Everton bring Mangala back to Premier League on season-long loan

So, why the fuck are we getting him then?

Everton that. Fucking typical.

Am I the only one disturbed by this creepy description by our manager?

I know that's he's a far-right skinhead, but can he be coached on appropriate and fitting words and language?

But seriously, he's a decent player and we need the depth at that position. Gana is 35 and there's no way he can play every game.

Anyway. If you don't wanna get felt or smelt, zip yer clack.

“I can’t wait to meet the fans at Goodison and to start my journey here. I want to help make it a special last season at Goodison and to help the Club reach our goals. Up the Toffees!”

The scouting reports and EPL stats I've seen from his time with Forest show him to be a tough tackler and ballwinner who knows how to pass the ball and not turn it over.

Only time I can remember seeing him play was when we won 0-1 at Forest last December on Dwight's half-volley rocket. He played the full 90 at center mid.

Will he be worth it?

Reading his profile, he appears to break up the opposition's play and pass forward, a No 6 and maybe another Peter Reid type player.

He spoke very well in his interview on the official site.

He will add to our midfield and sounds confident.

Also, what is it with us and Belgian defensive mids? Fellani, then Onana and now this lad haha. Best of luck to him though.

Probably a little faster and stronger than Gana but I think he collects yellows cards for fun.

Hope he does well and can sign him permanently at a reasonable price. Alternatively if he stinks, we leave him well alone.

Probably Gana's final season so likely replacement.

Probably allows Garner to play emergency right back if required too.

The midfield area ‘should' be more combative for sure and assuming we keep Branthwaite and he can get/stay fit then we're looking reasonably solid.

Just need to figure out how we get goals is all….

All down to PSR I believe.

A strong midfield will give us a more attacking option if Dyche plays 4-3-3 instead of isolating our striker, in my opinion.

Or am I thinking of Joseph Mengele?

Yes, we can read him like a book. Unfortunately, so can the rest of the Premier League.

Next time you're in Euston station be careful of the baldy dwarf. He's a bit if a nutter.

Seems more composed than Onana so if he works out he really is a steal.

I reckon this is a signing we will look back on as so important. I hope I am right but I've got real positive vibes about this lad.

Dyche has signed the players to strengthen the very weak team.

The usual Dyche won't play kids, give players a chance is very tiring. Look at what we have to play with.

Ipswich are outspending us, wake up and smell the coffee.

We are in deep shit again it's not Dyches fault. He is responsible for keeping us in this league for 2 years.

Well if one thing is for sure this season. It’s that our manager values ‘experience’

The feeling generally is that different players should be considered ahead of the players he selects when you know
They aren’t good enough.

Most evertonians recognise that Keane and Young are not good enough to perform at premier league level. And the idea is that a different player being included cannot possibly do any worse.

These two players are a liability at this level. We know this. It is assured. So the hope is that a different player comes in and is some kind of an improvement. And that can only be tested by playing them.

If they turn out to not be an improvement, or somehow even worse, then at least it’s been tested and we will know.

However Dyche felt he knew best and has delivered and appalling start to the season. And it’s not in a bid to protect the new or young players. It’s all self serving and he is implying that the players the club have signed are no better than Young and Keane.

His selections at the start of last season implied that he felt that Michael Keane was better than Branthwaite and it’s no more complicated than that.

Honestly I can’t think of a worse player in the premier league currently than Young. A 39 year old makeshift full back. And Dyche will start both Young and Keane tomorrow. And when we don’t get a result, he’ll arrogant enough to still think that he’s right

Branthwaite isn't injured. He's not playing because he will be moving to Manchester United.

Clearly he and Manchester United have agreed their terms and it is now just between Everton and Man Utd to settle the terms..............................

UTFTs!

Welcome to Everton, Orel.

Rob I take it Branners will be in the squad today because remember he's not injured. ;-)

Let the multi ownership play roster insider trading world of modern football roll.

By the way, welcome to the greatest club in the world Orel and Armando.

…I thought they’d both signed for us?! LOL! 😜