Darren Bent joins Fulham on loan (Reply #486)

[dicedlam]

If the transter fee that is being quoted by some of the press is correct, then somebody is going to get a hell of a bargain with Bent.

[paul_e]

Why does everyone think him being frozen out is the reason for the low prices being quoted?  If I was buying him I'd be bidding low on the basis of his injury record in the last 2 years.  He's been unavailable for at least a third of season 2 years in a row.  He might go on and not have an issue for another 3-4 years or it might be the start of a run of niggles for the rest of his career.

[MoetVillan]

plus he has to have time off for shopping

[Percy McCarthy]

Plus we were constantly being told that Bent struggled because of his supply line being sold and thus a lack of chances created. An issue that doesn't seem to bother Christian Benteke.

[eamonn]

You don't like Dazza at all, do you Percy?

[LeeB]

You don't like Dazza at all, do you Percy?

I questioned Percy's sanity over this issue last summer.

It was a mistake.

But I think the Weller one hurt more.

[PeterWithesShin]

Bent is better than Gabby and Weller combined. I think Percy's head just exploded.

[Percy McCarthy]

You don't like Dazza at all, do you Percy?

I questioned Percy's sanity over this issue last summer.

It was a mistake.

But I think the Weller one hurt more.

I do like him Eamonn,  it's just a reaction to how much stick I got for suggesting a while ago that we sell him and buy some decent defenders with the money. I remember Dorset Villain coming up to me when I was selling the fanzine and saying I'd started a hate campaign against him, when really, pretty early on,  I just  thought that despite his goals we'd be a better team with a more rounded centre-forward.

Lee - I'm trying to forget what you said about Weller. I don't want to hate you.

[Percy McCarthy]

Bent is better than Gabby and Weller combined. I think Percy's head just exploded.

Only if you're on about Weller's football skills and Gabby's song-writing.

[eamonn]

I do like him Eamonn,  it's just a reaction to how much stick I got for suggesting a while ago that we sell him and buy some decent defenders with the money. I remember Dorset Villain coming up to me when I was selling the fanzine and saying I'd started a hate campaign against him, when really, pretty early on,  I just  thought that despite his goals we'd be a better team with a more rounded centre-forward.

Fair dos. And I know you've been consistent with a similar point over how Liverpool get better results without Suarez.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Bent is better than Gabby and Weller combined. I think Percy's head just exploded.

Only if you're on about Weller's football skills and Gabby's song-writing.

Never thought I'd be on here defending Weller but I agree, Percy.

[Percy McCarthy]

I do like him Eamonn,  it's just a reaction to how much stick I got for suggesting a while ago that we sell him and buy some decent defenders with the money. I remember Dorset Villain coming up to me when I was selling the fanzine and saying I'd started a hate campaign against him, when really, pretty early on,  I just  thought that despite his goals we'd be a better team with a more rounded centre-forward.

Fair dos. And I know you've been consistent with a similar point over how Liverpool get better results without Suarez.

Yeah, it's just a matter of fact. I'm a bit worried that I first started banging on about it when everyone was pissed off that he was going to miss the Newcastle game at the end of last season. Anyone remember how that turned out?

[pauliewalnuts]

I do like him Eamonn,  it's just a reaction to how much stick I got for suggesting a while ago that we sell him and buy some decent defenders with the money. I remember Dorset Villain coming up to me when I was selling the fanzine and saying I'd started a hate campaign against him, when really, pretty early on,  I just  thought that despite his goals we'd be a better team with a more rounded centre-forward.

Fair dos. And I know you've been consistent with a similar point over how Liverpool get better results without Suarez.

Yeah, it's just a matter of fact. I'm a bit worried that I first started banging on about it when everyone was pissed off that he was going to miss the Newcastle game at the end of last season. Anyone remember how that turned out?

Liverpool getting better results without Suarez?

I am sure I recall seeing a graphic last week that suggested the opposite. Or am I getting confused?

[Percy McCarthy]

Bent is better than Gabby and Weller combined. I think Percy's head just exploded.

Only if you're on about Weller's football skills and Gabby's song-writing.

Never thought I'd be on here defending Weller but I agree, Percy.

NOW my head's exploded.

[Toronto Villa]

I do like him Eamonn,  it's just a reaction to how much stick I got for suggesting a while ago that we sell him and buy some decent defenders with the money. I remember Dorset Villain coming up to me when I was selling the fanzine and saying I'd started a hate campaign against him, when really, pretty early on,  I just  thought that despite his goals we'd be a better team with a more rounded centre-forward.

Fair dos. And I know you've been consistent with a similar point over how Liverpool get better results without Suarez.

Yeah, it's just a matter of fact. I'm a bit worried that I first started banging on about it when everyone was pissed off that he was going to miss the Newcastle game at the end of last season. Anyone remember how that turned out?

Liverpool getting better results without Suarez?

I am sure I recall seeing a graphic last week that suggested the opposite. Or am I getting confused?

I think they did well for a period without him towards the end of last season. However, to think that they are somehow better without him is a bit ludicrous because despite being a nut and a wanker, he's bloody good.