Cliffy Biro Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 He didn't really do much wrong last night but did he really do anything at all? Bit worried he couldn't really get into a game against that opposition tbh but he hasnt played for a while so ill reserve the judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 He played well last night, but Luna is just better in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I thought he was average at best last night. The free kick he took seemed to lack any conviction and I don't believe he thought he would score from it. Had a couple of chances to put in good crosses and didn't deliver. Made a good run forward, picked out and unlucky not to score with the header. Better defending at times, but still has a tendency to switch off concentration at times and doesn't ensure the ball goes out. Behind Luna in every way for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 He didn't really do much wrong last night but did he really do anything at all? Bit worried he couldn't really get into a game against that opposition tbh but he hasnt played for a while so ill reserve the judgement. No one would pass to him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Biro Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 He didn't really do much wrong last night but did he really do anything at all? Bit worried he couldn't really get into a game against that opposition tbh but he hasnt played for a while so ill reserve the judgement. No one would pass to him! Sorry to be harsh but i dont blame them after last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Understudy for Tony Moon Perhaps in a few years time he will break into the first team after he's been taught how to grow a beard and get a decent haircut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Good to see Bennett get some game time under his belt. Put in a solid performance & it's great to know we have healthy competition for the left back spot. As it stands currently though it's Tony Moons shirt to lose & I don't think he will. My advice to Joe - Grow a beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Made some great forward runs last night, supporting Delph's goal and also his headed chance (unlucky not to score). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheMelvillan Posted August 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2013 I just wanted to add in that I follow the guy on twitter, and a wee while ago (when navas was signing for citeh) he alluded to the fact that in the past he was susceptible to anxiety attacks and that he sympathised with others afflicted by that Once you know that I think his body language and presence on the pitch etc are consistent with a young man lacking in confidence and assuredness and who perhaps still has lingering moments of anxiety or worry. So what should we do - get on his back during games and slag him off on forums etc (which I have no doubt filter down to players) or support and encourage the guy? I think there is a good player in there and I think that this year with a little less focus and pressure on him he might just show what he has in his locker and what PL saw in him. He is effing skinny though! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbs Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'd like to see him against a Premier League opposition in the near future, really hope he gets a chance because I think he could become a good player, definitely needs a confidence boost though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Was quite good yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Isa Posted August 29, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted August 29, 2013 Did nothing wrong yesterday. Don't see why people have to nitpick to find any little fault in his performance to knock him. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHV Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I'd like to see him against a Premier League opposition in the near future, really hope he gets a chance because I think he could become a good player, definitely needs a confidence boost though. Unless Luna gets a knock I think its the cups for Joe this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 It's fine for people on here to speak up for Bennett but the only thing that matters is whether the manager regards him as first choice. We shall see, but I doubt he did anything last night to replace Luna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regular_john Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I just wanted to add in that I follow the guy on twitter, and a wee while ago (when navas was signing for citeh) he alluded to the fact that in the past he was susceptible to anxiety attacks and that he sympathised with others afflicted by that Once you know that I think his body language and presence on the pitch etc are consistent with a young man lacking in confidence and assuredness and who perhaps still has lingering moments of anxiety or worry. Agreed. There were more than a few references to him 'visibly shaking in response to crowd hostility last year. IMO he's a decent but not spectacular young player who'll need encouragement, rather than derision, as he develops and makes the inevitable mistakes that are part of that process. For all their wealth and fame, these are still just young men who feel all the same emotions that we do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderstudy Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Understudy for Tony Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTTERDAM1982 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I like Bennett, but atm would play Luna ahead of him.Bennett needs to develop strength and knowledge of the game, and has the abilities to be a very good player, but at the moment Lunas football know how puts him ahead of Bennett. Not meant to be an outright comparisson but he reminds me of Bale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbs Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Has he deleted his Twitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I thought his body language looked much more relaxed on Wednesday. There were times last season where he looked like a rabbit frozen in car headlights when attackers were brushing past him and knocking him off the ball. Perhaps having Luna in has taken some of the pressure off him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Luna doesn't exactly look like he suffers from anxiety attacks, unless it's anxiety to go sprinting into the opposition half. I am much more comfortable with Bennett's role at the club now Luna is here - the fact that we have an alternative to him means there's less dread when you watch him play...which means you can enjoy the nice bits of his game rather than concentrating so much on the mistakes he makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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