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http://espnfc.com/feature/_/id/1499873/randy-steep-learning-curve-aston-villa?cc=5901 May be of interest.

i understand that Spurs did try to buy Benteke in January, but were knocked back. Had they managed to do so, then they would likely have made the CL spot. This may drive them to come to Villa's price now. Would have been a bit of a waste of money considering he wouldn't have been able to play for them. What? Why not? 2 clubs in 1 season rule Oh my bad didn't realize he had appeared for Genk

i understand that Spurs did try to buy Benteke in January, but were knocked back. Had they managed to do so, then they would likely have made the CL spot. This may drive them to come to Villa's price now. Would have been a bit of a waste of money considering he wouldn't have been able to play for them. What? Why not?

Lamberts probably doing more scouting during preseason games, looking for the next jay demerit from the opponents.

Greedy like the majority of footballers? Very few people in general turn down the chance at a couple million more a year. Plus playing at a bigger club with more attention fame, etc. Dunno if its just terrible greed.

He's a great finisher but doesn't contribute much to the build up, Maybe a little worse version of Darren Bent. Don't think Lambert would like him.

Pretty decent of him to hand in an official request though. Gives up loyalty bonus no matter what and if he was entitled to any part of the fee he'd forfeit that as well.

Who cares though, you know what, its one player. As long as you have a clear goal in mind and a sound way of getting there, one player leaving (For a huge fee) won't derail you. As long as Villa keep hope of Lambert everything will be fine.

Hahaha love seeing Belgian guy change his signature from "there is no god just Benteke," to "there is no god."

Watched a related video and one of the quotes was "OK cocksucker, **** with me, and we'll see who shits on the sidewalk!" Dunno if it means anything though

Isn't the agent supposed to try to get as much money for the players as possible though? Should he go in and say, "Eh, maybe you'd be willing to pay 100, but why not just do 60 and call it a deal? We've offered to at least double his wages, which is somewhere between £40k and £50k. But then Villa put a 30 million pound price tag on him? If a club wanted that fee for me, I'd want more per week than that. Especially if I just was critical in keeping them up and making them millions of pounds they would've lost out on in the process.

Isn't the agent supposed to try to get as much money for the players as possible though? Should he go in and say, "Eh, maybe you'd be willing to pay 100, but why not just do 60 and call it a deal?

Was more thinking Lambert leaps out the front and catches the bus and yells ,"FREEDOM" but I guess your answer works as well.

I think he's very much a Mourinho style player. Mourinho plays very direct football and it will be a case of 'give the ball to Benteke and let him score' just like it was with Drogba Stylistically yes it just seems like Mourinho likes to spend on expensive completely proven players, not gamble on young talent. Look at his past signings, most are older no?

Also, does Benteke have a release clause? Seems like a good number of players do.

I wonder though, is he a Mourinho signing? Mourinho prefers established players not younger ones

Spurs fans seem to feel they're getting Benteke. Can't see them missing champions league with what their team is starting to look like. Oh well.

Why do we call footballers mercenaries though? They aren't fighting to the death or disregarding loyalty to their country. I think it's really stupid to compare football to war and act like if a player wants money then hes a "mercenary." Its a job, most people want to go the place that pays them the most money or has more prestige, etc. That said, it's fairly disappointing that he wants to leave already. Still a great player though and shouldn't have a problem getting into whatever new side he goes to. He'll keep getting better as well. Lambert having another 25 million pounds to spend though could be quite interesting, Maybe it'll all work out for the best. Edit: I also appear to obssessively use the word though.

Natural flavors is also allowed to hide MSG in America, not sure about your UK regulations. Anyway, back to Bannan, Think he could do decent in the championship?

Haha nah they're the best owners in football clearly. Employed a genius manager in Steve Kean too. Much better than Lambo, I mean, he discoverd Phil Jones! Edit: Realized ya'll may not get jones reference. Carry on

We? Rovers fan? Eh watched like 25 Villa games this year and Im on a VIlla forum why not. Venky's just make life sad, you know? Though if Gary Bowyer turns out to be the next Mourinho or Villa rehire Mcleish so VIlla and Rovers end up in the same division, I'd definitely want six Scott Dann headers going past Guzan. (Why Scott Dann headers you ask? I don't know great question)

Any more complaining about Spurs and Levy can now be accompanied by this picture if you wish. For when we turn down Spurs offer Jesus may not like Spurs but this gif is fantastic. Went on a forum of theirs to see what they thought about Benteke and...

How are you so good?

For any Americans Chelsea vs North Zealand is on foxsoccer. I can imagine Okore is playing

Aston Villa is an awesome name, probably my favorite sports team name. It rolls off the tongue.