[Football] Palace set to make move for Bent

[ThePaddy]

Not intended as a piss-take but a genuine question: does the prospective signing of Gomis actually excite you? If he'd done anything good at Swansea, they wouldn't be flogging him to you, surely?

Yes, very much so. He's a striker with a dozen caps for the French national team. Our best striking options at the moment are Gayle and Campbell, Gomis would offer something completely different; he's a goalscorer with a physical presence.

The reason he hasn't played for Swansea is because they use a single striker system and their usual starter is current Chelsea/Man City target Wilfried Bony.

You'd really not want Bent? I can't think of a striker you have that's better I honestly can't?

Bent made a career based on his finishing ability and his pace. Gayle is better in both departments and is far better overall.

 

[Sea Sea Seaside Air]

They can have him.. Darren was a good asset for us, but a committed decent striker on a permanent deal is something we need to build a long term understanding within the squad.

 

[Dick Head]

Wondered how long it would take for this to be mentioned....First post typically

You didn't have to wonder for very long.

 

[Kaiser_Soze]

I feel a bit sorry for Bent. All the time he's shuffled around on loan he probably isn't gonna have his heart fully in it. If he gets a permanent move to a top half championship club or lower half Prem club, specially closer to where I imagine most of his family are, you will get the best from him.

 

[supaseagull]

Hughton has said he wants to resign him

 

[Se20]

I think Bent's agent is trying to drum up a bit of interest in him.
McClaren has denied the rumour, so it's possible he could return to you.

 

[grummitts gloves]

Sounds like his agent is hawking him round to the highest bidder. You know that won't be us. Could be the first 'No' Hughton gets from our board. If by some miracle, we did sign him, i would be happy with that.

 

[Soulman]

I think Bent's agent is trying to drum up a bit of interest in him.
McClaren has denied the rumour, so it's possible he could return to you.

He seemed quite happy here. I am prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt re his injury, could be that being out of the Villa side and then starting every game for the Albion was a bit much as he was not up to match fitness, so tweaked his groin.

 

[A mex eyecan]

Can't think he would want to go anywhere near Croydon, he has only just had 2 cars nicked!

 

[Seasidesage]

Wherever he ends up, I don't think for one minute that he faked that injury. he was holding his groin and stretching long before he came off...

 

[Sheebo]

How has he looked for you guys? Remember him at Fulham last season and he looked disinterested, He had some good times at Charlton and Sunderland but they seem along time ago.

Difficult to judge really but certainly has the natural scoring ability of a good prem striker. Will be interesting to see how he does with you if you get him - I don't think palace have a finisher as good as him currently...

 

[Sheebo]

Yes, very much so. He's a striker with a dozen caps for the French national team. Our best striking options at the moment are Gayle and Campbell, Gomis would offer something completely different; he's a goalscorer with a physical presence.

The reason he hasn't played for Swansea is because they use a single striker system and their usual starter is current Chelsea/Man City target Wilfried Bony.



Bent made a career based on his finishing ability and his pace. Gayle is better in both departments and is far better overall.

Tbf I forgot about Gayle who does seem a good player - better than the other strikers u have for sure. Has he been injured as ive not heard of him for a while? Still think you paid too much for him but sure you ll tell me different

 

[Lady Whistledown]

Can't think he would want to go anywhere near Croydon, he has only just had 2 cars nicked!

Well in that case, he's got nothing left to lose, surely?

 

[Bob!]

Bent was linked with Derby this morning :-(

That was yesterday.
Today it's Palace.
Just his agent doing his job.

 

[Triggaaar]

Well in that case, he's got nothing left to lose, surely?

He's still got his dignity.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Hughton has said he wants to resign

Already?! Barber OUT!

 

[A mex eyecan]

Well in that case, he's got nothing left to lose, surely?

I heard that the burglars had some taste and left his caravan on his driveway ..

 

[Lady Whistledown]

He's still got his dignity.

Oh well played

 

[matbha]

Going back nearer to his birthplace of Tooting

Poor bloke.

 

[Triggaaar]

Oh well played

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