Benalouane "Ready to Play"

[UPinCarolina]

What sold it for me was the free-kick attempt on goal. Cheeky bastard.

 

[KingKante]

Very good defender 

[FLAN]

Interesting side note in the recent Berahino interview that the FA keep out of competition bans confidential.  Might explain why some players don't feature for lengths of time but nothing is said about it. Just a thought. No accusations. I just wonder what else gets kept quiet?

[Melbourne Fuchs]

5 hours ago, FLAN said:

Interesting side note in the recent Berahino interview that the FA keep out of competition bans confidential.  Might explain why some players don't feature for lengths of time but nothing is said about it. Just a thought. No accusations. I just wonder what else gets kept quiet?

 

May be a stupid question, but what could result in an out of competition ban? 

Edited 31 March 2017 by Melbourne Fuchs

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

1 hour ago, Melbourne Fuchs said:

 

May be a stupid question, but what could result in an out of competition ban? 

Recreational - as opposed to performance enhancing - drug use. It is kept confidential "to help with the rehabilitation process."

[TheUltimateWinner]

6 hours ago, FLAN said:

Interesting side note in the recent Berahino interview that the FA keep out of competition bans confidential.  Might explain why some players don't feature for lengths of time but nothing is said about it. Just a thought. No accusations. I just wonder what else gets kept quiet?

Don't think it was anything like that, he had an injury for most of the pre season which didn't get him put onto our PL squad list until christmas (when he started appearing in our squads again). 

[lgfualol]

Couldnt watch the game and cba to dig through the match thread. Any goooood today?

[Sharpe's Fox]

1 minute ago, lgfualol said:

Couldnt watch the game and cba to dig through the match thread. Any goooood today?

Solid mate

[Guest CityFan 06]

He was one of our best players today, very solid. Worked well with Huth, who was also excellent. 

 

 

[ealingfox]

Loved the backheel flick to Huth under a bit of pressure.

[UPinCarolina]

1 minute ago, lgfualol said:

Couldnt watch the game and cba to dig through the match thread. Any goooood today?

Steady, I think. Handled pressure well. Made sure not to get caught with a high line.

[Guest Dirkster the Fox]

No need to big the guy up too much just yet as plenty still to prove, but he's been patient and played very well in the games this season. Personally I'm really pleased for him as his patience deserves a run, performance permitting. Well done Benny!

[TheUltimateWinner]

Thought he took care of crouch well considering he's about half the size of him.

 

Shame he started hoofing it this game, apart from that, solid.

Edited 1 April 2017 by TheUltimateWinner

[Koke]

Looked very solid. Walters and Berahino were pretty much anonymous. 

[foxile5]

I said in the match thread and I'll say here : It's odd he hasn't had more of a chance in his time here.

[MPH]

The bonus factor of him playing so well is that it takes the pressure off of Morgan to come back quickly from the injury and risk worsening it.. 

 

Unfortunately for Benny, Morgan WILL come back in when fit and that's to be expected for a club captain..

[AjcW]

I think away from debates about his performance and ability, one thing that has to be commended is his professionalism.

 

This is someone who left a 38 games a season position in Italy to come to us, found himself captaining our reserves, showed excitement and passion when we progressed In the JPT for Christ sake! 

 

He's never moaned or pulled an Ulloa, he's simply understood the situation and waited his turn. And it turns out that as was assumed after his appearance in the cup against West Ham last season.... he's actually quite good! 

 

 

I hope he sticks around, the young lads in gray and chillwell could learn a thing or two about patience from him, and understanding that being vocal and not supporting your team isn't the way to go about things. (Not necessarily saying either of them have but I'm sure people know what I mean about their general attitude/modern day young footballer) 

 

All in all he seems like a good bloke and a good character to have in the dressing room. 

Edited 1 April 2017 by AjcW

[cruzFOX]

I do love Benny.  He's extremely calm under pressure and never panicks.  It's actually nice for once to have someone at the back who knows when to play it out smoothly and when to blast it out into space if he senses danger.  HIs no nonsense style is unique and very welcome.

hes been patient, professional and loyal so it's time shakey let him play till the end of the season.

of course Morgan will be back but now we have someone who could provide genuine cover.

[UPinCarolina]

He should be a fixture in our matchday squad from now until the end of the season, and retained if possible into next season. 

 

Huth and Morgan are ever more liable to be injured and we can save a space to ensure cover. 

[WiFoxes]

Thought he was great today.

 

Steady as can be, calm on the ball. A nice change of pace from bomb scare boys.

[Ted Maul]

What a player. Up the YB29! 

[ian_marshall]

I've been really impressed with his performances in the last 2 games. As everyone else has mentioned he's so calm under pressure and never panics which means we retain the ball better. 

 

The thing that's impressed me the most is his range of passing. He seems to make nearly all the short passes count, but when he chooses to go long the ball's usually well weighted that the recipient has half a chance of actually doing something with the ball. It's a refreshing change, but I'm in agreement with others that with Morgan currently being Captain this spell in the first team will be short lived.

Edited 2 April 2017 by ian_marshall

[SheppyFox]

Benny the Beast.

[ithuriel]

Proven thus far to be a reliable squad player, was funny when his leg became entangled with Lurch and Benny somehow kicked him in the mouth

[Richard]

Cult hero