Ange Postecoglou was at pains just a couple of days ago to remind people that the players he brought over from Japan are all individuals and shouldn’t all be lumped together as just Japanese signings
At the last press conference, Ange said, “We have to be careful about just saying ‘four Japanese players’.
“These are four individuals who are totally different people. And they’re totally different types of players too.”
Which makes BBC Sportsound‘s Chick Young’s after match question about Reo Hatate that bit more bewildering.
In the post match press conference, Chick asked Ange, “Watching Hatate and his touch on the ball reminded me of Shunsuke Nakamura who became a cult figure here.
“Like that is he?”
After a little pause Ange replied, “No he’s Reo Hatate mate.
“He will make his own mark and he’s he’s a very talented young player.
“But he’s a very determined young man.
“You know they’re all different as I said.
“And he’s one that he’s got his eyes on reaching the very top in football and we’re glad to have him in our football club at the moment.
“And we’re just gonna try to get the best out of him and push him to the levels where now he can get.”
Is it little wonder Postecoglou gets frustrated at the Scottish media?
*Want to discuss this and more? Welcome to The Jungle! Join the forum here and have your say!*