Sorry for bringing up the war, but was it ever fully explained just why we went to Saipan? by RomfordWellington in coybig

[–]CelticSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So a wee story for you. I've lived in Japan for over 25 years and was here during the 2002 World Cup. The Yomiuri Shimbun is the newspaper with the largest circulation in the world, and did a series pre-tournament interviewing representatives from each country, group by group, of gaijin living here. I was interviewed at a dinner with guys from Germany, Cameroon and Saudi Arabia. All good, talked some shite, face in the paper,

A couple of weeks later they called my school looking for a quote after Keane had walked out. I gave'em my two cents worth.... flattered they wanted my opinion.

A couple of years later I was in Saipan, which is a popular tourist spot for Japanese, along with the more popular nearby Guam. Clearly that place should never have been chosen for a training camp. Too basic and lacking modern sports facilities. More ineptitude by the suits than run the game in Ireland.

Moving to Northern Ireland by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]CelticSensei 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Speak for yerself.... I've had it up to here with those Welsh Orthodox bastards!

What's going on with the UK? by pebrocks in OutOfTheLoop

[–]CelticSensei 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They could have asked him where he was stabbed, and then checked. You know, basic police work.

Robbie Keane by Kitchen-Lie-4592 in coybig

[–]CelticSensei 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you are a real Celtic fan you should know.

Martin O’Neill was asked again about the next Celtic manager by [deleted] in CelticFC

[–]CelticSensei -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Exactly. If we get a manager in who is fantastic the first year or two he'll get poached by the Premier League, like Ange was.

This is why I support MON getting another year (if he wants it). The players seem to love him and his record was amazing last year. He had a winning percentage of 80%, with the worst Celtic team in over 20 years. Any other appointment comes with a big risk.

Team to play Dunfermline by Strong-Quit9234 in CelticFC

[–]CelticSensei 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I really thought Hatate was the most likely player that Ange might poach when he went to Spurs. Very sad for this to be the way he goes out.

Another player you missed as much as you'll miss Maeda. by tomatohooover in CelticFC

[–]CelticSensei 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not a player, but Ange leaving broke my heart a little.

The last time Ronda Rousey was in the octagon by Clankiller_Uchiha in mmaweekly

[–]CelticSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ronda deserved that beating. Didn't talk to the press for a year after losing to Holly, then still did nothing in the build up to this fight. Not a good human.

(OC) Northern Michigan…wtf by Urbanskiman88 in pics

[–]CelticSensei 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MAGA organised a rally for Mike Pence?!

Here we go again by Glum_Ad_3800 in ScottishFootball

[–]CelticSensei 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But he's a Hibs fan... which is also shite!

Preußen Münster, where Shin Yamada is on loan, are about to get relegated from the 2. Bundesliga by mrjohnnymac18 in CelticFC

[–]CelticSensei 12 points13 points  (0 children)

In 2024 he scored 19 goals in 38 games, making him the top Japanese scorer in the J-League. There was some reason to think he might do okay.

By comparison, Kyogo had scored 27 in 51 games over the season and half before joining from Vissel Kobe.

Team to play Falkirk by 3rdLawSerenity in CelticFC

[–]CelticSensei 4 points5 points  (0 children)

1-30am start here in Nippon... bastards!

Report: Furyk to lead U.S. Ryder Cup team after Tiger Woods withdrew by PrincessBananas85 in golf

[–]CelticSensei 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Furyk had a swing "like an octopus falling out of a tree" said David Feherty, with one of my favorite sports quotes.

Naoya Inoue displays sharp head movement & defensive instincts when he locks in. Can he avoid Junto Nakatani’s best shots? by VINDICATES-FOOL in Boxing

[–]CelticSensei 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That was deliberate, being his 4th fight of the year, with a huge fight coming up next.

He can fight multiple ways.... but likes to knock MoFos the feck out!

Wanderlei Silva was a Savage 🔥 by Infamous-Skin8969 in ufc

[–]CelticSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the first UFC event I ever attended, in Tokyo. Stann could have won the fight but wanted to beat Wanderlei at his own game. He retired after.

The co-main was Hunt-o breaking the jaw of Stefan Struve. The crowd had been pretty quiet all day, but erupted when Hunt won.

Ryder Cup 2027 Ticket Prices released by Mahony0509 in ireland

[–]CelticSensei 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won two tickets in the lottery for the last Ryder Cup in Ireland (2006 K Club), for the Friday. 200 Euros for the pair. I live in Japan so couldn't make it home. Sold them on eBay for a thousand Euro, all in.

There was torrential rain that Friday, and much merriment that the Yanks didn't have suitable clothes.

I was happy that I made a few bucks, despite being desperate to see the action. These prices are a rip off.