Topic: Sadio Mané

[Filler.]

and lastly, this. What a great finish for the 2nd.

Anyone who is a dad of a child aged about 8 will know that 8pm kick offs are a nightmare. But had to call him back down for that.

[Filler.]

I see on MoTD that they're calling the Ozil goal an Ozil for bumping the ball on the ground to lift it high... the Mane then is a bump on the ball to lift it high but with a backheel? 

[andy07]

Looked comfortable in the middle tonight. Case for him playing there more often?

[Ratboy3G]

and lastly, this. What a great finish for the 2nd.

Anyone who is a dad of a child aged about 8 will know that 8pm kick offs are a nightmare. But had to call him back down for that.

My eldest is 7,he watched the first half then went to bed at half time as he was shattered. Mane is his favourite player, so glad he got to see that.

[Kansti]

Has a very nifty way of somehow retaining ball possession doesn’t he?

[Mutton Geoff]

Nice impro with the second one to hide the initial poor control.

[exiledintheUSA]

I'd start him through the middle on Sunday, he's hungry for a Hat-Trick.

[the_red_pill]

One thing we've seen since Mane's arrival- he's always onsong when the team needs goals.

You can always trust Mane. He might not score every game, but when we're down and no one scores, he does! More than worth his weight in gold!

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I'd start him through the middle on Sunday, he's hungry for a Hat-Trick.

I'd go with that, if Bobby isn't ready no need to risk him.

[rocco]

I'd start him through the middle on Sunday, he's hungry for a Hat-Trick.

Just about to say the same

[G Richards]

Looked comfortable in the middle tonight. Case for him playing there more often?

Yes. It looked very good with Mane in the middle. He looks like our fastest player to me. When he has time and space he sometimes misses basic things that a lot of players can do - a simple pass, for example; but when it's on instinct, there are few better. He can dribble and go left, right, head it, and do something completely unpredictable or spectacular. I'd keep him in the middle for the time being. Mo coming off the right is a good place for him. 

I would play the same front three on Sunday. Even if Firmino passes a fitness test, stick him on the bench, as Everton fear Origi. Also, Firmino is a brilliant player and we will need a big game from him to get past Bayern Munich, for example; but his form has been a bit patchy lately, so I wouldn't be too worried about putting him on the bench so when he comes back he will be raring to go. 

[harleydanger]

Got to feel for Sadio, scores the goal of the year and the ground sings the Salah song

[CraigDS]

as Everton fear Origi.

Because their keeper made an error and he was there to knock it in? I think saying they fear him is just a tad overblown.

[Petadroli]

Because their keeper made an error and he was there to knock it in? I think saying they fear him is just a tad overblown.

Origi has scored as many goals against Everton than Salah, Firmino and Mané together (3 each, since 2016).

[CraigDS]

Origi has scored as many goals against Everton than Salah, Firmino and Mané together (3 each, since 2016).

Are you suggesting they’ll be more scared of him than any of those then? Because I imagine you’re very wrong.

[Petadroli]

Are you suggesting they’ll be more scared of him than any of those then? Because I imagine you’re very wrong.

Nah, I am merely saying they fear him for sure, because he has hurt them time and again. Doesn't matter who they fear most, as long as they do fear us

[hesbighesred]

Because their keeper made an error and he was there to knock it in? I think saying they fear him is just a tad overblown.

They will if he starts on Sunday.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Got to feel for Sadio, scores the goal of the year and the ground sings the Salah song

The Mané song got a fair few renditions to be fair. The problem is that it's just a bit wool. He needs a better one.

[Petadroli]

The Mané song got a fair few renditions to be fair. The problem is that it's just a bit wool. He needs a better one.

Why not use the melody of "For the love of money", the refrain? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll3uipTO-4A

"Mané, Mané, Mané, Maaaané.... MANÉÉÉÉÉÉ!!!!"

[deano2727]

It seems Sadio is going to be the main man in attack for the run in. He has been our best attacker since the start of the year.

[newterp]

Does he get goal of the year for the backheel? That's pretty impressive given how far out he was.

[Welshred]

Does he get goal of the year for the backheel? That's pretty impressive given how far out he was.

No. Andros Townsend against City is still far, far better

[him_15]

Mane seems to be a better striker than Sturridge I reckon.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Mane seems to be a better striker than Sturridge I reckon.

Pointless comparison. When Sturridge had pace he was an elite centerforward.

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

Was just looking at his record. This is his 7th season in a row (3rd for us) that he's hit double figures in the league so pretty much from the age of 20 he's been scoring at that rate. He's upped his rate from his Southampton days too.
Here's hoping he adds to this season's total.

[Advil]

https://www.premierleague.com/news/1076329?sf208717315=1

Vote for Sadio. Been outstanding this month apart from the Manchester United match.

[Peabee]

Seriously. It’d cost the club 1500 to stick a security guard on each players house when they’re at the game.

Not really much money to put an end to this stuff is it?

Spot on. It really wouldn’t cost that much given the peace of mind it would give players. It’s the second time it’s happened to Sadio too.

[BarryCrocker]

Spot on. It really wouldn’t cost that much given the peace of mind it would give players. It’s the second time it’s happened to Sadio too.

He's on £150k per week. I'm sure he could cough up 1% of his wage to protect his own home.

[harleydanger]

Why not use the melody of "For the love of money", the refrain? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll3uipTO-4A

"Mané, Mané, Mané, Maaaané.... MANÉÉÉÉÉÉ!!!!"

Nah.  Should be ‘Sitting on the dock of the Bay’

We love Sadio Mane
Scoring the goals both home and away

[Welshred]

Spot on. It really wouldn’t cost that much given the peace of mind it would give players. It’s the second time it’s happened to Sadio too.

Do you need your employer to provide security for you so you can have peace of mind whilst at work?

[Xabi Gerrard]

Fifth best conversion rate in Europe's top 5 leagues.

[Barneylfc∗]

Do you need your employer to provide security for you so you can have peace of mind whilst at work?

I could be wrong off course, but I don't think Peabee is earning £150,000 a week, has a few hundred grand worth of cars in the garage, and a few hundred grand worth of valuables in his house.

[the_red_pill]

No. Andros Townsend against City is still far, far better

Heard about that goal some time back. It can't be that good, can it?

[Barneylfc∗]

Heard about that goal some time back. It can't be that good, can it?

Similar to Grealish today for Aston Villa

[the_red_pill]

Pointless comparison. When Sturridge had pace and regular gametime, he was an elite centerforward.

[Welshred]

I could be wrong off course, but I don't think Peabee is earning £150,000 a week, has a few hundred grand worth of cars in the garage, and a few hundred grand worth of valuables in his house.

So Mane can afford his own security then? Great. The club don't need to do anything. It is not the employer's responsibility to look after the employee's belongings. Now if his car is broken into on club property that's a different matter but everything has happened on Mane's own property.

Heard about that goal some time back. It can't be that good, can it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAzYAQy8r9U

Yes. It's an absolute thunderbastard

[Barneylfc∗]

So Mane can afford his own security then? Great. The club don't need to do anything. It is not the employer's responsibility to look after the employee's belongings. Now if his car is broken into on club property that's a different matter but everything has happened on Mane's own property.

I don't disagree. It would also cost a whole lot more than £1500 to arrange security for the whole squad I reckon.

[the_red_pill]

Similar to Grealish today for Aston Villa

So Mane can afford his own security then? Great. The club don't need to do anything. It is not the employer's responsibility to look after the employee's belongings. Now if his car is broken into on club property that's a different matter but everything has happened on Mane's own property.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAzYAQy8r9U

Yes. It's an absolute thunderbastard

Wow- that's an absolute belter! Well, well, well. Andros bloody Townsend!

[FlashGordon]

Fifth best conversion rate in Europe's top 5 leagues.

Poor finisher though apparently.

[royhendo]

Statsbomb on Mane. Scary.
https://twitter.com/StatsBomb/status/1102970849110511621