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If we get Benteke I would say this has been our best transfer window under BR by some distance.
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If we get Benteke I would say this has been our best transfer window under BR by some distance. It's a definite upgrade on the previous windows, no doubt about that imo. Also. However the question remains is it sufficient upgrade? Personally I'm not convinced when you look at what Man U are doing and the existing strength in Arsenal and Chelsea. City might be our best chance as they haven't done anything that improves them as yet, but it's likely they will. On the positive side if our new recruits and Benteke hit the ground running and a couple of last seasons signings improve significantly, we might put in a decent run, who knows?
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If we get Benteke I would say this has been our best transfer window under BR by some distance. It's a definite upgrade on the previous windows, no doubt about that imo. Also. However the question remains is it sufficient upgrade? Personally I'm not convinced when you look at what Man U are doing and the existing strength in Arsenal and Chelsea. City might be our best chance as they haven't done anything that improves them as yet, but it's likely they will. On the positive side if our new recruits and Benteke hit the ground running and a couple of last seasons signings improve significantly, we might put in a decent run, who knows? I would agree with all that Hercs. I think City will spend big and united are probably the team we have the most realistic chance of catching. However, they will also strengthen so we face an uphill struggle. But our transfer business seems to make sense this year and we may have at least given ourselves a chance.
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I can sense some quite agreeable man luuurve going on here. Now gizus a snog, but WITHOUT tungs please.  Good signings on paper...see wor'i did there?  We shall see ey? let's give 'em the benefit of any doubt and watch how they crack on.
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Hold on a minute. Don't get too excited. Welshy said last night he's going to Utd and he's not been wrong yet! well, you know.things happen in the window and bla bla bla
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Time will tell whether he's worth it. If he signs he will be like Ings and at least appeared to have wanted to come and wear the shirt. Will be right behind him regardless of the doubts.
However, make no mistake, if this signing doesn't deliver it defines Rogers' days at this club.
Last chance saloon coming up. This signing doesn't make or break Brendan's future. If Benteke flops and Ings and Origi fire 40 goals between them next season then that is acceptable. You can't expect every signing to be a success regardless of price. Judge the signings and the money spent collectively. There's a big IF in there and if the club realistically thought those two were going to get us 40 goals from August 8th they certainly wouldn't be spending 32.5 million plus a huge salary to boot on buying Benteke. You can dream away about how great a manager Rogers is all you like and I'll stick to what I said originally. Benteke will be the Costa or Rooney for us this season, and if it doesn't work Rogers is history. End of.
Last edited by Top4; 17/07/15 01:07 AM.
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Don't get me wrong I like this guy, but I just don't think he is a top striker. He is the type of guy that goes missing in games sometimes. On other times he is unstoppable, but sometimes he's nowhere to be seen. Add the injury record as well, I am not 100% sure on this one but based on today's market yeah I guess he is worth that money.
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BR realising there is no more room for errors and experiments, it's do or die for him if he don't deliver at least until December.
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If he doesn't get 15 plus goals next season then it wasn't worth it.
When you pay 30 plus million you have to hit the ground running and make an impact
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If he doesn't get 15 plus goals next season then it wasn't worth it.
When you pay 30 plus million you have to hit the ground running and make an impact ....and then spend 6 weeks in the treatment room. 
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