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 MKCPFC  Spain/MK 17 Jan 18 9.53am |
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Originally posted by MonsterMunch
Totally agree. Although feel it works the other way too. Because he cost 30m, people think he cant or wont be dropped. If we had another out and out striker he would have been dropped like its hot a long time ago.[/quote] Only if that striker was playing well , contributing to the team scoring goals and scoring goals himself.
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| MonsterMunch Cambridge 17 Jan 18 9.58am |
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Originally posted by MKCPFC
Originally posted by MonsterMunch
Totally agree. Although feel it works the other way too. Because he cost 30m, people think he cant or wont be dropped. If we had another out and out striker he would have been dropped like its hot a long time ago.[/quote] Only if that striker was playing well , contributing to the team scoring goals and scoring goals himself. What like Benteke you mean? So at worst a like for like replacement. Just think if we had say Frazier Campbell for example he would have had a run in the team by now. I think we have all lowered our expectations of what we expect from a striker. Just because he knocks a ball on, wins some headers we think he has contributed enough. I just dont think it is enough. He has been seriously disappointing. Edited by MonsterMunch (17 Jan 2018 10.01am) Edited by MonsterMunch (17 Jan 2018 10.01am)
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| spartakev2 Anerley 17 Jan 18 10.03am |
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Originally posted by Beastie
What’s his price got to do with whether or not he should be dropped? You can criticise his form but one thing I’ll never understand is the way some fans will give less support to anyone seen as expensive. Because when you pay that much, and he earns that much, you expect more. Simple really.
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 17 Jan 18 10.13am |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
He did score 15 PL goals for us last season in a team that only secured safety right at the end of the season so this was no mean feat. Of course this season has been different but we did get off to a torrid start and he had been out injured.Besides in recent games he has improved - setup MacArthur for his goal at Southampton, provided that good pass to Sako on Saturday and whilst he didn't score has got into good positions in the box to head the ball. We know what he is capable of so it is all the more frustrating that he hasn't performed to his usual standards this season.Despite this I certainly wouldn't want a situation whereby Crouch is our main striker with Benteke at another club ! Edited by Willo (17 Jan 2018 10.30am)
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| southnorwoodhill 17 Jan 18 10.14am |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
Because when you pay that much, and he earns that much, you expect more. Simple really. This
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| Beastie 17 Jan 18 10.23am |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
Because when you pay that much, and he earns that much, you expect more. Simple really. So if he was on less money, you wouldn't drop him? Glad you've thought it through.
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| spartakev2 Anerley 17 Jan 18 10.32am |
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Originally posted by Beastie
So if he was on less money, you wouldn't drop him? Glad you've thought it through. They were 2 seperate statements, hence the full stop.
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| MonsterMunch Cambridge 17 Jan 18 10.33am |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
They were 2 seperate statements, hence the full stop. this.
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| Beastie 17 Jan 18 10.40am |
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Originally posted by spartakev2
They were 2 seperate statements, hence the full stop. “He's a 30m striker who's scored 1 goal all season. If he was in any other team in the premiership he'd be dropped” It’s a statement and a conclusion. Clearly you were implying that that a return of 1 goal, for that money means he should be dropped. Good that you’ve realised your mistake though.
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| MKCPFC Spain/MK 17 Jan 18 10.41am |
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Originally posted by MonsterMunch
What like Benteke you mean? So at worst a like for like replacement. Just think if we had say Frazier Campbell for example he would have had a run in the team by now. I think we have all lowered our expectations of what we expect from a striker. Just because he knocks a ball on, wins some headers we think he has contributed enough. I just dont think it is enough. He has been seriously disappointing. Edited by MonsterMunch (17 Jan 2018 10.01am) Edited by MonsterMunch (17 Jan 2018 10.01am) Well yes he would have to play well but score goals of his own.
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| MonsterMunch Cambridge 17 Jan 18 10.46am |
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Originally posted by MKCPFC
Well yes he would have to play well but score goals of his own. Yes I take you point. My rebuttal to that would be... the main differentiator is we've got Zaha! Edited by MonsterMunch (17 Jan 2018 10.47am)
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| youngpalacefan111 17 Jan 18 10.52am |
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Originally posted by MKCPFC
Well yes he would have to play well but score goals of his own. I think you are massively overstating bentekes impact on the team. There have been games where it felt like we were playing with 10 men. Zaha is our main man without him we'd of been dead and burried a long time ago.
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