Sell Bent?

[Brian Taylor]

Robbie Keane's contract with LA Galaxy expires Dec  2013.
We need him back now to inspire Bent, and the others!
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/robbie-keane/profil/spieler_3144.html

[Risso]

Robbie Keane's contract with LA Galaxy expires Dec  2013.
We need him back now to inspire Bent, and the others!
http://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/en/robbie-keane/profil/spieler_3144.html

Too old, too expensive.

[peter w]

Its too early to say whether we should sell Bent. If Lambert is trying to filll the team wit the players and a system that feed into his strengths then no. If he hasn't the money to do  that ten yes. Pointless having the Angel on top of the Christmas tree if all else you've got are a few fairy lights and a plug.

[ROBBO]

Lambert likes a good target man up front who can hold the ball, Bent as good a finisher as he is can't do that, it will be an interesting few days but no way will he sell Bent i think he really likes playing for Villa.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I'd rather we built the team round him, I don't think we should have to sell our prize asset because of Lerner's buffoonery.
We'll be on a really slippery slope then.

[darren woolley]

I think with better service he will be fine I would like keep him.

[DangerousBri]

We dont need to sell Bent we need to build around him, get players that can make that pass like against west ham all we did was play hopeful balls in the air where collins had him his pocket...

[Rick_avfc]

The key to get the best out of Bent is Service.  People say sell him and replace with him a player who will work harder, ok fair enough but is that going to guarantee you goals?  Who is out there we could buy that could replace his goal threat?

Im sorry but we saw what Bent was capable of when he had players like Young and Downing behind him (more Young than Downing).  He scored for England as well with players that are there to supply him.  Its obvious to see that the players we have behind him are not doing their job in terms of supplying him with ammunition and Lambert has said this in his post matches comments/interviews

[PaulWinch again]

I'd rather we built the team round him, I don't think we should have to sell our prize asset because of Lerner's buffoonery.
We'll be on a really slippery slope then.

Agreed.

[Phil from the upper holte]

We don't need Robbie keane, We need someone LIKE robbie Keane

He's too old

[tomd2103]

I think with better service he will be fine I would like keep him.

Only saw the highlights of the Arsenal game at the weekend, but Cazorla looks exactly like the type of player we need if we are to continue with the passing game.  He played some really good through balls, the type that a striker like Bent thrives on.  I know some people will point to Ireland as that type of player, but he rarely gets into positions where he can create goal scoring opportunities. 

[Monty]

I'd rather we built the team round him, I don't think we should have to sell our prize asset because of Lerner's buffoonery.
We'll be on a really slippery slope then.

Building the team around him would just be MON-ball with a fraction of the budget. If we're going to progress and play more up-to-date football, Bent needs to adapt or be replaced. Of course he needs to be given the chance to adapt, but if he can't the team is more important, and we need a better gameplan than half our season's goals tally relying on Darren Bent.

[Rigadon]

I'd rather we built the team round him, I don't think we should have to sell our prize asset because of Lerner's buffoonery.
We'll be on a really slippery slope then.

Building the team around him would just be MON-ball with a fraction of the budget. If we're going to progress and play more up-to-date football, Bent needs to adapt or be replaced. Of course he needs to be given the chance to adapt, but if he can't the team is more important, and we need a better gameplan than half our season's goals tally relying on Darren Bent.

Agreed. 

We just need to let Lambert get on with shaping his team and by the looks of it, with Bent being made captain, I'd say DB is very much part of his plans.  A work in progress as they say.  However, if *cliche alert* the 'right offer' came in I don't think Villa would think twice about cashing in -  I just don't see who would be willing to pay anything like £18m for him.  So, he's going nowhere. 

[Holte L2]

Sell our 20 goal a season striker. No chance. We need to concentrate on how to supply him. End of chat.

[Monty]

Sell our 20 goal a season striker. No chance. We need to concentrate on how to supply him. End of chat.

If it were that simple, he'd be playing in the Champions' League, but it's not.