Mr Popodopolous Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Seen the odd Tweet from the Stoke end linking Bentley with them. Edited January 8, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 14 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Seen the odd Tweet from the Stoke end linking Bentley with them. They are chasing a keeper. They were linked with Iversen from Leicester. But they are not keen to let him out. Bentley would make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-bristol-city-captain-8013595 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 49 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said: https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stoke-city-bristol-city-captain-8013595 Backs up with a few of us have heard. Two things, maybe it’s just me but why does the reporter here say Stoke are “likely” to make a contribution towards his wages? There is zero point in this for us in this otherwise, a very negative slant. Secondly be interested to see if we replace him or simply promote Bajic to back up, guess it will be the latter. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuffle Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Backs up with a few of us have heard. Two things, maybe it’s just me but why does the reporter here say Stoke are “likely” to make a contribution towards his wages? There is zero point in this for us in this otherwise, a very negative slant. Secondly be interested to see if we replace him or simply promote Bajic to back up, guess it will be the latter. Bents on loan to them & josh Laurent on loan to us …… I’d take that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Secondly be interested to see if we replace him or simply promote Bajic to back up, guess it will be the latter. Would have thought that if Bentley goes we stick with O'Leary and Bajic as 1 and 2, with Wiles-Richards the number 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Even if it gets half of his wages off the books for the rest of the season, it will help. it might give us some scope for a loan signing. Bajic was signed as a future Number 1. So it makes sense to promote him to the match day squad. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 33 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Backs up with a few of us have heard. Two things, maybe it’s just me but why does the reporter here say Stoke are “likely” to make a contribution towards his wages? There is zero point in this for us in this otherwise, a very negative slant. Secondly be interested to see if we replace him or simply promote Bajic to back up, guess it will be the latter. I was thinking the same Graham. They have to pay a loan fee or help out with wages, or we're literally just strengthening a rival with no incentive for us. I like to think 'likely to contribute to his wages' should read 'WILL contribute to his wages', or I'd tell them to sod off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 45 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Would have thought that if Bentley goes we stick with O'Leary and Bajic as 1 and 2, with Wiles-Richards the number 3. Don’t know what’s going on with Wiles-Richards, after 1 game for Hereford he hasn’t featured again. Not sure if he picked up a knock or they didn’t rate him, we do have Buse (down at Yeovil) as well, of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Loaning out our best keeper. Bad business. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 6 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Loaning out our best keeper. Bad business. He isn't that much better than Max, if at all, to warrant his cost to us. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 7 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Loaning out our best keeper. Bad business. Or, loaning out a player on very high wages, demanding even higher wages for a new deal, who isn’t even in the first 11. Loan out one not playing, to help fund us loaning one in who can improve us. 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 1 minute ago, Port Said Red said: He isn't that much better than Max, if at all, to warrant his cost to us. I think he is a lot better. 2 minutes ago, petehinton said: Or, loaning out a player on very high wages, demanding even higher wages for a new deal, who isn’t even in the first 11. Loan out one not playing, to help fund us loaning one in who can improve us. I hope that is the case, because imo O'Leary isn't good enough. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just now, Carey 6 said: I think he is a lot better. I hope that is the case, because imo O'Leary isn't good enough. OK whatever, can't be bothered to bite, luckily your opinion doesn't effect what's going to happen. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, petehinton said: Or, loaning out a player on very high wages, demanding even higher wages for a new deal, who isn’t even in the first 11. Loan out one not playing, to help fund us loaning one in who can improve us. Absolutely, the penny still hasn’t dropped for some, has it? How do they suggest we fund strengthening the squad otherwise? We can’t start February with our current one & be confident of easily avoiding the bottom three. We have players like HNM happy to sit their current deal out, if we can move any on in order to facilitate change it can only be a good thing. Edited January 11, 2023 by GrahamC 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dredd Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Without this igniting the whole Bentley vs Max debate for the millionth time, this is good business. He isn't playing, he isn't going to get back into the team, he's a high earner, we have Bajic as backup. Makes perfect logical and financial sense. Good deal. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 2 hours ago, GrahamC said: Don’t know what’s going on with Wiles-Richards, after 1 game for Hereford he hasn’t featured again. Not sure if he picked up a knock or they didn’t rate him, we do have Buse (down at Yeovil) as well, of course. Ah forgot that Wiles-Richards had gone on loan. Casa-Grande is a keeper as well isn't he? Perhaps we're not quite as well stocked in the youth goalkeeper dept as I remembered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, ExiledAjax said: Ah forgot that Wiles-Richards had gone on loan. Casa-Grande is a keeper as well isn't he? Perhaps we're not quite as well stocked in the youth goalkeeper dept as I remembered. And Buse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Don't strengthen a rival 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Banjo Red said: Don't strengthen a rival Very much get the sentiment but without some fresh income, or cost savings it's unlikely we will be able to strengthen ourselves. Rather Bentley than Scott or Semenyo as of right now. Edited January 11, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon bristol Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, Banjo Red said: Don't strengthen a rival Im not sure we are strengthening them if he was to go there. He talks a good game, but when it comes to actually doing it on the pitch hes very up and down. I thought we were getting one of the best keepers in the championship when he signed, but hes average, and gets paid too much money for it. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjo Red Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, Simon bristol said: Im not sure we are strengthening them if he was to go there. He talks a good game, but when it comes to actually doing it on the pitch hes very up and down. I thought we were getting one of the best keepers in the championship when he signed, but hes average, and gets paid too much money for it. Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 On 07/01/2023 at 12:44, Ronnie Sinclair said: Bentley to Palace isn't that far fetched, Leicester have Alex Smithies as their third choice It is because it’s not even a rumour, someone just made a guess because palace have lost a keeper. Why would Bentley, at 29 in his prime, want to sit on a bench as 3rd choice? Carson, Butland etc at least have gone to teams that win silverware. Butland hasn’t been the same since injury, shame as he was going into a World Cup probably as number one. 3 hours ago, Port Said Red said: He isn't that much better than Max, if at all, to warrant his cost to us. Bentley was a future England keeper according to some on here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonRobin21 Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just tried doing a stats check on Bentleys time with us, I got the following: 142 appearances (all comps) 30 clean sheets 188 goals conceded. Just for comparison, over the same time period: Bartosz Bialkowski (Millwall) 154 appearances 51 clean sheets 161 goals conceded. It may not seem like a huge difference from a statistical perspective. But it highlights the small margins that make the difference in this division. Millwall aren’t a team that score lots of goals, but their stable defence and keeper are what makes them a top half team each year. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 4 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Loaning out our best keeper. Bad business. Loaning out a high earner who isn't playing, who's about to leave on a free, who's a marginal (at best) improvement over the current number 1...sensible business 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie BCFC Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 I’d rather we cash in on him but realistically he’s behind O’Leary and for me rightly so. Should still free up wages for a new player if needs be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 I don’t think either Bentley or Max are good keepers at this level - probably about same ability wise. Basically if one costs a lot more than the other and they are of same ability then it’s a no brainer to get rid. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Carey 6 said: Loaning out our best keeper. Bad business. Frees up wages 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednotblue Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 I think it is far more of the case the club want to do some business in January and need to free up wages. It just happens to be Bentley who another club want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabledRobin Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 6 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said: Bartosz Bialkowski (Millwall) 154 appearances 51 clean sheets 161 goals conceded. A keeper that should’ve been on our radar since his Notts County days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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