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Player Topic: Eliaquim Mangala (2015/16)
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Mangala is showing his true class. The few mistakes are just good reminders to not get carried away thinking he's Messi. He is an excellent defender.
Messi was the player you chose to compare?
Tricky_Trev
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To be fair, they are almost identical in every sense.Messi was the player you chose to compare?
Well he does look a bit like Mangala. Say Messi was at a medical for example....Messi was the player you chose to compare?
TFC
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To be fair, they are almost identical in every sense.
Corny as it would be, sometimes I really think we need a 'like' button on here.
gordondaviesmoustache
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He's going to be one of the best defenders in Europe.
steviemc
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Mangala's form during his introduction to the PL reminds so much of the Demichelis start with the initial reaction of 'what have we bought here' and serious doubts from fans and commentators. Strength of character and quality shone through with MD and the same appears to be happening with Mangala.
Another cracking performance again today.
Another cracking performance again today.
Neville Kneville
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Mangala's form during his introduction to the PL reminds so much of the Demichelis start with the initial reaction of 'what have we bought here' and serious doubts from fans and commentators. Strength of character and quality shone through with MD and the same appears to be happening with Mangala.
Another cracking performance again today.
Agreed. Some people would be more impressed if he ponced & arsed around on the ball more & constantly left people in space in the box, without making a decent challenge. Everton were struggling to get on the ball in our penalty area in spite of having a fucking humungous cf.
steviemc
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Good point. The tackling, and challenges in the air have been far better this season. I remember a large portion of last season we almost gave up challenging to win a headed ball near the centre circle, and were far too content to concede possession to the opposition. They're not taking any shit off players this season, and look all the better for it.I'm starting to think that we've made a deliberate decision to become more aggressive with the tackling, prepared to take the risk that we will concede dangerous free kicks and pick up bookings, perhaps a few red cards.
Vinny's reaction to being booked for that tackle on Costa last week was very cool. The commentators called that a needless booking but Vinny didnt seem remotely bothered. As if he was intent on giving Costa a message.
Mangala, Kompany and Fernandhino are collecting bookings that look a tad cynical. And I can't say that I'm disappointed with them.
BringBackSwales
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Compare that to Jan when I think the humongous cf bullied the Mangler, but not todayAgreed. Some people would be more impressed if he ponced & arsed around on the ball more & constantly left people in space in the box, without making a decent challenge. Everton were struggling to get on the ball in our penalty area in spite of having a fucking humungous cf.
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