‘I hope Martin goes to Spurs,’

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Never had much time for this guy but the more I think about this the more I am thinking this could be a mastrstroke by Les .
Many on here have complained about not having a plan B - This puts that to bed at a stroke - Rocky and Bentley on the bench ready if we need to go 4-4-2 and change a game - plus Bentley´s dead ball abilities and the fact that Les knows him and can help him re-start his career . Away from the bright lights and an arm round the shoulder from someone he trusts and he COULD reinvent himself

Well there are other plan B's than just hoofing speculative crosses from halfway line towards general direction of Santa's head.

I'd prefer our plan b to be slick passing football.

Plan A is just that and it doesnt work against teams like Stoke. We need a plan B. A player who can cross from deep into the targets. No point having SWP running down blind alleys and then crossing into the stand.

So let me get this straight, we should start hoofing high balls in the box against side like Stoke who are slow but fucking strong in the air.

[Mase]

We SHOULDN'T be selling Petrov to Spurs but if the moaning twat wants to go why keep him here? I'm sure Spurs aren't the only club interested, but at the moment they are doing really well and he'll probably pick them out of the bunch of teams interested. It's like with Lescott, if he wants to go to a certain team all we can do is stick him in the reserves for the season, but that would be no use to anyone.

Have I missed something? Why is he moaning twat now?

He said a few weeks ago that he wasn't happy sitting on the bench and that a few clubs were after him and that he'll consider his future at City. I think a few days later Stevie Ireland came out with a comment about people knuckling down and fighting for their place.

That was Nigel de Jong who said that about knuckling down and everybody having a role to play, and should be ready to do it.

Definitely Ireland mate, remember everyone was buzzin about his attitude on here. de Jong may have said the same thing though.

[Crossie]

If this happens, Petrov for Bently and 2 million, its a great deal for the club and both players.

Im 100% happy for this deal

[Dameerto]

We SHOULDN'T be selling Petrov to Spurs but if the moaning twat wants to go why keep him here? I'm sure Spurs aren't the only club interested, but at the moment they are doing really well and he'll probably pick them out of the bunch of teams interested. It's like with Lescott, if he wants to go to a certain team all we can do is stick him in the reserves for the season, but that would be no use to anyone.

Have I missed something? Why is he moaning twat now?

He said a few weeks ago that he wasn't happy sitting on the bench and that a few clubs were after him and that he'll consider his future at City. I think a few days later Stevie Ireland came out with a comment about people knuckling down and fighting for their place.

That was Nigel de Jong who said that about knuckling down and everybody having a role to play, and should be ready to do it.

Definitely Ireland mate, remember everyone was buzzin about his attitude on here. de Jong may have said the same thing though.

They both made similar comments, Ireland's were just after Petrov started grumbling and was clearly aimed at him in my eyes.

[svengali]

Never had much time for this guy but the more I think about this the more I am thinking this could be a mastrstroke by Les .
Many on here have complained about not having a plan B - This puts that to bed at a stroke - Rocky and Bentley on the bench ready if we need to go 4-4-2 and change a game - plus Bentley´s dead ball abilities and the fact that Les knows him and can help him re-start his career . Away from the bright lights and an arm round the shoulder from someone he trusts and he COULD reinvent himself

Well there are other plan B's than just hoofing speculative crosses from halfway line towards general direction of Santa's head.

I'd prefer our plan b to be slick passing football.

Plan A is just that and it doesnt work against teams like Stoke. We need a plan B. A player who can cross from deep into the targets. No point having SWP running down blind alleys and then crossing into the stand.

So let me get this straight, we should start hoofing high balls in the box against side like Stoke who are slow but fucking strong in the air.

Forgive me if im wrong but I seem to remember Adebayor scoring with a header at the weekend? Bentley is one of the most accurate crossers of the ball in the game, he will pick out rsc or Ade who are both great in the air. Tell me how well slick passing football did away against 10 man Stoke last season?

[MaineRoadMemories]

Simple for me. If Bentley is willing to fight for a place on the team then he will be a good signing. Petrov has shown many of the warning signs of not been happy as a squad player and he wants first team football.

Thing is, it's interesting to note that players who demand first team football, especially after lengthy injuries, aren't actually players you want in your squad.

You want players who accept that to get in the team they have to play better than everyone else in that position.

We are very quickly weeding out the players who do not have the mentality for a champions league team and it will serve us better in the long term despite some short term heartbreak.

PS: Bentley is a prized cock :-D

[feedthegreek]

bentleys mate arrives at spurs training ground, to drive him up to city.
just seen it on ssnews loan deal they reckon.

[john@staustell]

bentleys mate arrives at spurs training ground, to drive him up to city.
just seen it on ssnews loan deal they reckon.

I saw it too and they could just as easily be going to the pub. Why not fly to Manchester in case of traffic on the M6?

[feedthegreek]

bentleys mate arrives at spurs training ground, to drive him up to city.
just seen it on ssnews loan deal they reckon.

I saw it too and they could just as easily be going to the pub. Why not fly to Manchester in case of traffic on the M6?

might be driving him to an airport.

[john@staustell]

Somebody merge these Bentley threads FFS

[Mike J]

if its a loan deal i wont argue with that. he is a total bellend but a pretty good player.

[Manx Blue]

bentleys mate arrives at spurs training ground, to drive him up to city.
just seen it on ssnews loan deal they reckon.

I saw it too and they could just as easily be going to the pub. Why not fly to Manchester in case of traffic on the M6?

might be driving him to an airport.

There's a chance he could fall asleep?

[10.Goater_Legend]

Premier League
Assists 2006/7
1 Francesc Fabregas Arsenal 13
2 Cristiano Ronaldo Man Utd 13
3 Mikel Arteta Everton 12
4 David Bentley Blackburn 11

Assists 2007/8
1 Francesc Fabregas Arsenal 19
2 Ashley Young Aston Villa 17
3 Wayne Rooney Man Utd 13
4 David Bentley Blackburn 11

On loan it dosn't seem too much of a bad deal imo.

[Twobob]

Better crosser of the ball than SWP and more end product - but still a little dubious about this one.

They were saying on TalkShite that Spuds fans had been moaning cos they didnt want him to go - dunno how true it is cos it was Talk Shite...

However, maybe Pretrov know's that his time is limited because Ribery's coming .... ;-) hohohoho

[svengali]

Better crosser of the ball than SWP and more end product - but still a little dubious about this one.

They were saying on TalkShite that Spuds fans had been moaning cos they didnt want him to go - dunno how true it is cos it was Talk Shite...

However, maybe Pretrov know's that his time is limited because Ribery's coming .... ;-) hohohoho

They are on some of their foums, Glory Glory seem to be gutted.

[Ted Hughes]

Never had much time for this guy but the more I think about this the more I am thinking this could be a mastrstroke by Les .
Many on here have complained about not having a plan B - This puts that to bed at a stroke - Rocky and Bentley on the bench ready if we need to go 4-4-2 and change a game - plus Bentley´s dead ball abilities and the fact that Les knows him and can help him re-start his career . Away from the bright lights and an arm round the shoulder from someone he trusts and he COULD reinvent himself

Well there are other plan B's than just hoofing speculative crosses from halfway line towards general direction of Santa's head.

I'd prefer our plan b to be slick passing football.

Plan A is just that and it doesnt work against teams like Stoke. We need a plan B. A player who can cross from deep into the targets. No point having SWP running down blind alleys and then crossing into the stand.

So let me get this straight, we should start hoofing high balls in the box against side like Stoke who are slow but fucking strong in the air.

If we're a goal down & struggling to break down a packed defence, a cross or free kick from Bentley may unlock it. None of our current players, other than Barry, tend to do that. Beckham used to win games for the scum by crossing without having to beat his man or delivering prescision set pieces. Lampard does it for Chelsea, Gerrard does it for Liverpool. It's quality football & just as worthy of praise as Robinho/Ireland slipping a clever pass through. If we play one way, we'll win nowt. If we'd had that ability last season & a big striker like Adebayor or RSC we'd've probably won the UEFA cup & got into Europe.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Never had much time for this guy but the more I think about this the more I am thinking this could be a mastrstroke by Les .
Many on here have complained about not having a plan B - This puts that to bed at a stroke - Rocky and Bentley on the bench ready if we need to go 4-4-2 and change a game - plus Bentley´s dead ball abilities and the fact that Les knows him and can help him re-start his career . Away from the bright lights and an arm round the shoulder from someone he trusts and he COULD reinvent himself

Well there are other plan B's than just hoofing speculative crosses from halfway line towards general direction of Santa's head.

I'd prefer our plan b to be slick passing football.

Plan A is just that and it doesnt work against teams like Stoke. We need a plan B. A player who can cross from deep into the targets. No point having SWP running down blind alleys and then crossing into the stand.

So let me get this straight, we should start hoofing high balls in the box against side like Stoke who are slow but fucking strong in the air.

If we're a goal down & struggling to break down a packed defence, a cross or free kick from Bentley may unlock it. None of our current players, other than Barry, tend to do that. Beckham used to win games for the scum by crossing without having to beat his man or delivering prescision set pieces. Lampard does it for Chelsea, Gerrard does it for Liverpool. It's quality football & just as worthy of praise as Robinho/Ireland slipping a clever pass through. If we play one way, we'll win nowt. If we'd had that ability last season & a big striker like Adebayor or RSC we'd've probably won the UEFA cup & got into Europe.

Well, I have to question that speculation.

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

I have to agree that we needed some height that day at Stoke. Or it would have at least provided an option. We had the ball nearly all the time, moving it left and right and back left again, but we couldn't pass our way through a tight defence. We certainly needed something different. I don't think we'd have scored if we'd played all night.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

I have to agree that we needed some height that day at Stoke. Or it would have at least provided an option. We had the ball nearly all the time, moving it left and right and back left again, but we couldn't pass our way through a tight defence. We certainly needed something different. I don't think we'd have scored if we'd played all night.

No, we needed to SHOOT that day. Jeezes, we were trying to run the ball to net all game but no one was willing to take a shot outside the box. No amount of highballs to box would've won us the game.

[The Man In Blue]

I have to agree that we needed some height that day at Stoke. Or it would have at least provided an option. We had the ball nearly all the time, moving it left and right and back left again, but we couldn't pass our way through a tight defence. We certainly needed something different. I don't think we'd have scored if we'd played all night.

No, we needed to SHOOT that day. Jeezes, we were trying to run the ball to net all game but no one was willing to take a shot outside the box. No amount of highballs to box would've won us the game.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER IS THE NAME OF THE GAME NQDP, STRENGTH THROUGH DIVERSITY. WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE USE OF ALL POSSIBLE ANGLES OF ATTACK.