Decent post. Thing with Benteke is at that age and amongst the players of the calibre which we have, I believe he would go onto the next level and with that 100% work rate he puts in, he could be a beast in the Drogba bracket. It's that work rate which is key as he already, again as you rightly say, isn't a bad footballer and can improve on that with the right coaching/staff/players around him.johnmc said:Pigeonho said:The difference is he's Christian Benteke who's arrived with a little-known reputation from Genk, whereas if he was Christian Benteke, £24m signing from Inter Milan who comes with a bad-boy reputation - but still scored the goals he's scored so far - people would take more notice. He's a cracking player.
And before anyone starts, no that's not a dig at Balotelli, it's a reference to how players are perceived.
7 goals in 20 games is half decent but he is their main man which he wouldnt be at a top half side. From what I have seen he gives 100% at all times so would go down well with the Dickov loving style that a lot of our fans seem to prefer. He isn't a bad footballer but isnt great either in that sometimes a lot of his work is aimless. What some pundits might call a lack of a footballing brain despite all his endeavour. He is a player I don't mind but not at my club, scoring goals for villa or norwich or whatever is fine.
Fletcher at Sunderland is a better striker - would you have him?
I'm I'm total agreement. I do believe Villa are making a rod for their own back not playing Given and Bent though. If I was Lambert I'd be working on a 4-4-2 and look to maximise offensive play being as they concede so much. Buy a CB and play Bent until Summer and then sell. I actually think Benteke will hold the ball up well and link nicely with Bent.Pigeonho said:The difference is he's Christian Benteke who's arrived with a little-known reputation from Genk, whereas if he was Christian Benteke, £24m signing from Inter Milan who comes with a bad-boy reputation - but still scored the goals he's scored so far - people would take more notice. He's a cracking player.NipHolmes said:Bents better than Benteke.
I don't see all the fuss personally.
And before anyone starts, no that's not a dig at Balotelli, it's a reference to how players are perceived.
It's not about who's better. It's about value for money. Balotelli cost 3.5 times more and is on 3 times the wages.CTID101 said:Talk about flavor of the month.
How about sacking Nasri off and getting Michu as well.
Better than Balotelli? hahaha
Is he?bluedreaming said:If Ballotelli goes I'd definitely buy Benteke I think he'll develop into a top player he's strong and quick also good in the air
It's four years.alky313 said:BigJoe#1 said:de niro said:of course but this lad is very young.
So is Edin....
The difference between 22 and 26 is beyond explainable.
I'll give it 5 minutes till Arry puts in a bidpee dubya said:He's only gone and put in a transfer request!
Actually beginning to feel a bit sorry for Villa fans, it's not much fun supporting a shit team.
hertsblue said:I'll give it 5 minutes till Arry puts in a bidpee dubya said:He's only gone and put in a transfer request!
Actually beginning to feel a bit sorry for Villa fans, it's not much fun supporting a shit team.