Just got a feeling he is going to have a say in our battle for survival.
Like coming of the bench and getting an important winner in one of our games
just like Rodders has done.
Nobody would have thought Rodders would have been our hero of late,
so it could happen with Darren.
They could be our surprise saviours.. 049:gif
You could be right.
I'd love to see Bent redeem himself with a couple (more) crucial goals.
I personally hope its the last we've seen of him. If he does come off the bench and saves us, fantastic, but I don't like how he has played for us all season and I'd rather we used Rodders, Woodrow and Dembele.
Not a fan of his, but like I stated just got a feeling he is going to play
a part in our survival..
I would really really LOVE it if one of our youngsters turned out to be a hero....I have seen enough of Bent to think he does not deserve another chance, that being said if mitro is absent for the remaining games then Darren Bent could get a big big goal for us.....
As part of the club's PR exercise he phoned my daughter.
He said how much he loved the club and regarded himself as a fan and how much harder it was to watch than play.
Now it's only words of course but he didn't have to do that, or, if he was under orders, could have been much more grudging.
My view is that he's similar to Michael Owen and Andy Johnson in that their great skill when young was the acceleration to get past the last defender. A few injuries and approaching 30 loses that and if there's nothing to compensate then a once great player looks very ordinary.
That he's still on the bench suggests that Magath thinks he might get us a goal if we need one late in a game perhaps when tiring defenders compensate for his loss of pace.
The negative crap written by some on here about his attitude may be just that.
I think Rodders is a good example of either how fickle we are, or how desparate we are, as supporters.
A couple of months ago he was a pantomine villain, and now he is our saviour-in-waiting.
Felix must be doing something right, given this new lease of life. Long may it continue. Given the relegation scraps he used to have whilst at Wigan, we need someone like him who will fight for the cause, and die trying (metaphorically speaking).
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
to be fair felix has said quite a few times darren has been away with personal issues which is ultimately why he hasn't either been in the team , or on the bench the week after . Obviously darren has been having problems and hasn't been in the right mind frame . Don't get me wrong , he doesn't deserve a place in the starting 11 from previous games he has played , but ill reserve judgement if he is having personal problems and hope he resolves them .
Quote from: Sammyffc on April 18, 2014, 12:08:52 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
to be fair felix has said quite a few times darren has been away with personal issues which is ultimately why he hasn't either been in the team , or on the bench the week after . Obviously darren has been having problems and hasn't been in the right mind frame . Don't get me wrong , he doesn't deserve a place in the starting 11 from previous games he has played , but ill reserve judgement if he is having personal problems and hope he resolves them .
I think it is rather nasty to call him lazy, he tries to put himself about but really just does not have it anymore, why is it that on this board if someone is not performing how we want him to he is called lazyor a donkey or crap, he wants to play football, he is not happy sitting on the bench, so in my opinion lazy is not a word i would use.
Quote from: alfie on April 18, 2014, 12:15:38 PM
Quote from: Sammyffc on April 18, 2014, 12:08:52 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
to be fair felix has said quite a few times darren has been away with personal issues which is ultimately why he hasn't either been in the team , or on the bench the week after . Obviously darren has been having problems and hasn't been in the right mind frame . Don't get me wrong , he doesn't deserve a place in the starting 11 from previous games he has played , but ill reserve judgement if he is having personal problems and hope he resolves them .
I think it is rather nasty to call him lazy, he tries to put himself about but really just does not have it anymore, why is it that on this board if someone is not performing how we want him to he is called lazyor a donkey or crap, he wants to play football, he is not happy sitting on the bench, so in my opinion lazy is not a word i would use.
I disagree. He is lazy. He barely moves when he's on the pitch, and when put through a 1 on 1 he always expertly finds the goal keeper. Personal problems should be no excuse, what sort of money is he on? £50+k a week and he still doesn't show a glimpse of effort. I'm looking forward to June, and see him return to Villa.
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
You want be saying that if he comes on late at Spurs and
scores the winner..
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
Shame on anyone who thinks diff to you eh.?
Im not a Bent Fan but the posting was about what has happened with Rodders might
happen with Darren.
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
Were you saying that when he equalised in injury time against Man U???????
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
Quote from: TerryR on April 18, 2014, 02:33:15 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
Were you saying that when he equalised in injury time against Man U???????
I was happy, the team deserved the goal. Bent just fell over and the ball went in. He came on and did nothing for 45 minutes.
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
When did you see Rodallega track back? He works hard, Bent doesn't.
If you want lazy, look to Monaco. Otherwise I'll take Bent or Rodders or Riis getting the needed goals. Name calling really isn't necessary.
Quote from: YankeeJim on April 18, 2014, 06:43:35 PM
If you want lazy, look to Monaco. Otherwise I'll take Bent or Rodders or Riis getting the needed goals. Name calling really isn't necessary.
Not name calling, just reality.
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 06:33:09 PM
Quote from: TerryR on April 18, 2014, 02:33:15 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
Were you saying that when he equalised in injury time against Man U???????
I was happy, the team deserved the goal. Bent just fell over and the ball went in. He came on and did nothing for 45 minutes.
So, yes, no credit where it's due then.
He happened to work very hard defensively at Old Trafford and even won several headers. I'm not a huge fan of his, but that was an important goal and he did not just fall over. Ridiculous statement.
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
When did you see Rodallega track back? He works hard, Bent doesn't.
Oh it's you again... I'm sorry, but the club knew exactly who they were buying, and we all knew exactly what player Bent was/is. He's never been hard working in his life, but played correctly, and with the right players round him, he is a proven predatory striker. Unfortunately, he's surplus to requirements because of our current campaign. For the record, he'd also out score your boy Rodallega in any given season.
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 06:57:33 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
When did you see Rodallega track back? He works hard, Bent doesn't.
Oh it's you again... I'm sorry, but the club knew exactly who they were buying, and we all knew exactly what player Bent was/is. He's never been hard working in his life, but played correctly, and with the right players round him, he is a proven predatory striker. Unfortunately, he's surplus to requirements because of our current campaign. For the record, he'd also out score your boy Rodallega in any given season.
How many 1 on 1's has he missed this season, and countless other chances. No evidence showing Bent's importance, only his lack of ability and effort. Why do you all care so much about defending him?!
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 06:57:33 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
When did you see Rodallega track back? He works hard, Bent doesn't.
Oh it's you again... I'm sorry, but the club knew exactly who they were buying, and we all knew exactly what player Bent was/is. He's never been hard working in his life, but played correctly, and with the right players round him, he is a proven predatory striker. Unfortunately, he's surplus to requirements because of our current campaign. For the record, he'd also out score your boy Rodallega in any given season.
And Rodallega is 90% of the time useless, but he has given 100% effort recently, and hence why he's in the team. And saying Oh its you again, you could just ignore me.
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 07:12:35 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 06:57:33 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
When did you see Rodallega track back? He works hard, Bent doesn't.
Oh it's you again... I'm sorry, but the club knew exactly who they were buying, and we all knew exactly what player Bent was/is. He's never been hard working in his life, but played correctly, and with the right players round him, he is a proven predatory striker. Unfortunately, he's surplus to requirements because of our current campaign. For the record, he'd also out score your boy Rodallega in any given season.
How many 1 on 1's has he missed this season, and countless other chances. No evidence showing Bent's importance, only his lack of ability and effort. Why do you all care so much about defending him?!
I'm not defending him, I just don't think he's as lazy and useless and you, and others make him out to be. Yes, he's missed a couple of 1 on 1's, but all forwards do, whats the difference? He was bought unfit, didn't have any match sharpness, was made worse by Jol, then everyone slates him. For a minute, I thought Bent was the guy who went to Villa for 20+ million and banged in 20+ goals a season. Oh, and then there's his international status..
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 07:18:27 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 07:12:35 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 06:57:33 PM
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 06:33:59 PM
Quote from: Admin on April 18, 2014, 02:49:23 PM
I've been feeling it in my water for ages that Bent will have some type of impact, or say about this season before it's out. Thought it might have been against Norwich, but if he gets on, I can honestly see him getting us an important goal, or 2. If anything, it'll end up being him, not the Greek that saves our season!
You can't really blame Bent, he was bought unfit, and was a typical Jol signing. Unfortunately for him, he's not the type of player that tracks back and defends, so Magath won't really use him in our current plight. If we was mid-table and free-scoring, then it'd be a different story.
When did you see Rodallega track back? He works hard, Bent doesn't.
Oh it's you again... I'm sorry, but the club knew exactly who they were buying, and we all knew exactly what player Bent was/is. He's never been hard working in his life, but played correctly, and with the right players round him, he is a proven predatory striker. Unfortunately, he's surplus to requirements because of our current campaign. For the record, he'd also out score your boy Rodallega in any given season.
How many 1 on 1's has he missed this season, and countless other chances. No evidence showing Bent's importance, only his lack of ability and effort. Why do you all care so much about defending him?!
I'm not defending him, I just don't think he's as lazy and useless and you, and others make him out to be. Yes, he's missed a couple of 1 on 1's, but all forwards do, whats the difference? He was bought unfit, didn't have any match sharpness, was made worse by Jol, then everyone slates him. For a minute, I thought Bent was the guy who went to Villa for 20+ million and banged in 20+ goals a season. Oh, and then there's his international status..
He is lazy, he barely moves when on the pitch. Look at the team now, evidence of higher fitness levels is evident in the whole team, bar a few. He hasn't scored a 1 on 1, and half of his goals have been tap ins. He was in the past, but they would rather loan in Grant Holt than bring him back. He isn't wanted anywhere.
Darren Bent is who he is. As Admin pointed out, given the right situation he can still knock in goals for you. The thing is that he needs to hang on the shoulder of the last defender and react quickly to the killer pass. WE do have 1 or 2 people who can supply that killer pass, but we have nobody on our squad who'll run the diagonals and open defenders up. Ok, we may have, but that's not the Martin Jol way.
Put Darren Bent in an attack with Andrew Johnson, Simon Davies, and Clint Dempsey, and he'd get 15 goals for us. Deprived of workers like those three, all we have is his weakness -- lack of pace, lack of effort.
Don't blame a guy for who he is. Blame the idiots in the front office who thought he'd be just the fellow for us.
this is the worst thing about these boards ,when it gets personal I'll thought out attacks on players,who maybe having problems that we don't know about.
We are all fans of the club and there's nothing wrong with an opinion or two,but don't take it too far!
Quote from: hovewhite on April 18, 2014, 09:54:07 PM
this is the worst thing about these boards ,when it gets personal I'll thought out attacks on players,who maybe having problems that we don't know about.
We are all fans of the club and there's nothing wrong with an opinion or two,but don't take it too far!
Bent is the problem, end of, the lazy fat useless appalling professional
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 18, 2014, 11:50:46 AM
Bent is a lazy, useless, awful, bad, mind blowing and fat tragedy of a striker and a professional. I hope that he never plays in a Fulham shirt again. Shame on anyone who thinks any different. Magath is using Woodrow and Dembele over Bent for a reason.
Tell us what you really think mate.
;-)
Would love it if he came on against Spurs - netted the winner. Especially after the insults some Spurs fans gave him
I've never understood all the criticism of rodallega, people speak of him like a Ruiz we bought from some foreign club! He was bossing it with Wigan before we got him! He's never really had much of a chance with us either.
I love his ethic, I love especially that he cried being taken off! At least it showed he cared and that was before the rest decided that they'd make a go of this!
Quote from: ross_bamping on April 19, 2014, 02:12:02 AM
Quote from: hovewhite on April 18, 2014, 09:54:07 PM
this is the worst thing about these boards ,when it gets personal I'll thought out attacks on players,who maybe having problems that we don't know about.
We are all fans of the club and there's nothing wrong with an opinion or two,but don't take it too far!
Bent is the problem, end of, the lazy fat useless appalling professional
I don't know how you can write this. You are aware of his record of performance prior to coming to Fulham, yes? A proven goal scorer. Shame on this club for not providing him with cast and playing style which has in the past brought forth all those goals. Shame on Darren for not developing his game to be effective under a different set up. Some players can effectively adapt and grow their game to thrive under a variety of formations and styles. Darren doesn't seem to be one of them. But to call him lazy, fat, and useless? Not fair.
Did Bent feature today, when we needed 2 goals? I don't believe so, and there's a reason for that. Magath has logic, and he realised that Bent would do nothing coming on.
