Consortium of one Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Liverpool has interest in Routledge? This was linked from BBC's Gossip column: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881 8M is absurd but it would make sense to move Routledge out if Bentley comes in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 When he was at Arsenal, Bentley was slated to play in the second striker role. While playing for Blackburn, however, Bentley was deployed more frequently on the right side of midfield due to his ability to cross the ball. He was also the first choice free kick and corner kick taker for Blackburn Rovers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Liverpool has interest in Routledge? This was linked from BBC's Gossip column: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881 8M is absurd but it would make sense to move Routledge out if Bentley comes in. 8million for routledge. while our lucks in we should try a 12million bid for messi and iniesta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Liverpool has interest in Routledge? This was linked from BBC's Gossip column: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881 8M is absurd but it would make sense to move Routledge out if Bentley comes in. would love it to happen...its a lot of money! ...but it won´t the LFC board will stop the madness and sack Roy before it happens! Routledge is a nice option to have on the bench! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Liverpool has interest in Routledge? This was linked from BBC's Gossip column: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881 8M is absurd but it would make sense to move Routledge out if Bentley comes in. 8million for routledge. while our lucks in we should try a 12million bid for messi and iniesta. Chuck in Xavi and they've got a deal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Surely nobody believes that. If we got a bid of £2.5m or over for Routeledge we'd accept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Where's this supposed money coming from for Liverpool anyway? Especially for a manager who's on borrowed time. Unreal the shite the media spout. If Liverpool got relegated they'd still be putting their name in lists of clubs after Europa League-level players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Liverpool has interest in Routledge? This was linked from BBC's Gossip column: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881 8M is absurd but it would make sense to move Routledge out if Bentley comes in. Caught Offside is as accurate as Tribal Football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Liverpool has interest in Routledge? This was linked from BBC's Gossip column: http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/01/05/liverpool-plan-8m-january-bid-for-newcastle-united-winger/#more-42881 8M is absurd but it would make sense to move Routledge out if Bentley comes in. Caught Offside is as accurate as Tribal Football. harsh on tribal tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Is this Bentley thing not total bollocks then? Seems like a highly unlikely signing for us to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Be fucking livid if he's being lined up as a replacement for Barton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 don't really understand the need to spend on Bentley when Barton is playing so well. in principle, and for the longer term i'm not against it- who knows if Barton will keep this up or not, whereas Bentley is a genuine wide player and definitely better than Routledge, but at this point in the season i think a proper partner for Carroll, or even a Jonas upgrade, would be a more pressing need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Even if he doesn't slide into the first team naturally right now, not signing Bentley if we are given a reasonable price would be madness considering the number of options he offers us, not to mention the possibly large upside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Overall, I don't think it makes sense for us given our other needs and the wages/fee he would command, and I can't see it happening. Sounds like the press putting two and two together with Harry saying he's available (although TBF I think that about most transfer rumours!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnypd Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Overall, I don't think it makes sense for us given our other needs and the wages/fee he would command, and I can't see it happening. Sounds like the press putting two and two together with Harry saying he's available (although TBF I think that about most transfer rumours!). Pardew's seemed keen when asked about him though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Even if he doesn't slide into the first team naturally right now, not signing Bentley if we are given a reasonable price would be madness considering the number of options he offers us, not to mention the possibly large upside. But why would he be happy with that? Surely it's not going to be good for squad morale if a bench player from Spurs with supposed attitude problems drops halfway down the league to Newcastle and is still just a utility player? If he doesn't start, he'd be more trouble than he's worth, and if he does start, it's probably going to be at the cost of one of our 3 lynch pins of midfield, and the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 David Bentley has one of the sweetest right feet in England. But that's all it has. Outside crosses and set pieces, I never had the impression he had much to bring. But he is really good at that. Surely it's a good option to have, but I can't see Tottenham okaying a deal that would make financial sense to you. Or the player being comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Maybe he is going to play on the left? Would remove any semblance of running with the ball ability we have though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 The only way I'd see it work, is putting Barton in the middle. Carroll Nolan Ben Arfa Bentley Tiote Barton I hope Pardew doesn't sign Bentley, as I'd rather have two strikers playing with Barton on the right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Even if he doesn't slide into the first team naturally right now, not signing Bentley if we are given a reasonable price would be madness considering the number of options he offers us, not to mention the possibly large upside. But why would he be happy with that? Surely it's not going to be good for squad morale if a bench player from Spurs with supposed attitude problems drops halfway down the league to Newcastle and is still just a utility player? If he doesn't start, he'd be more trouble than he's worth, and if he does start, it's probably going to be at the cost of one of our 3 lynch pins of midfield, and the season. If he's coming into the side he's going to either displace Nolan (pushing Barton to the center,) Barton (like for like,) or a striker (moving Nolan up top) I can think of any number of scenarios where we have to do this for the remainder of the season. Injuries, Barton getting arrested, Nolan losing form, not being able to sign a striker, or Bentley taking an initial chance and showing that he's just good enough that we have to accomodate him. He doesn't have starting place marked and ready for himself, but very few players get that when they move clubs. There are plenty of avenues for him to take a first team spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'd assume Pardew's intention is for: Barton Nolan Tiote Bentley HBA Carroll with another striker coming in as backup for Carroll/to play two upfront sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/66278.html?CMP=OTC-RSS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 It goes without saying,but if Nico is available,I'd rather we went for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 It goes without saying,but if Nico is available,I'd rather we went for him. Age 24 compared to what 28? Bentley for me all day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 It goes without saying,but if Nico is available,I'd rather we went for him. Age 24 compared to what 28? Bentley for me all day Both 26 i thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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