Bentley

Kelvin · 5th March 2008, 07:55

Blackburn Rovers face a fight to keep hold of star-man David Bentley with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested in the star, according to reports.
The Daily Mail reports that Blackburn chief executive John Williams admits he faces a battle to keep England winger David Bentley despite offering him a pay rise.

Williams, who will face a tough summer of speculation about the 23-year-old, said:

"We're a good club in the top half of the league but I suppose how long we can hold on to certain players remains to be seen.

"David signed a new contract a year ago, but needs a new one."

http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/Big-four-...for.3843172.jp

ALX8725 · 5th March 2008, 08:01

a_devil_inside · 5th March 2008, 11:10

United - Ronaldo, Giggs, nani, Park, no need for him
Chelsea - Cole, midget, Malouda - no need for him
Arsenal - he's better than Pleb and Rosicky
Liverpool - anything is better than Pennant

peterstorey · 5th March 2008, 11:15

Yeah we'll fight you for him... oh,tragedy we seem to have lost.

Ballache · 5th March 2008, 11:15

would be a decent signing for Liverpool IMO, they already have one Arsenal reject, this one is actually decent

Colly · 5th March 2008, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Ballache

would be a decent signing for Liverpool IMO, they already have one Arsenal reject, this one is actually decent

He certainly would be an improvement on Pennant alright

Striker10 · 5th March 2008, 12:07

if he keeps playing as he has been he'd be an asset at any club surely. Spurs have a crazy amount of midfielders but he'd suit them

Elliott · 5th March 2008, 13:42

Class act and English. I'd love to see him at United.

GE · 5th March 2008, 13:43

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Class act and English. I'd love to see him at United.

Agreed.

Raven_Blade · 5th March 2008, 13:51

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Class act and English. I'd love to see him at United.

No space im afraid. We have 4 wingers. Dont tell Liverpool but he would be good for them.

London_Red · 5th March 2008, 13:54

I rate him pretty highly. His crossing and shooting is fantastic and he is pretty good at beating players. I wouldnt be that annoyed if he signed, but i reckon he would cost a fortune (big player for Blackburn and he is English). However when you really look at it Ronaldo and Nani are both young and playing well. Park being the back up. Do we really need Bentley? Liverpool would be favourites in my opinion as they lack wide players of any quality.

Bape · 5th March 2008, 13:54

Only Liverpool and possibly Arsenal need him. Arsenal don't play with traditional wingers anyway, and whoever said he is better than Hleb is silly. It's a stretch to say he's even better than Rosicky.

carpy · 5th March 2008, 14:28

If he does leave Blackburn in the summer, I can't see him going anywhere other than Liverpool or Spurs.

Maestro Minded · 5th March 2008, 14:33

it will probably be spurs

united: dont need him
chelsea: dont need him
arsenal: he's from england
liverpool: they would, if his name was bentloso or bentles.

RedPhil1957 · 5th March 2008, 16:29

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Originally Posted by Bape

Only Liverpool and possibly Arsenal need him. Arsenal don't play with traditional wingers anyway, and whoever said he is better than Hleb is silly. It's a stretch to say he's even better than Rosicky.

Wenger let him go, doubt he would buy him back again

Longsden_7 · 5th March 2008, 16:45

would be gutted if he went to Liverpool or Chelsea, would find it hilarious if he went to Arsenal.

FortBoyard · 5th March 2008, 22:38

He isn't united quality pure and simple.

enghuei · 6th March 2008, 08:29

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

United - Ronaldo, Giggs, nani, Park, no need for him
Chelsea - Cole, midget, Malouda - no need for him
Arsenal - he's better than Pleb and Rosicky
Liverpool - anything is better than Pennant

Are you having a laugh?
Hleb has come leaps and bounds this season. Rosicky is the captain and a certain starter in the Czech team. What makes you think that Bentley is better than both of them? I can't think of any reason other than the fact that he's English and that's exactly why you let your patriotic heart masks your own judgment.

Alex · 6th March 2008, 08:34

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Originally Posted by Ballache

would be a decent signing for Liverpool IMO, they already have one Arsenal reject, this one is actually decent

Agreed

FranklyVulgar · 6th March 2008, 10:18

To say hes better than Hleb is a farce. Dont care how much you hate arsenal anyone with even one eye can see that Hleb is a shoe in for team of the year. He has been terrific and i think he is easily the most entertaining player to watch in a entertaining arsenal team. The best dribbler in the league.

redmanc · 6th March 2008, 10:38

I hope Arsenal sign him for about 15 mil, quality bit of business

D J Dog Toffee · 6th March 2008, 11:00

Didn't he come out with some quotes a few weeks ago about how much he hated his time at Le Arse, and how it was boring and they had no banter?

Doubt he would go back there, and furthermore doubt they would want him.

a_devil_inside · 6th March 2008, 11:06

Hleb I agree has been good this season and is a good player, but i'd take Bentley anyday

enghuei · 6th March 2008, 11:41

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

Hleb I agree has been good this season and is a good player, but i'd take Bentley anyday

Wes · 6th March 2008, 14:25

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

Hleb I agree has been good this season and is a good player, but i'd take Bentley anyday

silly.

He'd be a good buy for Spurs. Play him in the middle with Huddlestone and Jenas and have Lennon playing wherever he wants

UBERScholes · 6th March 2008, 14:58

I'd definitely take him at United, though it'd be a bit of extravagant signing considering the wingers we have at the moment. Used to support us as a lad too, didn't he?

ecantona7 · 6th March 2008, 16:32

can't see him going to arsenal. Maybe chelsea or spurs.

oh and Hleb >>> bentley

Man Utd Mrs · 6th March 2008, 16:50

I like Bentley and rate him as a player.

Van Piorsing · 6th March 2008, 16:55

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

Liverpool - anything is better than Pennant

Kuyt better than Pennant ?

Hmmm...

Immature · 6th March 2008, 16:57

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Originally Posted by a_devil_inside

United - Ronaldo, Giggs, nani, Park, no need for him
Chelsea - Cole, midget, Malouda - no need for him
Arsenal - he's better than Pleb and Rosicky
Liverpool - anything is better than Pennant

What the..., are you on crack or something? Hleb and rocisky are much much better then bentley.

ALX8725 · 6th March 2008, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Van Piorsing

Kuyt better than Pennant ?

Hmmm...

well played.

MadDogg · 6th March 2008, 17:22

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Originally Posted by The Portaloo

What the..., are you on crack or something? Hleb and rocisky are much much better then bentley.

Obviously Hleb is. Rosicky is more talented, but hasn't exactly had much consistent form at Arsenal.

John the Writer · 6th March 2008, 17:34

Just a thought, but perhaps Fergie is looking at a right sided player because he intends on moving Ronaldo inside into a more traditional striking role?

Just a thought.

5th March 2008, 07:55	#1 (permalink)
Kelvin First Team Sub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,005	Bentley Blackburn Rovers face a fight to keep hold of star-man David Bentley with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested in the star, according to reports. The Daily Mail reports that Blackburn chief executive John Williams admits he faces a battle to keep England winger David Bentley despite offering him a pay rise. Williams, who will face a tough summer of speculation about the 23-year-old, said: "We're a good club in the top half of the league but I suppose how long we can hold on to certain players remains to be seen. "David signed a new contract a year ago, but needs a new one." http://www.lep.co.uk/sport/Big-four-...for.3843172.jp

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ALX8725 reyalP maeT htuoY Join Date: May 2007 Location: Would rather walk alone. Posts: 1,867

5th March 2008, 11:10	#3 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 22,466	United - Ronaldo, Giggs, nani, Park, no need for him Chelsea - Cole, midget, Malouda - no need for him Arsenal - he's better than Pleb and Rosicky Liverpool - anything is better than Pennant

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peterstorey Winner of the 'Most pompous arrogant pretentious Gooner' title 2004 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dead Cat Bounce, Fl. Posts: 6,908	Yeah we'll fight you for him... oh,tragedy we seem to have lost.

5th March 2008, 11:15	#5 (permalink)
Ballache First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Botkyrka-Stockholms fattigaste Komun :( Posts: 5,867	would be a decent signing for Liverpool IMO, they already have one Arsenal reject, this one is actually decent

5th March 2008, 12:07	#7 (permalink)
Striker10 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,453	if he keeps playing as he has been he'd be an asset at any club surely. Spurs have a crazy amount of midfielders but he'd suit them

5th March 2008, 13:42	#8 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,444	Class act and English. I'd love to see him at United.

5th March 2008, 13:54	#11 (permalink)
London_Red I exist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,324	I rate him pretty highly. His crossing and shooting is fantastic and he is pretty good at beating players. I wouldnt be that annoyed if he signed, but i reckon he would cost a fortune (big player for Blackburn and he is English). However when you really look at it Ronaldo and Nani are both young and playing well. Park being the back up. Do we really need Bentley? Liverpool would be favourites in my opinion as they lack wide players of any quality.

5th March 2008, 13:54	#12 (permalink)
Bape Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,052	Only Liverpool and possibly Arsenal need him. Arsenal don't play with traditional wingers anyway, and whoever said he is better than Hleb is silly. It's a stretch to say he's even better than Rosicky.

5th March 2008, 14:28	#13 (permalink)
carpy Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,584	If he does leave Blackburn in the summer, I can't see him going anywhere other than Liverpool or Spurs.

5th March 2008, 14:33	#14 (permalink)
Maestro Minded Youth Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockholm/Sweden Posts: 361	it will probably be spurs united: dont need him chelsea: dont need him arsenal: he's from england liverpool: they would, if his name was bentloso or bentles.

5th March 2008, 16:45	#16 (permalink)
Longsden_7 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Didsbury, Manchester Posts: 670	would be gutted if he went to Liverpool or Chelsea, would find it hilarious if he went to Arsenal.

5th March 2008, 22:38	#17 (permalink)
FortBoyard AdN11 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 817	He isn't united quality pure and simple.

6th March 2008, 10:18	#20 (permalink)
FranklyVulgar Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In amoungst the pigs raising hell Posts: 1,096	To say hes better than Hleb is a farce. Dont care how much you hate arsenal anyone with even one eye can see that Hleb is a shoe in for team of the year. He has been terrific and i think he is easily the most entertaining player to watch in a entertaining arsenal team. The best dribbler in the league.

6th March 2008, 10:38	#21 (permalink)
redmanc First Team Sub Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: There is no spoon. Posts: 6,079	I hope Arsenal sign him for about 15 mil, quality bit of business

6th March 2008, 11:00	#22 (permalink)
D J Dog Toffee Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sconnie Botland - The 'toffee' part of my name in no way represents an Everton affiliation.. Posts: 1,099	Didn't he come out with some quotes a few weeks ago about how much he hated his time at Le Arse, and how it was boring and they had no banter? Doubt he would go back there, and furthermore doubt they would want him.

6th March 2008, 11:06	#23 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 22,466	Hleb I agree has been good this season and is a good player, but i'd take Bentley anyday

6th March 2008, 14:58	#26 (permalink)
UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,544	I'd definitely take him at United, though it'd be a bit of extravagant signing considering the wingers we have at the moment. Used to support us as a lad too, didn't he?

6th March 2008, 16:32	#27 (permalink)
ecantona7 unlucky bet winner Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Whatever happens, there are always things you could have done better. You score two goals and you usually feel you could have done better.You score two goals and you usually feel you could have scored a third. That's what makes you progress in life. Posts: 4,876	can't see him going to arsenal. Maybe chelsea or spurs. oh and Hleb >>> bentley

6th March 2008, 16:50	#28 (permalink)
Man Utd Mrs MUM knows best Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So bow down before them,and lift up your eyes....For Old Trafford's Glory will ALWAYS survive.. Posts: 16,617	I like Bentley and rate him as a player.

6th March 2008, 17:34	#33 (permalink)
John the Writer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The back of the classroom Posts: 695	Just a thought, but perhaps Fergie is looking at a right sided player because he intends on moving Ronaldo inside into a more traditional striking role? Just a thought.