Billy Pilgrim Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool supporting mates of mine seemed to absolutely hate Sakho's ability on the ball too - I haven't a clue if they're correct or anything - I've always rated him as a really good leader (former PSG captain, right?) and always wished we had signed him (in hindsight) over Mapou. He's an uncomfortable player to watch. All arms and legs, his posture makes him look panicky but actually he's generally alright on the ball and has a decent range of passing. As for Mangala, every time I've seen him he looks utterly brainless. Physically he's ideal for a centre half but during a match he has the look of a man who is wondering whether his wife is looking through his phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool supporting mates of mine seemed to absolutely hate Sakho's ability on the ball too - I haven't a clue if they're correct or anything - I've always rated him as a really good leader (former PSG captain, right?) and always wished we had signed him (in hindsight) over Mapou. He's an uncomfortable player to watch. All arms and legs, his posture makes him look panicky but actually he's generally alright on the ball and has a decent range of passing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Isn't Mangala liable for a Bramble style clanger every now and again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odear Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Isn't Mangala liable for a Bramble style clanger every now and again? Every one of them are prone to to that. If Bramble had a brain he could have been a force of nature. Not to be though. It's very easy for good players to get lost at a club like City or Chelsea with unlimited funds.. they know that one or two bad games and they'll just buy someone else. Here they'll fit in if they show the right attitude.. there's a reason City paid so much for him, just needs to be coaxed out of him in a safer environment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
louistoon Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This Twitter bollocks been mentioned yet? https://twitter.com/DennisMirpuri/status/869654849066901504 Can't see us winning any straight fight with the team who'll be playing for the Champions League title. It's a sharp contrast for sure, but obviously it wouldn't be down to a straight fight if he came here. first link in google says he's always dreamed of playing in the PL. Also given the amount of racial abuse black players get in Italy I could see why he may want to come here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 This Twitter bollocks been mentioned yet? https://twitter.com/DennisMirpuri/status/869654849066901504 Desperate to play in black and white? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Isn't Mangala liable for a Bramble style clanger every now and again? Every one of them are prone to to that. If Bramble had a brain he could have been a force of nature. Not to be though. It's very easy for good players to get lost at a club like City or Chelsea with unlimited funds.. they know that one or two bad games and they'll just buy someone else. Here they'll fit in if they show the right attitude.. there's a reason City paid so much for him, just needs to be coaxed out of him in a safer environment. Was saying he can still work with Guardiola. Even though it's clear he isn't fancied at City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Afriyie Acquah only made 13 starts for Torino last year Not sure why Juventus would be interested Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 According to transfermarkt, he's represented by a company who predominately manage English players. Will probably just be agents trying peddle him to an English club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 If there was ever a single game that sums up Mangala it's Barca away this season. Not a fan of him but Rafa obviously knows what he wants from a CB. Doesn't mean he won't sign duds, mind. Might be harsh to judge him solely on his time at Valencia given their troubles but it's all I have seen of him. Wouldn't be surprised if he was class or utter shit. There was those exact same doubts about Clark last season. I know the old 'In Rafa we trust' gets a bit tedious, but he's probably as good a manager as any to give the benefit of the doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Especially when it comes to defenders, been saying every single defensive target we have been linked with so far i'd be happy with and part of it is because the manager is Rafa fucking Benitez. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Seem to remember a lot of people moaning about the signing of Clark last summer, then Rafa got his hands on him and now he's our best CB. Mangala is a France international and a significantly better player than Clarke. Chill the fuck out, if we sign him Rafa will work his magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 If there was ever a single game that sums up Mangala it's Barca away this season. Not a fan of him but Rafa obviously knows what he wants from a CB. Doesn't mean he won't sign duds, mind. Might be harsh to judge him solely on his time at Valencia given their troubles but it's all I have seen of him. Wouldn't be surprised if he was class or utter s***. There was those exact same doubts about Clark last season. I know the old 'In Rafa we trust' gets a bit tedious, but he's probably as good a manager as any to give the benefit of the doubt. See, Tron gets it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Think Mangala would be fine with a solid structure around him and the drilling that Benny does. Whoa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool supporting mates of mine seemed to absolutely hate Sakho's ability on the ball too - I haven't a clue if they're correct or anything - I've always rated him as a really good leader (former PSG captain, right?) and always wished we had signed him (in hindsight) over Mapou. He's an uncomfortable player to watch. All arms and legs, his posture makes him look panicky but actually he's generally alright on the ball and has a decent range of passing. As for Mangala, every time I've seen him he looks utterly brainless. Physically he's ideal for a centre half but during a match he has the look of a man who is wondering whether his wife is looking through his phone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. TC Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Liverpool supporting mates of mine seemed to absolutely hate Sakho's ability on the ball too - I haven't a clue if they're correct or anything - I've always rated him as a really good leader (former PSG captain, right?) and always wished we had signed him (in hindsight) over Mapou. He's an uncomfortable player to watch. All arms and legs, his posture makes him look panicky but actually he's generally alright on the ball and has a decent range of passing. As for Mangala, every time I've seen him he looks utterly brainless. Physically he's ideal for a centre half but during a match he has the look of a man who is wondering whether his wife is looking through his phone. I miss Titus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Two left footed centre backs would be pretty cult. Can't think of many (any) other teams who have had that from memory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Mangala would be such a ridiculously good signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Rafa might know him from Inter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Pardew: "We aren't at the level were we can compete with the likes of Huddersfield so we just pick ourselves up and move onto the next one" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Di marzio is actually a good source. This years Gamez? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 From the Chronicle: Gabriel Pires - possibility: 9/10 This one certainly seems to be a goer. Benitez has a serious interest in the winger and with a price tag of just £6million it could prove to be a bargain. With a link below saying 'Everything you need to know about Gabriel Pires. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The fact two positions are mentioned makes me think he's seen a utility bench option. Assuming it's not bollocks obviously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Probably think we're signing Robert Pires Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 The players that we're getting linked with are all fairly good looking chaps like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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