BOF Posted May 8, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2013 I think he Congo on to be whatever he wants to be.All my own work that. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I think it was 1benteke but I think he closed it down and set up a more friendly account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 We should start contract negotiations the moment we beat Chelsea on Saturday. Give the lad 40/50k a week. Same goes to Weimann. Our front 3 are deadly. That's what got us into this mess in the first place! I doubt the board are going to clear all the high earners from the books, replace them with young, cheaper options and then immediately give them a hefty wedge. 35k tops. He deserves at least 45k based on goals alone. Give him Irelands wages when we boot him out and sorted. We are still cutting the wage bill this summer by a ton anyway with Petrov, Given, Dunne, Bent, Hutton all either leaving or contract expiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrackpotForeigner Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I think he Congo on to be whatever he wants to be. Especially if he Brussels up on his finishing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 We should start contract negotiations the moment we beat Chelsea on Saturday. Give the lad 40/50k a week. Same goes to Weimann. Our front 3 are deadly. That's what got us into this mess in the first place! I doubt the board are going to clear all the high earners from the books, replace them with young, cheaper options and then immediately give them a hefty wedge. 35k tops. He deserves at least 45k based on goals alone. Give him Irelands wages when we boot him out and sorted. We are still cutting the wage bill this summer by a ton anyway with Petrov, Given, Dunne, Bent, Hutton all either leaving or contract expiring. Give him £30k a week and £15k per goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Like his age, but is he prolific enough? Yes. Yes he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Like his age, but is he prolific enough? Yes. Yes he is. Thanks wasn't sure at the time! 3rd top goal scorer in the Belgian League last year and his strike partner Jelle Vossen was second so he probably help him out with a few of those. Get him in I say. Plus the talent coming out of Belgium in recent years has been fantastic. You skipped this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted May 9, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted May 9, 2013 I would be shocked if he got anywhere near 10 league goals for us this season. Really? He could quite feasibly have 3 already for us if he hadn't missed a couple of sitters. Now, you could say that proves he'll miss loads and not score many. Or it could be that he's lacking a bit of confidence and it hasn't quite clicked yet, but once he settles down he'll grab a fair few goals. For me it's the latter. he's gotten himself into enough scoring positions to show he could well grab a handful of goals this season.I wouldn't be surprised to see him hit the 10 goal mark at all. I'm a GENIUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 2 more goals for the 20 Premier League goals.. C'mon Bentekkers, I believe in yoooooooouuuuuuuu *fades away* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 He needs to improve this for next season OptaJoe @OptaJoe 1m 50 - Christian Benteke has been caught offside more often than any other player in the PL this season. Loitering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 i dont believe all this loyalty talk, remember downing? once he signs then i believe, if spurs come in and bid 25m i reckon he will want to leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SikhInTrinity Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Difference between Downing and Benteke, Downing was asked whether he wants to stay by fans, Benteke just said it at end of season awards, that he loves it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 He needs to improve this for next season OptaJoe @OptaJoe 1m 50 - Christian Benteke has been caught offside more often than any other player in the PL this season. Loitering. That's definitely something that can be learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 and Benteke is only 22 so has plenty of time for that big career move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I think 30/35k a week basic + 10k per goal would be a good compromise. Should maintain his hunger for scoring and if he doesn't produce the goods next year then we won't be broke like Ireland/Given/Dunne have made us for very little return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Good news. Link Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke appears ready to commit his future to the Premier League club after declaring himself "very happy". The 22-year-old Belgium international has enjoyed an impressive first season with Villa after moving from Genk for £7m last summer. He has scored 22 goals, including 18 in the Premier League, and that has led to speculation linking him with a big-money transfer. However, Benteke told the Birmingham Mail: "I am very happy to play at Aston Villa. "I try to enjoy doing my job. When I come to the training ground I try to keep smiling because some people in their life have some hard jobs so we have to enjoy our jobs. That's why I try to be positive all of the time. "When I came the fans gave me a lot of respect and I try to give it to them back on the pitch." Benteke was named the players' young player of the season at Villa's annual awards dinner on Tuesday evening. He said: "I am very proud to get this trophy but I would like to say thank you to my team-mates and to the supporters. The supporters are with us all the way and I'm very proud. "I think Paul Lambert is a very good manager. We have a young squad and he is always behind us. For a young team like us it is very important to have a trainer that is behind us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 All looks good and well but I am afraid if one of the big dogs step in with a massive bid, then what? Either way, I want him here. Seems like someone who has brains and he can certainly score a goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jat_r Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hopefully a new contract is signed within the next few weeks. Need to keep hold of him for as long as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I think Lambert will mentor him - and will say to him that if he proves himself here, he can go to one of the very big clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted May 9, 2013 Moderator Share Posted May 9, 2013 He needs to improve this for next season OptaJoe @OptaJoe 1m50 - Christian Benteke has been caught offside more often than any other player in the PL this season. Loitering.Nah. Change nothing. It keeps defenders on their toes and keeps them deep. Job's a good'un. That's his game and I like his game. Let's not fix what ain't broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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