Benzema/Berbatov/Huntelaar

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 13th January 2008, 15:27

Seeing as we've been linked with those three strikers for quite a while now, which one of them do you think would turn out to be the best for us?

I personally would go for Berbatov as he's already proven in the Premiership and is at his peak. At the other hand however, both Huntelaar and Benzema look excellent prospects and are just 24 and 20 respectively.

Your thoughts?

Reapersoul20 · 13th January 2008, 15:28

Fuck the lot of them.

Jonathan Stead.

Jacob · 13th January 2008, 15:30

Another muppetbattle between two players

I'd take Benzema, a bit cheaper, more years on him and has some serious potential.

Berbatov is quite old, peaked and slow. Not denying he's a quality player

Kaiketsu_Zorro · 13th January 2008, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Jacob

Another muppetbattle between two players

I'd take Benzema, a bit cheaper, more years on him and has some serious potential.

Berbatov is quite old, peaked and slow. Not denying he's a quality player

I doubt Benzema would be any cheaper than Berbatov, Lyon are known for demanding extraorbitant money for their players, plus he's French and just 20.

GE · 13th January 2008, 15:36

I would pick Huntelaar, because he's an out-and-out striker, the other 2 aren't.

Berbatov is the better player and would offer the team a little more, but Huntelaar will score more goals. The guy is a predator in th box.

Also, he wouldn't cost as much as Berbatov, probably half the price. God knows how much Lyon will want for Benzema, they ALWAYS charge teams over the odds though, so more than likely 20+ million.

Sjarkus · 13th January 2008, 15:42

Benzema. He's quality, and will give us the most for the money we pay. Has got some goals in him, too.

Jacob · 13th January 2008, 15:42

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Originally Posted by Kaiketsu_Zorro

I doubt Benzema would be any cheaper than Berbatov, Lyon are known for demanding extraorbitant money for their players, plus he's French and just 20.

The reported fee I've seen in papers is somewhere around £21-24m.

Whereas Spurs said they want, what, £28-31m?

Drifter · 13th January 2008, 15:43

Benzema.But that's one for the summer.

charlenefan · 13th January 2008, 15:55

I'll tell you after we play Lyon

EZee · 13th January 2008, 15:58

1 / Id like Benzema... quality player and would allow us to play 4-3-3 properly if required

2/ id be happy with Huntellar... if hed be ok being on the bench for most games and coming on when we want to change things hed be perfect...

3/ i dont want berbatov... hes too sulky and i can just imagine the strops hed have when he wasnt in our team

GledTheRed · 13th January 2008, 16:01

I'd gladly take any of em, they all have great quality.

dejans · 13th January 2008, 16:01

huntelaar, benzema, berbatov in that order

Sam Atherton · 13th January 2008, 16:01

Benzema, he is the right type of player and the right age

Wes · 13th January 2008, 16:30

Berbatov.

I know fuck all about the other yoaks.

a_devil_inside · 13th January 2008, 16:33

Benzema because he sounds like a disease or something, you can go around saying we've got benzema

Plechazunga · 13th January 2008, 16:38

I've only seen Benzema once, and Huntelaar never.

We need another striker, and he needs to be quick

Richter · 13th January 2008, 18:52

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Originally Posted by Plechazunga

I've only seen Benzema once, and Huntelaar never.

We need another striker, and he needs to be quick

Manucho

Godfather · 13th January 2008, 18:53

I want benzema, I dont care about Berbatov and Huntelaar is an ugly prick

UBERScholes · 13th January 2008, 18:55

I would take Benzema

Ekeke · 13th January 2008, 18:57

I think Benzema will end up the best of the 3, but Berbatov is perhaps the best currently.

However I'm not sure we would manage to sign Benzema ahead of Milan, etc.

Whereas i'm sure Berbatov would be happy to come.

Hunterlaar is a good goal scorer but little else. I'm not sure we need a 1 dimensional player like that.

Alex · 13th January 2008, 18:57

Berbatov is the now

Plechazunga · 13th January 2008, 19:04

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Originally Posted by Richter

Manucho

Bless you!

REd FUn DevIl · 13th January 2008, 19:36

I havent seen Huntelaar (24), Benzema (20) barely but looks class and Berbatov (26) is class and suit our style of football, has experience on Champions and the league.

The cheaper would be Huntelaar but the others would cost a lot IMO.

Rahul · 13th January 2008, 20:24

Huntelaar's got his scoring boots on, just scored 2 in a 6-1 win for Ajax.

Sonny1972 · 13th January 2008, 21:10

Hunterlaar is a good goal scorer but little else. I'm not sure we need a 1 dimensional player like that.

Have you ever seen Huntelaar play? I doubt it , he can score from every angle. Free kicks , in the box , outside the box ...overhead kicks ...

D J Dog Toffee · 13th January 2008, 21:39

I've never seen the French kid play, but out of Huntelaar and Berbatov I would have to go with Huntelaar.

I've watched him a few times for Ajax and he's not as one dimensional as people think. He does have a good natural eye for goal and is a clinical finisher, from all around the area. He can also hold the play up really well, and used to link up nicely with Sneijder.

I haven't really had chance to catch them this season though.

Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber · 13th January 2008, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Ekeke

I think Benzema will end up the best of the 3, but Berbatov is perhaps the best currently.

However I'm nt sure we would manage to sign Benzema ahead of Milan, etc.

Whereas i'm sure Berbatov would be happy too come.

Hunterlaar is a good goal scorer but little else. I'm not sure we need a 1 dimensional player like that.

What he said

BAMSOLA · 13th January 2008, 21:57

gotta go with huntlelaar there just something about him that spells goals every times he takes the field. we dont lack finesse, we do on some occasions struggle to put the ball in the back of the net in the simpliest way possible.

we need a poacher and there are few better and more availble at the moment than the hunter.

ecantona7 · 13th January 2008, 21:58

benzema

Shotgun raisin · 14th January 2008, 00:36

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Originally Posted by Richter

Manucho

I've chatted to an Angolan bloke about this and he reckons that Manucho's playing style is just like Adriano's.

Cornell · 14th January 2008, 00:39

I'd say Huntelaar for the reason of having something different.

Tevez, Rooney and Saha aren't exactly clinical. I don't think you could say the same about Berbatov and Benzema either, although they seem to have good finishing.

Ekeke · 14th January 2008, 01:20

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Originally Posted by Sonny1972

Hunterlaar is a good goal scorer but little else. I'm not sure we need a 1 dimensional player like that.

Have you ever seen Huntelaar play? I doubt it , he can score from every angle. Free kicks , in the box , outside the box ...overhead kicks ...

Where did I say he cant score goals?

Christ.

I said he's a good goalscorer and little else and you try and argue against my point saying he can score from every angle, free kicks, in the box, outside the box and overhead kicks ?

Freak · 14th January 2008, 01:44

Benzema would be good for us and would suit our style of play. Huntelaar would give us a different option up front, while berbatov would just harm our dressing room atmosphere with his constant whinging.

13th January 2008, 15:27	#1 (permalink)
Kaiketsu_Zorro A follower of Manchunism Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Polska Posts: 1,324	Benzema/Berbatov/Huntelaar Seeing as we've been linked with those three strikers for quite a while now, which one of them do you think would turn out to be the best for us? I personally would go for Berbatov as he's already proven in the Premiership and is at his peak. At the other hand however, both Huntelaar and Benzema look excellent prospects and are just 24 and 20 respectively. Your thoughts?

13th January 2008, 15:28	#2 (permalink)
Reapersoul20 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,666	Fuck the lot of them. Jonathan Stead.

13th January 2008, 15:30	#3 (permalink)
Jacob ralugeR maeT tsriF Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Not Swedish Posts: 10,940	Another muppetbattle between two players I'd take Benzema, a bit cheaper, more years on him and has some serious potential. Berbatov is quite old, peaked and slow. Not denying he's a quality player

13th January 2008, 15:36	#5 (permalink)
GE Captain Rio Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Beautiful City Supports: Manchester United Hates: Bin Dipping Scousers Loves: Sex Posts: 8,535	I would pick Huntelaar, because he's an out-and-out striker, the other 2 aren't. Berbatov is the better player and would offer the team a little more, but Huntelaar will score more goals. The guy is a predator in th box. Also, he wouldn't cost as much as Berbatov, probably half the price. God knows how much Lyon will want for Benzema, they ALWAYS charge teams over the odds though, so more than likely 20+ million.

13th January 2008, 15:42	#6 (permalink)
Sjarkus Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Administrating Spoony's PM inbox. Posts: 2,167	Benzema. He's quality, and will give us the most for the money we pay. Has got some goals in him, too.

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Drifter First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 16,840	Benzema.But that's one for the summer.

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charlenefan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,857	I'll tell you after we play Lyon

13th January 2008, 15:58	#10 (permalink)
EZee Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where Angels Play Posts: 4,652	1 / Id like Benzema... quality player and would allow us to play 4-3-3 properly if required 2/ id be happy with Huntellar... if hed be ok being on the bench for most games and coming on when we want to change things hed be perfect... 3/ i dont want berbatov... hes too sulky and i can just imagine the strops hed have when he wasnt in our team

13th January 2008, 16:01	#11 (permalink)
GledTheRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boozer Posts: 3,291	I'd gladly take any of em, they all have great quality.

13th January 2008, 16:01	#12 (permalink)
dejans Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Latvija Posts: 1,789	huntelaar, benzema, berbatov in that order

13th January 2008, 16:01	#13 (permalink)
Sam Atherton Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: "They rested their balls on our chins and brushed our teeth with their d*cks"- Michael Cera Posts: 1,266	Benzema, he is the right type of player and the right age

13th January 2008, 16:30	#14 (permalink)
Wes Brown is no God Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dublin, in the Irish Republic Posts: 7,106	Berbatov. I know fuck all about the other yoaks.

13th January 2008, 16:33	#15 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 24,282	Benzema because he sounds like a disease or something, you can go around saying we've got benzema

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Plechazunga Phones, soup, paint and chairs are troubling. Join Date: May 2003 Location: In the principality is chief executive of David evroshampiona Gil. Posts: 49,627	I've only seen Benzema once, and Huntelaar never. We need another striker, and he needs to be quick

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Godfather Reserve Team Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austria Posts: 3,773	I want benzema, I dont care about Berbatov and Huntelaar is an ugly prick

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UBERScholes I'd find it flattering if someone hard rubbed against me. Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,241	I would take Benzema

13th January 2008, 18:57	#20 (permalink)
Ekeke McFuckwit Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,694	I think Benzema will end up the best of the 3, but Berbatov is perhaps the best currently. However I'm not sure we would manage to sign Benzema ahead of Milan, etc. Whereas i'm sure Berbatov would be happy to come. Hunterlaar is a good goal scorer but little else. I'm not sure we need a 1 dimensional player like that.

13th January 2008, 18:57	#21 (permalink)
Alex Spam Alert! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Planet Dimitar Posts: 16,806	Berbatov is the now

13th January 2008, 19:36	#23 (permalink)
REd FUn DevIl First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: I Love Sugarcult Posts: 12,031	I havent seen Huntelaar (24), Benzema (20) barely but looks class and Berbatov (26) is class and suit our style of football, has experience on Champions and the league. The cheaper would be Huntelaar but the others would cost a lot IMO.

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Rahul First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hunting The Hunter ! Posts: 5,075	Huntelaar's got his scoring boots on, just scored 2 in a 6-1 win for Ajax.

13th January 2008, 21:10	#25 (permalink)
Sonny1972 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: i knew i was nuts when the squirrels started staring at me Posts: 1,084	Hunterlaar is a good goal scorer but little else. I'm not sure we need a 1 dimensional player like that. Have you ever seen Huntelaar play? I doubt it , he can score from every angle. Free kicks , in the box , outside the box ...overhead kicks ...

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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: 1,272	I've never seen the French kid play, but out of Huntelaar and Berbatov I would have to go with Huntelaar. I've watched him a few times for Ajax and he's not as one dimensional as people think. He does have a good natural eye for goal and is a clinical finisher, from all around the area. He can also hold the play up really well, and used to link up nicely with Sneijder. I haven't really had chance to catch them this season though.

13th January 2008, 21:57	#28 (permalink)
BAMSOLA Has issues! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere within striking distance............ Posts: 2,680	gotta go with huntlelaar there just something about him that spells goals every times he takes the field. we dont lack finesse, we do on some occasions struggle to put the ball in the back of the net in the simpliest way possible. we need a poacher and there are few better and more availble at the moment than the hunter.

13th January 2008, 21:58	#29 (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: 5,768	benzema

14th January 2008, 00:39	#31 (permalink)
Cornell Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney 2000. - Wesley Brown is a national hero. Posts: 4,439	I'd say Huntelaar for the reason of having something different. Tevez, Rooney and Saha aren't exactly clinical. I don't think you could say the same about Berbatov and Benzema either, although they seem to have good finishing.

14th January 2008, 01:44	#33 (permalink)
Freak Born a freak always a freak. Join Date: May 2004 Location: C.Ronaldo > England! Posts: 7,922	Benzema would be good for us and would suit our style of play. Huntelaar would give us a different option up front, while berbatov would just harm our dressing room atmosphere with his constant whinging.