LondonLax Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Lambert must be pretty worried about being able to make any signings if he is now considering using Bent and Hutton again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Be surprised if either of them had any inclination to play again under Lambert after the way they were treated, although I don't know what happened behind the scenes and if he had much or any choice in the whole "bomb squad". But would be happy to have them both in contention, if they prove they are up to the task, as our squad is so poor we could do with any help we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Why do people slam Bent so much? I really don't believe he deserves the criticism he's given. Hang on though this is Villa Talk.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Be surprised if either of them had any inclination to play again under Lambert after the way they were treated, although I don't know what happened behind the scenes and if he had much or any choice in the whole "bomb squad". But would be happy to have them both in contention, if they prove they are up to the task, as our squad is so poor we could do with any help we can get. The thing is, Lambert always said that he and the players had no problems, I'm guessing they knew that it wasn't down to him. Doubt they have any qualms with him personally. With Bent I guess we could give him his number 9 shirt back along with a kick up the arse, I am doubtful he'll perform well though. Edited May 20, 2014 by samjp26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villarocker Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Another meltdown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 The thing is, Lambert always said that he and the players had no problems, I'm guessing they knew that it wasn't down to him. Doubt they have any qualms with him personally. What Lambert says and what is actually the case are two different things though. When Hutton spoke about it a few months ago, he sounded pretty bitter and rightly so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Take 20 mil striker Make him captain then remove that and drop him almost immediately for a kid from Chesterfield Loan him out Now tell him he welcome to return to first team .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I'm sorry but not using Darren to his strengths has cost us. I see it as lambert doesn't really use wingers. Which means limited service IMO (unless you have a good CAM) so means his goals will dry up. He's not what he was. He is a better striker than Bowery or anything on that level. Hutton is a better defender than Bacuna too. Might also mean Charles is back in the frame. Say what you want but these 3 'bomb squad' members would of got us a few more points than some of the gash players we played last season. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NurembergVillan Posted May 20, 2014 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2014 I think he'll flourish getting on the end of Albrighton's crosses next season. Oh.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I would be very happy to see him go, I think he is finished he will never score the goals he used to. That's 'cause he's a great finisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It was Lerner's call according to Dave Armitage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Bent is useless unless we play to his strengths, but if we do, he's still potentially a very useful player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 It was Lerner's call according to Dave Armitage: Along with Hutton and Given too. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas_Mike Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Welcome back Bent.... he should have been on the bench all last season. Tell me he wouldn't have scored 6+ goals and made our life a little easier. Edited May 21, 2014 by Texas_Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I agree I'm not sad to see Bent back as a squad member, as long as he knuckles down. It's going to be a bit bloody awkward though isn't it? Hutton on the other hand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It was Lerner's call according to Dave Armitage: Along with Hutton and Given too. Weird. It's all very confusing isn't it? I've given up trying to interpret the goings on at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 It was Lerner's call according to Dave Armitage: Along with Hutton and Given too. Weird. It's all very confusing isn't it? I've given up trying to interpret the goings on at the club. I agree, it just doesn't add up. "Hey Paul, remember, get rid of Darren and them guys okay?".. 1 year later.. "Hey Paul, remember that guy Darren?.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 I'd say it was more "Randy, we need a right back, a left back, a centre back, a midfielder and a forward". "Fair enough Paul, you'll be restricted to free transfers and loans for the left back, centre back and midfielder. Bring back the Scottish fellow for the right back spot and Darren for the forward. Problem half solved and we've not spent a penny." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 How much more depressing can things get this summer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Could have been utilised last few seasons differently. Now we have released our only crosser and unlikely to sign an AM who can put in through balls therefore can't see how Bent will be effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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