No it wasn't. You are reading into it too much. My comment was more about Mat Ryan. I wasn't trying to make a stereotype but you have your own preconceived notions about Japanese people so you interpreted it that way.
Ryan is very short for a goalkeeper, and this showed in the Japan vs...
It's not a racial stereotype, you read it that way. Australia were playing Japan.
Ryan is very short for a goal keeper. You see that in the PL, and it was also evident in that WC qualifier.
Really pleased with this signing. Krul was a top class keeper.
Ryan hasn't exactly inspired confidence and his height is a concern.
Watched Japan vs Australia today and Ryan looked shorter than many of the Japanese players.