Benzema

Donegan · 8th June 2008, 05:13

Has anyone seen this guy play? I saw some clips of him from last season and the guy is fucking amazing. If ronaldo wants to go, let him go, 70 million quid could be well spent on a couple of top class strikers.

And as the past has taught us, when you leave united the only was is down

Alex · 8th June 2008, 05:16

Ummm yeah he scored a goal from nowhere v. United in the CL, there is a reason people are comparing him to Ronaldo (brazil

quiet_united · 8th June 2008, 05:19

Never heard of him.

Tumbling-Dice · 8th June 2008, 05:21

a/ this should be in the transfer forum.

b/ he said he wants to stay with Lyon for the time being.

Donegan · 8th June 2008, 05:22

Never fucking heard of him??
The guy is fucking rated as the next Zidane, possible top scorer in the euros.

Nah I aint got sky so sotted him on some channel 4 programme, the lad looked fucking amzing. We could get 3 world class players for the price madrid are willing to pay for ronaldo

Nick 0208 Ldn · 8th June 2008, 05:30

I was listening to a journalist based in France talk about Benzema the other day, and it appears that the correct pronunciation is in fact Ben-semer, and not Ben-zimar.

Is that right or was the pundit doing a David Pleat?

AlwaysRedwood · 8th June 2008, 05:32

Want.

Donegan · 8th June 2008, 05:33

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Originally Posted by Nick 0208 Ldn

I was listening to a journalist based in France talk about Benzema the other day, and it appears that the correct pronunciation is in fact Ben-semer, and not Ben-zimar.

Is that right or was the pundit doing a David Pleat?

Fuck knows mate, who gives a shit

quiet_united · 8th June 2008, 05:37

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Originally Posted by Donegan

Never fucking heard of him??
The guy is fucking rated as the next Zidane, possible top scorer in the euros.

Nah I aint got sky so sotted him on some channel 4 programme, the lad looked fucking amzing. We could get 3 world class players for the price madrid are willing to pay for ronaldo

Future World player of the year

Nick 0208 Ldn · 8th June 2008, 05:39

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Originally Posted by Donegan

Fuck knows mate, who gives a shit

You're obviously not aware but, Benzema has been discussed a fair bit on here in recent months.

Before that begins once more i thought that i would get in a slightly different kind of question.

Donegan · 8th June 2008, 05:41

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Originally Posted by Nick 0208 Ldn

You're obviously not aware but, Benzema has been discussed a fair bit on here in recent months.

Before that begins once more i thought that i would get in a slightly different kind of question.

No worries, no need to reply with such long fuckin words man

Forever Red · 8th June 2008, 07:47

He's also said that he has no desire to play in England and wants a move to Spain

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 8th June 2008, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Forever Red

He's also said that he has no desire to play in England and wants a move to Spain

Yep .Just like he said. Ronaldo is his hero and Rooney his idol and he would love to play with both. Which surely wont happen in Spain.

Brwned · 8th June 2008, 08:09

Another one.

Smash-E · 8th June 2008, 10:52

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Originally Posted by Donegan

No worries, no need to reply with such long fuckin words man

Ok man. No problems man

101 · 8th June 2008, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donegan

Has anyone seen this guy play? I saw some clips of him from last season and the guy is fucking amazing. If ronaldo wants to go, let him go, 70 million quid could be well spent on a couple of top class strikers.

And as the past has taught us, when you leave united the only was is down

Where have you been?

Successful · 8th June 2008, 11:29

But why do people compare him with Zidane? They play on different position and Zidane was all about having an amazing touch to find space for himself to build up play and shielding the ball. This is a pure striker. Watching the clips many goals came from tap-ins. I would love to see what the caf would turn into if we signed him. Could it beat that summer with Nani, Anderson, Tevez and ... Hargreaves? And in case we do, who will be the next target?

MadDogg · 8th June 2008, 11:41

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Originally Posted by Successful

But why do people compare him with Zidane?

There is something about the way he moves which does call to mind Zidane. He just seems to float around at times, very graceful and fluid while still being powerful. Then he can just explode into action effortlessly.

RedRover · 8th June 2008, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Forever Red

He's also said that he has no desire to play in England and wants a move to Spain

Who knows if thats the case - journo's ask many leading questions to young players often to get the response which suits them.

united a re agreat club steeped in history and not many p[layers would turn down the chance to join such a massive club - especially when said club are Champions of Europe.

This lad does look special from whati ahve seen of him and the club should try their hardest to make him a United player.

Brwned · 8th June 2008, 11:56

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Originally Posted by Successful

This is a pure striker. Watching the clips many goals came from tap-ins.

You must be watching a different player, Benzema is very much like (fat) Ronaldo in the way that he scores great goals and he is a great goalscorer, he scores easy goals because he makes them easy. Him and Rooney as a partnership would be a joy to watch, but we aren't going to get him.

Cornell · 8th June 2008, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber

Yep .Just like he said. Ronaldo is his hero and Rooney his idol and he would love to play with both. Which surely wont happen in Spain.

When the hell did he say that?

Successful · 8th June 2008, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Brwned

You must be watching a different player, Benzema is very much like (fat) Ronaldo in the way that he scores great goals and he is a great goalscorer, he scores easy goals because he makes them easy. Him and Rooney as a partnership would be a joy to watch, but we aren't going to get him.

Then again, Fat Ronaldo is not like Zidane eihter. I see the resemblance with him and F.Ronaldo, high speed towards the goal with ability to dribble, fast move and score. There is no Zidane in that.

Brwned · 8th June 2008, 12:01

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Originally Posted by Successful

Then again, Fat Ronaldo is not like Zidane eihter. I see the resemblance with him and F.Ronaldo, high speed towards the goal with ability to dribble, fast move and score. There is no Zidane in that.

The next Zidane is just because he's from Algeria and he is France's future. It's the same as saying Pablo Aimar was the next Maradona, completely different players.

KeyserSoze · 8th June 2008, 12:02

This Benzema thing really is overblown. Talented he is but the guy his unproven, has had one consistent season and his hardly prolific. Even though it does not tell the whole story have a look at his record in the first few seasons compared to Ronaldo.

Benzema
Olympique Lyonnais 76 (26 Goals)

Fat Ronaldo
Cruzeiro 13 (12 Goals)
PSV Eindhoven 46 (42 Goals)

Hardly a good comparison.

EZee · 8th June 2008, 12:08

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

This Benzema thing really is overblown. Talented he is but the guy his unproven, has had one consistent season and his hardly prolific. Even though it does not tell the whole story have a look at his record in the first few seasons compared to Ronaldo.

Benzema
Olympique Lyonnais 76 (26 Goals)

Fat Ronaldo
Cruzeiro 13 (12 Goals)
PSV Eindhoven 46 (42 Goals)

Hardly a good comparison.

he has only played 1 season as a striker though... played as a winger the season before... not like a young Ronaldo though... more like a young henry... but those sort of comparisons never tell the full picture... he has a lot of skill and a lot of pace... I'd be very happy if we signed him... but did it realy need another benzema thread... its turning into a few summers ago where there was a new thread each day about ronaldiniho saying we had deffo signed him only for him to end up at barca

Successful · 8th June 2008, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Brwned

The next Zidane is just because he's from Algeria and he is France's future. It's the same as saying Pablo Aimar was the next Maradona, completely different players.

Ok, that I can buy. Started to get a bit confusing - good someone straightened it out.

Brwned · 8th June 2008, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

This Benzema thing really is overblown. Talented he is but the guy his unproven, has had one consistent season and his hardly prolific. Even though it does not tell the whole story have a look at his record in the first few seasons compared to Ronaldo.

Benzema
Olympique Lyonnais 76 (26 Goals)

Fat Ronaldo
Cruzeiro 13 (12 Goals)
PSV Eindhoven 46 (42 Goals)

Hardly a good comparison.

Watch him often enough and you will see the comparison, stats don't lie but they can hide the truth. And he has 4 goals in 7 champions league games, which is a good level to judge his ability.

This season he has 27 goals and 18 assists in 43 appearances, and the French league is most definitely a harder league to score in.

He is not overrated.

EZee · 8th June 2008, 13:33

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Watch him often enough and you will see the comparison, stats don't lie but they can hide the truth.

This season he has 27 goals and 18 assists in 43 appearances, and the French league is most definitely a harder league to score in.

He is not overrated.

he might be overpriced though... lyon are known for demanding big money... and if we suddenly recieve oh i dont know say 70 million for a player i bet they would be looking for at least half of that...

KeyserSoze · 8th June 2008, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Brwned

Watch him often enough and you will see the comparison, stats don't lie but they can hide the truth.

This season he has 27 goals and 18 assists in 43 appearances, and the French league is most definitely a harder league to score in.

He is not overrated.

Why are you rolling your eyes?
How may times have you watched him play, follow Lyon closely and see most games?
Where did i say he is overrated?
Who says the French is harder than the Dutch League?
Did you miss "Talented he is but the guy his unproven..." and "Even though it does not tell the whole story..."?

Brwned · 8th June 2008, 13:40

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

Why are you rolling your eyes?

You were trying to talk him down, obviously.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

How may times have you watched him play, follow Lyon closely?

Yes, I have nearly every one of Lyon's matches on my computer, mainly because of the Benzema hype. But I have been a follower f Lyon for a very long while now.

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Originally Posted by Keyzer Soze

Where did i say he is overrated?

You didn't, nor did I say you did.

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8th June 2008, 05:13	#1 (permalink)
Donegan Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 181	Benzema Has anyone seen this guy play? I saw some clips of him from last season and the guy is fucking amazing. If ronaldo wants to go, let him go, 70 million quid could be well spent on a couple of top class strikers. And as the past has taught us, when you leave united the only was is down

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Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 18,968	Ummm yeah he scored a goal from nowhere v. United in the CL, there is a reason people are comparing him to Ronaldo (brazil

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quiet_united Vietnamese Red Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 2,437	Never heard of him.

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Tumbling-Dice Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: It ain't where you're from, it's where you're at. Posts: 3,681	a/ this should be in the transfer forum. b/ he said he wants to stay with Lyon for the time being.

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Donegan Youth Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 181	Never fucking heard of him?? The guy is fucking rated as the next Zidane, possible top scorer in the euros. Nah I aint got sky so sotted him on some channel 4 programme, the lad looked fucking amzing. We could get 3 world class players for the price madrid are willing to pay for ronaldo

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Nick 0208 Ldn First Team Sub Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Londinium - Never stop dreaming. Posts: 6,358	I was listening to a journalist based in France talk about Benzema the other day, and it appears that the correct pronunciation is in fact Ben-semer, and not Ben-zimar. Is that right or was the pundit doing a David Pleat?

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AlwaysRedwood Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Just down the road from Posh Spice Posts: 1,504	Want.

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Forever Red Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,176	He's also said that he has no desire to play in England and wants a move to Spain

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Brwned First Team Sub Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast - Antrim Road/Royal Lodge. http://cbrown564.bebo.com Posts: 5,508	Another one.

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Successful Straight Guy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: On top of the league Posts: 2,910	But why do people compare him with Zidane? They play on different position and Zidane was all about having an amazing touch to find space for himself to build up play and shielding the ball. This is a pure striker. Watching the clips many goals came from tap-ins. I would love to see what the caf would turn into if we signed him. Could it beat that summer with Nani, Anderson, Tevez and ... Hargreaves? And in case we do, who will be the next target?

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KeyserSoze First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Way I Hear It Soze's Some Kind Of Butcher Posts: 6,983	This Benzema thing really is overblown. Talented he is but the guy his unproven, has had one consistent season and his hardly prolific. Even though it does not tell the whole story have a look at his record in the first few seasons compared to Ronaldo. Benzema Olympique Lyonnais 76 (26 Goals) Fat Ronaldo Cruzeiro 13 (12 Goals) PSV Eindhoven 46 (42 Goals) Hardly a good comparison.