Morpheus Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I still don't see Morpheus how you can harp on about Lukaku who has scored goals is contributing to WBA when Benteke has also scored for us and caused havoc for defences - so Benteke is also contributing for us! Where have i said that Benteke isn't contributing. It's the form of contribution that i'm criticizing and if rumours are correct why would fans be laughing at him? I wouldn't condone that but the rumour is there all the same. Also i have yet to see him cause havoc against any defence. Did you hear Neville's comments on Benteke when we played against WBA on Sky Sports? Benteke has been poor and i stand by my argument that at the moment i feel we should have purchased elsewhere. Just because a player wears the claret & blue shirt of our team, it doesn't mean he can be exonerated of criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The Albion are where they are due to several seasons of stability, owing to their set up with Ashworth allowing a change of manager to not scupper the club. They also have very good central players such as Morrison. Luakau is obviously contributing, but his contribution weighed against the other elements is far smaller. This all of course has nothing to do with Benteke, who is a good player, who will score a lot of goals for this club. There’s an art to being a polemicist and it doesn’t involve arguing the sky is green. Try verisimilitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well said that man! Also didn't we sign a DM called El Ahamdi?? oh that's right you dont rate him either! Straight from wiki the fountain of knowledge!! Karim El Ahmadi Arrousi (Arabic: كريم الأحمدي; born 27 January 1985 in Enschede) is a Dutch footballer of Moroccan descent who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Aston Villa in the Premier League. That may be one definition but is KEA the actual definitive defensive midfielder we need who can add steel to our midfield? In my opinion he is not and thats why our midfield is currently played through too easily. Diame was available on a free and would have given us a much better balance in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 That may be one definition but is KEA the actual definitive defensive midfielder we need who can add steel to our midfield? In my opinion he is not and thats why our midfield is currently played through too easily. Diame was available on a free and would have given us a much better balance in midfield. Why would he? - because he played in the prem before? The only thing I agree with you about is we didn't buy anyone to partner or compliment KEA - I still think KEA has been fine, but he cant do it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I have looked at a player who is physically imposing, well suited to this league, who can score at international level and has an ability to find space and time in the box. I am not claiming that he will score goals as a truth. Its a prediction based up the evidence I have seen. I think the frustration of him not converting more is valid and shared. But those writing him off are well wide of the mark and likely to be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think once he gets into the groove he'll be a 15-20 man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think once he gets into the groove he'll be a 15-20 man B & H? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Probably Galouises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 For the record i'm not trying to wind anyone up. I don't believe Benteke has been a good signing for a number of reasons which i have already clearly stated and i will continue to defend my opinion on that until he proves otherwise, at which time, i will gladly admit that i have been wrong about him. However, presently, i believe his performances have substantiated my opinion of him when there were better alternatives available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Benteke has been poor and i stand by my argument that at the moment i feel we should have purchased elsewhere. Just because a player wears the claret & blue shirt of our team, it doesn't mean he can be exonerated of criticism. he scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Played great today, deserves to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethRDR Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 One of only two nozzles squirting water from a shower of utter, utter shite (t'other being Guzan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Justified his selection however I would play him with Bent against Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KjParton Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Yea it should be Bent/Benteke from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Been saying he should play Bent/Benteke for ages now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 One of only two nozzles squirting water from a shower of utter, utter shite (t'other being Guzan). Vlaar had a good game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Good on the lad today. Put in a decent shift and took his goal well. Heart in mouth stuff there for a few seconds. Agree it must be Bent and Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Storming first half today, his movement was good, his hold up play mostly very good and he took his goal brilliantly. He's a talented player that needs the backing of those around him, the fact is that he's always getting into goal scoring positions and never shies away from responsibility whether that's having an effort on goal or looking to receive the ball with his back to goal, even if he's not playing well. I like him, others around him could do with taking a leaf out of his book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ads Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 It would be lovely to see what he can do with a midfield to support him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanky Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 It would be lovely to see what he can do with a midfield to support him. Quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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