For the record .... Early in the game, Benteke "had a go" at Wilf at the other end when he passed high across the goal. It may have been an easy goal for Benteke if kept low. Wilf acknowledged Benteke's gestures and it was all smiles thereafter. Nothing wrong with airing frustration. Clearly, the team have been told to pump the ball up to Benteke.

Denial is not just a river in Egypt

Employee of the month is a good example of how someone can be both a winner and a loser at the same time.

Benteke played well. AT played well. In the same position CB would have shot it was not an easy set up it needed a very good back post chip. CBs reaction at the end was poor i hope he made good with AT after the match.

Townsend should of stood it up at the back post like at Bournemouth. Tekkers had made the run to the back and the centre halves went near. Townsend doesn't need goals to boosts his confidence IMO , but strikers do.
In a team all players do and should clear the air if they are frustrated by anything and Andros's desire to constantly shoot will wind some up from time to time.
Benteke played well yesterday IMO, but still needs the no.10 to be in and around him more to help create space. We really haven't addressed our chronic lack of a no.10 since the demise of Chamakh. Strange really for a team that play a system that includes one.

Edited by Dangermouse (26 Feb 2017 10.24am)

That's Life
And as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks stompin' on a Dream.
KEEP THE FAITH!!!!!

I understand Benteke's fustration as Townend should have squared the ball to kill off the game

Fair play to their keeper for stepping in to seperate them before it got out of hand

Yes summon your inner Bamford.

People standing in the rain just to see their dream again. The Damned