BOF Posted October 15, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 15, 2013 That might actually be the problem we'll have to face when Benteke is looking to move at the end of this season. His value might sore with another good season behind him but who will actually be able to afford our valuation when no-one would pay 25m in the previous window?The value soars to what the richest team after him will pay. That's all. As they say - a player is worth what a team will pay for him. No more and no less than that. An arbitrary value of £40m is literally meaningless if there is no-one out there to pay it, and by extension that would mean he wouldn't be worth the £40m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'll worry about that when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 15, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm not worried at all tbh. I tend to believe it has already been agreed that he'll move with our (AVFC's) blessing in the summer and I'm completely comortable with that. I'll just enjoy him while he's here and be glad we got another season from him when it looked like we mightn't. In terms of value, if he continues doing what he's doing then there'll be plenty of sides around Yurp willing to spend in and around the £30m+ mark for him in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm not worried at all tbh. I tend to believe it has already been agreed that he'll move with our (AVFC's) blessing in the summer and I'm completely comortable with that. I'll just enjoy him while he's here and be glad we got another season from him when it looked like we mightn't. In terms of value, if he continues doing what he's doing then there'll be plenty of sides around Yurp willing to spend in and around the £30m+ mark for him in the summer. Absolutely He's going to go, surely we all realise that? We can't hope to keep a player like that at our level? However what he can do is help us get to a level where we can hope to attract and retain players of that quality, he does the business for us this season then he will move to a club in a better stratosphere than Plop or Spurts and we get extra dosh to invest, whilst also having a season of him keeping us in the division and showing his replacements how to do it Wins all round 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjacobjr Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 When Christian does leave it will be on our terms it will be atleast £30 million plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Just hope he doesn't end up somewhere shit like Liverpool or Manchester . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 15, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2013 We're actually showing an ability to play teams off the pitch at times. Granted it's inconsistent at times, but becoming less so in recent games. Maintaining a focus and a high tempo game is extremely demanding and with a relatively young side, that can tax the footballing brain of a few players. But it's coming. Which games do you think we've played teams off the pitch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted October 15, 2013 Moderator Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think he meant we go through phases in games where teams can't get the ball. Phases where we can look irresistable at times and play superb football. We just need to do it more, and preferably not exclusively in the 2nd half of games either. I don't think he means entire games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted October 15, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) I think he meant we go through phases in games where teams can't get the ball. Phases where we can look irresistable at times and play superb football. We just need to do it more, and preferably not exclusively in the 2nd half of games either. I don't think he means entire games. Aaaah I see. That makes more sense But to be fair, I still disagree. i've seen very little of what you just suggested. Edited October 15, 2013 by PieFacE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avflife Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Personally I'd take Pogba, Llorente + 20m for Benteke Regarding the City game, we were outplayed for the first 45 minutes, then slowly started getting into our stride, could of been 3/4 or even 5 before half-time. Our first goal was offside, but makes up for the Chelsea result, the second was a piece of class from Bacuna and the third was City kicking themselves in the balls the way they conceded the goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 We're actually showing an ability to play teams off the pitch at times. Granted it's inconsistent at times, but becoming less so in recent games. Maintaining a focus and a high tempo game is extremely demanding and with a relatively young side, that can tax the footballing brain of a few players. But it's coming. Which games do you think we've played teams off the pitch? GREAT question, certainly love to know the answer to that one as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 We're actually showing an ability to play teams off the pitch at times. Granted it's inconsistent at times, but becoming less so in recent games. Maintaining a focus and a high tempo game is extremely demanding and with a relatively young side, that can tax the footballing brain of a few players. But it's coming. Which games do you think we've played teams off the pitch? GREAT question, certainly love to know the answer to that one as well It's been answered above. Don't let that get in the way of a dig though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I can't see an answer above ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Previous page. You know what I meant. I think he meant we go through phases in games where teams can't get the ball. Phases where we can look irresistable at times and play superb football. We just need to do it more, and preferably not exclusively in the 2nd half of games either. I don't think he means entire games. Edited October 15, 2013 by StefanAVFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I can't see an answer above ? Short sighted - says a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Avenue Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I too am genuinely wondering who we've played off the pitch. I'm all for out and out bias views but amongst friends we should be honest with ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I can't see an answer above ? I can't see an answer above ? Short sighted - says a lot Possibly more down to the fact that StigVillan HASN'T replied and answered the question actually! Unless you're seeing something that we aren't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think at times being the key point but obviously missed by many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think he meant we go through phases in games where teams can't get the ball. Phases where we can look irresistable at times and play superb football. We just need to do it more, and preferably not exclusively in the 2nd half of games either. I don't think he means entire games. Agree, BOF, I've also seen a lot of these 10-seconds-long phases 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Welcome to VT, StigVillan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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