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Bent released by Villa... [...and signs for Derby]







Icy Gull

Back on the rollercoaster
Jul 5, 2003
72,015
Derby, we have absolutely no chance imo. I know Chailey Jem will not agree with me but we cannot compete with them, even if we wanted him.
 










Acker79

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Nov 15, 2008
31,855
Brighton
Might he be the sort of player in whom Bournemouth or Norwich might be interested?
 




Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
No chance.


After a false dawn with some rumours of a couple of wingers signing, our summer transfer dealings have reverted to the disappointment of recent transfer windows.

25 days until we jet out for the mountain training camp. Transfers in... nul.
 




yxee

Well-known member
Oct 24, 2011
2,521
Manchester
No chance.

After a false dawn with some rumours of a couple of wingers signing, our summer transfer dealings have reverted to the disappointment of recent transfer windows.

25 days until we jet out for the mountain training camp. Transfers in... nul.

We have one for the DS!

Is your signature correct? I thought Ince signed a contract extension...
 


crodonilson

He/Him
Jan 17, 2005
13,524
Lyme Regis
Darren Ben is an absolute class act at this level, more or less 25 goals guaranteed. Someone will break the bank to get him in, wishing it was us. Would show a real stateemnt of intent and boost flagging season ticket sales.
 


Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
We have one for the DS!

Is your signature correct? I thought Ince signed a contract extension...

I hadn't heard of Ince's contract extension - it's possible I've missed news of it.
 






studio150

Well-known member
Jul 30, 2011
29,611
On the Border
I'm sure we could tempt him with a player discount on the room rate at the on site hotel being built.
 


Machiavelli

Well-known member
Oct 11, 2013
16,647
Fiveways
Might he be the sort of player in whom Bournemouth or Norwich might be interested?

This, to me, seems like a far likelier scenario to Derby. I recognise that Derby have announced an interest in Bent, but they've already got one out-and-out striker and, if they're going to persist with playing one up-front, this means that Bent might have to settle for coming off the bench, or playing out of position.
Neither of these criteria would apply with us (amongst others).
 




Prince Monolulu

Everything in Moderation
Oct 2, 2013
10,201
The Race Hill
To blow mega bucks per week on a striker alone would be madness. Our issue also lies in getting the ball, keeping it and THEN creating with flair and strength before it even reaches the CF. £30k p/w or whatever and not addressing the other shortcomings, not for me.
 


JBizzle

Well-known member
Apr 18, 2010
5,818
Seaford
Darren Ben is an absolute class act at this level, more or less 25 goals guaranteed. Someone will break the bank to get him in, wishing it was us. Would show a real stateemnt of intent and boost flagging season ticket sales.

I agree. Quality at this level and a proper old-school goal-snaffler. There's no guarantee Clement will be interested either so it could happen... But it won't.

PS. If it was aimed at us, I wouldn't describe season ticket sales a "flagging", we'll still be around 20k. In not, pay it no mind. :)
 


Postman Pat

Well-known member
Jul 24, 2007
6,971
Coldean
Also released Enda Stevens who is a left-back, so maybe reduces the chances of getting Joe Bennett if we were interested.
 


SweatyMexican

Well-known member
Mar 31, 2013
4,101
We've got more chance of signing Michael Owen.
 




Danny-Boy

Banned
Apr 21, 2009
5,579
The Coast
Darren Ben is an absolute class act at this level, more or less 25 goals guaranteed. Someone will break the bank to get him in, wishing it was us. Would show a real stateemnt of intent and boost flagging season ticket sales.

Bet you texts like this sent about CMS a few years ago. In my view "Darren Ben" more likely to end up "Barren Bean" at Albion.
 




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