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That doesn't make the way in which Bent has been treated by the manager right though. Without the full picture, how do we know whether it is right or not? Given the full facts there is a chance each one of us would do the same.

Why on Earth would you get banned? idk i have no words for it im very upset... Don't be upset. Together we are a great club.

Any direct quotes yet?

I don't think the two things are in any way linked. I'm also not convinced the two are linked because of pretty much what SikhInTrinity wrote, but if they were linked, I think I'd rather have a season of a rising Benteke than two seasons of Bent. I still rate Bent and it's a shame he's not on less money so we could keep him as a more than capable squad player, but I think we all know how special CB is.

Chelsea, citeh, Arsenal (he's a massive fan, don't you know), Spurs willing to wait, Atletico preparing a £20m bid. Yawn.

Possibly. What do you think?

Then one of his options is he'd be happy staying and none us know any different. Cool. Not really sure what your point is? Ive acknowledged that this is possible for the last month or so. That's the spirit! I'm pleased you've changed your mind. I havent changed my mind?? I think Benteke will leave. But not once have I said it is definite and not once have I said he definitely doesnt want to stay. People just jumped on the fact that I thought he would leave and turned it into one massive negative opinion. You've certainly changed your tune. There are plenty of your posts repeating that if Benteke wanted to stay he would have signed by now. Well, he may still want to stay, as you have now acknowledged, but he hasn't signed yet. It's taken you ages to realise he's waiting on his options before deciding on what is right for him, not, as you have more than implied on numerous occasions before your key change, that he must be off. There's no harm in changing opinions, just be man enough to admit it. What on earth are you banging on about? Taken me ages to realise that he could be waiting on his options? Sorry but that is just rubbish. Half the reason I 'think' (and that is the key word here) he won't be 100% happy to stay is the very reason that he is considering his options. If he wanted to stay so much - he wouldnt be considering his options. That has been my point for quite some time now. Added to the fact, I have always acknowledged it is pure speculation on everybody's part, and that none of us have got a clue whats happening - I really don't know what your point is?? In fact, (knowing that I have indicated that Benteke may not be 100% happy because he has not yet signed a contract), it really is a bizarre statement to make to say I have only just realised he is considering his options. It is as clear as day he is considering his options, but people seem to have different opinions on the reasons/outcome of this - as proved by a debate I had with BOF a few weeks back. Perhaps you mean that I now believe he is considering his options in Villa's favour? I don't. Cheers for the heads up on manning up and admitting my opinion has changed (which it hasn't) but it really is not needed. I have absolutely no issue with admitting I was wrong (if and when the time comes) - in fact I can not bloody wait to do so. As it stands though, I have still seen nothing to suggest I will be. You've forgotten some of your posts and lost it. That's the last from me.

Then one of his options is he'd be happy staying and none us know any different. Cool.Not really sure what your point is? Ive acknowledged that this is possible for the last month or so.That's the spirit! I'm pleased you've changed your mind. I havent changed my mind?? I think Benteke will leave. But not once have I said it is definite and not once have I said he definitely doesnt want to stay. People just jumped on the fact that I thought he would leave and turned it into one massive negative opinion. You've certainly changed your tune. There are plenty of your posts repeating that if Benteke wanted to stay he would have signed by now. Well, he may still want to stay, as you have now acknowledged, but he hasn't signed yet. It's taken you ages to realise he's waiting on his options before deciding on what is right for him, not, as you have more than implied on numerous occasions before your key change, that he must be off. There's no harm in changing opinions, just be man enough to admit it.

Then one of his options is he'd be happy staying and none us know any different. Cool. Not really sure what your point is? Ive acknowledged that this is possible for the last month or so. That's the spirit! I'm pleased you've changed your mind.

Then one of his options is he'd be happy staying and none us know any different. Cool.

Can you explain why you think CB isn't happy to consider all his options?

For someone who supposedly wants to stay he's doing a pretty good job of hiding it. I still say he's open to all opportunities Wouldnt that indicate that he may not want to stay? Woodytom, I went to reply with my own words but read that Mantis had put it perfectly, thus: Can you explain why this circumstance appears not to be even a consideration to you? It has And yet you insist he wants to leave because he hasn't yet signed a new contract with us.

Why? Because I suspect he will want to go and I doubt our ability to secure his actual worth. Hate to do this but, why?

You pee in a basket?

I've forgotten my card a few times. You can get a replacement ricket at the Main (North Stand) ticket office. Good to know. My three are usually in my wallet which I have with me but I have needed to return home a couple of times. Not bad in over 20 year, I suppose but if it happens again I'll run straight to the North Stand office.

Why?

Bowery didn't play up top, he played in the Gabby/Weimann role. There's no chance Bent could play there. Exactly, not sure why Bowery is getting dragged into this Bowery was an untried lower league striker yes? Bent is an international striker with a general ratio of 1-2 yes? Yet Bent didn't even make the bench while Bowery did and was Bowery a wide player, eh no. Even if it were a valid question, I expect there would be reasons based on 'the full picture' we simply don't have. Given those factors, I expect I would agree with the decision. Unfortunately VT doesn't have the full picture and I won't bother guessing.

I really don't think you need the card with you, just your client reference number. I've managed several times without the card which is cool as my number is as easy as xyyy. Don't turn up without it on a matchday though!

Two very different situations. I wouldn't read anything in to it, for or against CB staying.

Great news. I really hope this is our keeper position 'sorted' for the next 3 to 4 years, ideally more. It seems most good teams have a good/great keeper that sticks with them for season after season.

Two words - Beer garden.

How? Accept an early bid of around £20m? Offer him a contract which is too good for him to refuse but we can't afford to sustain? It's easy to claim Villa should have this sorted by now and if was purely up to the club it would be sorted by now.

For someone who supposedly wants to stay he's doing a pretty good job of hiding it.I still say he's open to all opportunities Wouldnt that indicate that he may not want to stay? Woodytom, I went to reply with my own words but read that Mantis had put it perfectly, thus: Can you explain why this circumstance appears not to be even a consideration to you?

For someone who supposedly wants to stay he's doing a pretty good job of hiding it. I worry for the way your mind works! He's got 3 years left on his contract with Villa and back in pre-season training. He doesn't need to 'show' the default. I still say he's open to all opportunities, including staying for another year. It would be mad to think he would turn down the promise of starting every week for a CL club on £80k+/week, but that offer may not materialise this summer. As Villa fans we want it done and dusted. The reality is that the player doesn't need to rush in to anything - it is not an 'all or nothing' situation for him.

No need for them to expect anymore - we are laughing at them. Although I think it more than likely it's more media BS. I'm getting increasingly tired of media BS such as - 'preparing a bid', 'believed to be...' or 'expected to...'. Once in a very rare while they are correct and they shout 'we told you first!'. Well where are all the apologies stating 'Sorry but we really are full of sh!t'?