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Signed for Dijon at the end of last season. Dijon had avoided relegation in a playoff but had conceded 60 goals in 38 Ligue 1 matches.
So far Manga has been ever present, even captain on 3 occasions, playing at centre back. Dijon are just above the relegation zone but defensively have been far better, conceding just 22 from 20 league games. They also claimed the prize scalp of PSG in the league as well. Manga has also been booked just once.
What I'd give for him to still be here when you think of how much we spaffed against the wall on Flint.
Manga wanted to leave. It’s not as if we forced him out.
People slagged him off last year a lot but he was playing full back and you could see it wasn’t his natural position. Even then he did a decent job.
I was a big fan of Manga. Classy player. Although he was liable to the odd mistake - who isn't? - he was our best defender by a country mile. Not that important I guess, but he also seems like a really nice fella too. He is missed.
They were once a brilliant partnership, but yeah Bamba probably won't be the same after his injury (that one game sheff weds seriously can't count, just as the one game v Brentford that went the opposite way probably shouldn't be used to say he's now shit) but I hope he can chip in to help us.
Morrison hasn't looked great this season but there are many factors there, PL hangover, who his partner is etc, but he looked brilliant on Sunday. We can't EVER see him and Flint again, but I'd also be wary of a mozza Bamba partnership too.
I watched his game against PSG on the telly, he was unflappable, what a loss he was.
Without him, we’re less likely to be able play out from the back, as well.
I wish he would come back.
I agree. As has been said, I heard a few fellas in the Family Stand constantly have a pop at Manga and I genuinely didn't get it. But Revell was another matter, especially when he was being picked ahead of Kenwyne.