Rumour: Christian Benteke: Crystal Palace striker subject of £40m bid

[Thefunkymonk]

Originally Posted by Wolfnipplechips

Who was he supposed to head the ******* thing to last night?

I agree.. that's my point

[mcmean]

Parish confirmed this is nonsense

[Nostrils]

Originally Posted by Thefunkymonk

he isn't hitting the dizzy heights

He should sit on Puncheon's shoulders for a game.

[Thefunkymonk]

Originally Posted by Nostrils

He should sit on Puncheon's shoulders for a game.

[red&blue_moomin]

Originally Posted by Lydder

When it was realised we had to take his brother as part of the deal, I knew we had been swindled.. cash in

WTF

He's scored 8 league goals for us so far in 18 matches thats almost a 1 in 2 strike rate can
you name me a premier league CPFC striker since AJ who has managed more than five league goals in an ENTIRE season?

[meee]

Originally Posted by red&blue_moomin

WTF

He's scored 8 league goals for us so far in 18 matches thats almost a 1 in 2 strike rate can
you name me a premier league CPFC striker since AJ who has managed more than five league goals in an ENTIRE season?

Murray.But I agree with your point entirely.

[meee]

Originally Posted by Lords Eagle

I agree for somebody who is supposed to be the best header of the ball in Europe what has he done with his head

Score?

[DARZET EAGLE]

Originally Posted by meee

Score?

[carter]

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Honestly. These journalists come out with so much sh*t

[Thefunkymonk]

Originally Posted by carter

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Honestly. These journalists come out with so much sh*t

Anther absolutely woeful article

[stumpy feelers]

Why the fvck would we sell our only decent striker. (hopefully Remy will come good). You then have 2 weeks to get a replacement. Load of shit.

[Thefunkymonk]

Originally Posted by stumpy feelers

Why the fvck would we sell our only decent striker. (hopefully Remy will come good). You then have 2 weeks to get a replacement. Load of shit.

This..

And just read the first few lines compared to headline..

Article starts with.. big Sam is considering selling benteke ... then says Sam is reluctant to sell him.. well which one is it you idiots..

Plus SP would never sanction that in a million years

[xian1]

More chance of signing a left back ...

[thereichstuff]

Darren Lewis !

[cpfcben]

utter rubbish

[WLYWLYAWYPWF]

Lewis twat on talksport like this might happen.

[Martin H]

Not suggesting this is accurate but I don't think it can be discounted completely.

The thought experiment goes:

BFS assesses team and realises just how many new players are needed to fix the squad.
Funds are available but prices won't allow that to stretch too far and certainly not far enough.
Benteke scores goals but is unlikely to ever defend from the front which is another problem. Maybe other concerns and Sammy Lee would have the inside story from Liverpool.
So if we can maximise the price for Benteke (China) plus other squad players to release funds to fix the defence, add pace to midfield and buy cheaper but effective striker, plus Remy we may have the 'gas' to escape.

I would say this is a definite stretch but it is difficult to discount completely because we do have a lot to fix. Amusing and intriguing - just not too sure which one wins.

[Thefunkymonk]

Originally Posted by Martin H

Not suggesting this is accurate but I don't think it can be discounted completely.

The thought experiment goes:

BFS assesses team and realises just how many new players are needed to fix the squad.
Funds are available but prices won't allow that to stretch too far and certainly not far enough.
Benteke scores goals but is unlikely to ever defend from the front which is another problem. Maybe other concerns and Sammy Lee would have the inside story from Liverpool.
So if we can maximise the price for Benteke (China) plus other squad players to release funds to fix the defence, add pace to midfield and buy cheaper but effective striker, plus Remy we may have the 'gas' to escape.

I would say this is a definite stretch but it is difficult to discount completely because we do have a lot to fix. Amusing and intriguing - just not too sure which one wins.

I think it's completely discountable.. right now he is our only attacking threat.. not a hope in hell we can rely on remy.

Think some are forgetting we sold bolasie for near on £30m.. and from what I heard on the old grape vine is that it more or less covered benteke's fee. Add the to Gayle and Jedi's fees and out net spend in summer was under £10m.

We have funds.. and won't be selling out only goalscorer to fund any more

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by Thefunkymonk

I think it's completely discountable.. right now he is our only attacking threat.. not a hope in hell we can rely on remy.

Think some are forgetting we sold bolasie for near on £30m.. and from what I heard on the old grape vine is that it more or less covered benteke's fee. Add the to Gayle and Jedi's fees and out net spend in summer was under £10m.

We have funds.. and won't be selling out only goalscorer to fund any more

In the 'story' we would replace Benteke but with cash in hand. Linked to several strikers in Europe recently.

LOL - I remembered one of the names Moussa Marega and just found the funniest lowlights video I have ever seen

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If you have had a bad day watch this because it can't have been anything like this fellah!

Should fit right in

[Thefunkymonk]

Originally Posted by Martin H

In the 'story' we would replace Benteke but with cash in hand. Linked to several strikers in Europe recently.

LOL - I remembered one of the names Moussa Marega and just found the funniest lowlights video I have ever seen

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If you have had a bad day watch this because it can't have been anything like this fellah!

Should fit right in

Even if we managed to find a replacement it would not suffice. We have enough funds to address immediate issues.. left back left wing maybe centre back. The rest can wait until summer