Larscapaldi Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 possibly, or maybe he'll stick Dembele up front. If he doesn't start Benteke will be coming on at some point for sure. Still got a feeling Wales will beat the Belgians though You haven't seen much of Wales then? :winkold: Not really maybe they haven't got as much ability on the ball as the Belgians, but they sure got the right mentality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Starting on the bench for Belgium ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larscapaldi Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 we'll know just before kickoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Reading Kendricks write up I don't think we should expect great things straight away. I would imagine he will still be behind bent and gabby at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Reading Kendricks write up I don't think we should expect great things straight away. I would imagine he will still be behind bent and gabby at this point. That's how I'd see it. I think he is 3rd choice whilst he is still so raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Reading Kendricks write up I don't think we should expect great things straight away. I would imagine he will still be behind bent and gabby at this point. Agreed, he's 21. He hasn't been brought in to be a regular starter just yet. I'm looking forward to seeing the match. Hope Wales put the wee man Williams (Palace) on the bench at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkery Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Might not start the first few games but I'd be amazed of he's not a regular starter after that. If Gabby isn't prepared to adapt/fight I think he will go, not matter how much he loves the club. Unless he is happy with bench life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Unless he is happy with bench life. Not on 50-60k a week thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Let's see how good this lad is before we start condemning our most potent attacking player of last season to the dustbin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Gabby looked back to his best at St James. That one run and burst of pace was Bolt like. If he recaptures that speed he will terrorise defences again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyM3000 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 We haven't spent 7m on Benteke for him to warm the bench behind Gabby and Bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John_10 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 We haven't spent 7m on Benteke for him to warm the bench behind Gabby and Bent. We've spent it on potential. If he's good enough he will play. If he's better than gabby then he will partner bent. It's no guarantee just because of the fee we paid. And according the guy interviewed by Kendrick, he seems to think we've overpaid, which may be to do with the situation we found ourselves in. So I don't think the fee means he's coming in to start straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 7, 2012 Moderator Share Posted September 7, 2012 Given the evidence of the performance at the Sports Direct Arena (I love calling it that ), I think the first thing Benteke's signing (or rumoured signing at that point) has done is give Gabby a short sharp kick in the hole. Which can only be a very good thing. Gabby on his day is unplayable, but those days had reduced to about 3 per season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Gabby on his day is unplayable, but those days had reduced to about 3 per season. Needs to up his game, he has gotten far too comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Let's see how good this lad is before we start condemning our most potent attacking player of last season to the dustbin.Bent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I do fear people are expecting the finished article with this lad. He's far from it, and it'll take a while until he matures and gets good enough for the PL He's 21. There is no rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazdavies79 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Let's see how good this lad is before we start condemning our most potent attacking player of last season to the dustbin.Bent? We were talking about Gabby and you knows it :winkold: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Let's see how good this lad is before we start condemning our most potent attacking player of last season to the dustbin.Bent? We were talking about Gabby and you knows it :winkold:Oh I know, but Bent was easily our most potent attacking threat IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 he is on the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted September 7, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted September 7, 2012 Is the Wales game on anywhere that isn't Sky/illegal? Might see if I can watch and be convinced he won't be the donkey I expect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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