Big_John_10 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 What can't be helping bent is seeing Sturridge and wellbeck performing for big clubs this season and knowing his place in the England team is under serious threat. I don't think his attitude has been right this year and it's probably down to the loss of young and downing and how terrible the football is under Mcleish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm really not convinced by Bent's attitude. I know Alex McCruyff isn't helping matters but Bent left Spurs and Sunderland under a cloud. I just hope the same thing isn't happening here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Yes hes a threat, a very good goalscorer in the premier league and I cant argue with that. But we dont have the quality elsewhere to cater for his limited game - especially when hes not actually scoring (like he isnt this season). Hadn't you noticed this at EVERY other club he'd played at before joining us ? The game is littered with great goalscorers that do next to nothing else but stick the ball in the net Considering how shit we've been, i'm also of the opinion 5 goals so far is nothing to be sniffed at. Its the same amount as the much lauded Suarez (and in three less games), more than Gervino, more than Walcott, more than Torres, more than Drogba, more than Saha ... If Bent was a miracle man, and the MYTHICAL striker that puts 100% of his chances away he'd still be lucky to be on 10 I think i've seen Van Persie get more chances in one game than I can recall Bent getting all season so far. Thats the PROBLEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Richard_Buxton_ Richard Buxton Liverpool make enquiry for Aston Villa's Darren Bent bit.ly/rRGjNE #LFC #AVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 In the last two games we have had 58% posession at home to Arsenal (when have we EVER had that amount of posession against them under Wenger?) and Stoke away where we normally get battered for 90 mins. If Bent had played I would hazard a guess we would not have had anywhere near this amount of the ball. Key is getting a partner with Gabby, a proper number 10. Oh to be able to sign Paul Merson now or even Benito Carbone. Either would be perfect and could play equally with Gabby or Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Awaits statement from club stating they won't sell for less than £30m, followed by club promptly selling Bent for £7m + Fábio Aurélio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600rr Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Bent has missed too many sitters this season, why I'm not sure, confidence ? Bad Luck ? lack of concentration ? To put into perspective, he's on 5, Yakubu is on 10 yakubu is an excellent premier league striker who i would've welcomed here before we got benttake a step back guys...moyes could not get the best out of yakubu. what makes you thing amc would get any more out of him then moyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Richard_Buxton_ Richard Buxton Liverpool make enquiry for Aston Villa's Darren Bent bit.ly/rRGjNE #LFC #AVFC FFS here we go. I'm truly convinced this "injury" he has is all a smokescreen and a deal was agreed over a week ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted December 29, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm not sure a deal was agreed weeks ago but I wouldn't be surprised if an approach was made weeks ago, I first heard whispers of their interest the day before we played them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuse Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Bent will go no doubt. Been on the cards for over 2 weeks. Question is who will be coming to replace him. I only hope it does not involve anyone from Rangers which is my big fear.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 “It all depends on the way you actually play and you have to play to someone’s strengths,” Barnes told talkSPORT. “I don’t know if he is the type of player that they want, he likes to be direct, play over the top, run on quickly. "Liverpool don’t play that way and as good as Darren Bent is a good goal-scorer in the right team, I don’t know whether he’d fit at Liverpool.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I really hope it isn't true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Well I hope we make the scouse tramps pay through the nose If they paid £35m for Carroll, Bent has to be +£40m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 bren_mcloughlin Brendan McLoughlin Have just had it on very good authority NO bid or contact made by #lfc for Bent. #avfc This is from a Journo based in the midlands.. Personally I think this will drag on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villa101 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Reckon we'll sell him and sign Zigic or Jones from Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Would they try and trade Carroll for Bent I wonder ? I could see McLeish loving that move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 TBH why would he want to stay? We are a club going nowhere. We don't play to his strengths and at the moment other england strikers are performing well at bigger clubs that us. From bents point of view a move to a decent club would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Bear Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Well the inevitable is happening. Who didnt see this coming? A few of my thoughts... 1. No doubt the first thing he will say at the unveiling press conference "I believe Liverpool's position is false..." 2. Deep down I always thought that his 9 goals in 16 games last season would be his most significant contribution to Aston Villa and so it proved. 3. In this case, I dont even blame him. When he arrived he had a somewhat competent manager and Young, Downing and Walker providing chances for him now he has lost form, isnt getting chances and the club is going nowhere. Why the hell should he stay? He has a place at the Euros to play for and at nearly 28, needs to go somewhere where there is a future because there certainly isnt one here. 4. Thanks Darren for Man City home and Arsenal away, great memopries. And thank you for saving us from relegation. No bitterness here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulTheVillan Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I think Bent will force this move if the interest is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaRoy Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 If Bent leaves Villa our conversion from good/decent premier league side to standard bottom half of the table club would be complete! We'd have to do some incredible business in January if it happened, just to start appeasing the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts