Darren Bent

[Shrek]

Shrek - so, we sell Darren Bent.

1. Who is going to score our goals?
2. Are they going to score enough of them to stay clear of the relegation zone?

I don't know, but tell me this.

1. Who is scoring our goals now? (Bent 1 in 7 out of last 10 villa games, rrect me if I'm wrong on that)
2. Are they going to score enough either.

Ozzjim made a good point, how many overhit through balls did Ash
Play last season? Is Bent still making those runs of are we just not seeing the passes?

Every striker goes through sticky patches.

What is your "are they going to score enough either" question?

You're the one who wants to sell him, but you've no idea whatsoever as to where the goals will come from.

In a season where we've played in such a way that Bent sees next to nothing of the ball, he's still scored seven goals. Bent will emerge from this iffy spell (although, he scored at Chelsea, so it's not exactly the most hellish of poor patches) and is a recognised goal scorer with a proven record of doing just that.

My worry is that Bent doesn't look interested and yes if we suddenly start playing creative football and giving him lots of chances we will be fine.

But at the moment we look weak, poor and lacklustre when Bent is in the team.

Your theory is based on the assumption Bent will score lots of goals the rest of the season.

My opinion is based on the last 6 games.
I don't think we can get the best out of Bent unless N'Zogbia, Ireland and Albrighton play, which means Gabby on the bench.

So what do we do?

[pauliewalnuts]

What we do is we start playing in such a way to get Bent the ball again, and we'll score more goals.

Our goalscoring record is utter shite.

My opinion of Bent's goalscoring ability is based on the last five years.

[Villanation]

What we do is we start playing in such a way to get Bent the ball again, and we'll score more goals.

Our goalscoring record is utter shite.

My opinion of Bent's goalscoring ability is based on the last five years.

Other than selling him its the only option, had you have been pitch side yesterday watching him wonder aimlessly around I doubt you'd even be giving him a 2nd chance.

We have to get him hungry again and we have to make sure he gets the service, otherwise we have to simply say we can't use him and get someone we can, many players have been transfer'd into clubs with great records and flopped, problem is for Villa Bent's position is all important.

[Chris Smith]

Gabby put him through yesterday but his touch was poor and the defender cleared. It's far too simplistic to say it's all down to others, his form is below what it should be.

[Villanation]

Gabby put him through yesterday but his touch was poor and the defender cleared. It's far too simplistic to say it's all down to others, his form is below what it should be.

Half time yesterday was saying to a mate I reckon we are going to lose this, I can see a penalty or own goal giving Bristol Rovers the advantage, we both commented as to where the next Villa goal was coming from and both commented that Bent looked absolutely and completely knackered, only when Gabby came on in the 2nd did we look to have something about us again.

[Matt Collins]

I don't think he looks knackered, but he does look to be lacking belief and his touch is really poor at the moment. Still got 6 league goals though. You'd have to think his form will improve at some point so I reckon he should be on for around 15.

I really think the 4-2-3-1 doesn't seem to suit him much. wouldn't be surprised to see gabby partner him against everton, with ireland playing left or right (depending on whether CNZ or Albrighton plays).

[Shrek]

I don't think he looks knackered, but he does look to be lacking belief and his touch is really poor at the moment. Still got 6 league goals though. You'd have to think his form will improve at some point so I reckon he should be on for around 15.

I really think the 4-2-3-1 doesn't seem to suit him much. wouldn't be surprised to see gabby partner him against everton, with ireland playing left or right (depending on whether CNZ or Albrighton plays).

Ireland is useless on the wing, 442 could work, but then Ireland doesn't play.

We need to pick the best team available based on form, in which case Chelsea team with Bent coming on.

[pauliewalnuts]

Gabby put him through yesterday but his touch was poor and the defender cleared. It's far too simplistic to say it's all down to others, his form is below what it should be.

Half time yesterday was saying to a mate I reckon we are going to lose this, I can see a penalty or own goal giving Bristol Rovers the advantage, we both commented as to where the next Villa goal was coming from and both commented that Bent looked absolutely and completely knackered, only when Gabby came on in the 2nd did we look to have something about us again.

Really?

I don't think we looked even remotely like losing that match at any point yesterday, let alone half time.

[Steve kirk]

Its strange to think that a player like Bent might lose a bit of belief and confidence but I think he has, however I am still confident he will get 12-15 league goals and if he achieves that we will finish comfortably mid table, I think I read somewhere that he has never gone more than 5 league games without a goal in his career and he has kept that record up this season which is pretty good considering how poor we have been.     

[PaulWinch again]

Gabby put him through yesterday but his touch was poor and the defender cleared. It's far too simplistic to say it's all down to others, his form is below what it should be.

Half time yesterday was saying to a mate I reckon we are going to lose this, I can see a penalty or own goal giving Bristol Rovers the advantage, we both commented as to where the next Villa goal was coming from and both commented that Bent looked absolutely and completely knackered, only when Gabby came on in the 2nd did we look to have something about us again.

Really?

I don't think we looked even remotely like losing that match at any point yesterday, let alone half time.

No quite other than a couple of fuck ups at the end we were very comfortable.

[JUAN PABLO]

how many games did Rooney go without scoring once . Was Fergie going to sell him .

[Steve kirk]

how many games did Rooney go without scoring once . Was Fergie going to sell him .

A hell of a lot more than 5 which is the most that Bent has gone for us or any former clubs.   

[ozzjim]

9 or 10 wasn't it? In a Man U side.

[Shrek]

how many games did Rooney go without scoring once . Was Fergie going to sell him .

Yeah because Rooney does nothing else but score does he.

[Shrek]

Before it gets silly lets not even compare Rooney and Bent please, there is no comparison.