AntrimBlack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Technically I suppose you could say he was a villa hero, as he saved the club from relegation with his goals. But you could say the same about Darren Bent... Delph too, according to Sherwood. And Weimann's goals. Guzan's saves. Hell - they're all heroes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Forgot to mention the fans, the real heroes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntrimBlack Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3162117/Manchester-United-eye-trump-rivals-Liverpool-Christian-Benteke.html Manchester United are monitoring Christian Benteke’s position at Aston Villa as they consider rivalling Liverpool in the race for the Belgium international. Louis van Gaal has re-shaped his squad with the arrivals of Matteo Darmin, Memphis Depay, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin, but he also wants a forward following the sale of Robin van Persie to Fenerbahce. Liverpool, though unwilling to meet the £32.5million buyout clause in Benteke's contract, remain favourites to sign the 24-year-old, who has made clear his determination to leave Villa Park this summer. United have not made any firm contact with Villa over Benteke but he is a player they are considering ahead of the new season. Villa boss Tim Sherwood, however, is confident Benteke will play a ‘huge part’ for Aston Villa next season, despite the links with United and Liverpool. Benteke, 24, wants to leave to play European football but is not expected to employ Raheem Sterling-style tactics and is out with Villa on their pre-season tour to the Algarve, Portugal ‘I don’t think Christian would pull a sulk or anything like that,’ said Sherwood. ‘He knows there’s too much at stake. He respects the club too much. ‘I’m confident that in my mind he’s a huge part of next season. He’s going to be very important for us. ‘A lot of teams have sold their one player, Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez, and then tried to get the same results by bringing in six or seven. It doesn’t happen, does it? ‘You can take your £32.5m but try and spend it! It’s a tough market out there. Other chairmen would be happy wouldn’t they? If Christian was to go the prices go up, clubs would hold us to ransom. ‘I think Liverpool have shown an interest but there’s not been a bid worth considering. They’ve got six or seven strikers themselves at the moment - they’ ve just taken two new ones in as well. ‘They’ve got Divock Origi back, they’ve got Danny Ings, the Brazilian boy Roberto Firmino for £29m – they’ve got a few options there.’ Sherwood has put together a list of possible Benteke replacements in any case, adding: ‘You need a plan just in case that bid does come in but £32.5m is nothing if you lose your Premier League status for next season.’ The Mail are doing their very best to prise him out of Aston Villa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3162117/Manchester-United-eye-trump-rivals-Liverpool-Christian-Benteke.html Manchester United are monitoring Christian Benteke’s position at Aston Villa as they consider rivalling Liverpool in the race for the Belgium international. Louis van Gaal has re-shaped his squad with the arrivals of Matteo Darmin, Memphis Depay, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin, but he also wants a forward following the sale of Robin van Persie to Fenerbahce. Liverpool, though unwilling to meet the £32.5million buyout clause in Benteke's contract, remain favourites to sign the 24-year-old, who has made clear his determination to leave Villa Park this summer. United have not made any firm contact with Villa over Benteke but he is a player they are considering ahead of the new season. Villa boss Tim Sherwood, however, is confident Benteke will play a ‘huge part’ for Aston Villa next season, despite the links with United and Liverpool. Benteke, 24, wants to leave to play European football but is not expected to employ Raheem Sterling-style tactics and is out with Villa on their pre-season tour to the Algarve, Portugal ‘I don’t think Christian would pull a sulk or anything like that,’ said Sherwood. ‘He knows there’s too much at stake. He respects the club too much. ‘I’m confident that in my mind he’s a huge part of next season. He’s going to be very important for us. ‘A lot of teams have sold their one player, Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez, and then tried to get the same results by bringing in six or seven. It doesn’t happen, does it? ‘You can take your £32.5m but try and spend it! It’s a tough market out there. Other chairmen would be happy wouldn’t they? If Christian was to go the prices go up, clubs would hold us to ransom. ‘I think Liverpool have shown an interest but there’s not been a bid worth considering. They’ve got six or seven strikers themselves at the moment - they’ ve just taken two new ones in as well. ‘They’ve got Divock Origi back, they’ve got Danny Ings, the Brazilian boy Roberto Firmino for £29m – they’ve got a few options there.’ Sherwood has put together a list of possible Benteke replacements in any case, adding: ‘You need a plan just in case that bid does come in but £32.5m is nothing if you lose your Premier League status for next season.’ The Mail are doing their very best to prise him out of Aston Villa. My favorite bit is the opening context regarding manchester uniteds supposed interest, then before you have time to question the legitamcy we switch to sherwood quotes to authenticate it - even though completely unrelated. Never see that happen in news stories ever right? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 He's 'favourited' a tweet linking him to Man Utd: https://twitter.com/AlexShawESPN/status/621291892412694529 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TrentVilla Posted July 15, 2015 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 15, 2015 If we have to lose him I'd much rather he go there than Liverpool. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerbs Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Yep, anyone but Liverpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Don't care where he goes if he goes. It's all about the money. 32.5m smackeroos. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 yep. looks to be an accidental favourite as he's looking through Twitter though, why would he favourite something about being rooneys back up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 As if he manages his own twitter account. Even Harry Redknapp doesn't manage his own account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Barring spurs. I have afeeling we may well keep him until january as I suspect teams will see how he gets on for first 4-5 months before deciding if he is worth it. I dont understand though if lukaku went for 29m why they wont pay 32m for tekkers? Very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdomlahor Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Could've been a mistake. I favourite tweets by mistake all the time. I would prefer he go there than Liverpool though, just because I think he'd be more successful there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted July 15, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 15, 2015 As if he manages his own twitter account. Even Harry Redknapp doesn't manage his own account. Is it Harry's damn dog again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) I'm afraid it's a lackey from his agents company. I wish it was his dog. Edited July 15, 2015 by omariqy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Liking a tweet that suggests he should be back up to Rooney. That's a bit weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If it was him who did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexbelowsound Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 If it was him who did it. Either way, Still not the mark of someone who considers themselves a leading striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Any takers for Hernandez plus £24mil from Man United, we need a poacher. West Ham have bid £9mill for him, starting to get a little envious of West Spam, they have certainly overtaken us in transfer power!! £24mill would give us funds for another quality striker like Embolo or Jonathas. Kozak Hernandez Embolo/Jonathas Gabby Robinson Should give us some goals next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 I'd take that deal, although do Genk get 15% of Hernandez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czechlad Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Too bad Hernandez is being offered crazy money from the MLS. He is probably be offered double whatever he is on at United to sign for the MLS, so I doubt he'd want to come here for half of the pay he was making at United. If Hernandez does anywhere, it'll be a club that matches his pay or to the MLS where he will make a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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