. Only excellent at SPL level.

I only imagined Liam Brady falling over himself complimenting him after some European matches.

kraggy

Looks real, especially given his reaction of delight/relief when it went in.

But how did he know when the bus was going to EXACTLY arrive. That narrow street blocked his view of it coming.

(I'm at work so can't watch it with the volume up, did he get a warning to say it was coming? Cause even if he heard it, its hard to judge EXACTLY when the bus was going to come with the sound so far away).

CSF

Dempsey wrote: »

I only imagined Liam Brady falling over himself complimenting him after some European matches.

The same thing happens after matches involving teams of all levels against all levels of opposition. It is all relative.

dreamers75

CSF wrote: »

The same thing happens after matches involving teams of all levels against all levels of opposition. It is all relative.

Not a celtic fan

But Nakamura is basically a japanese beckham/Brazilian Juninho/irish delap


Some people have a special footballing gift, Nakamura has a fcuking sweet free kick and he made a living out of it. Cant really argue with that.

Also played in italy and spain so not sure what top leagues you think he didnt do it in.

Dempsey

CSF wrote: »

The same thing happens after matches involving teams of all levels against all levels of opposition. It is all relative.

If you are going to spout that drivel, then there was nothing wrong with what I said. :rolleyes:

CSF

Dempsey wrote: »

If you are going to spout that drivel, then there was nothing wrong with what I said. :rolleyes:

Which drivel is this?

CSF

dreamers75 wrote: »

Not a celtic fan

But Nakamura is basically a japanese beckham/Brazilian Juninho/irish delap


Some people have a special footballing gift, Nakamura has a fcuking sweet free kick and he made a living out of it. Cant really argue with that.

Also played in italy and spain so not sure what top leagues you think he didnt do it in.

Didn't see the last sentence there. He played for Reggina (hardly a hotbed of talent to be throwing in as something to be in awe of) in Italy and didn't get his game for Espanyol in La Liga.

dreamers75

CSF wrote: »

Didn't see the last sentence there. He played for Reggina (hardly a hotbed of talent to be throwing in as something to be in awe of) in Italy and didn't get his game for Espanyol in La Liga.

played 12 times out of a possible 19

CSF

dreamers75 wrote: »

played 12 times out of a possible 19

Mostly as a sub.

dreamers75

CSF wrote: »

Mostly as a sub.

Sorry started 12 times out of a possible 19.

I hate celtic as much as the next man but he has a decent free kick on him.

hard to see why you dont see that and in 2 decent leagues he got his game based on it.

gnfnrhead

kraggy wrote: »

Looks real, especially given his reaction of delight/relief when it went in.

But how did he know when the bus was going to EXACTLY arrive. That narrow street blocked his view of it coming.

(I'm at work so can't watch it with the volume up, did he get a warning to say it was coming? Cause even if he heard it, its hard to judge EXACTLY when the bus was going to come with the sound so far away).

He starts the run as soon as you see it, a lot of luck involved as a result but still a great shot to have made.

MrJoeSoap

Eirebear wrote: »

Jesus, i thought Eirebhoy was haunting us there for a minute!
He'd have been all over this thread!

Once I saw Nakamura in the title I thought of him.

Dempsey

gnfnrhead wrote: »

He starts the run as soon as you see it, a lot of luck involved as a result but still a great shot to have made.

There is a dome mirror on the T junction, he can see down the street.

CSF

dreamers75 wrote: »

Sorry started 12 times out of a possible 19.

I hate celtic as much as the next man but he has a decent free kick on him.

hard to see why you dont see that and in 2 decent leagues he got his game based on it.

Started 6 times from a possible 19.

ColeTrain

CSF wrote: »

But he actually wasn't that much use apart from having a good strike from distance. He wouldn't have been a big hitter in most of the major European leagues.

Absolute nonsense. Obvious you didn't see him play much if you think he wasn't of much use.

Nakamura was a very gifted player. He was a big reason as to why Celtic won three in a row. His technique was superb. He had incredible vision too. One thing that stopped him from becoming a big player was his lack of pace but his skill was good enough to make up for it.

Insect Overlord

Japan. Superior.

shanered

Legend

PARKHEAD67

dreamers75 wrote: »

Sorry started 12 times out of a possible 19.

I hate celtic as much as the next man but he has a decent free kick on him.

hard to see why you dont see that and in 2 decent leagues he got his game based on it.

What does that mean?? Who is this next man? Personally, I love Celtic. Naka would be a better all round player than Beckham. Beckham had better marketing however.

Eirebear

Hi, pleased to meet you - I'm the next man.

PARKHEAD67

Eirebear wrote: »

Hi, pleased to meet you - I'm the next man.

Well that kinda goes without saying:D

I'd say it's real but definately a set up.

The girls on the bus start clapping when the ball goes in.

Not the first thing that would go through your mind if a ball flew in a bus window.

CSF

ColeTrain wrote: »

Absolute nonsense. Obvious you didn't see him play much if you think he wasn't of much use.

Nakamura was a very gifted player. He was a big reason as to why Celtic won three in a row. His technique was superb. He had incredible vision too. One thing that stopped him from becoming a big player was his lack of pace but his skill was good enough to make up for it.

He went to a better league and couldn't cut it. I wouldn't argue with you that he was a big reason that Celtic won 3 in a row because he was very good for that level. But not good enough to be a top player in one of the top leagues in Europe (which is what the argument that this stemmed from). I mean history proves it, he went to one and couldn't cut it.

Insect Overlord

rarnes1 wrote: »

I'd say it's real but definately a set up.

The girls on the bus start clapping when the ball goes in.

Not the first thing that would go through your mind if a ball flew in a bus window.

Of course it's a set-up. Sure they had cameras on the bus and a extra large window open!

Dempsey

CSF wrote: »

He went to a better league and couldn't cut it. I wouldn't argue with you that he was a big reason that Celtic won 3 in a row because he was very good for that level. But not good enough to be a top player in one of the top leagues in Europe (which is what the argument that this stemmed from). I mean history proves it, he went to one and couldn't cut it.

You more you talk the more it becomes obvious that you havent watch much of him playing at any level. 1 year in La Liga at 31 years of age means **** all and you know it but dont let that get in the way of you trying to get out of the corner you have backed yourself into.

Also, a player not adjusting to a new club doesnt mean he isnt good enough at that level especially when a club is playing them out of position. I suppose that wasnt written on Wikipedia for you?

CSF

Dempsey wrote: »

You more you talk the more it becomes obvious that you havent watch much of him playing at any level. 1 year in La Liga at 31 years of age means **** all and you know it but dont let that get in the way of you trying to get out of the corner you have backed yourself into.

Also, a player not adjusting to a new club doesnt mean he isnt good enough at that level especially when a club is playing them out of position. I suppose that wasnt written on Wikipedia for you?

What corner? The player never performed consistently at a high level. He was one of the better players in a very poor league. He has had a sufficiently long career but has never made anything of himself at a high level of football.

grenache

bobbysands81 wrote: »

jpjc05 wrote: »

Yes he can!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-3M8rXYSNg

He never played in the EPL so he couldn't be much use.

Too right. I mean let's face it, football begins and ends in the EPL.

premierstone

CSF wrote: »

What corner? The player never performed consistently at a high level. He was one of the better players in a very poor league. He has had a sufficiently long career but has never made anything of himself at a high level of football.

The SPL then and now are not comparable and it was a high standard of football and Naka was a stand out player.

*not hes fault none of the teams in the LOI could afford he's big toe

CSF

premierstone wrote: »

The SPL then and now are not comparable and it was a high standard of football and Naka was a stand out player.

*not hes fault none of the teams in the LOI could afford he's big toe

The SPL has not been a high standard of football in my lifetime. I'm 24 years old. Celtic and Rangers have both had some strong teams in my lifetime but that has never reflected the general quality of the league.

Jelle1880

PARKHEAD67 wrote: »

What does that mean?? Who is this next man? Personally, I love Celtic. Naka would be a better all round player than Beckham. Beckham had better marketing however.

Deluded.

As for the kick, sweet kick but staged and it worked on the 545th time or something like that.

Dempsey

Jelle1880 wrote: »

Deluded.

As for the kick, sweet kick but staged and it worked on the 545th time or something like that.

You have knack for ironic posts

Jelle1880

Dempsey wrote: »

You have knack for ironic posts

Knew one of the usual suspects couldn't handle it.

Claiming Nakamura is better than Beckham is ridiculous.

And claiming that this is staged and was probably the umpteenth attempt makes perfect sense, since all of these videos are done like that.

Those cross-bar challenges, the Ronaldinho Nike commercials,...

EdenHazard

Naka is a genius so could prob do this but he never better than Becks as an all round player or close, he prob more gifted than Beckham tho like natually as a footballer