J-Talk: Extra Time – J2 Season Preview Part 2

Hot on the heels of Part 1, JTET is back to preview another five teams who are getting ready for the 2025 J2 season.

This time, Jon and James get things underway by talking about Consadole Sapporo (Start to 08:45), and Montedio Yamagata (08:45 to 16:45).

After that, a trio of special guests are on hand to give us their thoughts on the year ahead. First up is Martin Spivey, who covers Blaublitz Akita (16:45 to 36:20).

Following up is Fin Wilson, who has all the pre-season information about Vegalta Sendai (36:20 to 53:00).

Rounding things off this time is Leslie Mabon, who waxes lyrical about Iwaki FC's prospects for the 2025 campaign (53:00 to Finish).

*Here are the hard-hitting questions that we asked Martin, Fin, and Leslie to respond to:

1)     Please tell us about your team's transfer activity over the winter break (major players coming in, major players going out).

2)     Who will be your team's key player in 2025?

3)     What do you think of your team's manager?

4)     Where do you think your team will finish in the 2025 table (head and heart)?

5)     Which team in J2 do you think is going to surprise people this season (could be your team or any other, could be a positive or negative surprise)?

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