Latest Japanese J League Features
Asian heads turned west
John Duerden | July, 2 2011John Duerden reflects on the repercussions of Asian players moving to Europe.
Article | ConversationTaking a Hammering
John Duerden | June, 15 2011John Duerden speaks to Urawa boss Zeljko Petrovic about his supposedly bitter West Ham exit.
Article | ConversationLiverpool hoping for Asian tonic
John Duerden | May, 6 2011John Duerden explores Liverpool's plans to break into the Asian market.
Article | ConversationRebuilding in Japan
John Duerden | March, 29 2011John Duerden assesses the effects of the Japan tragedy and how football is helping to give hope.
Article | ConversationCan Stojkovic and Grampus do it better?
John Duerden | March, 4 2011John Duerden previews a J-League season in which Dragan Stojkovic hopes to further enhance his reputation.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Stojkovic doing things the Wenger way
John Duerden | November, 5 2010Ahead of a title decider in Japan, John Duerden speaks to Nagoya Grampus coach Dragan Stojkovic.
Article | ConversationAsian leagues enjoying upsurge
John Duerden | July, 31 2010John Duerden reports on the growth of Asian players being transferred to other Asian nations.
Article | ConversationDuerden: Okada goes from zero to hero
John Duerden | July, 23 2010John Duerden explains why a successful World Cup has rescued Takeshi Okada's reputation in Japan.
Article | ConversationKrug: An Asian armada sets sail for Europe
Matthias Krug | August, 29 2009Matthias Krug on how Asian players in Europe are slowly shaking their tag as mere marketing men.
Article | Conversation"Asian berth" rule set to shake up the region
Mike Tuckerman | December, 31 2008The J-League's "Asian berth" rule looks set to shake up the region's rival competitions, says Mike Tuckerman.
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