Not sure what to make of this move.
Whilst I'd accept that we're a bit thin on the ground forwards wise at the moment, I can't see my way past the fact that we've re-signed a player who was mainly used as a sub in his first spell with us and was labelled "an impact player".Admittedly, the lad scored a few important goals in his first spell here but the question begs to be asked....Why was he "shown the door" ???
Apparently Mangan had a hernia injury recently and was due to have treatment.(Has this injury now healed, Is he fit ??) Granted, Bury have just changed managers recently and maybe he doesn't fit in with Knill's plans (New Bury Boss).
I've seen Mangan a couple of times this season, not only against us at their place, but I've also ventured to watch the Shakers a couple of times when we've been away / not playing. Other than scoring Bury's winner against us at their place, nothing of what I've seen of Mangan since suggests he's a better player than he was when he left us . IMO he still lacks strength and more importantly composure.
I hope the lad proves me wrong and scores some important goals which help to keep us up / away from the drop zone. Incidentally, after a quick browse on the Bury forum, quite a few of their fans are concerned that he's been allowed to re-join quote " a rival".
I would have thought however, that after recent comments in the local press by JC / JB and more importantly recent performances, a more pressing concern would be to address the defensive situation. Only time will tell.