CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Contract shenanigans. Pay me more and I'll stay etc. He'll get a raise, a nice new contract and line up for us come the first day of the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 <p> </p><blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="StanBalaban" data-cid="960465" data-time="1369435574"><div><p><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Woodytom" data-cid="960455" data-time="1369434725"><p></p><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="samjp26" data-cid="960451" data-time="1369434537"><p></p><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Woodytom" data-cid="960449" data-time="1369434468"><p></p><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="StanBalaban" data-cid="960422" data-time="1369432028"><p> I'm actually quite confident that Lambert will be backed by Lerner as much as Lambert requires. Lambert has openly stated many a time that he's looking for young, hungry talent.<br> Players like Lowton, Westwood and obviously Benteke have quadrupled in value, whilst we'd probably get back the money we've paid for KEA, Vlaar and Bowery if we were to sell them. This is worlds part from the Sidwell's, Reo Coker's, Harewood's and Heskey's of this world.<br> From a purely business perspective, it makes sense for Lerner to back Lambert as his purchases will make us more successful as a club or, in at the very least, make RL more money if the players were to be sold.<br> I honestly believe the last 3 seasons of turmoil and the big clear out have happened good 2 year ahead of the likes of Stoke, Sunderland, Fulham and soon to be Newcastle in my opinion.<br></p></blockquote> <br> <br> What you think Westwood and Lowton are worth about 10/12m???? <img src="http://www.villatalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/crylaughin.gif" class="bbc_emoticon" title=":crylaugh:" /><br></blockquote> <br> Lowton and Westwood cost £1m each, maybe less than that, I would 100% put their value at £5m+ so I'd say more than quadrupled myself.<br></blockquote> <br> <br> Lowton was 3m and Westwood 2.2m. And FWIW, we would not get 28m for Benteke either imo.</blockquote> <br> Lambert himself has recently stated that the prices paid for Westwood and Lowton were not as quoted in the press, but nearer £1m each.<br><br> Add Sylla to the list too as he's rocketed in value and it's a no brainer for Lerner to back his manager.<br><br> What's your beef with Westwood anyway?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><br />Where/when did Lambert say that? Great post! Agree with almost every word and...er...symbol! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm not gonna sit here and get all stressed wether Benteke is going to stay or not, I've had enough stress during the season. Just chill and relax and have a few weeks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp_villa830 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 <img src="http://www.villatalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.png" class="bbc_emoticon" title=":D" /> No idea what happened there. Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'm actually quite confident that Lambert will be backed by Lerner as much as Lambert requires. Lambert has openly stated many a time that he's looking for young, hungry talent. Players like Lowton, Westwood and obviously Benteke have quadrupled in value, whilst we'd probably get back the money we've paid for KEA, Vlaar and Bowery if we were to sell them. This is worlds part from the Sidwell's, Reo Coker's, Harewood's and Heskey's of this world. From a purely business perspective, it makes sense for Lerner to back Lambert as his purchases will make us more successful as a club or, in at the very least, make RL more money if the players were to be sold. I honestly believe the last 3 seasons of turmoil and the big clear out have happened good 2 year ahead of the likes of Stoke, Sunderland, Fulham and soon to be Newcastle in my opinion. I'll go with all that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Contract shenanigans. Pay me more and I'll stay etc. He'll get a raise, a nice new contract and line up for us come the first day of the season. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thevillanofoz Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Just to get back on topic - I listened to the original interview in French - it bares zero resemblance to the Flemish quote (he basically says it s up up his agent to deal with any transfer talk and that's pretty much it) - he does talk about his career but it definitely feels more like a long term thing. At no point does he mention Arsenal! He just needs to stop talking to sports journos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 It is partly done to Lambert- he has been calling him 'world class' all season- so people bound to get interested! Everyone take a chill pill, I am fairly confident he will be hear next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belgian guy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 why didn't benteke win the avfc player of the year? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova26 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) I'm with you Belgian guy I found it very odd he didn't get it, even the fans player of the year. Instead they give it to a goalie who's let in over 60 goals and kept 1? clean sheet. Edited May 25, 2013 by supernova26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 It is partly done to Lambert- he has been calling him 'world class' all season- so people bound to get interested! Everyone take a chill pill, I am fairly confident he will be hear next season. Not sure there will be too many people taking Lambert's opinion as gospel at the moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceoftheshamen Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 why didn't benteke win the avfc player of the year? :o Why? well because he has to stay another season to get that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I personally think Monaco might come in with a ridiculous offer. They are up to Ligue 1 and just spent £60m on Rodrigeuz and Moutinho from Porto. Every player has his price, so if he goes it would be a shame but as much as we're a stepping stone for him he could be a stepping stone for us - with £30m extra to play with if Lambert keeps the same philosophy of signing good young players it can only bode well. We're doing what Spurs did a few years back which is fine with me. £30m would get 4 players of Benteke's quality (based on he cost £7m last summer) that just haven't been discovered or played at the highest level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alipali Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 "£30m would get 4 players of Benteke's quality (based on he cost £7m last summer) that just haven't been discovered or played at the highest level." I suppose that's some consolation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Contract shenanigans. Pay me more and I'll stay etc. He'll get a raise, a nice new contract and line up for us come the first day of the season. And score a hatrick . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutByEaster? Posted May 25, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 25, 2013 "£30m would get 4 players of Benteke's quality (based on he cost £7m last summer) that just haven't been discovered or played at the highest level." I suppose that's some consolation. £30m and Benteke's wages are more likely to get us two £7m players with a little change when you figure in their wages, maybe two and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 "£30m would get 4 players of Benteke's quality (based on he cost £7m last summer) that just haven't been discovered or played at the highest level." I suppose that's some consolation. £30m and Benteke's wages are more likely to get us two £7m players with a little change when you figure in their wages, maybe two and a half. Maybe we will sign the other half of Barry Bannan in that case?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Belgian guy Posted May 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2013 when well play at home against serbia ill make a signboard with: "benteke please stay at AVFC!!" =P 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanwesty88 Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 "£30m would get 4 players of Benteke's quality (based on he cost £7m last summer) that just haven't been discovered or played at the highest level." I suppose that's some consolation. £30m and Benteke's wages are more likely to get us two £7m players with a little change when you figure in their wages, maybe two and a half. Fair point. Add in the fact we'll have an allocated budget for the summer spend and we're offloading a few we could be far better off by September. £20m budget for the summer, £30m for Benteke, £10m for Bent, then probably another £10m in further sales of bit part players. Very rough estimates of course. That could be £70m right there and we'd obviously spend no where near that. I predict our wage bill will be lower next season and the squad will be better. Win win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommy Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 when well play at home against serbia ill make a signboard with: "benteke please stay at AVFC!!" =P Go for it, that would be ace! Expect the media to report it as 'Benteke urged to end stay at Villa'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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