Mantis Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I think if it becomes clear he'll go in January that might force the board into getting rid of McLeish. Bent is our only real "star" player left and it was less than a year ago that we forked out so much for him. They know that if he wanted out most fans would rightly blame the board and McLeish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I don't think AM would be too bothered if Bent left. He doesn't play to his strengths. I'm sure deep down he wants to drop him but he won't in fear of the backlash he'll get from us. Even the board would question on why is he dropping a striker they spent up to 24m on. If he does go to Liverpool I wouldn't mind Carroll too much as long as we get at least 15 million as well. He was a monster against us and would probably shine here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I don't want to trade Bent for Carroll. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanpabloangel18 Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 If we're gonna have eck for another 3 years I wouldn't mind selling him at all. Useless in a McCleish team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoINotLikeThat Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Most prolific striker we have had in god knows how long (and in the Premiership) being completely wasted through inept management. As for the thought of 3 years of McLeish - well that frankly disturbs me a lot. Can you imagine what our attendances would be like by then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 3 years of McLeish will take us at least another 3 years to recover from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoINotLikeThat Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 3 years of McLeish will take us at least another 3 years to recover from. Any long period of McLeish will severely damage us longterm. Unless he completely changes the soul destroying turd football over 3 year period (even if doesn't relegate us within that) he would inflict upon ppl will severely alienate core base , wed have no casual fans left at all and will be left with severely and heavily diminshed numbers. I think the damage would be irreversible. Upcoming kids in taht period also will simply not be supporting us no matter how indoctrinated by family - McLeishs shiteness and unique brand of antifootball would be just too strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 The fact that we are even suggesting a swap of Carroll for Bent shows that we have come far enough with this moron at the helm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanvilla_1994 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Getting ridiculous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Should've put away atleast one of the chances today.. but I don't know why our players seem keen on hoofing it to his head when it's obvious it has/is never worked, he isn't a targetman so stop using him as one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 He was the worst player in the game today. He had about 3 clear cut chances and really made it difficult for us. If his mind is elsewhere then he should be sold. Regardless, no excuses for that performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkr Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 If we sell Darren Bent then im done with Randy Lerner and McLeish even more so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercs23 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 they said on ssn that when he came off he didnt look happy at all. is that his frustrated at himself or not happy at the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeps Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 He's lacking confidence. Won't be sold in jan. summer might be a different story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacbuddies Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I can't believe some of the fools on this forum. Why would we want to sell Bent? He missed a couple but so do all good strikers. This is the first game in ages that he has had any service. If some morons can't spot the difference between a good striker and a poor one then there's no hope for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowDoINotLikeThat Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Low on confidence due to our inept and clueless manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briggaman Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 His body language looks negative to me and he just isn't putting in any effort. Two poor shots today aswell, yet he has never been the best of finishers. His main selling point has always been his positioning and the fact that he gets in the right place for the goals. He just doesn't look bothered at the moment though and I think he needs to sort his attitude out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulver Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Poor game today. No more, no less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyOne Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Normally I would stick up for him (despite missing his sitters and being limited), but something really seemed off today. It was like his mind was elsewhere, the equalivent of his last spell at Sunderland. :| His whole attitude was very negative and didn't really try to step up a gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well according to most people Arsenal will be buying a striker this January so........................? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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