StanSP Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 21 minutes ago, Bluetintedspecs said: Low risk, insurance loan deal, Prem experience and dependable by the sound of it. Where's the fire? Just fans being very hyperbolic and unreasonable just because we're not signing someone that's 1) a 'wonderkid' to borrow the FM term or 2) already world class. Despite the fact that if you want either of those, you're already going to pay a premium for them, let alone the January transfer window premium where teams know you really, really want that player. I think it could turn out to be an astute signing. Low risk is an important part of it, too. Very little outlay considering it's a loan deal and we have a decent back-up player. It's quite annoying seeing a player written off before they've kicked a ball. Time and time again it happens and it means those fans make it very hard for that player to prove themselves to the acceptable standard you'd generally see. To almost impossible levels sometimes.
Bluetintedspecs Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 minute ago, StanSP said: Just fans being very hyperbolic and unreasonable just because we're not signing someone that's 1) a 'wonderkid' to borrow the FM term or 2) already world class. Despite the fact that if you want either of those, you're already going to pay a premium for them, let alone the January transfer window premium where teams know you really, really want that player. I think it could turn out to be an astute signing. Low risk is an important part of it, too. Very little outlay considering it's a loan deal and we have a decent back-up player. It's quite annoying seeing a player written off before they've kicked a ball. Time and time again it happens and it means those fans make it very hard for that player to prove themselves to the acceptable standard you'd generally see. To almost impossible levels sometimes. Exactly , I really find it incredulous, yet I should be used to it by now 🤣
Meat and 2 veg Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 Came around to this now. Hopefully Benkovic plays every week at Bristol city, we get an experienced CB for the rest of the season. when wes is back, who’s getting on the bench? Surely we wouldn’t bring bennet in and then drop him from the squad ?
nettle Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 My biggest concern about him is he's not very good on the deck and with the way we play out from the back surely that's not going to suit him and that's why wolves aren't playing him.
volpeazzurro Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 minute ago, nettle said: My biggest concern about him is he's not very good on the deck and with the way we play out from the back surely that's not going to suit him and that's why wolves aren't playing him. He's not first choice and for valid development and fitness reasons for Benkovic as opposed to merely sitting on a bench, it's a sound signing imo. He was well thought of at Wolves and can do a job should he be required to.
Clever Fox Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 It's obvious now that Demiral was our top target during this window until his unfortunate injury. I think we will go back to Juventus for him in the Summer if his recovery is going ok. If Bennet measures up we'll keep him also to improve the squad further for very little money.
ealingfox Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 This hasn't actually been announced yet has it? This medical is taking a while...
Md9 Posted 31 January 2020 Author Posted 31 January 2020 2 minutes ago, ealingfox said: This hasn't actually been announced yet has it? This medical is taking a while... Was thinking this he was here ages ago I’m sure 😂
ealingfox Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 Just now, Md9 said: Was thinking this he was here ages ago I’m sure 😂 He was 'on his way' to Leicester before 11am this morning
HighPeakFox Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 minute ago, ealingfox said: He was 'on his way' to Leicester before 11am this morning not 11am this afternoon?
Langston Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 4 hours ago, HankMarvin said: Bit of a better pedigree, former league winner 2 times and German international who played at the world cup Almost like that was my point...
Langston Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 9 minutes ago, ealingfox said: This hasn't actually been announced yet has it? This medical is taking a while... Bit of a little transfer insight here, call me the secret footballer, it's a hunch - but I don't think clubs announce transfers as soon as a medical is done.
MPH Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 13 minutes ago, ealingfox said: He was 'on his way' to Leicester before 11am this morning Hopefully he didn’t borrow Curtis Davies’ Satnav..
Gravel Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 He's gone to the Leicester in Massachusetts hasn't he.
MC Prussian Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 24 minutes ago, ealingfox said: This hasn't actually been announced yet has it? This medical is taking a while... Well, Bennett isn't the fastest of defenders.
The Fox Covert Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 Don't panic everybody!!! I think this is a complete wind-up by the club just to keep this thread going right up to the deadline. Another six pages as the forum degenerates to a state of panic? Rudders probably got the paperwork on his desk and just waiting to push the button. Watching this thread on his computer as we type and having a good laugh at the lot of us!!! I would imagine if Benkovic is going on loan to Bristol City the two transfers will be submitted simultaneously.
Scotch Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 Everyone chill! He's having a quick catch up with Preki before he dots the I's and crosses the T's.
Claridge Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 hour ago, nettle said: My biggest concern about him is he's not very good on the deck and with the way we play out from the back surely that's not going to suit him and that's why wolves aren't playing him. Be impossible to be worse than Wes,surely
Ric Flair Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 4 minutes ago, Claridge said: Be impossible to be worse than Wes,surely Rodgers has actually improved Wes's ability on the ball at the age of 35, so there's a chance he could improve Bennett if he hangs around after this season.
foxpleasure Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 hour ago, HighPeakFox said: not 11am this afternoon? You pedant
shailen Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 hour ago, nettle said: My biggest concern about him is he's not very good on the deck and with the way we play out from the back surely that's not going to suit him and that's why wolves aren't playing him. I do agree with you but we've managed to fit Evans into our side despite his obvious flaws in possession.
deep blue Posted 31 January 2020 Posted 31 January 2020 1 hour ago, nettle said: My biggest concern about him is he's not very good on the deck and with the way we play out from the back surely that's not going to suit him and that's why wolves aren't playing him. I think we've been over playing it out from the back and getting into trouble. Someone who clears it more crudely might sometimes be welcome divergence (especially if his tonks occasionally release Vardy).
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