[suggestion] Marcus bent

[Little Matt]

According to today's Sunday People 'Marcus Bent has told Sheffield United he wants out after the club withdrew a new contract offer............the news has alerted Wimbledon, Man C, Derby, Palace, Ipswich and Sunderland.' Probably just the usual sunday drivel, but he's been excellent since he left us.

[lightweight]

scored 2 yesterday for them

think he would be a good acquisition for us.

according to Neil Warnock in yesterday's Green 'un though;

"He has two years to go on his contract and for now, at least, new contract talks are on the back burner for now so he can concentrate on playing football."

[This message has been edited by lightweight (edited 27 August 2000).]

[arussell]

Would love to see Marcus back - yet another you can file in the "never should have been sold" category - although he certainly didn't look that bothered for us just before he left.

Unfortunately it's unlikely to happen for the simple reason that his value is now around the 2-3 million mark.

[rashid]

Originally posted by arussell:
Would love to see Marcus back - yet another you can file in the "never should have been sold" category - although he certainly didn't look that bothered for us just before he left.

Unfortunately it's unlikely to happen for the simple reason that his value is now around the 2-3 million mark.



Presumably there was no sell on clause when he was let go for the usual pittance-although no doubt any money there would go to the "1986" company. Doh!

Didn't SJ say something along the lines that if he woke up one day and fancied splashing out on a player then he jolly well might? if so Marcus Bent looks good value at £2-3m.

[BIG LETTER!]

We've probably had any money from any sell-on clause anyway, since he joined Sheff Utd from us via Port Vale.

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[Ian of Chatham]

I can't see Marcus Bent returning to us, mind you he shouldn't have gone in the first place, thank you Venables. Big Letter, you're probably right that we've had our money on sell on clauses, or more likely the 1986 company had the sell on fees.

[winners]

I very much doubt Marcus Bent would come back to us, he can now do a lot better!, anyone remember the goal he scored up at Bolton though?

[RDSdaEAGLE]

And Liverpool!!

Those were the days!

[tomario]

So what happened to his proposed move to Man City?

[budgie]

Apparently Marcus Bent is been declared surplus at Blackburn.

Although I don't like to see ex Palace players been linked about coming back to us, I would make an exception with him, as he didn't want to leave us in the first place, he is an excellent player, still young.

Also when he was interviewed at the end of the last game of season when Blackburn were promoted, he seemed more keen on hearing whether Palace had survived or not.

[RobbieB]

I'd bite your chuffin hand off to have a chance to get Marcus Bent back at Palace. He looked seriously classy last year when he played for Sheff Utd and Blackburn at Selhurst.

[Spikemeister]

I'd hhim back although he does appear to have a history of not lasting long at clubs which might suggest that he's difficult ?

[RobbieB]

I think that's a bit unfair. He was shown the door by Vegetables, sold on by Sheff Utd (I don't think at his request) and is now being frozen out by that **** Souness. IMHO Blackburn got promoted despite him, not because of him!

[Jason]

Yes please. EXACTLY the sort of player we need. Sign him NOW

[Snorwood Eagle]

Yep, he is the type of front man we need. Last season we were crying out for someone who could head the ball up front, and Marcus is quality in the air and on the ground. I can't believe Blackburn are considering selling him though - he has heaps of potential.

Budgie, where did you get your information from? I certainly hope its true, and Palace head the queue for him. :) :p :D

[budgie]

I got it from the football transfers site, which is a very reliable site.

http://www.footballtransfers.co.uk/

[Bertrand]

I always thought he was a class player i'd definitely have him back ! I doubt we will though :grrr:

[CK]

Oh!!!!! that goal away at the Reebok

Maarvellousssss

[Chillo]

Whatever happened to all our interest in ?Rod Wallace (esp. the talk about big pictures on him on the jumbotron)?

Marcus Bent - yes pls, but for how much? What did he move to Blackburn for?

[PeterH]

Yes please.

[yorkshire eagle]

i absolutly positively agree yes yes yes! when he playes with janson i think hes much the better player buy now!!!:D

[MattUpNorth]

Agreed. Buy him if he's available at a price that isn't sky high. Bent has both height and skill and him and Morrison could form a useful strike partnership (perhaps with Dougie playing 'in the hole' just behind them). Bag a decent centre back too and I'll be looking forward to the start of the season with relish.

[Bomber Del]

Unlike Aloisi, Marcus openly admits his love of Palace and is in brilliant form so that's all that matters!

[Hemeleagle]

Originally posted by Bomber Del
Unlike Aloisi, Marcus openly admits his love of Palace and is in brilliant form so that's all that matters!

I thought he turned down a chance to return to us last season?

[Bomber Del]

Originally posted by Hemeleagle


I thought he turned down a chance to return to us last season?

Yes..but he was probably thinking that Blackburn would give him a chance when promoted to the Premiersh*t

[Noodle Thief]

No this was when Sheffield made up rumours that Bent would be a dirrect swap for Morrison. Later Palace made Sheffield confess that there was no substance to the rumour. Apart from that, that was the last time he was linked with us. Hope we get him, what a great addition to the squad it would be, tall and strong and quick. I think him and Morrison up front next season would be a deadly combination.

[Hemeleagle]

If he hac of come last season it would of been interesting to see how he nd Ruddock woulr of got on after their bust up.

[RednBlue]

Marcus Bent - always rated him, disappointed when Venables sold him. Yes, if there's a chance, get him back!

[East-End Eagle]

Marcus Bent is not going to come back to Palace this summer, face facts people. Why on earth would Blackburn sell him? And don't say it's becaue they signed that Gruppi or whatever his name is. People on here have been going on about the importance of having 3/4 quality strikers at Palace, why would Blackburn want to sell one of their 3/4? Marcus must be desperate for a crack at the Prem, he ain't gonna come here I'm afraid.

[Ted Rodgers]

We will have to wait and see,but i would love to see him back at Palace.He does have a strong feeling for the club,which might tempt him to return??

[Oisin]

Actually Blackburn outbid us.

[jordanismygod]

Although i would love to see Bent back at the Palace, i really can't see Blackburn selling him!

He still has potential, and Blackburn would keep him just for that!

[Webb]

get him now,so he can make up on the yaers his missed out on thanks to that tw@ venables.SIGN HIM UP!!!

[arussell]

Originally posted by CK
Oh!!!!! that goal away at the Reebok


Or the one at home to West Ham ? - or away at Liverpool ?

[Sandowneagle]

I was more gutted about the sale of Marcus Bent than any other since Ian Wright.

He is young, gifted, passionate and entertains. It's beyond belief that Goldberk forced him out for £150k in cash.

Come on SJ, make me happy.

[Celestial Empire]

IF he's really available (seems unlikely), YES !

[turb3101]

Originally posted by budgie
Apparently Marcus Bent is been declared surplus at Blackburn.


Whaat? Surplus to requirements at Blackburn? SB get him back here now!I was gutted when he left in the first place only to end up banging them in for Sheffield United.

Sort it now please SB/SK!

[bald-eagle]

As I said yesterday on another thread, players like marcus Bent don't look at Palace as their first choice. He is a prem quality player and I would be very surprised if (1) he really is up for grabs, and (2) if he is he'll go anywhere but another prem club. He must be in the £4/5m bracket, so that alone makes it very unlikely that he'll evr find himself back at SP.

[Celestial Empire]

On the Blackburn sites there's plenty about offloading Ostenstad and Blake, but no mention of Bent.

[CPFC Cheerleader Observer]

Originally posted by Celestial Empire
On the Blackburn sites there's plenty about offloading Ostenstad and Blake, but no mention of Bent.

Well, Id rather get rid of those 2 than Bent so you can understand this and I WOULDNT want us to sign either of these 2.

[Clapham Grand]

i always find it a surprising that he is given such a barracking whnever he comes back to Selhurst by some fans - though this is usually because he scores or is involved in a kung-fu fight!

[turb3101]

Originally posted by Celestial Empire
On the Blackburn sites there's plenty about offloading Ostenstad and Blake, but no mention of Bent.


DAMN!!!! :(

[Kirby]

Weren't Bruce & Bent together @ Sheff Utd??? Or have i just gone mental? :hmph:

[RobbieB]

I know, I know. We don't want to keep harking back to the past and trying to sign old players etc. etc. etc.

However, Marcus Bent wasn't in the squad for Blackburn last night, has a love for the club and probably wants first team football somewhere.

Oh and he's quite good, too.

Surely he is someone we should be either trying to buy or signing on a season loan deal.

[RobbieB]

sorry, wrong forum!

[JonnyF]

He is one Palace player i would love back at the club!
Where would you play him though?
You couldn't split our two front men up!

[CPFC Cheerleader Observer]

Dougie and Clint cant stop scoring, we dont need anyone else!

:o

[Daddy Long]

It is only a matter of time before Dougie goes back to his namby-pamby ways and the bench...Bent would be a great replacement

[MAX]

I suppose he'll forget most of the Holmesdale calling him a w@nker after the Ruddock incident?!
Don't knock the Doog,more talent than anyone in Division One!

[Ted Rodgers]

I think getting Marcus Bent back at Palace would be a great bit of buisness,lets face it he did not want to leave in the first place.Make it happen SB and SJ......PLEASE!!!!:cool:

[Steve in Phoenix]

soccerbase.com reports Blackburn paid 2.1 million for Marcus Bent and that we sold him previously for 375 000 (not the 150k as suggested?).

Far too early in the season for claims of "surplus, frozen out" but I did notice Blake came on for Grappi at Rovers against Man U.. no sign of Bent.

[arussell]

Bent also did come on as a sub against Derby Steve - although I think he replaced a midfielder.

[Dave]

I really can't believe Blake came on infront of Bent however I would have to agree he is out of our league.

[Stubby]

Originally posted by CPFC Cheerleader Observer
Dougie and Clint cant stop scoring, we dont need anyone else!

:o

But we do not have much cover for suspensions/injuries!!!!
sign him and Campbell now:p

[Ted Rodgers]

Originally posted by Stubby


But we do not have much cover for suspensions/injuries!!!!
sign him and Campbell now:p


Bang on mate!!!! :D

[screamingalice]

He is quality, which is why I can't see Blackburn letting him go, or him wanting to come back. :(

[RobbieB]

I don't particularly like loan deals - you just end up with a repeat of the Forsell situation. However, there is a case for trying to take Bent on a season long loan, particularly if you can tie it up with a purhcase option at the end of the season.

It is difficult to see anyone breaking up the Clint/Dougster partnership up front, but there is very little cover up front in the event of injuries/suspensions.

[Daddy Long]

Originally posted by MAX

Don't knock the Doog,more talent than anyone in Division One!

Note to self: Ignore Max's opinions on football henceforth ;)

[andywicks]

When talking about Saunders, Bruce said that he feels we need more depth upfront. Putting the fact that Dean is ****e aside, we do have
Clinton
Dougie
American
(and Campbell as soon as he`s fit)

and with the reserve + youth waiting on the sidelines, surely thats enough. Top Premiership sides say they need 4 good strikers, well we do (nearly have that) personnally i really dont see the point in adding to the Saunders retirement fund, which must happen soon (no disrespect intendended).

[joec]

Was we going to swap clinton for him when he was at Sheff Utd.

I think he would be a great buy his wages might a bit high though.

[ruediger]

"Should We Go For Marcus Bent?"

No.:rolleyes:

[Eagle]

I was reading the Sunday People today and it states that Blackburn will listen to offers for Marcus as they are seeking money to fund a big money transfer, believed to be Robbie Fowler!!! It said that West Brom are interested in signing Marcus and could put a bid in for him.
Now if it is true and that he is available for transfer then i say put in a bid.
I know we say it's no good going back for old players but he is one we should never have sold. He still has Palace at heart and never wanted to leave and i think if he'd left Blackburn and knew he could re-join Palace he would jump at the chance.
There's no doubting he is a quality player who is still young and learning all the time. I really think he is a player we've been looking for, for other striking options.
I say put in a bid now to tempt Blackburn and hopefully we could see Marcus back in a Palace shirt sooner rather than later. I think a bid of around £2.5-£3million could do it.

Thoughts???

[2can]

There are very few players who I'd like Palace to resign and Bent is one of them. However, I would prefer an average defender to a good striker.

[Palace Don]

Marcus is exactly the player we need up front, and I would love to see him back , although can you really see Jordan forking out £2M, which is what he would probably cost?

[Kirby]

Originally posted by Eagle
I was reading the Sunday People today and it states that Blackburn will listen to offers for Marcus as they are seeking money to fund a big money transfer, believed to be Robbie Fowler!!!

HA HA HA I WISH!!!

[Jimbo ?]

Blackburn going for Fowler !!!! This stuff is stronger than i Thought!!


Bent - another ex eagle!!!!! a good player but there are better players abroad for that money - we dont have to rs sign anyone who left !!!!!

[RDSdaEAGLE]

A very likely transfer...Bruce managed Bent whilst both were at Sheffield United.

He's what we need, a target man with skill in abundance.

[Eagle]

Originally posted by RDSdaEAGLE
A very likely transfer...Bruce managed Bent whilst both were at Sheffield United.

He's what we need, a target man with skill in abundance.

That's a very interesting point mate and a good one. I'd forgotten about that.
I really would like to see us re-sign him and now with your point you've just made and if we did have a bid accepted by Blackburn then i would think it's quite a dead cert he would come back.

Come on Brucie, put the bid in now!!!

[Steve in Phoenix]

Thing is though, Bruce has a habit of frugal spending when it comes to transfers and I think this is apparent in his dealings so far. Having said that it would be great to see Marcus back at the Palace and we did re-sign Dougie and Hopkin. But really I wouldnt want to spend more than the 2m that Rovers paid for him and as someone said, we need a defender more.

If Bent isnt available - Egil Ostenstad could be worth a shot although he does have a greedy agent.

[RDSdaEAGLE]

Well, another thing was that Bruce didn't want to sell Bent, and Bent didn't want to leave...the board decided that the money was right.

He'd be a good signing, I doubt £2 million would do it, considering they bought him for about £5 million!

[NZsparky]

Good to see the girls are back by popular demand:p
Did they really pay 5 million(no pound button on my keyboard) for Bent????? I reckon he be great Back at Palace, but not 5mill.

[Steve in Phoenix]

Blackburn paid 2.1 million for him from Sheffield according to their website and soccerbase.com. He's scored 11 in 26 for them since (he scored 20 in 48 for Sheffield) so why should we pay any more than what they did.. since he hasnt demonstrated much improvement.

Looking at some dates.. Bruce had left Sheffield (May 99) before Bent arrived from Port Vale for 300k (Oct 99) so they have not worked together.

[zonin2000]

if they are trying to fund fowlers move (unlikely, methinks) then it would surely not be any less than £3.5 million. Funnily enough, without knowing about this story I was thinking that we should enquire about him. my initial thought was that it would take £4.5 - 5 million.
anyway, heres hoping.

[Ruskin Old Boy]

I think most Palace supporters would prefer it if we signed good defenders right now, wouldn't we?

[Daddy Long]

Originally posted by Ruskin Old Boy
I think most Palace supporters would prefer it if we signed good defenders right now, wouldn't we?

no. When opportunitites like this arise you have to take them. It would be shooting ourselves in the foot to turn down a quality striker because we need defenders. That is some warped logic.

[Ruskin Old Boy]

Originally posted by Daddy Long


no. When opportunitites like this arise you have to take them. It would be shooting ourselves in the foot to turn down a quality striker because we need defenders. That is some warped logic.

Why? I'd rather have a manager who chose the players he wanted - not have the players chosen for him by newspapers/fans....

[Daddy Long]

Originally posted by Ruskin Old Boy


Why? I'd rather have a manager who chose the players he wanted - not have the players chosen for him by newspapers/fans....

then why say:

"I think most Palace supporters would prefer it if we signed good defenders right now, wouldn't we?"

????

All I'm trying to say is that its foolish to overlook good available players in all positions just because we need a defender. I'm sure our scouting network amounts to more than one scout:)

[Matty]

It's all rather academic really because:

a) he'll be too expensive
b) if we have the money we should be buying defenders

Much as I liked him when he was here (I saw Bent/Jansen as the future of Palace, Venables didn't, but what do I know), he doesn't really seem to have held down a first team place in the other teams he has gone to, so why should he here.

I also think it's a mistake to bring somebody back, it rarely works (OK, so it has in Dougie's case - his price was a steal anyway, but what about Hopkin?)

[PeterH]

Love him back but can't see it. We haven't got the £3m to spend on one player. Best we can hope is that he rots a little with no acceptable bids and we can grab him on loan.

[firesign]

Let's see, in 5 league games we've scored 12 goals and let in 14. Therefore, IMHO, the problem is in our defence. If Jordan has loads of sparedosh, then Bent would be a fairly useful extra attacker. However, I don't think the budget is that big so we have to concentrate on improving the weakest area first.

[Simon Forrest]

I would like to make a number of points because I don't think Blackburn would want to sell him. He was a big part of their promotion and is seen as vital cover for Grabbi and Super Matt. He did come on yesterday vs Ipswich.

They are also selling Ostenstad to raise funds and have already sold Blake and Davies (back to Southampton). They are not going to go from having 7 possible to starters to having only 3 of premiership quality.

Egil O might be worth it. I do think though that we HAVE good defenders already - they just need to gel. Unless it is a big name defender that gets brought in, whoever plays is going to be on a learning curve.

[Beanie]

Originally posted by PeterH
Love him back but can't see it. We haven't got the £3m to spend on one player. Best we can hope is that he rots a little with no acceptable bids and we can grab him on loan.

NO LOANS - a negative and retrograde step unless it is to cover an injury. And yes, I put Forrsell in that bracket - had we not borrowed him we would have been forced to look for a long term replacement (may even have signed Dougie sooner!) or made a real effort to develop Sharpling or Kabba. The only good point was - we never know who Smith's idea of that replacement might have been!

As for a permenant signing - I think it could be done, but Bruce would have to be sure. At that sort of money - and bearing in mind we need to strengthen at the back - he certainly wouldn't a second try.

[bald-eagle]

Originally posted by Simon Forrest

They are also selling Ostenstad to raise funds and have already sold Blake and Davies (back to Southampton). They are not going to go from having 7 possible to starters to having only 3 of premiership quality.


If they sign fowler or someone else with the sale money they'd have 4 strikers....


Don't think this will happen, Marcus knows he's good enough to go to a prem club, besides which most players don't like returning to past clubs.

[Duxie]

I'm a bit surprised that everyone seems to think he would actually come back!

Do you not remember - "Marcus Bent, he's a w*nker, he's a w*nker"?!!

I doubt he could look past that...I wouldn't.

[358 Eagle]

So most would like Bent (a luxury), however feel we must buy a defender over any other position? Well what about this midfielder : Bak ?
Bruce must still feel we need something new in there? Some players must be sold, theres only so many places available in the middle. Does anyone know what he preferes (after we buy a defence?) 442/352? Will Grey and Black be wingers in a 4? If so would also have Bak/Aki in midfield. Then that puts many of the others future in doubt!

[budgie]

Originally posted by firesign
Let's see, in 5 league games we've scored 12 goals and let in 14. Therefore, IMHO, the problem is in our defence.

The problem is, this is the same strike force that struggled to score goals last year when we very nearly got relegated.

I'm sorry to say, but the goals will almost certainly dry up from Clint and Dougie, and when they do someone like Bent would be very handy.

[Webb]

i think we should go for marcus. quality player and one who should never of left us in the first place.
go for it brucey.:p :p :p :p :p :p

[Celestial Empire]

SJ said a little while ago, that he wanted us to sign a few top quality players, rather than bundles of lower cost mediocrities.

Bent is about three classes above Ostenstad.

Bent is young.

We were prepared to pay more than £3M for Beatty :eek:

If West Brom think they can afford him, Palace should certainly be in with a shout.

[Officer Dibble]

A few thoughts.......

Bent was not managed by Bruce at Sheffield. bruce had moved to Huddersfield by then as Steve from Pheonix stated.

Yes, we are scoring goals but both Doogie and Clinton will dry up at some point as they both have in the past and injuries will inevitably come along later in the season. After these two it's Kabba and Sharpling ! So we definitiely need to sign 1 or even 2 strikers.

Is Bent on the transfer list or is this just press speculation ? most Premier clubs are stockibg up with players and probalby seek to have 4-5 quality strikers if they can.

Can't see fowler going to Blackburn, he's way too good and will be sought by the cream of Europe.

[A Wooden Fish On Wheels]

I'll never forgive him for:-

http://www.banjospalacepage.co.uk/sheffu-h-23.9.00.htm

http://www.c-palace.org/f00/shfu2309.htm

Almost a year ago exactlyish.... we cheered him on the pitch and gave him a rousing cheer, he clapped us back and then proceeded to be behave like a horrible little sh.t diving and moaning and elbowing and mouthing his way through the game.

As I have said recently in another thread... I think he is one of the nastiest things in all the leagues at the moment and one to keep an eye on for that reason, I don't want filth like him at Selhurst. Good honest hard men, yes, but weasely little fcks like him. No. He is not fit to wear the shirt.

And Poll... what a nightmare he was that day. Hmmmph.

[Crunchie]

I think there is more in this story than meets the eye.

Liverpool are trying to buy Gomas from Fiorentina, which pushes Fowler further down the pecking order, and he likes Souness, so he could possibly be persuaded. Blackburn are interested in him.

I know we need defenders, but if anybody useful does become available and funds are still available, that doesn't mean we should ignore players, because our priorities lie else where.

I think Bent is good value at 2.5m, and should track the situation.

[ZOHAR]

After speaking to some "people in the know" today it seems that Marcus may be on his way back to us. Blackburn don't see him as premiership material, and Bent is also understood to want to come back to palace. The fee quoted was somewhere in the region of £2.2m.

[2can]

Great news, but are you sure Jordan is going to want to pay over 2 million for a player who will only make the bench?

[pete eagle]

I'd have him back on the condition that he knows he isn't going to be automatic first choice, he has to fight for it.

At Blackburn, Matty jansen, Grabbi and Hughes are ahead of him in the pecking order, and they are looking for another striker and Duff can play up front.

[E.X Moontoad]

IF this turns out to be true could we be faced with the prospect at some stage of a Freedman/Morrison/Bent three pronged attack with Dougie in a slightly withdrawn role?
No doubt SB would be mindful of implimenting this too soon bearing in mind the way the Dougie/Clinton partnership is going at the moment, therefore Marcus may well have to be content with a place on the bench to start with.

[Norwood_Eagle]

i smell bullsh*t

[Random*]

We do however need a decent striker when either Doug or Morrison get injured. On top of that, with our front two's international commitments, if we managed a short cup run, they would need a bit of rest now and then, so rotating the front two would be a decent idea.

On a more personal note, I was really sorry to see Marcus leave Palace - I thought he was coming into his own, with some spectacular, and skillful goals, and as such, I would like to see him back with us.

[Ashfordian Eagle]

Would love to see him back, bit wary of his temprement, but would be a very good addition to the squad.:p

[yorkshire eagle]

would love to see him back though dont think he will return but god wouldnt it be great with a couple of defensive signings we will win the league yet:D :D :D :D :D

[Top Eagle]

I heard that Bent had signed a new deal with Blackburn if thats the case I can hardly see him leaving.

Who are these people "in the know"?

[Tony]

Originally posted by Matty
I saw Bent/Jansen as the future of Palace, Venables didn't, but what do I know

You know more than that over-rated half-wit Venables does, for a start :D

[Beanie]

Originally posted by Top Eagle
I heard that Bent had signed a new deal with Blackburn if thats the case I can hardly see him leaving.

Who are these people "in the know"?

Without wishing to open up a tangent - Fan has recently signed a new deal with Palace. We should all know by now that contracts are more to do with the value of a player than his retention now!

[Top Eagle]

Originally posted by Beanie


Without wishing to open up a tangent - Fan has recently signed a new deal with Palace. We should all know by now that contracts are more to do with the value of a player than his retention now!

Beanie, I agree with you on your point, however we have heard that Bent is apparently unhappy at blackburn (through the media and other "sources") so I can not understand why he would sign a new one if he wanted to return to Palace.

I think the Fan situation is slightly different but the more I read about it the more I assume that if they were that adament about the fact that Fan could not play for his country it should of been included in the contract rather than a promise and handshake.

Dont get me wrong if Bent comes back all the better, but I just cant see it.

[Sir.S.C Remembered]

We should have got Nathan Blake we could do with a lump as a 3rd striker

[jordanismygod]

I see in one of the papers that Blackburn are going to buy Hakan Sukur!
This will put Bent even further down the pecking order!

Snap him up now.

Bent, Morrison, Freedman and Campbell. Heaven!!!!

[Freddy Kurz]

Just why is Marcus Bent at present likely to sacrifice Premiership wages and status to play understudy to our two leading goalscorers both of whom are now full internationals? Still think we need the additional option of a tall, strong and skilful target man, but they are hard to come by at the right price and salary. Haven't seen Andy Campbell, but wonder if he might be the reason Bruce wanted (wants) to sign him?

[Benzhiyi]

Once again the tabloids link us with Marcus Bent today... apparently we are interested but he isn't keen to drop a division. I know that it's recycled news but I really think this is Bruce's chance to try and sell us as a club on the up... he'd be a great addition to the squad and Jordan says the money is there so why not go for it?

[mike]

I agree, I've said in earlier posts that we need strengh in depth, look what happened at Barnsley, No freedman, no threat, personally I think Bent's a cracking player and I hope we sign him, same goes for De Zeeuw. Mike.

[What?]

For the right price i say lets get him! Allthough he is another ex palace player weve been linked with. It's time to moe on, however youth is on his side!!!

[RDSdaEAGLE]

I think you mean Burnley :D

[AJ]

Originally posted by RDSdaEAGLE
I think you mean Burnley :D

Are you sure? Barnsley don't have Freedman, but, they do have Dyer...and they are no threat!!

[RDSdaEAGLE]

West Brom must have thought he was a threat...he scored against them this evening!:p

[mike]

Ok, I meant Burnley, apart from that do you get my drift? Mike.

[RDSdaEAGLE]

Yeah, I do. Bent was one of our worst sales...ever! Terry Venables should be ashamed.

There are also a number of other players currently being shortlisted, though I think Bent is probably the best option. However, price has a very big influence in the matter.

[Si121]

As mentioned By Kenny Sampson and Les Ferdinand today. It's gonna be very difficult to get a player to come to us when they know they are only going to be able to get onto the bench. Especially a player of Marcus' stature.

[Steve in Phoenix]

Definitely recycled kitty litter.

"isnt keen to drop a division". You would think they could be more imaginative when they make up stories.

Sorry but I dont think Marcus is so bigheaded now he thinks he's too good for Division One now, especially for his old club which is sitting on the top. He's either happy at Blackburn or he would move and that includes a move to us. I also dont think he would necessarily sit on the bench anyway, we have played three up front with success before. He would still get plenty of playing time. Fulham needed three strikers, Hayles, Saha and the Portuguese bloke in their campaign.

[Malakite]

Agree with ya Robbo.....WHY ON EARTH did EL TEL sell him for bloody 200,000! ridiculous..BUT LETS FACE IT he made a lot of weird decisions..especially selling Edworthy, AND giving a rollocking to Lombardo for not being a tem player!..hee hee could u beleiev it?!..what an idiot!

[Dartford Lad]

28-10-2001 Marcus Bent

Marcus Bent is set to leave Blackburn following interest from Tottenham and Southampton. Former Sheffield United marksman Bent is up for sale at around £3m although Rovers want to sell for £2.5m with a guaranteed 30 per cent of any future profit if he's sold on. First Division Crystal Palace, one of Bent's former clubs, are also keen but he is reluctant to drop down a division.


This would be a way better signing than Dichio or Naylor!
This link is from www.soccerupdate.com which is very reliable.

[Chris K]

To be honest I can't see him coming here to sit on the bench the same can be said for most strikers in the premier and maybe even division one. Our best bet would be to find a rising star from the lower divisions.

[AddiscombeEagle]

What about Rodgers at Shrewsbury?

[Maidstoned Eagle]

This story got an airing on Palace Radio last night. Apparently Blackburn want £3mill and we have offered £2.5Mill.
Good signing if we got him.

[STONEDinPALACE]

I would be very pleased if Bent came back
to us.....!!!!

[brighton_eagle]

Originally posted by Dartford Lad
Rovers want to sell for £2.5m with a guaranteed 30 per cent of any future profit if he's sold on.

30% :eek: :eek:

are they having a laugh

[Latvian Eagle]

Marcus Bent was my favourite player, even more so than Matty Jansen, I got thoroughly p*ssed off whenever he did not play, he was class, who remembers them goals against Bolton, Liverpool and West Ham, MAGIC!!! I remember comeing home from school and reading on teletext that we had sold him for £350,000 to Port Vale, and considered crying, he was a terrific player and I'd love to see him sign, I think he'd come to us, especially seeing as if we go up, we have the potential to be a bigger club than Spurs or Saints

[Riccardo]

I agree that in theory it would be a very good signing, but I don't want it to happen. Some of you may have noticed my thread a month or so back that stated that I'm worried that if Dougie or Clinton get injured - we're stuffed.

So, I should really be overjoyed that Bent could / is rumoured to, be signing for us. But I'm not. Clinton and Dougie have the peace of mind that they don't have any competition for their places in the team. They both seem to be enjoying playing and look relaxed on the pitch.

If we sign Bent, wouldn't this change completely? I'm up for signing another striker, but Bent may disrupt the harmony in the team. Especially as I don't think he'll like warming the bench.

[Latvian Eagle]

Originally posted by Riccardo
I agree that in theory it would be a very good signing, but I don't want it to happen. Some of you may have noticed my thread a month or so back that stated that I'm worried that if Dougie or Clinton get injured - we're stuffed.

So, I should really be overjoyed that Bent could / is rumoured to, be signing for us. But I'm not. Clinton and Dougie have the peace of mind that they don't have any competition for their places in the team. They both seem to be enjoying playing and look relaxed on the pitch.

If we sign Bent, wouldn't this change completely? I'm up for signing another striker, but Bent may disrupt the harmony in the team. Especially as I don't think he'll like warming the bench.

So you'd turn down a 6'4" proven goal scorer, who has a love for the club then?

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by Latvian Eagle


So you'd turn down a 6'4" proven goal scorer, who has a love for the club then?

If you read my post you'd know the answer to your question ;)

BTW, he really liked the club when he 'offered out' the Holmesdale last season. I don't reckon he'll join anyway Lativan, as he'll start on the bench most of the time, won't he ?

[Pete B]

Originally posted by Maidstoned Eagle
This story got an airing on Palace Radio last night. Apparently Blackburn want £3mill and we have offered £2.5Mill.
Good signing if we got him.

Not sure what credibility that gives it - they thought he still played for Sheffield United

[Latvian Eagle]

Originally posted by Riccardo
BTW, he really liked the club when he 'offered out' the Holmesdale last season.

I actually think the crowd were harsh in that game, all he did was a bad tackle I think, but to boo him when he got the ball was sickening, I felt sorry for him, I wanted him to come back long before that, as much as I love and Support only the great CPFC I felt a bit hard done by, seeing as the guy was magnificent for us

[Number 1.]

We have got to go for him, I think that is why we lost the burnley game, we didnt have a decent striker to back morrison up when freedman was out.

[STONEDinPALACE]

Originally posted by Riccardo


If you read my post you'd know the answer to your question ;)

BTW, he really liked the club when he 'offered out' the Holmesdale last season. I don't reckon he'll join anyway Lativan, as he'll start on the bench most of the time, won't he ?

If he`s coming to us I think it will be more of
a rotation system between the strikers..!?

Can`t imagine the club paying that amount of money for
a player warming the bench..!!!

[Riccardo]

Originally posted by STONEDinPALACE

Can`t imagine the club paying that amount of money for
a player warming the bench..!!!

What I'm saying SiP is that Freedman or Morrison should not be REPLACED. If we get a sub striker, fair enough. But our front two are playing so well, it would be madness to start rotation !! :moo:

[brighton_eagle]

Originally posted by Riccardo

BTW, he really liked the club when he 'offered out' the Holmesdale last season.

All he did was make Ruddock look like a moron. Not a difficult task I grant you, but it seemed to upset a lot of the Palace 'faithful'

:rolleyes:

[biggus mickus]

I agree,at the right price.
Dont forget he will be on big wages.
My wife says no,because his legs dont do it for her.

[NZsparky]

Biggus,if your trouble says it's off. Then it's off.
Bugger!!!!!!
Because I liked the guy, and like others, was sad to see him so horribly venebalised last time.
If there is any chance please have a word.:p

[Oisin]

Originally posted by brighton_eagle


All he did was make Ruddock look like a moron. Not a difficult task I grant you, but it seemed to upset a lot of the Palace 'faithful'

:rolleyes:

He was hard done bi IMHO. He's one of the only ex-plauyers who I've seen mention in public his affection for the club.

[Caisterman]

If we are really serious about going up and staying up, we need players of his quality. Get him now!!!! :p :p :p

[Walrus]

Originally posted by budgie



I'm sorry to say, but the goals will almost certainly dry up from Clint and Dougie, and when they do someone like Bent would be very handy.

Not yet they haven't m8 ;)

[Walrus]

Originally posted by Dartford Lad
28-10-2001 Marcus Bent

Marcus Bent is set to leave Blackburn following interest from Tottenham and Southampton. Former Sheffield United marksman Bent is up for sale at around £3m although Rovers want to sell for £2.5m with a guaranteed 30 per cent of any future profit if he's sold on. First Division Crystal Palace, one of Bent's former clubs, are also keen but he is reluctant to drop down a division.


This would be a way better signing than Dichio or Naylor!
This link is from www.soccerupdate.com which is very reliable.

I could see Bent in the starting lineup at Spurs alongside Sheringham. Hoddle is freezing Rebrov out and big Les is bound to get injured again anytime soon and will be bench-warming after this season anyway IMHO.

[Walrus]

Originally posted by AddiscombeEagle
What about Rodgers at Shrewsbury?

Good prosect but VERY raw ! Makes Scott Dobie at the Oilbyun seem polished and experienced :o

Saying that, he knows where the Div 3 goals are and is a confident sort of player. Mind you, I bet steve Kabba could do a good job starting in Div 3 so would Rodgers be a good buy ? Also, expect him to want first time footie on a semi-regular basis and to have an inflated opinion of his own worth.

Reckon he'll move to a Div 2 or bottom 6 Div 1 side soon enough though. Apart from Peter Hoekstra (Stoke) anyone know of any prospects in Div 2 ?

[biggus mickus]

Well NZ SPARKEY had a word with the wife.She says ok on Marcus,but wants to know about your legs.

[Elephant with mouse gyp]

There's something in Metro today saying that Blackburn are after Shefki Kuqi, a Stockport striker, so Bent goes further down the pecking order.

Apart from Rodger, is there anyone left from when he was here last?

[Daddy Long]

Dean Austin? David Hopkin?

[Who Cares?]

According to planetfootball he is going to Ipswich for £3m. Watching the match v. Inter Milan tonight and expected to sign tomorrow.

[markholmes1991]

Blackburn striker Marcus Bent is on the verge of a move to Premiership rivals Ipswich Town for a fee in the region of £3million.
TEAMtalk understands that 23-year-old Bent and his representatives are set to meet Ipswich officials today to discuss personal terms after Rovers gave The Tractor Boys permission to open negotiations with the striker.
Ipswich are seeking an immediate replacement for Marcus Stewart - who is currently out injured with a broken jaw - and, with Bent's first-team opportunities limited at Ewood Park, a transfer could suit both parties.
Bent's agent Charlie Burt was playing his cards close to his chest, saying: "I have no comment to make at the moment."

[Top Eagle]

Just heard that Blackburn have accepted a verbal bid of £3m from Ipswich Town for Marcus Bent.

He will apparently be at the game tonight to watch the Tractor Boys play Inter.

Pity it was not us!!!

[GreatGonzo]

Tell me about it
It would have been really good if it was us playing Inter, we could have gone out and beaten them again

[NO1FAN]

According tio todays Sun Ipswich are on the verge of signing him for £3 mill as Marcus Stewart is out with a broken jaw!

[NO1FAN]

ER i've been a bit slow and stupid on this one!!!

Also where have my post's been going this is the second time i've been up to 1500 ???

[samaul1cpfc]

but late now mate

[pedro]

Bearing in mind the rumours surrounding Clinton's imminent departure, should we be looking at Marcus Bent as his replacement. We tried to buy him before he went to Ipswich but now they are likely to lose their Premiership status and willl have to cut their wage bill so now might be a good time. There maybe other Premiership interest that may scupper a deal as he has played well since joining them, but if not, I am sure he would rather play Div 1 football for Palace than Ipswich (providing we can offer him suitable wages).

[Holmesdale Boy]

First can we afford his 3+ million price tag and then can we afford his wages. And why would he want to leave Ipswich, and if they had any ambition which they do why would they sell on of there most valuble players.
Sorry cant see it happening

[PhilD]

Should we consider buying him? Ipswich want rid and will only be asking for a nomial fee, he's also scored quite a few goals this season. I think he would be an excellent signing and one player we would have a realistic chance of landing. A partnership of AJ and Bent would be fantastic.

[Marc]

No! :sob:

[Gooders]

No.

He has a bad attitude and would disturb team spirit.

He's not proven at the top level.

We can do better.

[David]

Originally posted by Gooders
No.

He has a bad attitude and would disturb team spirit.

He's not proven at the top level.

We can do better.


:rolleyes:

I think Marcus Bent would be a fantastic signing, he was excellent when he played for Palace!

[Teagle]

No. Bent isn't crap, I just think we should be looking elsewhere. Would rather Ricketts.

[darren_j]

Bent would be a good addition in my opinion.

[Marc]

:sob: :sob: :sob: :bash:

[PhilD]

Originally posted by Gooders
No.

He has a bad attitude and would disturb team spirit.

He's not proven at the top level.

We can do better.

I don't know about a bad attitude, although I believe that Dowie would be able to get the best out of him. I used to know a relation of his and apparently he was gutted to leave Palace in 98/99, we also know that Jordan has tried to buy him before and therefore there's a chance he could become a target. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't he score around 12 goals for Leicester this season? I'd say that's pretty good in the top flight for a struggling side.

[crystal essex]

bents latest clubs leicester relegated ipswich relegated palace????? in my opinion i dont think so

[Marc]

Originally posted by PhilD
I don't know about a bad attitude, although I believe that Dowie would be able to get the best out of him. I used to know a relation of his and apparently he was gutted to leave Palace in 98/99, we also know that Jordan has tried to buy him before and therefore there's a chance he could become a target. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't he score around 12 goals for Leicester this season? I'd say that's pretty good in the top flight for a struggling side.

If he'd scored a few more they might not have been so struggling ;)

[hernehilleagle]

He had a good run with Ipswich in the Premiership - he got player of the month once. If we could get him cheap I'd be happy.

[stinky]

I've said so many times, how about Marcus Bent. I think he did a pretty good job for Leicester, considering how shit they are. Scored some good goals. Anyone know what his goal talley is? I think he is quite a tall player but not a big lumbering forward like Shipps, he's got some mobility and pace. I think him and AJ would be good together. Big man, little man. And with crosses coming from Wayne, Jules, Granville, Butts and Hughes I think he'd do well for us

[cpfcben]

Would be an excellent signing!!!

[Adrian]

The trouble with all these threads about ex-players is that, no matter how hard we try, it's impossible not to get caught up in the nostalgia. Player leaves Palace, does well elsewher, ooh, wouldn't it be good to get him back.......

I was a Bent fan too when he was with us; but that was then and this is now...

I'm not sure, me.

[stinky]

I'm not basing any of it on nostalgia. I would've mentioned his name even if he hadn't played for us. I think he did alright at leicester given how shit the service was. I think that he wants to play in the prem

[henryhallandhisbasque]

Can we have somebody better equipped to score in the Premiership, please? Dale Winton, for example??

[glaziers fan]

Is he as good as Larsson, Kluivert? If not, he's not worth signing!

In all honesty, he's Tommy Black. Talented but not consistent.

[delboy01]

Not after he gave us w@nker signs after we gave him a good reception.

Burnt bridges springs to mind.:veryangry

[delboy01]

Matt Jansen would be a better buy. Imagine the pace on the break away with Routledge, AJ and Jansen!!!

[stinky]

How many times... we've only just been promoted via the play offs. We ARE NOT going to attract world class talent. We WILL NOT get a proven 20+ a season premiership goalscorer. Why would people like Kluivert come to palace?! We need to buy, yes. But we need to get a bit of perspective and realise that we won't get proven premiership goalscorers coming to us. yet. althought I'd love to be proved wrong and would gladly eat a slice of humble flavoured pie

[colgate]

an absolute must great in the air can hold the ball and can finish.he was gutted to leave palace after a falling out with very terribles. him and a.j would give us a better chance of staying up

[stinky]

exactly. He's big, but not slow. He CAN score goals. with people like our wingers and full backs, we'll put decent crossed in. Good in the air, good with the ball at his feet and can set up goals

[Jimbo ?]

Originally posted by crystal essex
bents latest clubs leicester relegated ipswich relegated palace????? in my opinion i dont think so


herman hraiderson then.........

as for bent... no not good enough and is no better than what we have already

[stinky]

He's better than Ships. No disrespect to the big man, but you can't deny it

[swindu]

Bent is big, strong and has pace. Would be good for us. Never understood why Venables sold him in the first place.

[colgate]

shipps as good as bent dont make me laugh.hero,legend and all that boll**** but score in the premier with his 50p head just wont happen

[OneSize]

There are a few rumblings of a move to Norwich. Tall, good in the air, fast. Was good for us before he had to move and has been brilliant eveytime he has come back.

Would be a great signing IMO, agree and disagree here!

[AJ'sLoveMonkey]

Originally posted by OneSize
There are a few rumblings of a move to Norwich. Tall, good in the air, fast. Was good for us before he had to move and has been brilliant eveytime he has come back.

Would be a great signing IMO, agree and disagree here!

I've just read something very similar on HOL!! ;)

[OneSize]

Oh no, my cover has been blown

[Maidstoned Eagle]

Originally posted by AJ'sLoveMonkey
I've just read something very similar on HOL!! ;)

Doesn't matter where you read it, it's a good suggestion.

[AJ'sLoveMonkey]

Originally posted by Maidstoned Eagle
Doesn't matter where you read it, it's a good suggestion.

I didn't say it wasn't a good suggestion did i?

[AJ'sLoveMonkey]

Originally posted by OneSize
Oh no, my cover has been blown

Yes S.P.A.L.! ;)

[Maidstoned Eagle]

Originally posted by AJ'sLoveMonkey
I didn't say it wasn't a good suggestion did i?

Nope, and I never said that you did, did I?

[AJ'sLoveMonkey]

Originally posted by Maidstoned Eagle
Nope, and I never said that you did, did I?

Nope and i wouldn't give a monkey's if you did, did i?! :confused: ;)

[AJ'sLoveMonkey]

Back on topic Marcus Bent is one player i would like to see back at Palace, he never really should have been offloaded in the first place, but Mr. Venables had other ideas!! (and for a pitiful price too!)

:rolleyes:

[Latvian Eagle]

One of my favourite Palace players... Wouldn't mind seeing him back at the club!

[forsells no1 fan]

Im unsure, we need a goalscorer who will get a hefty sum of goals and MB's srtiking ratio has been pretty poor last few years albeit at a higher level!

[lyrical_g]

if his injury record aint too bad then yes
i cant say ive kept tabs on what hes been like last few years

[ANDYEAGLE]

I would have him. What sort of fee would he command? Probably better value than the maybes we are chasing.
Was he not a Palace fan as well?

[LP]

Would be a good signing and we could probably pick him up for a fairly modest fee, although would Charlton do business with us?

[Maidstoned Eagle]

Originally posted by AJ'sLoveMonkey
Nope and i wouldn't give a monkey's if you did, did i?! :confused: ;)

And I wouldn't give a monkeys if you didn't. diddle I.

[forsells no1 fan]

Originally posted by LP
Would be a good signing and we could probably pick him up for a fairly modest fee, although would Charlton do business with us?


Shite!!!!!! Forgot he was there! There was me thinking he was still at Everton!

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by LP
would Charlton do business with us? I think it would be the other way round would SJ deal with them.

[ANDYEAGLE]

Originally posted by Mad Max
I think it would be the other way round would SJ deal with them.

Ofcourse he would.

[JAS78]

always looked strong but i always thought his finishing was poor when i saw him at everton. could he bang goals in for us? the jurys out imo

[st albans]

he was the main striker when everton finished 4th a couple of years back

[forsells no1 fan]

Originally posted by st albans
he was the main striker when everton finished 4th a couple of years back

But then they sold him soon after!:confused:

[kettle]

i would have him, but I would prefer DaNuge ;)

[Kirby]

I'd love to see Marcus Bent back at Palace. He's quality.

[cpfc_connection]

i cant see charlton letting Marcus go. After letting Johansson, Bartlett and Bothroyd go, that leaves them with a forward line of D. Bent, JFH, Marcus and Lisbie/Euell. Not that strong IMO.

I'd love to see Marcus back at palace though, he scored some great goals for us in the premiership, the chip at home to west ham, long strike at Bolton and final goal at home to derby.

[kolinkins]

Good player - would be the man we're looking for. Cant see Charlton selling him to us mind.

[Ian Hart]

Absolutely no way this would happen.

He has been on Premiership wages for a number of years, and by now they will be at a level far in excess of what we would be prepared to pay.

He has also been a Premiersip player for a number of years, and even without the wages issue I very much doubt he will want to drop down a level. Hasselbaink, who's effectively taken his place, can't play a full season these days, so Bent will still get a reasonable number of games. And before someone says "He'd jump at the chance of regular football" that's never seemed to have bothered him throughout his career.

[pallet]

There is hope, Dowie will look at him, think hes useful, lets ship him out and we need more end of career injury prone players:o

[TheCharmer]

that goal against West Ham was a fantastic finish

[Raoul Duke]

too good for the Championship.

[ZOHAR]

He's probably in our price range in terms of transfer fee (i.e. cheaper than Nugent) but i guess the wages would be the stumbling block.

But would be a great signing for us. We'll even throw in Ben Watson too, Dowie!

[jobisno1fan]

in my thread about marlon harewood i suggested marcus bent and everybody called me stupid?

[ZOHAR]

No you're stoopid as opposed to just plain stupid :moo:

[st albans]

Originally posted by forsells no1 fan
But then they sold him soon after!:confused:

true. my everton mate said that during the 4th placed season he was awesome, chasing everything and never giving up lost causes which endeared him to the evertonians, and scored a few goals

then last season he seemed to think he'd done his job and wasn't putting in as much effort (which was laballed at the the whole team for their awful start - crashing out the champs league and the UEFA). the rest pulled their finger out and he didn't. they were chuffed when they got what they did for him

[forsells no1 fan]

Originally posted by TheCharmer
that goal against West Ham was a fantastic finish

Which one?

[LP]

Originally posted by Mad Max
I think it would be the other way round would SJ deal with them.

Well if he wanted the player he'd have to.

[Stavros 69]

Would love to have him back at Palace, but no way the Clowns will sell him to us.

[Tele Caster]

Swap deal for Watson?

[ANDYEAGLE]

Birmingham trying to sign him according to Mirror. Charlton want 2million.
If this is true he looks good value against some of the fees we are being quoted for players. Probably on 12-15k a week though.

[MasterYoda]

how many strikers do brum want?! they trying to be the new Sheff Utd?

[milky87]

Tall and good in the air........ Does Jamie Scowcroft mean anything to you?

[jordanismygod]

Birmingham signing him would just be stupid.
That would give them 7 or 8 strikers

[mik59]

Originally posted by jordanismygod
Birmingham signing him would just be stupid.
That would give them 7 or 8 strikers Never stopped Blades. When we beat them 1-3 away t'other season my Blades mates calculated they had 9/10 strikers, and with their cash, Brum are loooking like the Chelsea of the CCC.

[sydnsteve]

Good player in this div. Brum look like getting him though, and we can't match their spending. Seems like Billy Sharp is more and more appealing as time goes on!

[Andrews69]

We can match Brum's spending now, they have bought too many players as it is.

Surely he wouldn't mind returning to Selhurst? Fan favourite wasn't he?

Not far to move either. Although the appeal of playing alongside Dareen Bent may keep him at Charlton.

I would absolutely love it if he came.

Scowcroft and Bent upfront, I think it would work to be honest.

[Oisin]

I'm sure there must be a bung related reason for why Venables sold him. He was great for us.

[the bad bounce]

perhaps he would fancy a move further south.

[David]

If we signed Marcus Bent I think that would guarantee promotion!

[TheCharmer]

Bent or Cort no contest. If he s available this would be a fantastic signing.

[Gladys Allover]

Originally posted by Andrews69
Scowcroft and Bent upfront, I think it would work to be honest. Did they ever play at Ipswich together?

[David of Kent]

Originally posted by Gladys Allover
Did they ever play at Ipswich together?

No, according to Soccerbase, Scowcroft was there 94- July 01 and on loan from 2/05 to 5/05.

Bent was there 11/01 to 6/04.

[TheCharmer]

good to see aswell that Dowie is slowly dismantling all Curbishley s good work. A few more Djimi Traroe's will do nicely...

[dulipek]

My buddy from ITFC said M. Bent is crap
My buddy from EFC said M. Bent is sh.t
My buddy from CAFC said M. Bent is good.

Every fan of CAFC is clown so I don't believe him

[gabors tracky's]

Originally posted by Andrews69
We can match Brum's spending now, they have bought too many players as it is.

Surely he wouldn't mind returning to Selhurst? Fan favourite wasn't he?

[U]Not far to move either[U]. Although the appeal of playing alongside Dareen Bent may keep him at Charlton.

I would absolutely love it if he came.

Scowcroft and Bent upfront, I think it would work to be honest.



You having a laugh right, he's got too come all the way down from North, the whole 7 miles.:eek:

[Ryan_the_eagle]

We could sign him and say end of to Dowie matter. Bit like when we signed Shipps before.

[Jay_Palace]

Charlton won't do busienss with us on favourable terms to CPFC. If they were to sell to us I'm sure we would be quoted a higher price than any other interested club.

[Daddy Long]

Bent would be a great signing for us. Therefore it won't happen.

[gabors tracky's]

Will sign for Brum later on in the week.

[Barcaeagle]

Just read not having his loan at Wigan exteneded ... Any good for us this season ???

[dougierules]

He's not having his loan extended because they can't agree personal terms with him so I doubt we would be able to either. Sounds like he wants more then he is actually worth!

[pallet]

Like Marcus Bent knows he likes Palace, however I think he is asking for loads becuase he has to live in Wigan. Its a fair point!:D

[aj forever]

have met marcus a couple of times out in bournemouth and still has a big space in his heart for palace. would love to see him back here....he would be perfect in our 433 system...but something twll me way out of our price range

[Big Guns]

according to reports its nothing to do with personal terms and more to do with the fact that Bruce feels he is to much like a Heskey sort of player and would rather spend a million on a different type of striker

Bent is still only 24 and would be a great signing but I can see someone like Hull or Stoke going for him

[nellis]

There's probably a reason he's had so many clubs.

[PalaceMonkey]

he's still only 24?
crikey.



he's 30 according to wiki actually

[Lydder]

Originally posted by PalaceMonkey
he's still only 24?
crikey.



he's 30 according to wiki actually

yeah that would have made him 14 when he played for us!

[Rasheed Harkouk]

Would love us to get him, just the kind of forward we need....won't happen though.

[Big Guns]

Was just going by the skysports article that said he was 24

[stupalace]

if we were to sign him , his bird could model the new kit


on 2nd thoughts she doesnt seem to like wearing tops

[David of Kent]

I would be very happy with this and, if we are going 4-3-3, be happier than Scowcroft filling this role as Bent has done some of his best work as the chief "line leader", especially at Everton and Sheffield United.

However, I would certainly think that wages would be an issue here unless Bent's oft quoted love of all things CPFC includes him willing to take a (presumed) substantial wage cut!

[Latvian Eagle]

Always liked Marcus Bent, would love to see him come back.

Should never have sold him, Bent and Jansen up front! :sob:

[Ade55]

hes on like 20 grand a week of course were not gonna sign him - wake up people!

[palacemaniac]

Gemma Atkinson at POTY do :lux: