2024/25 Orel Mangala

[Blast_of_Cannock]

Can you think of a better way of asserting your dominance in central midfield?

It's called "the Paula Radcliffe" I think.

 

[banno]

Think he is doing OK. Does not waste too many passes. Looks forward. Lack of pace but we couldn't complain about Gareth Barry. No I am not comparing them but just stating that IMO he is not too bad

 

[Neiler]

He’s a good knitter in possession and he has I’ll receive the ball under pressure and take responsibility all things I like.

Not great without the ball though and we have a tendency to be open when he’s in the team.

 

[Blast_of_Cannock]

He’s a good knitter in possession and he has I’ll receive the ball under pressure and take responsibility all things I like.

Not great without the ball though and we have a tendency to be open when he’s in the team.

I need a new jumper, have a word.

 

[roy vernon]

He's ok, he can pass the ball forwards, which is impressive by current Everton standards, he is very one paced, which in the absence of a quick midfield partner, would be a problem in a Dyche team. I think he'd suit playing in a three far more than a two. If his fee was less than £20 million, he would be worth a punt, we won't be playing Dyche ball for ever, but, if the €40 million is really what they want for a permanent move, I don't think he's worth it.

 

[PhilRegan]

Cheaper Gomes

 

[Lanolin]

He’s exactly the type of player you get in a bottom half PL team. That’s not a criticism, he’s done alright, but he’s just very very meh.

 

[johnjoeefc]

Was impressive today. I think he's been a big part of our better defensive record of late. Very tidy in possession, passes progressively and doesn't make many mistakes.

Probably best outfield player today

 

[Zatara]

I think this guy is absolutely dreadful.

Said the same before he signed and seen nothing to change my mind.

Lucky weve got him on loan due to the Garner & Iroegbunam injuries but they cant return quick enough.

 

[Kenyon]

Think he is doing OK. Does not waste too many passes. Looks forward. Lack of pace but we couldn't complain about Gareth Barry. No I am not comparing them but just stating that IMO he is not too bad

Exactly this. When I watch him play I feel no angst against him, no love, only a pleasentness.
Looks like a friendly lad and doesn't seem to do anything wrong. What does he do right? I guess
not doing wrong is what he does right?

 

[banno]

Played well and very steady. Keeps us ticking over

 

[Noisy noise annoys]

Good feet

 

[Davideeyore]

Mangala is doing ok but it's not about individuals it's what they do as a team & midfield.

 

[pfim]

We've been bereft of midfield play for so long we can't even recognize a competent player when we see one.

We shouldn't be signing him permanently, but his displays should be the bare minimum we expect from the center of the park.

 

[Kevsleftpeg]

I quiet like him. If we had better passing option I think he would do well. He's very good at taking the ball under pressure and starting attacks. The only problem is we have no one to continue them.