Papillon Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah I agree with the sentiment about Spurs. They are a much better team than us, but they are also never going to challenge for anything unless something strange happens. They are going to win games, compete in the cups and finish around 15 points behind the winner (at best) of the Premier League. However, is that worth all this nonsense? Benteke, if he is that good, could have stayed here and then all the big clubs would come in and circle him. If he gave us 20 goals in the league next season, the big clubs would understand that he indeed is a brilliant player and not just a one season wonder. Man City are paying 20M for Alvaro Negredo, a kind of dull but very effective striker. Can he hack it here? Fits the profile of a player that will not, but let's wait and see. It's all about showing how good you are over a period of time, and if he spent one more season here it would benefit Benteke in the long run IMO. He could play for Man Utd, City or Chelsea in a year, but he will stay at Spurs for 4 years and never win anything, and his reputation will be much lower than it would have been compared to at those clubs. Would not be surprised if Lukaku was Belgium's main guy when the next season ends. Going to Spurs? Not going to win anything more than at Villa Park. And if he wants to leave in a season then they are going to play hardball again, and we know they have a better team in that department compared to us. Benteke should wait for a better club, a club that can actually win things, instead of going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanxamillion Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Still think he's doing what most would have done after scoring 23 goals in his first season and then be offered around 40K a week as a wage increase in the premier league. He's trying the club's resolve in the best way he can by asking for a transfer. IF we get any offers for him we can then consider how much he is worth to keep him pay wise or if we sell then to the highest bidder. The best solution is a performance related deal e.g. games played / £25K each goal bonus he scores - £10K for assists, along with the whole team getting a reward for final league position / points won. This time next season who knows how much better / worse he maybe ? Edited July 17, 2013 by hanxamillion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lions_Roar Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Presumably people were less fussed when Benteke used Genk? Presumably they picked him out of lesser obscurity themselves, and paid his wages? Should footballers all stay at their very first club? Come on. As far as I'm aware, we made a bid for him, this was rejected, he then said he wanted to leave and we made another bid which was accepted. Yes he kicked up a fuss to leave them but we'd made an official bud and our intentions clear that aloe wanted him in the right way. I must of must the bids that have come in for him this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 He has to show or not only would he be fined, it would also make him seem less professional to other clubs. He has to show that he is mature enough to train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks1876 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Presumably people were less fussed when Benteke used Genk? Presumably they picked him out of lesser obscurity themselves, and paid his wages? Should footballers all stay at their very first club? Come on. As far as I'm aware, we made a bid for him, this was rejected, he then said he wanted to leave and we made another bid which was accepted. Yes he kicked up a fuss to leave them but we'd made an official bud and our intentions clear that aloe wanted him in the right way. I must of must the bids that have come in for him this time. Translator required for the last two sentences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggy_333 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Still think he's doing what most would have done after scoring 23 goals in his first season and then be offered around 40K a week as a wage increase in the premier league. He's trying the club's resolve in the best way he can by asking for a transfer. IF we get any offers for him we can then consider how much he is worth to keep him pay wise or if we sell then to the highest bidder. The best solution is a performance related deal e.g. games played / £25K each goal bonus he scores - £10K for assists, along with the whole team getting a reward for final league position / points won. This time next season who knows how much better / worse he maybe ? Nobody knows how much he was offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 If Spurs think they'll get Benteke for less than City paid for Negredo (inflated sugar daddy fee or no) they've got another thing coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.I.C.O. Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) I'd laugh if after all this Spurs bollox he ended up taking the russian shilling and freezing his arse off at Anzhi Makakalakalaka or whatever they are called. His agent would be laughing his way to the bank too, but poor little Christian won't be playing for Belgium any time soon. Edited July 17, 2013 by R.I.C.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanxamillion Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Still think he's doing what most would have done after scoring 23 goals in his first season and then be offered around 40K a week as a wage increase in the premier league. He's trying the club's resolve in the best way he can by asking for a transfer. IF we get any offers for him we can then consider how much he is worth to keep him pay wise or if we sell then to the highest bidder. The best solution is a performance related deal e.g. games played / £25K each goal bonus he scores - £10K for assists, along with the whole team getting a reward for final league position / points won. This time next season who knows how much better / worse he maybe ? Nobody knows how much he was offered. Clearly he wasn't happy with whatever it was, my point is how does he negotiate for more ? transfer request is the way he has chosen( it's the best way fo rhis agent to get his hand on some more money too). the rest of the spurs interest / how much is he to be sold for / won't turn up for training / go on strike - is all cockney press speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian guy Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) I'd laugh if after all this Spurs bollox he ended up taking the russian shilling and freezing his arse off at Anzhi Makakalakalaka or whatever they are called. His agent would be laughing his way to the bank too, but poor little Christian won't be playing for Belgium any time soon. why should he not play anymore for belgium ? axel witsel also plays for zenit st. petersburg and he is our defensive midfielder. in his time at genk he already turned down some ukrain club where he could make tons of money. Edited July 17, 2013 by Belgian guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Loving the villa playing hardball. Faulkner can earn serious brownie points this summer if he plays his cards right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think Benteke will go, before the end of the month and for 23/24m plus a sell on fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks1876 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Here is a great piece of journalism for you all you have time. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266326/Arsenal-fine-list-Per-Mertesacker-enforcer-Germans-make-money--Arsene-Wenger.html . Well it made me laugh anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I think Benteke will go, before the end of the month and for 23/24m plus a sell on fee. Think your bang on with that Dodgyknees from the "smoke" i'm reading.. They are saying similar on various Spurs forums too so looks like a done deal pretty much. Here is a link for what it's worth http://tinyurl.com/ocmzsx8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosko Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 It will be very interesting to see how things pan out if there are no firm offers that meet Villa's valuation in the next couple of weeks . £25 million cash may well put Delboy Levy off and other than Spuds I can't see another offer coming in from the "bigger" clubs and Benteke needs regular first team football which only Spuds can realistically offer.My only concern is if Suarez leaves L'pool , will that change the transfer merry-go-round. The scousers were happy to part with some serious dosh for Caroll so they may do the same again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I wonder if he's touched down at BHX or if he's still in Belgium chillin with a Poirot box set. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Kristof Terreur@HLNinEngeland5m Surprise. Christian #Benteke travelled to Birmingham today. He'll join the squad tomorrow. No bid of #THFC has arrived. #AVFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 David Villa ended up choosing to join Atletico instead of Spurs cause he was sick of Levy dragging the deal out. The same is happening here. What signal does that send to Benteke? He wanted a quick resolution, but they still haven't even bid. I'd be pissed and feel like i've been messed around with. Just bid for him if you want him you cheapskate c***s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midian Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I get the feeling he will still be at villa next year I think Spuds cant get the money or actually arent intrested that much I hope he stays 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosko Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hope he's experiencing a bit of brummie hospitality with an internal examination at BHX........here's hoping;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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