Agbonla-score Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Grooming him to become Benteke's replacement next year. Or this season depending on how the transfer window goes! Someone might make an offer the club or CB can't refuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isa Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Anyone else looking forward to the games where him and Benteke both play ? Defenders will be having nightmares playing against those pair of brick shithouses That's the thing though, I don't see them both starting together. They are too similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 BBC reporting European football writer Andy Brassell: "An update from Turkey, as it looks as if the mooted departure of Burak Yilmaz from Galatasaray to Lazio (see 1018) could have run aground with the Romans' reported offer of €15m (£12.75m) judged insufficient. "Granted, Burak only cost €5m (£4.25m) from Trabzonspor, but Lig TV reports that his old club would be due a third of the profit and that the striker himself would be entitled to a cut of any transfer fee. Perhaps this will effect us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I find it funny how people moan about us not signing players, then when we do sign one they moan that they're all for cheap and then when it's rumoured that we're spending a lot they moan that it's a waste. I think everyone on here wants Kozak to do well Mantis, It just wasn't what a lot of us were expecting - We can see Lambert steadily putting a team together and we all (wrongly !) assumed we knew Lamberts next step. Got to be honest I can't see this one working out - that doesn't mean I won't get behind him, or want him to fail. The main thing is, that as far as possible the manager gets the playetrs he wants - After all he has more to loose than any of us. UTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8pints Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 he's another squad member providing competition and cover for CB, He's a striker not a defender. Yes I am joking I know you mean Christian Benteke but I'm a very silly person who makes very silly jokes. Think CB ment Christian Benteke lol Scroll your mouse over my last comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted September 2, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) Talksports Paddy Agnew (Italian correspondent) says he has joined. Says he is a perfect signing for us, pretty useful player. Take that as you will! Edited September 2, 2013 by Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The reason he wasn't started much in the league by Lazio is because he rarely impressed when he did maybe because he had a still top class striker ahead of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I remember this time last year when a lot of fans said spending £7 million on a striker was a waste when we needed other players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I dont mind him as a signing if we signed a midfielder as well. However if were spunking it all on a striker whos going to get limited appearances.. then its a waste no matter how you spin it. Unless Lambert knows he has an option to bring another player in. I think a midfielder will be brought in once Ireland/Given leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I find it funny how people moan about us not signing players, then when we do sign one they moan that they're all for cheap and then when it's rumoured that we're spending a lot they moan that it's a waste. I think everyone on here wants Kozak to do well Mantis, It just wasn't what a lot of us were expecting - We can see Lambert steadily putting a team together and we all (wrongly !) assumed we knew Lamberts next step. Got to be honest I can't see this one working out - that doesn't mean I won't get behind him, or want him to fail. The main thing is, that as far as possible the manager gets the playetrs he wants - After all he has more to loose than any of us. UTV But why can't you see this one working out? Have you even seen this guy play for God's sake? I don't mind people not being excited by a transfer but it pisses me off when people make negative judgements on players they know virtually nothing about before they've even signed for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I dont mind him as a signing if we signed a midfielder as well. However if were spunking it all on a striker whos going to get limited appearances.. then its a waste no matter how you spin it. Unless Lambert knows he has an option to bring another player in. I think a midfielder will be brought in once Ireland/Given leave. Maybe is just a case of a player Lambert rates - becoming available at the right price - where as an a CAM or CB weren't. If this guy is going to make his make - I reckon it will be post Benteke .......whenever that it is. If we sell Benteke at some future point - every replacement we eye will be ramped up in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulfromsutton Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Yes. I'm not saying the whole amount should be spent on one player. But at the same time you need to bring in quality. Did spurs try and sign a cheap bale replacement last summer? No they've reinvested money in quality players from around europe. Spurs are on a different level. The way you're posting it seems like you're expecting a £20-30m striker in for Benteke when he goes. What £20-30m striker in world football will join us at the moment? I can't think of any TBH... and I also take issue with the fact that it seems like you think money = quality. Remind us, how much did Benteke cost? I can Marlon Harewood with a price tag of 20-30m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunnski Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) He has scored 1 goal every 116 minutes over the past 3 seasons in the league and Europe combined. Not too shabby edit : Benteke had scored 1 goal every 136 minutes for Genk before we signed him! Edited September 2, 2013 by Bunnski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Good luck to him. Adding another player to the squad with a pretty substantial fee to boot is only a positive thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEgo Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 he's another squad member providing competition and cover for CB, He's a striker not a defender. Yes I am joking I know you mean Christian Benteke but I'm a very silly person who makes very silly jokes. Think CB ment Christian Benteke lol Scroll your mouse over my last comment. You cad.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I find it funny how people moan about us not signing players, then when we do sign one they moan that they're all for cheap and then when it's rumoured that we're spending a lot they moan that it's a waste. I think everyone on here wants Kozak to do well Mantis, It just wasn't what a lot of us were expecting - We can see Lambert steadily putting a team together and we all (wrongly !) assumed we knew Lamberts next step. Got to be honest I can't see this one working out - that doesn't mean I won't get behind him, or want him to fail. The main thing is, that as far as possible the manager gets the playetrs he wants - After all he has more to loose than any of us. UTV But why can't you see this one working out? Have you even seen this guy play for God's sake? I don't mind people not being excited by a transfer but it pisses me off when people make negative judgements on players they know virtually nothing about before they've even signed for us. Nope Id never heard of him before 9pm last night. My judgement is on what we need, and where he fits in the team. I really hope he does well - but I am expressing a very early opinion that I don't think this will work for us. 90% of this forum is discussing on how we beleive events will unfold. that includes judgements based on very little - If he comes this season and doesn't do much, some people will put that down to no pre season with us - and give him next season. At this point in time I think a serie a fringe player, will struggle to make an impact in the PL - I could be totally wrong - he could thrive from Day 1 - but thats my thoughts at this point in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 We looked poor without Benteke last season (thinking Wigan, with nothing to lose) so this does make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Nope Id never heard of him before 9pm last night. My judgement is on what we need, and where he fits in the team. I really hope he does well - but I am expressing a very early opinion that I don't think this will work for us. 90% of this forum is discussing on how we beleive events will unfold. that includes judgements based on very little - If he comes this season and doesn't do much, some people will put that down to no pre season with us - and give him next season. At this point in time I think a serie a fringe player, will struggle to make an impact in the PL - I could be totally wrong - he could thrive from Day 1 - but thats my thoughts at this point in time How can you say you don't think this will work out for us if you admit that you hadn't heard of him before last night? I mean, I hadn't heard of him either, therefore it would be ridiculous of me to have an opinion on whether I think he'll work or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgyknees Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Sounds crazy but because Lambert wants him, that makes me believe he is a good player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 £7m? Wow. I was joking earlier about thinking he was going to be a white Benteke but that price tag puts a bit more weight on his shoulders; if he turns out to be poor then that's quite a bit of cash wasted. I wonder if this will stop people complaining about Lambert not being backed by the board? Probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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