Nolan Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2088539-scouting-report-will-emmanuel-mayuka-be-southamptons-most-improved-player Bleachers report on Mayuka is more impressive than his last season stats suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotleySaint Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 Could be a classic case of a few videos can make anyone look good. I'm all for giving Mayuka another chance though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevy777_x Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 Followed him this season for Sochaux. Did not impress me at all, yes he has pace but struggled to get into games most of the time. He showed some potential in flashes but nowhere near the level of our other Players based on what he did during the season. Most games especially near the end of the season he was on the bench and lost his place to André Ayew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 One of those who at times can look unplayable (In a less competitive league) but cannot do it consistently. Probably why he didn't get a look in first time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyb5443 Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 Did he get a chance to begin with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 Well he will get judged by the new manager and we will soon find out if he can do the business for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 He probably won't make it but I do always remember how Kenwyn Jones looked useless before he suddenly became one of our most important players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAPEL END CHARLIE Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 Did he get a chance to begin with? The short answer to your question is no he didn't get much of a chance here, at least not in the first team. Presumably the reason for that lack of opportunity is that not only did MP not sign him, he didn't really rate him either. However, with MP now gone and the club down to just one inexperienced young striker - at this time anyway - only the rash would claim there is no chance of this player getting a second bite at the Premier League. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 The short answer to your question is no he didn't get much of a chance here, at least not in the first team. Presumably the reason for that lack of opportunity is that not only did MP not sign him, he didn't really rate him either. However, with MP now gone and the club down to just one inexperienced young striker - at this time anyway - only the rash would claim there is no chance of this player getting a second bite at the Premier League. Time will tell. Good point, we could do with playing him in the pre-season games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 The short answer to your question is no he didn't get much of a chance here, at least not in the first team. Presumably the reason for that lack of opportunity is that not only did MP not sign him, he didn't really rate him either. However, with MP now gone and the club down to just one inexperienced young striker - at this time anyway - only the rash would claim there is no chance of this player getting a second bite at the Premier League. Time will tell. Spot on. Pochettino didn't fancy him at all (defensive workrate/ability an issue?) but from where I was sat he didn't look out of his depth in the brief appearances he did make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 Spot on. Pochettino didn't fancy him at all (defensive workrate/ability an issue?) but from where I was sat he didn't look out of his depth in the brief appearances he did make. One of the success stories of our neighbours was Yakubo. He had bags of pace and the right ball would split a defence and he would score a hat full of goals. I always thought we would do this with Mayuka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyb5443 Posted 7 June, 2014 Share Posted 7 June, 2014 The short answer to your question is no he didn't get much of a chance here, at least not in the first team. Presumably the reason for that lack of opportunity is that not only did MP not sign him, he didn't really rate him either. However, with MP now gone and the club down to just one inexperienced young striker - at this time anyway - only the rash would claim there is no chance of this player getting a second bite at the Premier League. Time will tell. Yeah agree with you. He's very keen and young. I've got a feeling something will come in the end. Look how long it took for jay rod to come good. Lot was only 18 months ago he was getting abuse from a few of our fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewYorkSaint Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 The goal he scored against Marseilles (video in the link above, second to last goal), is a true stunner. I've always thought he had amazing potential. Would love to see him get a chance to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 Problem is, that if we keep him and Billy Sharp and Gallagher, we might end up with no goals. Gallagher seems here to stay. Pelle is obviously in. Is there room for both, one or either Sharp and Mayuka? I don't think that we can have both, and Mayuka probably has more potential than Billy, not least because of his pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmel Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 I've got a funny feeling that Mayuka might just play a part next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 I wonder if it's an attitude issue as the reports from last season while on loan weren't great. He clearly has some ability from representing his country and having good reviews at the ACON, obtaining player of the tournament, but it has been downhill since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelvinsRightGlove Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 Problem is, that if we keep him and Billy Sharp and Gallagher, we might end up with no goals. Gallagher seems here to stay. Pelle is obviously in. Is there room for both, one or either Sharp and Mayuka? I don't think that we can have both, and Mayuka probably has more potential than Billy, not least because of his pace. Billy Sharp, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 (edited) Away at West Ham and Swansea and at home to Spurs in 2012/13 he looked a genuine threat with pace and acceleration causing problems, but I know he failed to impress on other occasions (I am led to believe he was terrible away at Leeds in the league cup). I thought he was worth a place on the bench and possibly a few more chances as a sub a lot more in that season. We hardly had a striker as an option. I am not sure his close control (as probably seen a lot in five a sides) would have been deemed tidy enough for Poch (perhaps that's also the reason why Cork was given the cold shoulder by Poch), but maybe his erratic/unauthodox style could be beneficial on a match day? Or maybe he's just not good enough. At 23 there is still time. I wonder if Koeman likes that sort of pacey erratic style attacker to compliment the neat and tidy players we have? Edited 14 July, 2014 by Chez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Abroad Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 He is wicked fast in FIFA. I usually score loads of goals with him and sell him for £50m. Maybe Rock'em Sock'em Ronnie is getting squad advice from his son? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cellone Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 He reminds me of Bret but that might just be that he thinks he's 6" taller than he is when going for headers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 Can we get the FIFA version then? The real one does not seem able to take the ball with him on those super fast runs. #Nickybangermark2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelman Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 2012 African Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner. As we have seen at the WC, African teams aren't to be dismissed (and they were all better than England). At Young Boys he scored 32 goals in 55 appearances, so the lad has obviously got something somewhere in his locker. Just need the right person to unlock the talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 2012 African Cup of Nations Golden Boot winner. As we have seen at the WC, African teams aren't to be dismissed (and they were all better than England). At Young Boys he scored 32 goals in 55 appearances, so the lad has obviously got something somewhere in his locker. Just need the right person to unlock the talent. Or for him to play at his level in a suitable league. I'll trust RK to decide if he's worth a chance in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 14 July, 2014 Share Posted 14 July, 2014 Each manager has someone who fades and someone who rises in his regime...here's hoping for Mayuka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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