As usual, the day after the season is virtually over, the axe falls on the neck of a bunch of unfortunate players (in the picture). So far Sanga has revealed that seven of the actual roster will not see their contracts renewed for 2009. The most unexpected and prestigious departure will be that of Yutaka Tahara (26), who has collected 157 caps and 33 goals at Sanga. He would have been an ideal substitute for this team, but perhaps he has different ideas and would like to play more regularly. We'll miss his sporadic, super-acrobatic goals, plus eternal gratitude for the two goals in the irekae-game versus Hiroshima.
Others departing are: Tentoku Noborio (25), at the moment on loan at Tokushima; Takashi Hirajima (26), still on loan at Cerezo; Yuki Okubo (24) king of ahirstyle, but overall an inconsistent defender; Daishi Kato (25) another brilliant talent who lost himself in the meanders of J1; Toshiya Ishii (30); and Taka'aki Tokushige (33), an important player in 2007, and a former JFL top-scorer.
More are expected to leave. In particular, I'll be surprised if Fernandinho and Ataliba's contracts are extended. Hirai and Morioka as well, might prefer a place where they can see the field more often. Finally, I am wondering what will be the destiny of Nishino and Hayashi. besides the latter's crucial goal at Omiya, the two had an overall squalid season, showing some impressive game only in the Satellite League and in midweek scrimmages against crapoly teams.
Coach Kato is expected to stay in charge for one more year, while Sidiclei seemingly said that the next will be his last season in soccer.
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