omariqy Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If we had two good CMs we could afford to play with two wingers and Bent and Benteke up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 And the wins will flow? Well we may have a shot on target at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillakevBromsgrove Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If we had two good CMs we could afford to play with two wingers and Bent and Benteke up front. Only problem is we havent got any decent wingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_bouma Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 have we completely ruled out the theory that we owe Sunderland money if he plays a few more games for us? its all over Twitter that we owe them 7 million if he plays again similar to the Beckford and Leicester situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hmm they did same thing with Curt so it cant be ruled out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well it would be a waste of money if he isn't part of the managers plans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Have your theories about work rate VFM, etc if you like. IMO if Bent leaves he will score shed loads for his new club, and leave us looking the mugs for selling him, while we can't score goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 have we completely ruled out the theory that we owe Sunderland money if he plays a few more games for us? its all over Twitter that we owe them 7 million if he plays again similar to the Beckford and Leicester situation Sure Randy wouldn't want to hand MON £7m in potential transfer funds.... The thing is, Bent isn't fancied by Lambert so why pay the £7m to Sunderland just to keep him here? I partially blame Bent for this, attitude and work rate seem to go a long way with our current manager. Admittedly, I don't see what goes on in our training sessions but Lambert must have seen something (or lack of something) from Bent to take him out of his plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Was watching the extended highlights of our game against Swansea earlier this season when Darren started up front with Andi. And I must say, the notion that he doesn't do much in a game but score (if that) is a bit unfounded and unfair. He worked his socks off in that game linking up with Andi and subsequently Benteke when he came on. He got the assist for Christian's goal, and should have got another if Benteke didn't miss his sitter. I think he can still do a job for us and can yet be a valuable asset to our squad. With him and Benteke getting ~15 goals each and Andi probably being able to bag about ~10, we would have an excellent return from our strikeforce. Our problem is scoring goals, and Darren is our best source of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes go 442 and play Bent and Benteke up top together And you're sure he'd provide more for the team than Weimann? Because I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Edit - Double tap Edited January 4, 2013 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaForever1970 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 And you're sure he'd provide more for the team than Weimann? Because I'm not. Hence why he has not been playing. Bent is our best goal scorer however, his overall work rate doesn't suit a relegation fight imo. If we were mid table without too much of a worry he would be playing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 4, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well Lambert has apparently said today that he doesn't want to sell anyone when asked about Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 "I don't want to sell anybody and it would be daft to sell him to one of our rivals in the lower part of the table" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Our problem is scoring goals, and Darren is our best source of that. I'd argue our problem is in the midfield. I think Benteke and Weimann would score even more with a decent midfield behind them (or at least recieve a lot more in a game). The defence at the moment is currently a shambles as well. In fact, if we didn't sell Bent I'd argue we are absolutely fine up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 I know the talk about Bent going has been around ages ages but, bloody hell:- 1. He is a top,top quality striker to have in our squad. 2. We can obviously afford his wages, otherwise we wouldn't have bought him in the first place 3. We can afford any oustanding fees otherwise we wouldn't have bought him in the first place. The fact that we are talking about selling him is absolute madness. Play to his strengths, and just bloody play him !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Back in training, hopefully play a part against Bradford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Well Lambert has apparently said today that he doesn't want to sell anyone when asked about Bent. Again, it's football 101 - you don't publicly say you want to sell an asset worth a load of cash, it devalues them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 well hopfully he means that about selling to a relegation rival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 "Well it would be a waste of money if he isn't part of the managers plans" To be honest though Rich if bents goals keep us like last season, then 3m-7m is a snip to the 40m we would lose to getting relegated. lambert should try formulate a system that fits Benteke and Bent. If we can get a strong defence and a defent CM governor I can see both of them scoring shed loads of golas together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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