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Originally posted by sprites
Nothing to do with my beloved Benteke. It’s about Mateta and Mateta alone. If he’s the answer the our striking problems moving forward, we’re in big trouble. Most would agree, so not sure why I’m being singled out for ridicule. I don't necessarily think he's "the answer", I just think he's a considerably better back-up option than Benteke. Edouard is the answer
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Seeing reports this morning that we are looking to take up the option on Meteta after impressing PV. Also saw that sign him permanently will now only cost 10m euros. I don't think Benteke has a future under PV, especially as we were supposedly open to letting him goto Burnley (which may still happen). If that does happen then we only have Meteta and Edouard (given Ayew is playing right side of midfield now). We might try to bring in either Nketiah or Dieng if Benteke goes in January.
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Originally posted by Palace in the Blood
Mateta still reminds me of Bambi on ice. He has improved a lot in last few games but I am still not convinced. I think we will play our cards very close to our chests. We will not play him enough to trigger the current purchase clause as on current showing it is too high. However We know his parent club want to sell and can't afford to take him back. So I think we may sit back see if he progresses and try and get him for less than the buy out clause possibly around £6 million. As I said on another thread he is an adequate third choice sriker with the possibility of progressing It's sounding like you might be right (albeit the figure being bandied around is a bit higher). I would say he looks less Bambi on ice and more running giraffe, but what I would say is that the more he plays the better he seems. He also seems to be closing down more so I would suggest perhaps he has seen how Vieira wants to play and is working hard to fit in. Benteke is an old dog. No new tricks. I like him, but my god he's done well for himself given his return in terms of goals, assists and effort. He has his contract, he's not going anywhere.
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Originally posted by Crystal_Clear
Seeing reports this morning that we are looking to take up the option on Meteta after impressing PV. Also saw that sign him permanently will now only cost 10m euros. I don't think Benteke has a future under PV, especially as we were supposedly open to letting him goto Burnley (which may still happen). If that does happen then we only have Meteta and Edouard (given Ayew is playing right side of midfield now). We might try to bring in either Nketiah or Dieng if Benteke goes in January.
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If it were me I’d play two of Wilf Edouard and Mateta as a spearhead 2. Then I’d play 4 in the midfield Schluppie left. Gallagher and Hughes then Olise on right wing.
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I’m more than happy to keep Mateta and I definitely wouldn’t have said that a couple of months ago. He has improved with game time and he gives us a different option up front.
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A lot of noise at the moment but one report says trying to make permanent at reduced fee of £8m. That might be reasonable business. Still not convinced but would have some sell on if it doesn’t work.
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Originally posted by cROYdonrogers
A lot of noise at the moment but one report says trying to make permanent at reduced fee of £8m. That might be reasonable business. Still not convinced but would have some sell on if it doesn’t work. I'd be happy with 8m. He's shown a bit of progress recently and feel he's a decent option to have. Barely get anyone for 8m these days.
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I always thought this lad had potential, although it has taken a while for him to settle in here. He's definitely improved since he's been given more game time and would be a reasonable punt for £8m. If indeed that is the agreed price.
Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled. |
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Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer
I always thought this lad had potential, although it has taken a while for him to settle in here. He's definitely improved since he's been given more game time and would be a reasonable punt for £8m. If indeed that is the agreed price. I concur with these comments.
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Originally posted by EverybodyDannsNow
I don't necessarily think he's "the answer", I just think he's a considerably better back-up option than Benteke. Edouard is the answer I agree
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I like him. He has great leg/foot ball awareness/timing for a big man.
The beatings will stop when morale improves. |
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