2024/25 Orel Mangala

[Infernus]

Big Johnny Textor to recall him out of spite?

 

[Sheedy's right knee.]

I thought he was one of our better players today. He was trying to turn and find players ahead of him 1st half. But he didn’t have enough options Other than Ndiaye who was head and shoulders above anyone in the 1st half.

 

[HalfTimeSayers]

Interesting. Lot more to him than I expected. It’s not easy in our midfield at all. Certainly not a worry to see him starting games, and no cringing when he receives the ball. Pleasant surprise.

 

[Kevsleftpeg]

He's low key very good. Nothing flashy. Moves well into space. Receives the ball. Controls it well and generally chooses the best pass available. Not sure about his legs but he has quality on the ball.

 

[Exeter_Gently]

I like this fella...he's like a Marks and Sparks Segundo Castillo.

 

[Neiler]

His best and most important quality for me is he shows for and takes the ball under pressure and can then transition it.

We haven’t had a player who can do that in a long time.

 

[Shibbywiggles]

Imagine how good he’d be next to Garner or Gana or Tim instead of Doucoure

 

[Cels]

Read this about Orel Mangala on the old interweb thingy.

Orel Mangala was Dyche’s unsung hero for Everton​

Deployed alongside Abdoulaye Doucoure, it was clear which player enjoyed the better game, with Mangala running things from the middle of the pitch.

His 51 touches and an 88% pass success rate certainly backs this up, underlining how impressive he was in possession during the game.

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[faddy the blue]

His best and most important quality for me is he shows for and takes the ball under pressure and can then transition it.

We haven’t had a player who can do that in a long time.

*Morgan Schneiderlin likes this*

 

[Kenyon]

I'm amazed at the contradiction of opinions on this guy. Me, I don't think he's garbage and don't
think he's doing that much. I can't really notice him. Doesn't make me mad doesn't make me think
"YEAH!" He has a face that makes him seem like a good chap to be friends with. Don't know if i'd
pay him millions for the pleasure though

 

[Tel001]

He gets around the pitch, makes himself available and can receive the ball under pressure and in tight areas and give it to someone further up the pitch.

Although he’s not a world beater he is far better than the midfielders we have had over recent years and for the right price I would sign him and let docs and or gana go next year.

If we can attract better then he would be very good as a squad player. Our previous squad players have been Davies , Morgan, and a host of other wasters so having a mobile player that actually looks like he enjoys playing football would be a nice change

 

[Exeter_Gently]

His best and most important quality for me is he shows for and takes the ball under pressure and can then transition it.

We haven’t had a player who can do that in a long time.

Mate you're absolutely bang on... we've had to many players recently that go hiding during games.


Early days with him yet but I like him.

 

[heatmeiser]

He's going to be one of those players that some people think is crap because he's not scoring blammos or threading silky through balls into the box.

 

[Mr Happy]

He's going to be one of those players that some people think is crap because he's not scoring blammos or threading silky through balls into the box.

Agreed. Thought he was OK yesterday. Don't recall any errors

 

[Exeter_Gently]

He's going to be one of those players that some people think is crap because he's qnot scoring blammos or threading silky through balls into the box.

He's a similar profile to Gana but with a bit more footballing ability.

I think once he's properly settled and comfortable,I think he'll be a real asset.