Notably, Arsene Wenger managed Nagoya Grampus Eight during this period. The three promoted clubs replace Nagoya Grampus, Shonan Bellmare and Avispa Fukuoka. Havenaar returned as a player for Nagoya Grampus Eight. He has played for Nagoya Grampus Eight. On 14 January 2018, Langerak signed for Nagoya Grampus. Risso's dolphin ("Grampus griseus") is the only species of dolphin in the genus Grampus. On 18 July 2017, Gabriel signed for Nagoya Grampus on loan. On 6 December 2018, Tamada was released by Nagoya Grampus. In July 2009, he agreed to move to Nagoya Grampus. On 17 June 2009, he signed a contract with Nagoya Grampus until 31 December 2011. The etymology of the word "grampus" is unclear. Spike Knight fashioned Grampus in fiberglass by looking at old Grampus photos. Eight (later "Nagoya Grampus") taking the opportunity of Kashiwa Reysol's relegation to J2 in 2006. Admiral Charles A. Lockwood had earlier relieved Hutchinson of command of "Grampus" for lacking aggressiveness. He is later towed away by Grampus.