Pravda: Darren Bent next up in Live Chat session with fab fans

[Legion]

Darren Bent to answer your questions live on Wednesday

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[Legion]

10:27
   
   
Dan AVFC:
Hi folks. Dan Harrison here. Darren has just joined me at Bodymoor Heath for this live webchat. Great to have him with us.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:27 Dan AVFC
10:27
   
   
Darren Bent:
Hi everyone. Great to be here.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:27 Darren Bent
10:27
   
   
[Comment From Liam, Callum and jack Liam, Callum and jack : ]
What was it like to score your first goal at Villa Park?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:27 Liam, Callum and jack
10:28
   
   
Darren Bent:
It was brilliant. Always nice to score on your debut. I was over the moon. Hopefully there will be more for me!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:28 Darren Bent
10:28
   
   
[Comment From Norway Norway : ]
How do you find the Villa Park ? Great pitch, isn't? Keep up the good work, Darren!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:28 Norway
10:29
   
   
Darren Bent:
It is a brilliant stadium. It is one I've always enjoyed playing at as any away player. To call it your home is even better. The crowd always play a part and make it brilliant.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:29 Darren Bent
10:29
   
   
[Comment From Terry P Terry P : ]
What's with the number 39 shirt?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:29 Terry P
10:30
   
   
Darren Bent:
I was looking at numbers to wear and most of them were gone. I looked at 37 but the manager wanted me to have 39 because it has the number 9 - a proper striker's number - in it!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:30 Darren Bent
10:30
   
   
[Comment From Adam James Adam James : ]
have you had any pranks played on you from the boys since you joined?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:30 Adam James
10:31
   
   
Darren Bent:
No! They've all been really good to be fair! I expected one or two like somebody stealing my clothes, maybe! But they have all been really good.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:31 Darren Bent
10:31
   
   
[Comment From gemma gemma : ]
when are you coming back on twitter
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:31 gemma
10:32
   
   
Darren Bent:
I'll be back on there soon. I felt it was best I kept off there for a little while but don't worry - I'll be back!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:32 Darren Bent
10:32
   
   
[Comment From mary mary : ]
Hi darren. how are you settling in, and finding life in the midlands?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:32 mary
10:33
   
   
Darren Bent:
Birmingham is a nice city. I didn't know too much about it when I came here - it is bigger than I thought. The location is really ideal because it is in the centre. It is easy for me to go and visit my family.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:33 Darren Bent
10:33
   
   
[Comment From Gareth Gareth : ]
Hi Darren, really great to see you playing for Villa. Did you have any very good friends in the Villa squad before moving to Villa? You seem to get on great with everyone and fit into the team so well
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:33 Gareth
10:35
   
   
Darren Bent:
I am from the same area as Nigel Reo-Coker so I have known him for years. Obviously I know all the England boys and I know Andy Marshall from Ipswich. I know how nervous it can be settling in but it has really helped knowing lots of people here already. I also knew Luke Young from Charlton.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:35 Darren Bent
10:35
   
   
[Comment From Jon Davies Jon Davies : ]
What do you think of our away support?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:35 Jon Davies
10:36
   
   
Darren Bent:
I've only had two away games but both times the Villa fans have filled up their end. Even though we were getting beaten by Man Utd the supporters cheered until the end, stayed until the end and they were fantastic.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:36 Darren Bent
10:37
   
   
[Comment From ivor ivor : ]
are you happy at villa?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:37 ivor
10:38
   
   
Darren Bent:
Yes very happy - which is why I made the move here. I see great potential in the team. I believe this team can go a long, long way and I just wanted to be part of that. Now I am here I am over the moon and I hope things continue to go well.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:38 Darren Bent
10:38
   
   
[Comment From Daniel Daniel : ]
Did you enjoy scoring against man city?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:38 Daniel
10:39
   
   
Darren Bent:
I really enjoyed it. It is always special to score any goal but to score on your debut for a new club after having such a hectic week was amazing. Man City are one of the best teams in the country so to score against them gave me extra satisfaction.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:39 Darren Bent
10:39
   
   
[Comment From Adam James Adam James : ]
which football staduim would you most like to play at? that you have not played at before?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:39 Adam James
10:40
   
   
Darren Bent:
It has got to be at the Bernabeu or the Nou Camp. I watch quite a lot of Spanish football and they both look amazing stadiums.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:40 Darren Bent
10:41
   
   
[Comment From chasrack chasrack : ]
How does Gerrard Houlier compare to other managers you have worked under?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:41 chasrack
10:42
   
   
Darren Bent:
He is a lot more technical, knows the game really, really well. I've been lucky to play under some great managers but to play for someone like Gerard Houllier with everything he has achieved in the game and become one of his players is incredible.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:42 Darren Bent
10:44
   
   
[Comment From Tom Evans Tom Evans : ]
What are the facilities like at villa park?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:44 Tom Evans
10:45
   
   
Darren Bent:
They are brilliant. The changing rooms are nice, the pitch is great and as I said earlier I have always enjoyed playing here. The training ground is top class as well.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:45 Darren Bent
10:45
   
   
[Comment From Andy Parkes Andy Parkes : ]
Hi Darren, What's in your CD player at the moment!?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:45 Andy Parkes
10:46
   
   
Darren Bent:
J.Cole and Rick Ross have been on my car CD player for the past two months.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:46 Darren Bent
10:46
   
   
[Comment From Zarch Zarch : ]
who's your all time favourite player?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:46 Zarch
10:47
   
   
Darren Bent:
Thierry Henry. I was an Arsenal fan when I was younger and I was lucky enough to swap shirts with him when I played against him a few seasons ago. When you walk in to my house it is the first thing you see on the wall!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:47 Darren Bent
10:48
   
   
[Comment From Lambro23 Lambro23 : ]
hey Darren, Im from Australia, massive Villa Fan!! just want to say i've wanted you at this club for a long time and you were what we've been missing in terms of a natural finisher. Do you think you can get the penalty kicks off of young?? hehe
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:48 Lambro23
10:48
   
   
Darren Bent:
It doesn't look like I'll be getting them off him any time soon - especially if he keeps scoring them! But as long as the team is winning and we keep getting points then it doesn't matter who takes them.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:48 Darren Bent
10:49
   
   
[Comment From Alex chapman Alex chapman : ]
Darren - who is the best player youve played with? and they best player against?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:49 Alex chapman
10:50
   
   
Darren Bent:
The best player I've played with is probably Luka Modric - he is so skillful and you can never get the ball off him! The best I've played against? Cristiano Ronaldo - he tore us to shreads when he was at United and I was at Spurs.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:50 Darren Bent
10:52
   
   
[Comment From benjy benjy : ]
Do you prefere to play up front on your own or with someone?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:52 benjy
10:53
   
   
Darren Bent:
I don't mind - if I have to play up on my own I am happy to do it. But I don't have a preference. Sometimes I understand you have to play up on your own against a team like Man United - but it doesn't faze me. We have great service all over the pitch whichever formation we play.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:53 Darren Bent
10:54
   
   
[Comment From Olly Byrne AVFC Olly Byrne AVFC : ]
I had you at 51-1 to score first and villa to win against Man City 1- 0!!! Id just like to say thanks!!!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:54 Olly Byrne AVFC
10:54
   
   
[Comment From Connor Connor : ]
you said you was a arsenal fan, what is it like being on the same team with Pires?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:54 Connor
10:55
   
   
Darren Bent:
When I first walked in to the changing room and I met Pries I was a bit starstruck to be honest! He has been a top, top player for many years and to play with one of the Invincibles is fantastic.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:55 Darren Bent
10:56
   
   
[Comment From Tom Hemming Tom Hemming : ]
is there any defenders you love playing against because you know you have the edge on them?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:56 Tom Hemming
10:57
   
   
Darren Bent:
There are none that I love to play against because the Premier League is a very top league but on the flip side Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic are very, very hard to play against!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:57 Darren Bent
10:57
   
   
[Comment From Steve Steve : ]
What do you feel went wrong last night? or were man u just too strong for us on the day
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:57 Steve
10:58
   
   
Darren Bent:
Man United played fantastic last night. Rooney was back to form - I think he has been playing well all season but he got his goalscoring form back last night and sometimes you have to hold your hands up and say they were a better team.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:58 Darren Bent
10:58
   
   
[Comment From 48irb 48irb : ]
Hi Darren whats your favourite TV programme?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:58 48irb
10:59
   
   
Darren Bent:
It was Lost but that is finished now. So I would have to say right now it is Deal Or No Deal or The Cube!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 10:59 Darren Bent
11:00
   
   
[Comment From Adam Adam : ]
Hi Darren, are you looking foward to our local derbys?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:00 Adam
11:01
   
   
Darren Bent:
Yes. Derby games are always special. I have played in a fair few so I can't wait to experience a Birmingham derby.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:01 Darren Bent
11:02
   
   
[Comment From Daryl Daryl : ]
what are your favourite hobbies in your spare time away from football?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:02 Daryl
11:03
   
   
Darren Bent:
I like to play computer, watch basketball - I follow the Chicago Bulls. I also watch baseball and like to hang out with my friends.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:03 Darren Bent
11:04
   
   
[Comment From Ben Ben : ]
Xbox or Ps3?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:04 Ben
11:04
   
   
Darren Bent:
X-Box all day long! Call of Duty is the best game ever!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:04 Darren Bent
11:04
   
   
[Comment From TOM TOM : ]
are you going to be no:9 next season?
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:04 TOM
11:05
   
   
Darren Bent:
I don't want to show any disrespect to Stephen Ireland because he is still a Villa player but if ever it became available I would love to take the number 9 shirt.
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:05 Darren Bent
11:05
   
   
Darren Bent:
Thanks very much folks. I have really enjoyed this chat session. Up the Villa!
Wednesday February 2, 2011 11:05 Darren Bent
11:06
   
   
Dan AVFC:
Darren has to go now folks. Thanks for logging on!

[The Left Side]

Good reading that

[TimTheVillain]

Great stuff.

2 games, 2 goals - not a bad record that !

[VillaAlways]

Great stuff.

2 games, 2 goals - not a bad record that !

3 games,2 goals- still bloody good going !

[Rip Van We Go Again]

DARREN BENT QUOTE

'I was over the moon.'

He's proper old school.

[D.boy]

Wonder what his online gaming name is for COD?

[eamonn]

Gave the ''right answers'' to all the questions. Been media-trained quite well. I thought he came across a bit sheepish and nervous at his press conference - understandable given the circumstances of his departure from Sunderland.
Interesting to hear his views on GHou aswell.