Tom Parker
@tomparker12.bsky.social
Kochi United 🐟 Ehime FC 🍊
Talking football from around the Japanese football leagues.
Talking football from around the Japanese football leagues.
Shoutout to the two stars of the show in this save!
Rental Miyoshi and Kento Teranuma. Incredible.
Rental Miyoshi and Kento Teranuma. Incredible.
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Shoutout to the two stars of the show in this save!
Rental Miyoshi and Kento Teranuma. Incredible.
Rental Miyoshi and Kento Teranuma. Incredible.
NEVER IN DOUBT 🎉🎉🎉
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
NEVER IN DOUBT 🎉🎉🎉
At long, long last. The dream to become ACL winners with Kochi United begins 🫡
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
At long, long last. The dream to become ACL winners with Kochi United begins 🫡
Whilst this has certainly been said by many others, this title race really is the best in some time.
So many potential winners, will make for a fascinating final few matchdays.
So many potential winners, will make for a fascinating final few matchdays.
September 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Whilst this has certainly been said by many others, this title race really is the best in some time.
So many potential winners, will make for a fascinating final few matchdays.
So many potential winners, will make for a fascinating final few matchdays.
Pretty remarkable table after matchweek 10 in J1. Not only because both ends have some suprise performers (and non-performers), but also with just how close the league is at this stage.
Only three point separating 1st and 8th! The J-League remains as entertaining as ever 🙌
Only three point separating 1st and 8th! The J-League remains as entertaining as ever 🙌
April 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Pretty remarkable table after matchweek 10 in J1. Not only because both ends have some suprise performers (and non-performers), but also with just how close the league is at this stage.
Only three point separating 1st and 8th! The J-League remains as entertaining as ever 🙌
Only three point separating 1st and 8th! The J-League remains as entertaining as ever 🙌
Kochi United with a fantastic 5-0 win today over Matsumoto Yamaga.
The team are now up to the dizzying heights of 9th!
Only 3 points off the play-off places now 👀 They can't, can they?
The team are now up to the dizzying heights of 9th!
Only 3 points off the play-off places now 👀 They can't, can they?
April 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Kochi United with a fantastic 5-0 win today over Matsumoto Yamaga.
The team are now up to the dizzying heights of 9th!
Only 3 points off the play-off places now 👀 They can't, can they?
The team are now up to the dizzying heights of 9th!
Only 3 points off the play-off places now 👀 They can't, can they?
MAKE THAT FIVE GOALS. 5-0 TO KOCHI 😳
Hayato Mizuno now getting in on the action aswell! Incredible!
Hayato Mizuno now getting in on the action aswell! Incredible!
Kochi United go 4 NIL UP against Matsumoto Yamaga!!
What a performance, Kochi have looked good going forward this season (if a little lacklustre in defence) and that's finally showing its rewards today!
What a performance, Kochi have looked good going forward this season (if a little lacklustre in defence) and that's finally showing its rewards today!
April 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
MAKE THAT FIVE GOALS. 5-0 TO KOCHI 😳
Hayato Mizuno now getting in on the action aswell! Incredible!
Hayato Mizuno now getting in on the action aswell! Incredible!
Kochi United go 4 NIL UP against Matsumoto Yamaga!!
What a performance, Kochi have looked good going forward this season (if a little lacklustre in defence) and that's finally showing its rewards today!
What a performance, Kochi have looked good going forward this season (if a little lacklustre in defence) and that's finally showing its rewards today!
April 5, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Kochi United go 4 NIL UP against Matsumoto Yamaga!!
What a performance, Kochi have looked good going forward this season (if a little lacklustre in defence) and that's finally showing its rewards today!
What a performance, Kochi have looked good going forward this season (if a little lacklustre in defence) and that's finally showing its rewards today!
FT Kochi 1-2 Gamba Osaka
Not to be for Kochi this year but a really solid performance, second half was particularly impressive.
Outdone by two moments of quality from Gamba and some unfortunate missed chances.
Can certainly be proud of that performance.
Not to be for Kochi this year but a really solid performance, second half was particularly impressive.
Outdone by two moments of quality from Gamba and some unfortunate missed chances.
Can certainly be proud of that performance.
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
FT Kochi 1-2 Gamba Osaka
Not to be for Kochi this year but a really solid performance, second half was particularly impressive.
Outdone by two moments of quality from Gamba and some unfortunate missed chances.
Can certainly be proud of that performance.
Not to be for Kochi this year but a really solid performance, second half was particularly impressive.
Outdone by two moments of quality from Gamba and some unfortunate missed chances.
Can certainly be proud of that performance.
It's Emporer Cup time 🏆
Made the two hour trip up to Kochi today.
They face off against Gamba Osaka, on the back of a decent run of performances. Hoping they can cause an upset in this year's competition also.
Made the two hour trip up to Kochi today.
They face off against Gamba Osaka, on the back of a decent run of performances. Hoping they can cause an upset in this year's competition also.
March 20, 2025 at 4:59 AM
It's Emporer Cup time 🏆
Made the two hour trip up to Kochi today.
They face off against Gamba Osaka, on the back of a decent run of performances. Hoping they can cause an upset in this year's competition also.
Made the two hour trip up to Kochi today.
They face off against Gamba Osaka, on the back of a decent run of performances. Hoping they can cause an upset in this year's competition also.
Two ridiculously good goals from Yokohama Marinos, a lesson in finishing for Gamba who really should have got on the scoresheet at least once today.
What a finish from Uenaka, you won't see many more powerful finishes than that this season.
What a finish from Uenaka, you won't see many more powerful finishes than that this season.
March 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Two ridiculously good goals from Yokohama Marinos, a lesson in finishing for Gamba who really should have got on the scoresheet at least once today.
What a finish from Uenaka, you won't see many more powerful finishes than that this season.
What a finish from Uenaka, you won't see many more powerful finishes than that this season.
You have to feel Gamba Osaka will be so disappointed to go into the break a goal down.
Been the better side for entirety of the first half, but poor finishing + a strong performance from Park means they have work to do to turn this one around.
Liking Mitsuta in this team, looks really sharp.
Been the better side for entirety of the first half, but poor finishing + a strong performance from Park means they have work to do to turn this one around.
Liking Mitsuta in this team, looks really sharp.
March 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
You have to feel Gamba Osaka will be so disappointed to go into the break a goal down.
Been the better side for entirety of the first half, but poor finishing + a strong performance from Park means they have work to do to turn this one around.
Liking Mitsuta in this team, looks really sharp.
Been the better side for entirety of the first half, but poor finishing + a strong performance from Park means they have work to do to turn this one around.
Liking Mitsuta in this team, looks really sharp.
Marinos desperately needed some inspiration from somewhere in this first half. Tono has duly obliged.
A really excellent bit of individual brilliance to give them the lead 👏
They've had a busy and tough start to the season, but there's so much quality in this squad.
A really excellent bit of individual brilliance to give them the lead 👏
They've had a busy and tough start to the season, but there's so much quality in this squad.
March 16, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Marinos desperately needed some inspiration from somewhere in this first half. Tono has duly obliged.
A really excellent bit of individual brilliance to give them the lead 👏
They've had a busy and tough start to the season, but there's so much quality in this squad.
A really excellent bit of individual brilliance to give them the lead 👏
They've had a busy and tough start to the season, but there's so much quality in this squad.
Absolutely heatbraking for Kochi United. Kagoshima United score a 95th minute equaliser to deny them a hugely impressive three points.
Would've been an amazing early win against one of the early frontrunners.
Still a great point after falling behind early, but could've been so much more.
Would've been an amazing early win against one of the early frontrunners.
Still a great point after falling behind early, but could've been so much more.
March 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Absolutely heatbraking for Kochi United. Kagoshima United score a 95th minute equaliser to deny them a hugely impressive three points.
Would've been an amazing early win against one of the early frontrunners.
Still a great point after falling behind early, but could've been so much more.
Would've been an amazing early win against one of the early frontrunners.
Still a great point after falling behind early, but could've been so much more.
FT Kanazawa 1-2 Kochi
KOCHI UNITED WIN THEIR FIRST EVER JLEAGUE GAME.
Splendid performance, really dug in and got two goals at the right time.
Kokoro Kobayashi with his second and third goal of the campaign, he continues his good form. If they stay up he'll play a big part.
Great weekend 👏
KOCHI UNITED WIN THEIR FIRST EVER JLEAGUE GAME.
Splendid performance, really dug in and got two goals at the right time.
Kokoro Kobayashi with his second and third goal of the campaign, he continues his good form. If they stay up he'll play a big part.
Great weekend 👏
March 9, 2025 at 7:39 AM
FT Kanazawa 1-2 Kochi
KOCHI UNITED WIN THEIR FIRST EVER JLEAGUE GAME.
Splendid performance, really dug in and got two goals at the right time.
Kokoro Kobayashi with his second and third goal of the campaign, he continues his good form. If they stay up he'll play a big part.
Great weekend 👏
KOCHI UNITED WIN THEIR FIRST EVER JLEAGUE GAME.
Splendid performance, really dug in and got two goals at the right time.
Kokoro Kobayashi with his second and third goal of the campaign, he continues his good form. If they stay up he'll play a big part.
Great weekend 👏
2-1 Defeat for Ehime FC despite a goal back and a resurgent last 25 mins.
A spirited performance, but that's now 14 games without a win in all comps, stretching back to last August. Pressure building.
For Akita, it means their 100% record continues, and they move up to 5th.
A spirited performance, but that's now 14 games without a win in all comps, stretching back to last August. Pressure building.
For Akita, it means their 100% record continues, and they move up to 5th.
February 23, 2025 at 7:58 AM
2-1 Defeat for Ehime FC despite a goal back and a resurgent last 25 mins.
A spirited performance, but that's now 14 games without a win in all comps, stretching back to last August. Pressure building.
For Akita, it means their 100% record continues, and they move up to 5th.
A spirited performance, but that's now 14 games without a win in all comps, stretching back to last August. Pressure building.
For Akita, it means their 100% record continues, and they move up to 5th.
Kochi United get their first ever J League point!
Building from their defeat last week, they fought to a 0-0 draw with potentially fellow relegation candidates Tottori.
Just need a win next week lads 😁
Building from their defeat last week, they fought to a 0-0 draw with potentially fellow relegation candidates Tottori.
Just need a win next week lads 😁
February 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Kochi United get their first ever J League point!
Building from their defeat last week, they fought to a 0-0 draw with potentially fellow relegation candidates Tottori.
Just need a win next week lads 😁
Building from their defeat last week, they fought to a 0-0 draw with potentially fellow relegation candidates Tottori.
Just need a win next week lads 😁
First live game of the season for me today!
Ehime FC against Blaublitz Akita. Very different vibes for both teams.
Ehime lost out to Kataller Toyama last week, a result continuing on from their poor run of form last season.
Toyama grabbed an impressive win over the ambitious Imabari FC.
Ehime FC against Blaublitz Akita. Very different vibes for both teams.
Ehime lost out to Kataller Toyama last week, a result continuing on from their poor run of form last season.
Toyama grabbed an impressive win over the ambitious Imabari FC.
February 23, 2025 at 5:27 AM
First live game of the season for me today!
Ehime FC against Blaublitz Akita. Very different vibes for both teams.
Ehime lost out to Kataller Toyama last week, a result continuing on from their poor run of form last season.
Toyama grabbed an impressive win over the ambitious Imabari FC.
Ehime FC against Blaublitz Akita. Very different vibes for both teams.
Ehime lost out to Kataller Toyama last week, a result continuing on from their poor run of form last season.
Toyama grabbed an impressive win over the ambitious Imabari FC.
Oh Se Hun with a big chance!
Best chance of the half so far as the ball is played into him from around 12 yards, but he curls it wide.
FC Tokyo might have felt aggrieved had that gone in after his earlier shove.
Best chance of the half so far as the ball is played into him from around 12 yards, but he curls it wide.
FC Tokyo might have felt aggrieved had that gone in after his earlier shove.
Tensions rising in the Tokyo vs Machida game!
Very clear push by Oh Se Hun on Masato Morishige, have to say I think he's lucky to get away with a yellow.
You see plenty of those end in red cards, certainly wants to keep his head to avoid his team going a man down.
One to keep an eye on.
Very clear push by Oh Se Hun on Masato Morishige, have to say I think he's lucky to get away with a yellow.
You see plenty of those end in red cards, certainly wants to keep his head to avoid his team going a man down.
One to keep an eye on.
February 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Oh Se Hun with a big chance!
Best chance of the half so far as the ball is played into him from around 12 yards, but he curls it wide.
FC Tokyo might have felt aggrieved had that gone in after his earlier shove.
Best chance of the half so far as the ball is played into him from around 12 yards, but he curls it wide.
FC Tokyo might have felt aggrieved had that gone in after his earlier shove.
Tensions rising in the Tokyo vs Machida game!
Very clear push by Oh Se Hun on Masato Morishige, have to say I think he's lucky to get away with a yellow.
You see plenty of those end in red cards, certainly wants to keep his head to avoid his team going a man down.
One to keep an eye on.
Very clear push by Oh Se Hun on Masato Morishige, have to say I think he's lucky to get away with a yellow.
You see plenty of those end in red cards, certainly wants to keep his head to avoid his team going a man down.
One to keep an eye on.
February 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Tensions rising in the Tokyo vs Machida game!
Very clear push by Oh Se Hun on Masato Morishige, have to say I think he's lucky to get away with a yellow.
You see plenty of those end in red cards, certainly wants to keep his head to avoid his team going a man down.
One to keep an eye on.
Very clear push by Oh Se Hun on Masato Morishige, have to say I think he's lucky to get away with a yellow.
You see plenty of those end in red cards, certainly wants to keep his head to avoid his team going a man down.
One to keep an eye on.
HISTORY MADE 👑
Fagiano Okayama have won in their FIRST EVER J1 League match.
An impressive 2-0 win against a seasoned side in Kyoto Sanga, having been in J1 since 2022.
Tamagi and Kimura with the goals. What a start!
Fagiano Okayama have won in their FIRST EVER J1 League match.
An impressive 2-0 win against a seasoned side in Kyoto Sanga, having been in J1 since 2022.
Tamagi and Kimura with the goals. What a start!
February 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
HISTORY MADE 👑
Fagiano Okayama have won in their FIRST EVER J1 League match.
An impressive 2-0 win against a seasoned side in Kyoto Sanga, having been in J1 since 2022.
Tamagi and Kimura with the goals. What a start!
Fagiano Okayama have won in their FIRST EVER J1 League match.
An impressive 2-0 win against a seasoned side in Kyoto Sanga, having been in J1 since 2022.
Tamagi and Kimura with the goals. What a start!
Kochi United's debut on the JLeague stage end in defeat as they lose to newly-relegated Tochigi SC 1-0.
A tough start fixture-wise, but a spirited performance. Still work to do but, all things considered not a terrible start.
They will need to show more in front of goal if they are to stay up.
A tough start fixture-wise, but a spirited performance. Still work to do but, all things considered not a terrible start.
They will need to show more in front of goal if they are to stay up.
February 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Kochi United's debut on the JLeague stage end in defeat as they lose to newly-relegated Tochigi SC 1-0.
A tough start fixture-wise, but a spirited performance. Still work to do but, all things considered not a terrible start.
They will need to show more in front of goal if they are to stay up.
A tough start fixture-wise, but a spirited performance. Still work to do but, all things considered not a terrible start.
They will need to show more in front of goal if they are to stay up.
Cerezo Osaka off to a BLISTERING start to the season so far.
An incredible performance and result on opening derby day 🤯
Definitely a day to forget for Gamba.
That's now FOUR wins from the last five Osaka derbies for Cerezo, a remarkable record.
An incredible performance and result on opening derby day 🤯
Definitely a day to forget for Gamba.
That's now FOUR wins from the last five Osaka derbies for Cerezo, a remarkable record.
February 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Cerezo Osaka off to a BLISTERING start to the season so far.
An incredible performance and result on opening derby day 🤯
Definitely a day to forget for Gamba.
That's now FOUR wins from the last five Osaka derbies for Cerezo, a remarkable record.
An incredible performance and result on opening derby day 🤯
Definitely a day to forget for Gamba.
That's now FOUR wins from the last five Osaka derbies for Cerezo, a remarkable record.
Confirmed kits for Kochi first ever J3 season. Like the tried and tested green stripe rather than the yellow and black one last year (despite the nice yosakoi reference).
Also love the inclusion of Sakamoto Ryouma on the back, a hugely important historical figure for Japan and Kochi.
Also love the inclusion of Sakamoto Ryouma on the back, a hugely important historical figure for Japan and Kochi.
December 24, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Confirmed kits for Kochi first ever J3 season. Like the tried and tested green stripe rather than the yellow and black one last year (despite the nice yosakoi reference).
Also love the inclusion of Sakamoto Ryouma on the back, a hugely important historical figure for Japan and Kochi.
Also love the inclusion of Sakamoto Ryouma on the back, a hugely important historical figure for Japan and Kochi.