Hampshire reds Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Does anyone have any idea why Dan Bentley has not started at least one of the 2 friendly matches. Seems very strange your No one keeper is on the side lines. does not look injured when he appears in the training videos. massive lose if he is off to pastures new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Hampshire reds said: Does anyone have any idea why Dan Bentley has not started at least one of the 2 friendly matches. Seems very strange your No one keeper is on the side lines. does not look injured when he appears in the training videos. massive lose if he is off to pastures new. Gregor? is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City oz Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Bentley is our jewel in the crown. Probably just being rested a bit. Pre season training he has probably had to endure bloody thousands of balls smacked in to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westonred Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 We all know how good Bents is and doesn't need to prove himself NP just wanted to take a closer look at Max as he hasn't played much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Ask nige not us.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 It could be for numerous reasons; Minor knock, Pearson wanting to take a proper look at Max, because he needs to be convinced he could step in, maybe there has been an offer. It will all come out in the wash, as long as he’s playing by Villa it’s a non story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negan Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 There really isn't anything to worry about with this. Goalkeeper is such a unique position, you can only play the one at any given time. Pearson won't learn anything by playing Bentley as he knows already what he's got. O'Leary needs the game time more and NP want's to see what his number 2 is all about. Blackpool at home, Bentley starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 I think there's an element of pragmatism. Bentley is one of our most saleable assets and we know we need to reduce the wage bill. I don't necessarily think Bentley is off but I do think Pearson wants to understand what happens if an offer comes in. Can he trust O'Leary to take over as number one or will he need to look at options for a first choice goalkeeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 56 minutes ago, GrahamC said: It could be for numerous reasons; Minor knock, Pearson wanting to take a proper look at Max, because he needs to be convinced he could step in, maybe there has been an offer. It will all come out in the wash, as long as he’s playing by Villa it’s a non story. I would bet he has a minor knock/strain. Is training and involved with the group. Hopefully he plays in one of the 2 friendly games next Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken George Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 These initial pre season games are competitive training sessions. Pearson will be looking at who he doesn’t need to keep rather than who he does. He already knows Bentley is capable, he needs to look at the other 2. same with left back. He knows Dasilva can play there and has been looking at Pring and nurse to see who the best backup can be, with the other one likely to be made a available for loan. Look more for the Villa game to be the one which gives you the best idea of the first team squad for Blackpool. Until then, don’t worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, City oz said: Bentley is our jewel in the crown. Probably just being rested a bit. Pre season training he has probably had to endure bloody thousands of balls smacked in to him Now stop it, OTIBers. We're bigger than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Being sold . Just joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Hampshire reds said: Does anyone have any idea why Dan Bentley has not started at least one of the 2 friendly matches. Seems very strange your No one keeper is on the side lines. does not look injured when he appears in the training videos. massive lose if he is off to pastures new. The asset that will bring us the most ... Be crazy to damage him now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat Fastard Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, mjd said: Being sold . Just joking That's not clever, not funny and not grown-up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 If Bentley goes and O'Leary is promoted to our No 1, I would be seriously worried. Apologies to all those on here who rate him so highly simply because "he is one of our own". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, Son of Fred said: The asset that will bring us the most ... Be crazy to damage him now.. I’d argue if you’re gonna sell you have to sell the player who nets you the most. Kalas currently on the books for £4m (no idea if sell-on % to Chelsea) Bentley currently on the books for £1.5m (assumed £3m fee) - say 15% sell on to Brentford Semenyo if fit….all profit. We are in a funny position, that you could sell Kalas for say £5m and it hardly make a positive dent in the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, jayjay said: If Bentley goes and O'Leary is promoted to our No 1, I would be seriously worried. Apologies to all those on here who rate him so highly simply because "he is one of our own". Max is probably an “ok” keeper at this level….he’s no Dan Bentley though. Would weaken us if Bents left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 I really could see someone like Southampton come in for him as rumoured before. Transfer window will start to gain momentum soon and I can foresee a few bids for some of our players. And DB will be at the top of the list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted July 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 ask nige. nice to see some have an opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetterRedthanBlue Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 He's off that's why he's not playing, we're saving him so we can get £30m for him. But for real Nige knows what Bentley can do, we all know what Bentley can do, pre season is a good chance for Nige to see how Max and Harvey do without having chucked them in the deep end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, JonDolman said: I thought Max played well in every game last season. Not many games but he made good saves and looked reliable. I expect if Bentley is sold then we probably bring in an experienced number 1. But I trust Max whenever he comes into the side. Not for me JD. Personally looks uncomfortable when a cross comes in. And his kicking is suspect. Would be very worried if we started the season with O Leary in goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, JonDolman said: It's a strange one because I've always seen positive comments about Max's distribution on here whenever he's played. It was very bad last game but usually I'd say that's one of his strengths. He still needs to improve on crosses into the box. Bentley is a bit dodgy at that too. If we have a more dominant defence this season then hopefully it helps whoever in playing in goal. Fair comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 He's still got PTSD after all the defensive horror shows last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 As a no2 who’s not expected to play each week, but can fill in for 5-10 games per season he’s fine….and importantly cheap! In the current climate we can’t afford to bring someone in to be a direct competitor to Bents for the green (black, pink, cyan) jersey. So I’m comfortable with Max on this basis. Had Maenpaa stayed fit he would’ve been a perfect no2 pushing Bents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, jayjay said: If Bentley goes and O'Leary is promoted to our No 1, I would be seriously worried. Apologies to all those on here who rate him so highly simply because "he is one of our own". I wouldn’t be seriously worried, but I’d like to see Max improve on his kicking and knowing when he’s got time to take a touch. Away at Blackburn last season, Max aimlessly kicked the ball first time when receiving a pass, even though he had plenty of time to adjust and see what was available. Other than that though, I’d say Max is a steady keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs4Red Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 If Max was our no1 I think we’d be teetering relegation in my opinion. Could get away with him for 5-10 games a season but over a season I just don’t think he’s anywhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 I genuinely believe if we didn't have a GK as good as Bentley last season we would've gone down. I recall a couple of last minute saves to keep 3 points in the first half of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 Don't think it needs a new thread but I really like this interview from the keeper today. He had an up and down game, was unlucky with the OG, but got a bit of fortune the other way with his teammates clearing off the line. Made a few regulation saves as well. I thought in general he had a very solid outing today. And belated congratulations to him on his newborn daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 It might have just been me but did he come for a lot more crosses/high balls than he normally does today (I know it was Cardiff so there are a lot more of them than normal)? I also thought he commanded his box a lot more today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Robin Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 One of our most reliable players, and a few errors won't change it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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