BleedClaretAndBlue Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 He does have quite a large catalogue of misses in his 2 seasons here. And they're a lot of absolute sitters in that catalogue. The worst of the lot came in that Belgium game the other week. If he were more clinical he could easily notch 25-30 a season but the thing is, when he does move, and this unwanted knack he has of missing sitters follows him, a top side wont put up with it because of the simple fact they will have 3 other options ready to take their chance. A CL side will keep him benched and he wont like that. He's best off with us for a while longer because he's nowhere near the finished article, but I cant blame him for wanting to go especially if we fail to bring in quality over quantity this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Think benteke turning into our main man has dictated the way we play with lambert effectively building a team and style of play suited best to his attributes. Think when or if he goes (although we shouldn't sell and we should try our best to keep him as we moan of non improvement then seem to want to sell one of our best players) the style may change again. Could be argued Kozak was brought in so the style didn't have to change when or if he goes, however I think that was based on more that if benteke got injured we didn't have to move to a style we hadn't worked on. With more time in the summer to work on it you'd like to think that the style could change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuyHOC6g7Us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 He does have quite a large catalogue of misses in his 2 seasons here. And they're a lot of absolute sitters in that catalogue. The worst of the lot came in that Belgium game the other week. If he were more clinical he could easily notch 25-30 a season but the thing is, when he does move, and this unwanted knack he has of missing sitters follows him, a top side wont put up with it because of the simple fact they will have 3 other options ready to take their chance. A CL side will keep him benched and he wont like that. He's best off with us for a while longer because he's nowhere near the finished article, but I cant blame him for wanting to go especially if we fail to bring in quality over quantity this summer. Every striker in the world misses chances, sitters. You can never eradicate it. I don't see what your point is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 at 22, he's going to continue being somewhat erratic as long as he's in an erratic team put him in a side with ambition set higher than simply treading water and i've no doubt his finishing level would increase accordingly. a bit of pressure on your form can work wonders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I am surprised people still think he is better off here 'learning his trade for another season' In what way is having 90 yard diagonal balls pumped to his chest helping his development? Better off playing for an Allardyce or Megson side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I am surprised people still think he is better off here 'learning his trade for another season' In what way is having 90 yard diagonal balls pumped to his chest helping his development? Better off playing for an Allardyce or Megson side. Benteke had numerous opportunities on Saturday and missed but now it is the fault of how the ball was played to him? Come on, be serious now. Christian is not ready for that level yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuyHOC6g7Us Emile Heskey Likes This! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuyHOC6g7Us Emile Heskey Likes This! Am I being thick...wouldn't it have been ruled off side anyway?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArteSuave Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Am I being thick...wouldn't it have been ruled off side anyway?! He was behind the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted April 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2014 Am I being thick... ... yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Although, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Benteke offside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy1874 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Defo off in the summer - Lambert accepts that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 But he's only just moved to Canada?! Am I being thick... ... yes I suspected that might be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Due/owes us a hat-trick this weekend I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 2, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2014 Defo off in the summer - Lambert accepts that. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 It does look like his game has started to drop off just as we begin the approach to the World cup and summer transfer window.... Protecting himself perhaps?! He really has been hit and misses (lots of them) this season with just the odd glimpse of the real Benteke.....Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa-revolution Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Why is the onus always on the Beast to perform? Has he become a `Beast Of Burden? ` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveburnside Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Done his achilles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Oh shit. Kristof Terreur @HLNinEngeland 3m Christian Benteke has torn his achilles tendon. No World Cup for him. #avfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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