Eliaquim Mangala

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I personally believe Stones has the potential to improve, especially if we can keep Vinny on the pitch, for him to play alongside. Hopefully with more coaching, we will get the defender that we paid the huge fee. I was just always concerned when Lescott, and Mangala had the ball at their feet, because they always appeared uncomfortable, a bit like a wounded deer, so I really don't think they had the ability to adopt to our current system. Both were probably classed as a half decent defender, well Lescott more so, but I really wouldn't want either back, as they wouldn't be able to get to the level we are searching for.

 

[FantasyIreland]

So....is Mangala any closer to a move away from our club?

 

[The Doctor]

So....is Mangala any closer to a move away from our club?

Looks like he might be nearer to getting his feet back under the table. On the plane to USA.......I had high hopes for him when he came! A physical giant!

 

[Rolee]

Looks like he might be nearer to getting his feet back under the table. On the plane to USA.......I had high hopes for him when he came! A physical giant!

Really??!! How do you know he's on the plane?

 

[The Doctor]

Really??!! How do you know he's on the plane?

Brennan......twitter along with Nasri!

 

[Rolee]

Brennan......twitter along with Nasri!

Cheers, wasn't expecting that at all, interesting.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Looking at the other names joining him,i wouldnt read too much into his longevity here.I suspect its more 'shop window' thinking.

As ive stated previous though,as a 4th option,he's better than most,and he could save us a fortune - i wouldn't be averse to the idea.

 

[Academica]

Don't think it will happen but would really like to see him get another chance

 

[NorCalBlue]

Maybe Mangala's the mystery CB everyone's been talking about...

 

[cadds92]

Maybe Mangala's the mystery CB everyone's been talking about...

I doubt it.

Only on tour because Otamendi for some reason isn't.

Denayer is in the US but won't be at City come the start of the season.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Mangala and Nasri are only there because Otamendi and Bernardo aren't.

 

[cadds92]

Mangala and Nasri are only there because Otamendi and Bernardo aren't.

Agreed.

 

[BlueisCity]

Mangala and Nasri are only there because Otamendi and Bernardo aren't.

You wouldn't need those 2 with bringing Tosin + Zinchenko as well as Foden on the trip.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

Maybe Mangala's the mystery CB everyone's been talking about...

Or backup left back after Alves shafted us. Use him for a year in that position as back up, and spend the £30m earmarked for Bertrand on a new right back. Only my thoughts and opinion on the matter I'm a kfa.

 

[Larry Stranger]

Or backup left back after Alves shafted us. Use him for a year in that position as back up, and spend the £30m earmarked for Bertrand on a new right back. Only my thoughts and opinion on the matter I'm a kfa.

I rather just buy Inigo Martinez and bin Kolarov. I read somewhere Martinez can play as a LB too. Could also be played on the left side of a back 3.

 

[ninjamonkey]

I doubt it.

Only on tour because Otamendi for some reason isn't.

Denayer is in the US but won't be at City come the start of the season.

Denayer is only there because he thinks he's too big to go to Girona on loan the prick. Shop window and hope for some interest. Very probably the same situation for Nasri and Mangala.

 

[Mr Ed (The Stables)]

I rather just buy Inigo Martinez and bin Kolarov. I read somewhere Martinez can play as a LB too. Could also be played on the left side of a back 3.

I'm sure Pep has everything in hand. I don't disagree with what you say.....but a lot of water has to run under this bridge before the end of the transfer window.

 

[cucumberman]

I was about to suggest a recoaching to DM but remembered how awkward he was in front of this own box.

 

[Andouble]

Besiktas

 

[ADegenerate]

Wish him the best. I held out hope that he might somehow come good under pep but that never was realistic I suppose.