Eliaquim Mangala - now official

[MillionDollarDream]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Was watching a highlight tape that has him listed as CB/LB. Has anyone seen him play at LB?

 

[CityFan94]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Can't wait for this lad to join us.

He's such an athlete, but also reads the game very well.

It'll be good to have a centre back quicker than most strikers.

Kompany and Mangala will be as good as any partnership in Europe.

 

[aguero93:20]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Haven't Porto been a huge disappointment this season, on a par with the rags?

They have and they're gonna miss out on the champions league next season but the reason Porto are struggling is because they still haven't replaced the creativity Moutinho and James Rodriguez provided. 40m for the pair of them is not a bad price.

aaaaand their manager was absolutely shite, Sporting had a great season and Benfice finally delivered on all that promise they've been showing.

 

[Bruun]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Was watching a highlight tape that has him listed as CB/LB. Has anyone seen him play at LB?

Seen him play LB a handful of times this season, his crossing is pretty shitty, but if we need to park the bus like Chelsea at any time, a wall of Mangala - Demichelis - Kompany and Zabaleta would be incredible!

 

[MillionDollarDream]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Was watching a highlight tape that has him listed as CB/LB. Has anyone seen him play at LB?

Seen him play LB a handful of times this season, his crossing is pretty shitty, but if we need to park the bus like Chelsea at any time, a wall of Mangala - Demichelis - Kompany and Zabaleta would be incredible!

He's still pretty raw so to be molded by Kompany and Demi is very promising. He has great leaping ability and almost every game I've watched him in, he scored in a set piece which we def can use.

 

[MSP]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Haven't Porto been a huge disappointment this season, on a par with the rags?

They have and they're gonna miss out on the champions league next season but the reason Porto are struggling is because they still haven't replaced the creativity Moutinho and James Rodriguez provided. 40m for the pair of them is not a bad price.

They finished third and will play qualifications for Champions League.

 

[BigOscar]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Haven't Porto been a huge disappointment this season, on a par with the rags?

They have and they're gonna miss out on the champions league next season but the reason Porto are struggling is because they still haven't replaced the creativity Moutinho and James Rodriguez provided. 40m for the pair of them is not a bad price.

They finished third and will play qualifications for Champions League.

Yup, this. They will also be seeded, so they're in the same boat as Arsenal

 

[yeah whatever !!]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Not been keeping up...sorry...Is Mangala def coming to City?? as rumours vermine sniffing around!!

 

[nmc]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Not been keeping up...sorry...Is Mangala def coming to City?? as rumours vermine sniffing around!!

Last I read was that the vermin had all but accepted he was city bound. Still nothing confirmed but I'd be surprised if Txiki hasn't got this one in the bag.

 

[yeah whatever !!]

Re: Eliaquim Mangala

Not been keeping up...sorry...Is Mangala def coming to City?? as rumours vermine sniffing around!!

Last I read was that the vermin had all but accepted he was city bound. Still nothing confirmed but I'd be surprised if Txiki hasn't got this one in the bag.

Ta fella.