Howmanheyman 26625 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 100's of posts and useless in approximately 99 % of them. Don't be so harsh on yourself Essembee. You stick in, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 In 1% of them he was fuckin' fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6130 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Who wanted him to play at right back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2406 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Can't believe we're looking to get rid. Wasn't he Montpellier's captain before we bought him? He's a full French international. He's young. He's better than S. Taylor and Williamson. He's obviously a quality player out of sorts. I don't buy into this 'not suited to the league' nonsense. Colo was fucking horrid in his first season and he adjusted. Give this guy a similar chance and I'm sure he'll prove himself as Colo did. Pardew needs his head read if he offloads this guy. What the fuck is going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lackie92 1 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 We should stick with him and partner him with Colo at every opportunity, he's struggling to adapt because he's played out of position or not given a decent run in the side, he can be a good player for us. To send him back to Ligue 1 on loan is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5890 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I agree to a certain extent, but he was hopeless against Wellington at centre half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 699 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Colo was hopeless in nearly every game he played in his first season, not to belabor the point. He needs time. Our squad is thin enough already; offloading players like Marveaux and Ben Arfa who weren't going to play is one thing, but leaving us with Colo, Williamson, and Taylor at CB for a new season is a recipe for utter calamity. Still think he should be starting every game alongside Colo. His potential didn't just vanish overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Colo needs to sort his form out as well, he was out of sorts too often last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3422 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 We ought to be looking for a CB even if Mapou stays imo. Offload Taylor if you must. Colo's form last season was questionable. Willo is always prone to imploding. We could have a top 5 attack but we'd struggle with these at the back. Someone decent to come in and form a decent partnership along the likes of Janmaat and Santon(hopefully) would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12447 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Agreed, we've not got a really strong cb now tbh. In previous years Colo definitely was but last year he wasn't looking his best, hopefully he comes back into form. We really need a CB, cover at full back and at least 1 striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJ 0 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Mbiwa is a really good defender who was captain of Montpellier, guided them to a league title and became a French international in the process. The problem is he has been Pardewed. This guy is seriously quick off the mark, strong and he was a very cultured centre back who could bring the ball out of defence like Colo. The problem lies in the fact he is a defender who needs a good centre back with him and to learn off. Colo wasn't great last season at all and appears to be in decline. I won't say he will be absolutely crap next season because he still has experience and positioning. Personally, I think Mbiwa needs to leave, not because he is a bad defender but because we have a coach who can't help him adapt to the game. This guy came highly rated off of Carr and in France. Maybe even Cabella might give him a lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2188 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 We ought to be looking for a CB even if Mapou stays imo. Offload Taylor if you must. Colo's form last season was questionable. Willo is always prone to imploding. We could have a top 5 attack but we'd struggle with these at the back. Someone decent to come in and form a decent partnership along the likes of Janmaat and Santon(hopefully) would be great. Completely agree. How the management thinks our defence is strong enough to keep a clean sheet escapes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 The problem is Mbiwa looks shite alongside Colo, they are too similar in how they want to play. He was clearly bought as Colo's replacement and for me he looked good last season when he replaced him while he was injured (probably better than Colo himself looked most of the time). No one wanted to see him as a fullback (least of all him I imagine) and it's clear he shouldn't be playing there. I think he could be a very good centre half for us but I can't really see it ever happening as long as Colo is here. I do feel he might be the type of player who is always close to dropping a bollock mind you. Williamson and Taylor are both shite and we clearly should be looking to improve on them. But I can't see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKANDWHITEGEORDIE 0 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Colo was hopeless in nearly every game he played in his first season, not to belabor the point. He needs time. Our squad is thin enough already; offloading players like Marveaux and Ben Arfa who weren't going to play is one thing, but leaving us with Colo, Williamson, and Taylor at CB for a new season is a recipe for utter calamity. Still think he should be starting every game alongside Colo. His potential didn't just vanish overnight. If Colo plays, Mapou can't and vice versa. Simples. They are both left sided central defenders which is why the likes of Willo and Saylor play better with Colo. Mapou has a lot of potential and if Pardew decides to sell him this will be one player that Ashley will lose money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 He's a radge, not calm enough in the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14528 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2014/mapou-yanga-mbiwa-agrees-to-join-marseille/ Away to Marseille on loan?...not sure how credible this is. Were linked with Micah Richards..allegedly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think a Richards Colo partnership would be class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19743 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 i'd take richards over mbiwa on what i've seen of them both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Madness, this. I can't see how Richards is any more suited to the role that Mapou will be vacating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Incorrect.A lot on here wanted him at fulback just to give him a game.He has generally been shit at both fulback and central defence.He has been weak in the air and in the tackle.His positional play has been a joke when in central defence.He has resembles a frightened rabbit more than a Premier League footballer. Not good enough for our defence which about sums him up perfectly.He's no better than Taylor before you start !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I reckon it'd be a loan-out loan-in thing if it happens. We wouldn't go in with Wilo ST and Colo, surely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30257 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Madness, this. I can't see how Richards is any more suited to the role that Mapou will be vacating. I would imagine that, if it's true (and it's been doing the rounds as a rumour for a while), then it'll Richards instead of Williamson or Taylor playing alongside Colo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26192 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I haven't seen much of him but by most accounts the van Dijk lad at Celtic is top quality and would be even more open to a move now that they don't have CL football to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26192 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Appears he's on the move anyway http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-ace-virgil-van-dijk-4120950 Apparently he's handy at set pieces too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14528 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Don't fancy Richards at all. Great athelete, shite defender. Uses his pace to make up for his abysmal positional play. Its all moot anyway, we'll not pay his wages. Van dijk is a lot more realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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