Malick Mané

[CCMFCUK]

Position: Forward
Nationality: Senegalese
Date of Birth: 14 October 1988 (Age: 25)
Joins from: IFK Göteborg (Sweden) on loan until the end of Hyundai A-League 2014-15
Previous Clubs: Sogndal Fotball (Norway), FK Aktobe (Kazakhstan), Sandefjord Fotball (Norway), Casa Sports (Senegal)

Has played for decent clubs in Norway and Sweden, his goal scoring record isn't fantastic but he may add some pace and skill to the side.

I still think the Mariners need a "clinical" goalscorer but you never know he could turn into a tidy prospect for the season.

 

[midfielder]

Could be seen as Bernie Ibini replacement...

 

[Gratis]

I have high hopes. a number of players have resurrected their careers at the Mariners, McGlinchey, McBreen etc, due to the high support within the group and how the players work for each other during the games. allows players to bring out their best

 

[Tassiemariner]

I'll be honest, I have the lowest expectations of this guy since Wolfry Wolfe.
I'll still give him my usual 5 games for initial impressions but I am not expecting much.

 

[true believer]

as long as he has a go , i'll cheer . that's all I ask of anyone who wears our wonderful shirt.

 

[Wombat]

I'll be honest, I have the lowest expectations of this guy since Wolfry Wolfe.
I'll still give him my usual 5 games for initial impressions but I am not expecting much.

Why?

 

[Gratis]

hoping he'll play in the ffa cup on the 20th

 

[eenfish]

Why?

Lets be honest, Norway and Sweden aren't really that much high in terms of quality than the A-League. Some of the defending in those highlights are less than spectacular. This guy seems pretty inconsistent with his goal scoring.
He could be good. He could be real good. Lets hope he is. But I am not expecting a Bernie Ibini replacement.

 

[sydmariner]

Position: Forward
Nationality: Senegalese
Date of Birth: 14 October 1988 (Age: 25)
Joins from: IFK Göteborg (Sweden) on loan until the end of Hyundai A-League 2014-15
Previous Clubs: Sogndal Fotball (Norway), FK Aktobe (Kazakhstan), Sandefjord Fotball (Norway), Casa Sports (Senegal)

Has played for decent clubs in Norway and Sweden, his goal scoring record isn't fantastic but he may add some pace and skill to the side.

I still think the Mariners need a "clinical" goalscorer but you never know he could turn into a tidy prospect for the season.

imo he takes free kicks better than Kim does

 

[Tassiemariner]

Why?

Just the resume and highlights package reminds me of
1) someone scouted of a Youtube video (Lets be honest, do you really think the club has been to Norway/Sweden to scout the bloke)
2) The video if you take out the Kazakh stuff has 9 highlights, 9.... in 4 seasons of Norwegian football.
3) The first 3 videos of him on Youtube are all posted by scouting agents of sorts (seriously, has anyone clicked on the link in the description of that video.. http://www.tourdeleurope.net/...... Hilarious!)
4) If we had contacts there, he's scored 1 in 13 so they would want him gone.

I'll still give him a chance, but how many A-League signings have worked from Youtube??

 

[Tassiemariner]

Oh and 5) Just checked on Transfermarket, he got transferred to IFK in March..... as in 4 months ago. They must really want to keep him on the books!

 

[MrCelery]

I'm loath to predict whether a player will be a success in the A-League. For example, have a look at Besart Berisha's form leading up to his A-League debut. Hardly inspiring. Let's wish Mane the best and hope he does a 'Besart' for us!

 

[sydmariner]

I'm loath to predict whether a player will be a success in the A-League. For example, have a look at Besart Berisha's form leading up to his A-League debut. Hardly inspiring. Let's wish Mane the best and hope he does a 'Besart' for us!

I hope that you don't mean getting 2 in a row

 

[VicMariner]

I hope that you don't mean getting 2 in a row

I could forgive some red cards if it means having a golden boot winner in the team and a bunch of trophies over the next few seasons.

 

[Big Al]

I'd take Berisha any day.
He might tackle like a striker but at least he gets himself in a position to come in studs up. Plenty of strikers would consider getting the ball back someone else's problem.

 

[sydmariner]

I'd take Berisha any day.
He might tackle like a striker but at least he gets himself in a position to come in studs up. Plenty of strikers would consider getting the ball back someone else's problem.

So we don't have a no gypsy rule then

 

[Roy Law]

Just the resume and highlights package reminds me of
1) someone scouted of a Youtube video (Lets be honest, do you really think the club has been to Norway/Sweden to scout the bloke)
2) The video if you take out the Kazakh stuff has 9 highlights, 9.... in 4 seasons of Norwegian football.
3) The first 3 videos of him on Youtube are all posted by scouting agents of sorts (seriously, has anyone clicked on the link in the description of that video..
http://www.tourdeleurope.net/...... Hilarious!)
4) If we had contacts there, he's scored 1 in 13 so they would want him gone.

I'll still give him a chance, but how many A-League signings have worked from Youtube??

But, but, but....Mossy said "“As we showed in the January transfer window, we’re simply not going to rush in and sign players for the sake of it,” he said. “We need to do our due diligence, especially with foreign players, and ensure that the right players are being the offered the opportunity to join our Club"

I am pretty sure we were rushed into signing Kim...

 

[Roy Law]

And BTW, Shane Smeltz scored just 2 goals for Halifax Town (who I think were in the Conference at the time, level 5 of English football) in 31 appearances before signing for Gold Coast.

 

[Gratis]

So we don't have a no gypsy rule then

hehehe

 

[Wombat]

Just the resume and highlights package reminds me of
1) someone scouted of a Youtube video (Lets be honest, do you really think the club has been to Norway/Sweden to scout the bloke)
2) The video if you take out the Kazakh stuff has 9 highlights, 9.... in 4 seasons of Norwegian football.
3) The first 3 videos of him on Youtube are all posted by scouting agents of sorts (seriously, has anyone clicked on the link in the description of that video.. http://www.tourdeleurope.net/...... Hilarious!)
4) If we had contacts there, he's scored 1 in 13 so they would want him gone.

I'll still give him a chance, but how many A-League signings have worked from Youtube??

I'm tipping that's how we off loaded Siep.....video of his ACL strike.