Darren Bent

[Concrete John]

I was thinking ruder, but we can go with that.

[Chris Smith]

We seem determined to keep keep trying to invent scenarios in which Bent will leave in January. Unless he's unhappy at Villa or the manager wants rid then I just don't see him leaving for QPR, depite wealthy backers they play in a tiny stadium and their only ambition for this season is to not get relegated. It really would make no sense with the Euros coming up in the summer.

Before anyone cites money he's not exactly short of a few bob as it is. I'm sure that he'll be assessing his options in the summer and looking at what our plans are and what other options might be on the table, but not now.

[Monty]

despite wealthy backers they play in a tiny stadium and their only ambition for this season is to not get relegated. It really would make no sense with the Euros coming up in the summer.

Before anyone cites money he's not exactly short of a few bob as it is. I'm sure that he'll be assessing his options in the summer and looking at what our plans are and what other options might be on the table, but not now.

Seems to be our ambition for this season as well.

On the second point, since when did footballers take into account the fact that they already have a lot of money when presented with a better contract offer? I'm not saying he will go, but if they offer him more money he might well want to.

[Ryu]

There can't be anything in the bent to QPR rumour. They've just loaned macheda and I read one report today that Warnock and Fernandes fell out because Warnock wanted to sign Yakubu and Fernandes didn't. I don't see them spending £20m on anyone.

I think Mark Lawrenson is the only one left who thinks he's going anywhere.

[Chris Smith]

despite wealthy backers they play in a tiny stadium and their only ambition for this season is to not get relegated. It really would make no sense with the Euros coming up in the summer.

Before anyone cites money he's not exactly short of a few bob as it is. I'm sure that he'll be assessing his options in the summer and looking at what our plans are and what other options might be on the table, but not now.

Seems to be our ambition for this season as well.

On the second point, since when did footballers take into account the fact that they already have a lot of money when presented with a better contract offer? I'm not saying he will go, but if they offer him more money he might well want to.

Just how much do you think they can offer him? How soon after that will SWP and Barton be demanding similar. People seem to lose all sense of perspective at this time of year.

[Concrete John]

QPR from here is a backwards move.  OK, Sunderland fans could argue the same given the two clubs league positions last January, but we have the established PL pedigree both they and QPR lack.

Just can't see it interesting him.

 

[Monty]

despite wealthy backers they play in a tiny stadium and their only ambition for this season is to not get relegated. It really would make no sense with the Euros coming up in the summer.

Before anyone cites money he's not exactly short of a few bob as it is. I'm sure that he'll be assessing his options in the summer and looking at what our plans are and what other options might be on the table, but not now.

Seems to be our ambition for this season as well.

On the second point, since when did footballers take into account the fact that they already have a lot of money when presented with a better contract offer? I'm not saying he will go, but if they offer him more money he might well want to.

Just how much do you think they can offer him? How soon after that will SWP and Barton be demanding similar. People seem to lose all sense of perspective at this time of year.

Well thanks for saying I've lost all perspective there Chris, I thought I was being perfectly reasonable. I don't think that QPR will be his destination and I don't know how much they can offer him. All I'm saying is that, if they were able to offer him a bigger salary than he's on here, he'd consider it. That's all.

[Chris Smith]

The point is, Monty, it makes no sense NOW. If he wants away he'll surely have more options in the summer rather than tie himself to a struggling club for the sake of a pay rise.

[Monty]

The point is, Monty, it makes no sense NOW. If he wants away he'll surely have more options in the summer rather than tie himself to a struggling club for the sake of a pay rise.

Not saying it's the same situation because we're probably a bigger club than Sunderland, but that's what he did last year.

Like I say, not saying that he will go to QPR, just that, were they in a position to significantly improve his pay he would surely consider it. He hardly looks happy here just at the moment.

[Shrek]

Anyone know why Redknapp is allowed to make it known abot Demba Ba release fee?

In fairness he never, the reporter mentioned it, Harry just acknowledged he knew about it.

On the issue, Ba is a prime example, bought last January for a fraction of what we paid for Bent scored goals and contributes a hundred times more than Bent.

Also, what makes people think Hughes will be interested in Bent?

[Concrete John]

Anyone know why Redknapp is allowed to make it known abot Demba Ba release fee?

In fairness he never, the reporter mentioned it, Harry just acknowledged he knew about it.

Just once I'd like this to read:-
In fairness he never, the reporter mentioned it, Harry refused to comment as it wasn't his player.

[Brend'Watkins]

The point is, Monty, it makes no sense NOW. If he wants away he'll surely have more options in the summer rather than tie himself to a struggling club for the sake of a pay rise.

Not saying it's the same situation because we're probably a bigger club than Sunderland, but that's what he did last year.

Like I say, not saying that he will go to QPR, just that, were they in a position to significantly improve his pay he would surely consider it. He hardly looks happy here just at the moment.

Please tell me how you have this ability to detect Bent's current level of happiness?

[bertlambshank]

Anyone know why Redknapp is allowed to make it known abot Demba Ba release fee?

In fairness he never, the reporter mentioned it, Harry just acknowledged he knew about it.

Just once I'd like this to read:-
In fairness he never, the reporter mentioned it, Harry refused to comment as it wasn't his player.

Dream on.

[Dave Clark Five]

QPR from here is a backwards move. 

 

Its a bit like when Andy Gray went to Wolves.

[Monty]

The point is, Monty, it makes no sense NOW. If he wants away he'll surely have more options in the summer rather than tie himself to a struggling club for the sake of a pay rise.

Not saying it's the same situation because we're probably a bigger club than Sunderland, but that's what he did last year.

Like I say, not saying that he will go to QPR, just that, were they in a position to significantly improve his pay he would surely consider it. He hardly looks happy here just at the moment.

Please tell me how you have this ability to detect Bent's current level of happiness?

I just said he doesn't look happy, not that he measures 2.7/10 on my patented Bent-happiness-ometer.