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eritheagle Erith 22 Aug 21 8.47am
Yes from me. He won nearly every header yesterday and linked up play well in second half. But gotta get the ball in the box quicker to him. One cross all game and he won that header and nearly scored. Even I identified after Brentford played Arsenal that Benteke would have joy in the air against their centre backs (i wrote it on the 'Brentford' topic) as they are quite static. But yet again we get next to zero ball in the box. He would've thrived if we had got Dyche in, much like he did under Allardyce.
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Erith 22 Aug 21 8.47am

Yes from me.
He won nearly every header yesterday and linked up play well in second half.

But gotta get the ball in the box quicker to him.
One cross all game and he won that header and nearly scored.

Even I identified after Brentford played Arsenal that Benteke would have joy in the air against their centre backs (i wrote it on the 'Brentford' topic) as they are quite static. But yet again we get next to zero ball in the box. He would've thrived if we had got Dyche in, much like he did under Allardyce.

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Nubes London 22 Aug 21 8.48am
With Benteke there seems to be more questions than answers. Match day 2 - he was lacking in his approach and hold up play and seemed to like to throw his arms up in frustration when not receiving the ball as he would’ve liked it. More balls in he box - I expect would be beneficial for him at the moment I think it’s too early to discount him as momentum and games with the new style could provide some unexpected successes. I would say yes - at the moment!
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Nubes

London 22 Aug 21 8.48am

With Benteke there seems to be more questions than answers.

Match day 2 - he was lacking in his approach and hold up play and seemed to like to throw his arms up in frustration when not receiving the ball as he would’ve liked it.

More balls in he box - I expect would be beneficial for him at the moment I think it’s too early to discount him as momentum and games with the new style could provide some unexpected successes.

I would say yes - at the moment!

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PatrickA London 22 Aug 21 9.05am
Surely has to be yes at the moment. The alternatives are Ayew or Mateta. We also seem unlikely to buy a top quality striker having been linked with the likes of Edouard and Nketiah who are unproven in the Premier League. I think the key to getting Benteke to perform is to provide the right kind of service. He had one cross yesterday and that was from Ward. We don’t really have a good crosser of the ball. I’m sure Benteke would thrive if he received the kind of service provided by McNeil at Burnley or Allbrighton at Leicester. They whip in high crosses to the far post for the forwards to attack.
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London 22 Aug 21 9.05am

Surely has to be yes at the moment.
The alternatives are Ayew or Mateta.
We also seem unlikely to buy a top quality striker having been linked with the likes of Edouard and Nketiah who are unproven in the Premier League.
I think the key to getting Benteke to perform is to provide the right kind of service.
He had one cross yesterday and that was from Ward.
We don’t really have a good crosser of the ball.
I’m sure Benteke would thrive if he received the kind of service provided by McNeil at Burnley or Allbrighton at Leicester.
They whip in high crosses to the far post for the forwards to attack.

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southnorwoodhill 22 Aug 21 9.41am
Originally posted by PatrickA Surely has to be yes at the moment. The alternatives are Ayew or Mateta. We also seem unlikely to buy a top quality striker having been linked with the likes of Edouard and Nketiah who are unproven in the Premier League. I think the key to getting Benteke to perform is to provide the right kind of service. He had one cross yesterday and that was from Ward. We don’t really have a good crosser of the ball. I’m sure Benteke would thrive if he received the kind of service provided by McNeil at Burnley or Allbrighton at Leicester. They whip in high crosses to the far post for the forwards to attack. In his post match interview, PV mentioned we need to get more players into the box when in wide areas. A valid point.
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Originally posted by PatrickA

In his post match interview, PV mentioned we need to get more players into the box when in wide areas. A valid point.

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Lanzo-Ad Lanzarote 22 Aug 21 9.42am
Originally posted by PatrickA Surely has to be yes at the moment. The alternatives are Ayew or Mateta. We also seem unlikely to buy a top quality striker having been linked with the likes of Edouard and Nketiah who are unproven in the Premier League. I think the key to getting Benteke to perform is to provide the right kind of service. He had one cross yesterday and that was from Ward. We don’t really have a good crosser of the ball. I’m sure Benteke would thrive if he received the kind of service provided by McNeil at Burnley or Allbrighton at Leicester. They whip in high crosses to the far post for the forwards to attack. You are right, But Viera isn't going to change his whole philosophy for one limited striker “That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn
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Lanzarote 22 Aug 21 9.42am

Originally posted by PatrickA

You are right, But Viera isn't going to change his whole philosophy for one limited striker

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

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dingdong bognor regis 22 Aug 21 9.49am
the sanctuary is full of donkeys already
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the sanctuary is full of donkeys already

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Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 22 Aug 21 10.37am
Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad You are right, But Viera isn't going to change his whole philosophy for one limited striker Vieira will know the limitations within the squad only too well and I suspect he thinks that he needs more players than he will actually get before the window closes. I had this conversation only last night and the gentleman agreed adding that I had been putting forward a case for the acquisition of Demarai Gray for quite some time. Gray of course has signed for Everton for £1.8 Mill.
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South coast - west of Brighton. 22 Aug 21 10.37am

Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad

You are right, But Viera isn't going to change his whole philosophy for one limited striker

Vieira will know the limitations within the squad only too well and I suspect he thinks that he needs more players than he will actually get before the window closes.

I had this conversation only last night and the gentleman agreed adding that I had been putting forward a case for the acquisition of Demarai Gray for quite some time.
Gray of course has signed for Everton for £1.8 Mill.

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doombear Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Aug 21 11.19am
Originally posted by PatrickA Surely has to be yes at the moment. The alternatives are Ayew or Mateta. We also seem unlikely to buy a top quality striker having been linked with the likes of Edouard and Nketiah who are unproven in the Premier League. I think the key to getting Benteke to perform is to provide the right kind of service. He had one cross yesterday and that was from Ward. We don’t really have a good crosser of the ball. I’m sure Benteke would thrive if he received the kind of service provided by McNeil at Burnley or Allbrighton at Leicester. They whip in high crosses to the far post for the forwards to attack. The original question was yes or no to whether you would accept a fee of £13m for him, so I think your answer to that would have been no based on what I've highlighted in your post. I also say no at present. As Vieira rightly said yesterday, Benteke was left isolated too often in the Brentford box. You can't expect him to perform if he isn't fed or supported. Having said that, he could make more threatening runs in the box.
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Too far from Selhurst Park 22 Aug 21 11.19am

Originally posted by PatrickA

The original question was yes or no to whether you would accept a fee of £13m for him, so I think your answer to that would have been no based on what I've highlighted in your post.

I also say no at present. As Vieira rightly said yesterday, Benteke was left isolated too often in the Brentford box. You can't expect him to perform if he isn't fed or supported. Having said that, he could make more threatening runs in the box.

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babylonjohn St Leonards-on-Sea 22 Aug 21 11.36am
Originally posted by doombear The original question was yes or no to whether you would accept a fee of £13m for him, so I think your answer to that would have been no based on what I've highlighted in your post. I also say no at present. As Vieira rightly said yesterday, Benteke was left isolated too often in the Brentford box. You can't expect him to perform if he isn't fed or supported. Having said that, he could make more threatening runs in the box. Thats the problem he doesnt make runs. He just waits for it to be put on a plate for him
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St Leonards-on-Sea 22 Aug 21 11.36am

Originally posted by doombear

The original question was yes or no to whether you would accept a fee of £13m for him, so I think your answer to that would have been no based on what I've highlighted in your post.

Thats the problem he doesnt make runs. He just waits for it to be put on a plate for him

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eagleman13 On The Road To Hell & Alicante 22 Aug 21 12.26pm
Originally posted by babylonjohn Thats the problem he doesnt make runs. He just waits for it to be put on a plate for him As was mentioned & highlighted on MOTD. This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.
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On The Road To Hell & Alicante 22 Aug 21 12.26pm

Originally posted by babylonjohn

Thats the problem he doesnt make runs. He just waits for it to be put on a plate for him

As was mentioned & highlighted on MOTD.

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

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Croydon-Trucker 22 Aug 21 3.02pm
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Yes

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Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 22 Aug 21 3.41pm
I am not a fan of Benteke, never have been during his time with us. I've said as much on the forum before, probably on this thread, but I can't remember. He has supporters I know, but for me he comes across as lazy and lacking game awareness. He appears to rarely chase a ball or tackle an opponent. He just doesn't exude excitement. I want to see a forward who goes looking for opportunities and who sends a buzz round the ground when he gets the ball. Whatever else he might be he's not exciting. I'm not aware of the crowd collectively standing in expectation when he gets the ball. So, in answer to the original post, yes I'd vote to sell him for £13m, but like with Wilf, I can't see many clubs eager to dip into their purses. Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.
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I am not a fan of Benteke, never have been during his time with us. I've said as much on the forum before, probably on this thread, but I can't remember.

He has supporters I know, but for me he comes across as lazy and lacking game awareness. He appears to rarely chase a ball or tackle an opponent. He just doesn't exude excitement. I want to see a forward who goes looking for opportunities and who sends a buzz round the ground when he gets the ball.

Whatever else he might be he's not exciting. I'm not aware of the crowd collectively standing in expectation when he gets the ball.

So, in answer to the original post, yes I'd vote to sell him for £13m, but like with Wilf, I can't see many clubs eager to dip into their purses.

Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

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