Yeah, dumb managers. Gary Hooper and Gestede didn't get more PL playing time because their team got relegated (Norwich and Middlesbrough), which is pretty much what's going to happen to Benteke too if we rely more on him. Gary Hooper CHOSE himself to go to Sheffield for a higher salary than stay with Norwich, knowing another relegation was bound to happen. Nobody wanted him out of the team. And before you say it's their fault that their teams got relegated, check out how they faired:

Hooper- 15 goals (excluding 3 penalties) and 8 assists in 3500 minutes for Norwich and before that a record 82 goals and 30 assists in 11.100 minutes for Celtic, something Benteke could never pull off. I'd like to see Benteke play for Norwich and see how he does

Vydra- 3 goals and 4 assists in 650 minutes in the Premier League for Watford, who wasn't the strong Watford we know today but newcomers 2 years ago!!

Benteke- 13 goals and 2 assists in 3600 PL minutes for Crystal Palace. Screw his Liverpool period, everybody who plays for Liverpool can score. His numbers with us show his true quality

Good thread given that if we stay rooted to foot of Premiership by the start of Jan. transfer window, then can anyone really see top targets with Prem. experience wanting to decamp to team that is favourite to get relegated? Furthermore, transfer fees have gone stratospheric therefore maybe best to target those in form in Championship as more realistic purchases with what we are also prepared to afford? Burnley bought well in the likes of Chris Wood who has stepped up to the next level with growing success.

What about Martyn Waghorn from Ipswich Town FC who has scored 9 from 16 games?

Gestede has trouble getting picked ahead of Bumfluff. That should tell you all you need to know about him.

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