BOF Posted May 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm just going to put this out there. Not everyone is going to agree with me and I know it's a fairly controversial opinion to have. But I think there's a case for arguing that Darren Bent might even be better than sliced bread. I'm just saying is all. Don't shoot me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maradona10 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Not disrespecting him at Sunderland but does anyone think he's getting better. like some of those headers are top drawer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodytom Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 overated imo :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Not disrespecting him at Sunderland but does anyone think he's getting better. He's coming into his prime, I'm coming into my pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFi Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 That first goal yesterday was just absolutely outstanding, i usually hate people saying stuff like this but imagine rooney or messi scoring that goal people would be going mental. Never saw him score anything like that at sunderland i think hes been improving under the better service we offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 36 - Without Darren Bent's goals this season Aston Villa would be second bottom with 36 points, three points from safety. Bargain. 9 points all down to Darren Bent then. Now, if we can get us 5 or 6 players in the summer who can singlehandedly earn us 9 points a season we'll be champions. More of the same Mr Lerner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Since we signed him in Jan we've averged 1.53 points per game. That over a season is 58 points and would have us up there with Spuds and Pool. I think we can call this season a shit 'half season'. Since Jan we've done ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 16, 2011 Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2011 36 - Without Darren Bent's goals this season Aston Villa would be second bottom with 36 points, three points from safety. Bargain.While this is probably true, it's a little specious given that whoever was in his place might have scored some goals along the way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromsgrove_avfc Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 36 - Without Darren Bent's goals this season Aston Villa would be second bottom with 36 points, three points from safety. Bargain. You do realize we would of been allowed to play another player don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm just going to put this out there. Not everyone is going to agree with me and I know it's a fairly controversial opinion to have. But I think there's a case for arguing that Darren Bent might even be better than sliced bread. I'm just saying is all. Don't shoot me. I am happy to agree, a tough one and I was sat for a while thinking it over, but I am definitely happy to agree with you on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoody Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Opta Sports posted the stat i just put it on here. Dont shoot the messenger. However I think we would be relegated without Darren even if we could have played both Heskey and Gabby in his place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm just going to put this out there. Not everyone is going to agree with me and I know it's a fairly controversial opinion to have. But I think there's a case for arguing that Darren Bent might even be better than sliced bread. I'm just saying is all. Don't shoot me. I will take you to task over this as I am a big fan of Waitrose's Sliced Wholemeal varieties. Outside of this though, I think you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Gareth! Moar funneh Bent pics! *claps hands* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 36 - Without Darren Bent's goals this season Aston Villa would be second bottom with 36 points, three points from safety. Bargain. While this is probably true, it's a little specious given that whoever was in his place might have scored some goals along the way too. BUT, if we didn't have Bent upfront we might have played Heskey who is actually worse than not playing anybody at all. Its a win/win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaboy69 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Must admit I wasn't too struck on us spending that kind of money on Bent. Man - I couldn't have been more wrong. Should I have posted this on a different thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Since we signed him in Jan we've averged 1.53 points per game. That over a season is 58 points and would have us up there with Spuds and Pool. I think we can call this season a shit 'half season'. Since Jan we've done ok That's a very interesting, and dare I say it - overlooked point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makouns-knitwear Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 tezzaleed wrote: I can't believe this. Please say this is a joke. !8m for Bent that's ludicrous he is abysmal. I don't think I've ever whatched a game he's played in when I haven't heard the phrase. oh dear Bent probably should have done better there at least 2 or 3 times. He is a joke for that price. this is a disgrace and if it goes through that's it as far as I'm concerned for Houlier. He'll have blown our entire budget on a waste of space. Please Randy think very caraefully about this. he is not worth blowing that much cash. try the likes of Elmander or Jones. jees anything but this. Anyone who rates this guy at that price should be locked up. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 For a "tap in" striker, he can sure score some quality goals. I mean just thinking back when he scored against Stoke, that was out of nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Sunderland are still gutted about losing their main man! http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=592686 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=592641 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbojames Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 tezzaleed wrote: I can't believe this. Please say this is a joke. !8m for Bent that's ludicrous he is abysmal. I don't think I've ever whatched a game he's played in when I haven't heard the phrase. oh dear Bent probably should have done better there at least 2 or 3 times. He is a joke for that price. this is a disgrace and if it goes through that's it as far as I'm concerned for Houlier. He'll have blown our entire budget on a waste of space. Please Randy think very caraefully about this. he is not worth blowing that much cash. try the likes of Elmander or Jones. jees anything but this. Anyone who rates this guy at that price should be locked up. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH This wasn't an uncommon opinion a few months back. I'm sure they've seen the light now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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