villarule123 Posted August 18, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 18, 2013 I desperately wanted us to sign him, as at the time all we had missing was a poacher to finish off Young & Downing's work. Today he would be useless in our team, as he's a terrible footballer, so he was rightfully shipped out. BTW, why would we not sell him for £4m but would loan him out? I take it there was no bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I see Darren's been running his mouth in the papers. Why can't players just keep their mouths shut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I see Darren's been running his mouth in the papers. Why can't players just keep their mouths shut? I agree with what Gabby has said on Twitter: how about just don't come back. I was happy with him being professional but I guess that was just as he held out for a move. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciggiesnbeer Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Doesnt seem that bad to me. He was frustrated and he has a point. Onwards and upwards for him and us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Can understand his frustration but disappointed that he went to the press about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 What's been said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bose Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Daily Mail He raged: 'It was really difficult at Villa because we weren’t allowed to play in any matches, a few of us were kind of alienated to train with the kids. It has been difficult. There were times when I was thinking: ''Do I really deserve this?'' 'It’s all well and good not being part of the squad, but to be treated like we have is bad. At the same time, I’m trying to put all that behind me. I’m a Fulham player, I’m happy to be a Fulham player and I’m looking forward to kicking on from here. I feel like I’ve got a lot of football in me.' He added: 'It was horrible. It wasn’t so much the injuries, although they certainly didn’t help, it was just the uncertainty. There were times I was in the squad and times I wasn’t and there was just no explanation why. 'I understand that not every player can be every manager’s cup of tea, but to be alienated like that, to be kicked out of the first-team dressing-room, when I’ve played a long time, when I’m an international, just felt a bit disappointing. 'I’m not just hungry to play football again, I’m absolutely starving. I’m ready to get going. Hopefully for the next game I’ll get a piece of the action.' I like Lambert a lot but that is poor treatment of a player. Bent didn't deserve that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packoman Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I wouldn't mind going through what he describes as a "horrible" experience for the amount of money he got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandaq Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Yeah real ballsy doing this straight after a loan has gone through, even if he has a point. We al knew it anyway so this was more off a having a go at Lambert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I wouldn't mind going through what he describes as a "horrible" experience for the amount of money he got. Doesn't matter. It's a short career and he obviously enjoys playing. How many seasons in the Premier League does an average player have? Hardly want to be wasting them. Some are totally in it for the money, others not so much. Yeah real ballsy doing this straight after a loan has gone through, even if he has a point. We al knew it anyway so this was more off a having a go at Lambert. can't blame him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradarmstrong_ Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Petty stuff. Do your talking on the pitch Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3241 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Fair comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarpie Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I'm just throwing this out there as an idea what Bent could've done, might be crazy I dunno... Why not just go and talk to Lambert straightly and not just waiting till Lambo goes to talk with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 No problem with his quotes, I'm sure he was just answering questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condimentalist Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Don't think he's said anything that bad to be honest. Forget the money, it can't have been nice being outcast from the squad when you feel you have something to give. He does have something to give - just not to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I hope he realizes he still has to come back at the end of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I don't see the big deal, he wanted to play football as any footballer does, and in fairness hey were simply shoved to the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVTuco Posted August 20, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted August 20, 2013 Very fair comments by Darren, nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just bag some goals for my fantasy team and shut yer yapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSV Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He's just being honest. We have had it hard to sell these players as Lambert has not played the, and devalued them. New strategy needed tog get did of deadwood in future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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