During his time as manager in Austria for Ried and LASK he was also in duty for transfers. It was roumored/reported that at Wolfsburg and Frankfurt problems occurred because he was less involved in transfer matters as he would have liked. Think he may have learned his lessons in terms of that transfer matters are handled a little bit different at bigger clubs than at his first destinations of his managerial career in Austria.

I think he's earned the right to specify the players he needs for his system. Especially if he is losing key players. It's not a formation Palace have played before.

This is despite the fact he managed to get great performances out of what he had available to fit the system. Clyne and Hughes!

If he has contacts and players keen to rejoin him from Europe that is great.

Kamada looks fantastic. And on a free.

Edited by mileend (02 Jul 2024 8.52am)

I watched him play for Sagan Tosu a few times nearly a decade ago & sent a report in to the club suggesting he would be a great signing; no reply though awesome to see him sign now. He is a top player with lots of experience under his belt since then. Wonderful free transfer.

I think this will be a good signing for the reason you mention. When I was in Japan recently I saw quite a few wearing Celtic shirts thanks to Celtic's Japanese players.

Have I missed it, but where is he? Seeme a hell of a time for him to show his face in South London and training has now started???? Is he involved, like others, in a tournament somewhere?

Japan played some internationals, last game June 11. I assume he was in the squad maybe he's been given time off and will be back with us this week?

Just a thought.

One more point