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| | Preseason Summary: Jubilo Iwata |
 | | Simply speaking, Jubilo Iwata is in the midst of a generational battle which can only be resolved by "hurting the feelings" of some of the team's veterans, fighting the "OBN" (old boy network) structure that is deeply ingrained in the Jubilo organisation, and perhaps upsetting some of the fans, as well. |
 | | If Jubilo had accepted this fact two years ago, and sold off the veterans to clubs where their experience would be of value, and their fading skills not as much of a burden, one suspects that both the players and the club would have benefitted. |
 | | If Jubilo had no real chance of improving their fortunes by turning over the club to a younger generation, the situation would merely be sad. |
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