Straggler Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 He keeps pulling his shirt down over his butt, then takes a step and up it pops to his waist. I feel uncomfortable watching him trying to be a pro in clothes that he is too fat for. It's like watching a grown man learning to swim, you just feel kind of embarrassed for the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Finally got round to watching the highlights. Wow some real overreactions. I've seen benteke show worse finishing. What i like are that the two chances came from good movement from bent, allowing players the chance to slide a ball through. Something weimman and gabby rarely do. Edited August 28, 2014 by DCJonah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted August 28, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow one start and his out. Does the same attitude apply to joe cole then? Its not just one match. 3 years and 2 different teams says he isnt as good as he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Why do people keep saying 3 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Why do people keep saying 3 years? You definitely have a Darren bent poster in your bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Why do people keep saying 3 years? You definitely have a Darren bent poster in your bedroom. I'm not a massive fan at the moment and just feel he's getting seriously unfair stick and things seem to be exaggerated in order to have a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Why do people keep saying 3 years? You definitely have a Darren bent poster in your bedroom. I'm not a massive fan at the moment and just feel he's getting seriously unfair stick and things seem to be exaggerated in order to have a go. If Bent looked like he was busting a gut on the pitch, he wouldn't get half as much stick. The only thing he looks like busting is the elastic on his shorts (I know he's not fat - but he is out of shape). Bent just lolls around the pitch looking either out of breath or disinterested. This is why he gets more crap thrown at him., Edited August 28, 2014 by theboyangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) But hasn't he always played that way? He never "put a shift in". If he doesn't score in a game he's essentially useless and that's always been his problem. Ditto Jermaine Defoe. Edited August 28, 2014 by villa89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I don't think a player has to run himself into the ground. Look at weimman his workrate is superb but it doesn't stop him being poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 But hasn't he always played that way? He never "put a shift in". If he doesn't score in a game he's essentially useless and that's always been his problem. Ditto Jermaine Defoe. Jermaine Defoe worked hard for his chances, he wasn't afraid of dropping deep, picking up the ball and running at people, or getting the defender on the turn and rolling him. Bent doesn't even try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCarew Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Was really poor last night... And I was saying Saturday on some of those crosses that I wish we had him to tap them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Darren still has the touch of a mule, the work rate of a giant panda and now from the looks of things is aiming for the waistline of a giant panda as well! He has definitely put on some weight! Always though he was a luxury we couldn't afford, these box strikers (goal hangers) are dinosaurs in the modern game, only a team with a great midfield could incorporate such players. When he was young he at least had pace to get in behind, now he's as slower than a double amputated tortoise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I don't think a player has to run himself into the ground. Look at weimman his workrate is superb but it doesn't stop him being poor. I've agreed with some of what you've written in this thread, but I don't think the Weimann comparison is flattering. Not only does Weimann work harder, he's the only person who's actually taken a chance this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hopefully Hull don't get a striker in the next few days and then panic on deadline day and sign Bent or maybe even Palace. Please somebody take him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Hopefully Hull don't get a striker in the next few days and then panic on deadline day and sign Bent or maybe even Palace. Please somebody take him. Manure are in panic mode maybe a deal for him to go there for 10 or 20 m might please them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazzap24 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I thought he'd be nailed on for the MLS this summer. I suppose it was just massively wishful thinking, but if any MLS clubs are reading this - he would do a great job for you!! I think the only chance of moving him on over here is if Warnock has a senior moment at Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Good to hear some positive words from Lambo in relation to Bent. With Gabby and Weimann looking pretty hopeless I'm hoping Bent will get more playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 30, 2014 Moderator Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hopefully Hull don't get a striker in the next few days and then panic on deadline day and sign Bent or maybe even Palace. Please somebody take him. That simply won't happen with Bent / Bruce's track record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 It might be my eyes but Bent looks a bit overweight compared to when we signed him. If he is staying I hope he finds some sort of form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 When a is said and done, we are more like to score with Bent on the pitch than Gabby/Weimann. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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