Joe Bennett

[RussellC]

We need 2 players for each position and replacing him should be far down our list of priorities with all the other changes we've got to make. As such, he is needed - well he is if it's a choice between him and Cissoko.

With Amavi coming back from injury and Aly being...well... Aly, I see no problem with keeping all three

I can't imagine that the wage-bill would allow for us keeping 3 senior left-backs. Especially as both Clark and Baker can play there in an emergency (and Lescott, although god-willing he'll be long gone by the time the season starts).

[OCD]

We need 2 players for each position and replacing him should be far down our list of priorities with all the other changes we've got to make. As such, he is needed - well he is if it's a choice between him and Cissoko.

With Amavi coming back from injury and Aly being...well... Aly, I see no problem with keeping all three

I can't imagine that the wage-bill would allow for us keeping 3 senior left-backs. Especially as both Clark and Baker can play there in an emergency (and Lescott, although god-willing he'll be long gone by the time the season starts).

Kevin Toner can too.

[paul_e]

It really depends on a number of things.  If we're going to see genuine wide midfielders then both Bennett and Amavi can cover the left sided role as well as full back so between those 3, Ayew and Grelaish we have all the options we need on the left side to pick and choose formations.  That said I won't be sad if Cissokho leaves and I wouldn't bother replacing him if he does.

[Mister E]

Bennett would be useful back-up for Amivi. Ok, we've still got Cissokho, but man he's wank.

Cissokho's positioning is shocking - at fault for several goals last season; I'd offload, and I suspect he's saleable.

[RussellC]

Cissokho reminds me of a table-footballer. It's like he's only able to move in straight lines, can't communicate with any of his team-mates and and can only affect the game when the ball finds its way to him. He's so un-inventive (which I realise isn't a word) with the ball too- even for a defender.

It's players like him and Lescott that I wouldn't even be trying to get a fee for. The sooner they're away form the squad and off the wage-bill the better.

[sirlordbaltimore]

If Amavi stays and Bennett is back up i have no great worries about it. Cissokho can leave for sure, as either Baker/Clark can cover LB if absolute needs must of course

[Mortimer's Bear]

Cissokho reminds me of a table-footballer. It's like he's only able to move in straight lines, can't communicate with any of his team-mates and and can only affect the game when the ball finds its way to him. He's so un-inventive (which I realise isn't a word) with the ball too- even for a defender.

It's players like him and Lescott that I wouldn't even be trying to get a fee for. The sooner they're away form the squad and off the wage-bill the better.

The difference is you can't question Aly's effort/attitude. I know this should be a given but compared to Lescott, Cissokho is the model professional.

[RussellC]

Cissokho reminds me of a table-footballer. It's like he's only able to move in straight lines, can't communicate with any of his team-mates and and can only affect the game when the ball finds its way to him. He's so un-inventive (which I realise isn't a word) with the ball too- even for a defender.

It's players like him and Lescott that I wouldn't even be trying to get a fee for. The sooner they're away form the squad and off the wage-bill the better.

The difference is you can't question Aly's effort/attitude. I know this should be a given but compared to Lescott, Cissokho is the model professional.

True, although it's very difficult to judge Cissokho's attitude as his only facial expression seems to be 'nonplussed'.

[footyskillz]

Bennett been told he can leave as Robbie and coaching staff don't rate him. Not sure why taken all summer but looks like he favors Cissokho's experience and presence/physically .  The good thing is amavi will be back and that's a positive. I have to say Bennett pretty weak player and that he's not up to the level required for where villa want to be. Good luck to him but I don't rate him as he's never develop into anything and lacks any defensive capabilities or even a presence on pitch.

[pauliewalnuts]

My memories of Bennett aren't particularly positive but fuck me, he can surely not be worse than Cissokho?

[footyskillz]

I think it's hes no better than him. Ideally have cissoko out and someone like Galloway from everton on loan .

[saunders_heroes]

I'm hoping we get a new fullback to replace the both of them. Can't remember a time where we've had fullbacks as bad as this bunch of no hopers.

[SoccerHQ]

Think Cissokho is just being used as an experienced holding player while Amavi gets fit. We know Cissokho is useless going forward but at this level he's a solid defender, can't remember many attacks Wednesday had down his side.

If Amavi can get through Luton o.k he can manage 60 mins on Saturday I reckon.

Not often I agree with Saunders-Heroes on players but he's bang on, Bennett is awful. Never rated him from early games so let him go.

[footyskillz]

I'm hoping we get a new fullback to replace the both of them. Can't remember a time where we've had fullbacks as bad as this bunch of no hopers.

This . And also someone to compete hutton

[Jimbo]

Bennet is one of those nothing players so emblematic of our decline. Bennett, Lowton, Westwood, Bowery. Characterless dross. A whole lot of nothing.