Ishmael

That was drivel. Bentley did very well as cover when Lennon was missing last season. He's not got much pace, and always slowed the game down when he got the ball; not always a bad thing, but it was frustrating. If we'd paid "squad player" money then he'd have been fine, as it is he was disappointing. That said, I'd wager that if we didn't have him we'd not have got fourth. I'd also wager that some of those who are laughing at 7M would value Carroll at something astronomical. Bentley's value to us is not massive, as he's simply a large depreciation each year plus big wages. He is, however, homegrown, relatively young and a recent England international. He's pretty good, honestly. Good squad player for us, good first XI player for you if his attitude's right and he stays fit. I think 7-8M is not unreasonable, but if no-one has any money then who knows. Bidding war would be nice. Where does he fit into our first team? Is Pardew stupid enough to move Barton inside to accommodate him? Hope not.

THANK GOD.

It would have been the headed equivalent of that chip, awesome effort and good to see RE the set-piece different routine aspect of play. We seem really clued up on set pieces. It's something that I wanted Pardew to improve and he has We've been scoring from set pieces all season?

No complaints with him today. Seemed almost supple.

It's accurate.

Oh shit no, everyone has seen him play in the last two years - his cover is blown

Reckon we can get £7m for Best?

Clearly you are not IKT

I would rage if we wasted £7m. RAGE

Would personally pay Harry £70 not to sell him to us. Mind you, he's probably got a £700k cut on the future transfer :/

Oh and I really think that we should look outside the EPL. Really cba with us signing some b teamers from Tottenham or the likes. I want players with something to prove to the league. Players with no preconceptions, in the mould of Tiote, who don't care who they're up against, they just get on and play their normal game. We have a solid core that we can slot such players around. Don't want to ruin it brining in massive egos like Bentley and Eagles.

Wise words. Totally nonplussed with these Bentley rumours.

He's actually really really rubbish.

Nobody, ever. He's canny on football manager therefore we should do everything we can to get a hold of him. Not sure if it's realistic though, would imagine bigger clubs have been keeping an eye on him Would say the same for our Ben.

Nobody, ever.

Stephane Sessegnon.

Carroll to return please.

Where are the mods?

People need to cut this argument out. In the situation the substitutions were good.

:lol:

He is super slow.

MASSIVE WIN

HAHAHAHA Tiote

Tiote as strong as 3 men

Smith about to smash it clear and Tiote takes it off his foot and calmly lays a pass off