Gavba
@gavba.bsky.social
Londoner who resides in Hong Kong. Expect posts about: ⚽️=ガンバ大阪 & THFC, ⚽️👕=90s & 00s, and 🎮=PS2 era Winning Eleven
What's truly amazing is how durable the GBA is. Found the one I got back in 2002 when I was at my family home in London last year. It still works today. Bought a couple of additions from Super Potato when I was in Nagoya.
February 5, 2026 at 10:57 AM
What's truly amazing is how durable the GBA is. Found the one I got back in 2002 when I was at my family home in London last year. It still works today. Bought a couple of additions from Super Potato when I was in Nagoya.
A member of the Original Ten, it's great to have JEF United back in J1 this year. JEF's return reminds me of this Yatto golazo from 2009. Yatto deceives the GK by curling the ball around JEF's wall. With it being so low and accurate, Okamoto just can't get to the ball in time.
January 24, 2026 at 11:51 AM
A member of the Original Ten, it's great to have JEF United back in J1 this year. JEF's return reminds me of this Yatto golazo from 2009. Yatto deceives the GK by curling the ball around JEF's wall. With it being so low and accurate, Okamoto just can't get to the ball in time.
As well as the box art, I used to look forward to the manuals and promotional material that was included with the game.
January 23, 2026 at 12:07 PM
As well as the box art, I used to look forward to the manuals and promotional material that was included with the game.
I've seen a few posts on X this week about Gamba vs. Man Utd back in 2008. So much to love about that game; Endo's korokoro PK, CR7 in a Gamba jersey, and the attacking game played by Nishino's team. Remember peeps back home being a lot more inquisitive about the J.League shortly after that match.
January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
I've seen a few posts on X this week about Gamba vs. Man Utd back in 2008. So much to love about that game; Endo's korokoro PK, CR7 in a Gamba jersey, and the attacking game played by Nishino's team. Remember peeps back home being a lot more inquisitive about the J.League shortly after that match.
Nakata Hidetoshi's birthday today. It was Nakata at the '98 World Cup which got me hooked on the Japanese game. As well as being very cool on the ball, he was very sophisticated and elegant off the pitch. Even today, I try and copy his hairstyles.
January 22, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Nakata Hidetoshi's birthday today. It was Nakata at the '98 World Cup which got me hooked on the Japanese game. As well as being very cool on the ball, he was very sophisticated and elegant off the pitch. Even today, I try and copy his hairstyles.
Whereas the majority of designers played it safe for the J.League's 100YVL, Mizuno were a lot more adventurous with Grampus' (H) uniform. Hope to see more creativity when the new season starts in August.
January 21, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Whereas the majority of designers played it safe for the J.League's 100YVL, Mizuno were a lot more adventurous with Grampus' (H) uniform. Hope to see more creativity when the new season starts in August.
🇯🇵📺 ad for Winning Eleven 5. As well as having the best gameplay back in the 90s to 00s, Konami's commercials were on another level.
January 19, 2026 at 11:24 AM
🇯🇵📺 ad for Winning Eleven 5. As well as having the best gameplay back in the 90s to 00s, Konami's commercials were on another level.
Whenever I have the time, I revisit goals from the Nishino era. This time, it's a trademark Endo Yasuhito freekick vs. Reds in the Emperor's Cup back in 2010. Just look at the curve Yatto puts on that ↪️🎯
#GambaOsaka #GambaOsaka
#GambaOsaka #GambaOsaka
January 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Whenever I have the time, I revisit goals from the Nishino era. This time, it's a trademark Endo Yasuhito freekick vs. Reds in the Emperor's Cup back in 2010. Just look at the curve Yatto puts on that ↪️🎯
#GambaOsaka #GambaOsaka
#GambaOsaka #GambaOsaka
The dummy to deceive the DF followed by a perfectly executed dink over the Kofu GK 🙌🏻
It's 2026, and I'm still having an awesome time playing PS2 era Winning Eleven (okay, this is the J.League 3DS edition from 12 years back, but it's the same core game engine and gameplay mechanics as the PS2).
It's 2026, and I'm still having an awesome time playing PS2 era Winning Eleven (okay, this is the J.League 3DS edition from 12 years back, but it's the same core game engine and gameplay mechanics as the PS2).
January 17, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The dummy to deceive the DF followed by a perfectly executed dink over the Kofu GK 🙌🏻
It's 2026, and I'm still having an awesome time playing PS2 era Winning Eleven (okay, this is the J.League 3DS edition from 12 years back, but it's the same core game engine and gameplay mechanics as the PS2).
It's 2026, and I'm still having an awesome time playing PS2 era Winning Eleven (okay, this is the J.League 3DS edition from 12 years back, but it's the same core game engine and gameplay mechanics as the PS2).
Don't think I qualify as a baseball fan but fascinated by the NPB fan culture. Missed the breaking of the colonel's curse by a couple of weeks back in 2023. Was able to pick up a Tigers uniform, though.
January 17, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Don't think I qualify as a baseball fan but fascinated by the NPB fan culture. Missed the breaking of the colonel's curse by a couple of weeks back in 2023. Was able to pick up a Tigers uniform, though.
No question about it; highlight of 2025 was having #GambaOsaka play here in Hong Kong and being able to meet the staff and fans. Watching a Grampus game at Toyota back in the spring was also pretty cool. Here's to a fantastic 2026 🍻
December 31, 2025 at 6:39 AM
No question about it; highlight of 2025 was having #GambaOsaka play here in Hong Kong and being able to meet the staff and fans. Watching a Grampus game at Toyota back in the spring was also pretty cool. Here's to a fantastic 2026 🍻
A short compilation of Yatto's signature korokoro penalties. Difficult to execute as the player has his eyes fixed on the GK before and during the kick, but Yatto made it look easy.
December 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM
A short compilation of Yatto's signature korokoro penalties. Difficult to execute as the player has his eyes fixed on the GK before and during the kick, but Yatto made it look easy.
2026年のユニフォームがどんなものになるのか、今でもとても楽しみです。リーグ戦の形式が1993年大会と似ているので、デザイナーたちはその年のユニフォームからインスピレーションを受けるのでしょうか。頑張る！
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka
December 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
2026年のユニフォームがどんなものになるのか、今でもとても楽しみです。リーグ戦の形式が1993年大会と似ているので、デザイナーたちはその年のユニフォームからインスピレーションを受けるのでしょうか。頑張る！
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka
I'm not an Antlers fan but picked this up a few months back as a) I love the 🔴+⚫️ hoops (inspired by the Brazilian club Flamengo, which is where Zico started out), and b) the Ogasawara Mitsuo nameset. Not in the best condition and I try not to wear it too often but it had to be done today.
#鹿島アントラーズ
#鹿島アントラーズ
December 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I'm not an Antlers fan but picked this up a few months back as a) I love the 🔴+⚫️ hoops (inspired by the Brazilian club Flamengo, which is where Zico started out), and b) the Ogasawara Mitsuo nameset. Not in the best condition and I try not to wear it too often but it had to be done today.
#鹿島アントラーズ
#鹿島アントラーズ
Was amazing to have the team I support play in the city which I've called home for almost 20 years. Of course, winning's great, but the highlight of the evening was being among fellow fans and meeting the team staff. This has given me an added incentive to return to Osaka soon. #GambaOsaka
November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Was amazing to have the team I support play in the city which I've called home for almost 20 years. Of course, winning's great, but the highlight of the evening was being among fellow fans and meeting the team staff. This has given me an added incentive to return to Osaka soon. #GambaOsaka
Gamba fans are amazing. My son was very quiet and passive in the first half of yesterday's game. After receiving a scarf from a Gamba fan, he started to participate and cheer along with the supporters. My son said it was a brilliant experience (at first, he didn't even realize I was filming him).
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Gamba fans are amazing. My son was very quiet and passive in the first half of yesterday's game. After receiving a scarf from a Gamba fan, he started to participate and cheer along with the supporters. My son said it was a brilliant experience (at first, he didn't even realize I was filming him).
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
With that light red stroke across the back, the simple design on the front and the red cuffs, the 2014 World Cup uniform should be given more consideration whenever there's a topic about the best NT👕.
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
With that light red stroke across the back, the simple design on the front and the red cuffs, the 2014 World Cup uniform should be given more consideration whenever there's a topic about the best NT👕.
Not sure where this rates as one of Japan's best ever jerseys, but it's certainly iconic as this was their World Cup debut. I like what Asics did with the sleeves 🔥
November 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Not sure where this rates as one of Japan's best ever jerseys, but it's certainly iconic as this was their World Cup debut. I like what Asics did with the sleeves 🔥
#GambaOsaka vs. Vissel today, which is a fixture I often look forward to for a couple of reasons. a) its a Kansai derby, and b) the nickname given to Takashi Usami (the Kobe Killer). This goal is back from 2010, when he won the J.League's best young player award.
#ガンバ大阪 #JLeague
#ガンバ大阪 #JLeague
November 9, 2025 at 4:23 AM
#GambaOsaka vs. Vissel today, which is a fixture I often look forward to for a couple of reasons. a) its a Kansai derby, and b) the nickname given to Takashi Usami (the Kobe Killer). This goal is back from 2010, when he won the J.League's best young player award.
#ガンバ大阪 #JLeague
#ガンバ大阪 #JLeague
If I'm being totally honest, was a little disappointed with my visit to Ajista last year, but, boy, would I have loved to have been there tonight 🇯🇵
#SAMURAIBLUE
#SAMURAIBLUE
October 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If I'm being totally honest, was a little disappointed with my visit to Ajista last year, but, boy, would I have loved to have been there tonight 🇯🇵
#SAMURAIBLUE
#SAMURAIBLUE
Now in his 30s, didn't think Usami Takashi would be quite the same after rupturing his tendon a few years back, but, with a little tweaks to his overall play, he's entering another prime. Think this goal vs. Zelvia last year was the beginning of his revival.
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka #JLeague
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka #JLeague
September 28, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Now in his 30s, didn't think Usami Takashi would be quite the same after rupturing his tendon a few years back, but, with a little tweaks to his overall play, he's entering another prime. Think this goal vs. Zelvia last year was the beginning of his revival.
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka #JLeague
#ガンバ大阪 #GambaOsaka #JLeague
There's a holy grail, and then there's a HOLY GRAIL! Yup, that's the J.League edition of Winning Eleven on the PSP, @nakamuramartin.bsky.social 🎮
September 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
There's a holy grail, and then there's a HOLY GRAIL! Yup, that's the J.League edition of Winning Eleven on the PSP, @nakamuramartin.bsky.social 🎮