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We've watched the wonderfully named Jaoao Alves de Assis Silva since his arrival here and most fans will agree - he's pants. He was loaned out to two clubs in the same season. Moyes at Everton sent him back; too hot to handle. Stories of his late-night parties surfaced during his loan spell at Galataseray and they got absolutely nowhere with him.

"Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed the club have suspended striker Jo for a breach of club discipline.

The 22-year-old, who is on loan from Manchester City, is suffering with a knee injury and has flew to his homeland Brazil over Christmas without permission from his manager.

Moyes told BBC Sport: "We like Jo but there has to be discipline at football clubs."

Now Roberto Mancini has given him a fresh start after he impressed in pre-season, linking up well with Adebayor and showing slightly more promise than Roque Santa Cruz, who is to be moved on, by all accounts.

"I believe Jo is a good striker, I remember him when he played for CSKA Moscow and I was in charge of Inter Milan. He is a good player."
Roberto Mancini

One thing about Mancini that impresses me is that he has made no rash decisions about any player since he came here, each has been given a clean slate and an opportunity to prove his worth. This says a lot about our club in my opinion.

He cost us £19 bloody million. If Bobby can talk Jo into being a good striker then don't knock it. Even better if he can talk Roque Santa Cruz out of being a waste of space!
Wigan Blue

With the new lethality the squad presents - if he plays regularly, as a sub and starting against minor teams - if he doesn't score 10 this season then he's definitely pants. He did well at Moscow - we could have a few gems shining in the Euro and cup matches that aren't our league squad regulars!
Wilhelm Hand

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