Neville Kneville
Well-Known Member
Mangala should have been given that same chance too IMO. Neither of them covered themselves in glory since they joined us but I honestly don't think it was fair to judge any of our defenders on the basis of playing under Pellegrini. I can't help but think Mangala's pace and strength could have been useful in a few matches this season and with the money we paid for him, I just don't get why he didn't get some chance under a different manager.
Probably purely down to squad places & one had to go.
Solid first half today but as Hinchcliffe said, allowed their striker to turn unchallenged twice. Strange how he just stops thinking sometimes. Otherwise perfect half.