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 Nicholas91  The Democratic Republic of Kent 09 Dec 20 11.36am |
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Originally posted by slubglurge
He is the perfect foil for Eze who loves to play lots of give and goes and he is very good at cushioning the ball into Ezes path. Having that option will get us goals That does look like a play with a lot of promise, Eze driving forward and playing 1-2s off of Benteke.
Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!! |
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JRW2  Dulwich 09 Dec 20 12.33pm |
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Originally posted by Frickin Saweet
what I find strange about Benteke is that he doesn't seem to enjoy scoring. On the rare occasion that he's broken his duck, like yesterday, you'd think he's fed up of scoring based on his reaction to it. Therefore is he ever going to up his work rate to get on the end of opportunities like those other strikers mentioned above who clearly revel in finding the net? I can't see it happening. If only!
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| scuffy orpington 10 Dec 20 5.55pm |
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I think he's all too aware of his poor scoring record and that jumping up and down when he gets a rare goal may look a bit silly. His reaction looks one of relief to me. Originally posted by Frickin Saweet
what I find strange about Benteke is that he doesn't seem to enjoy scoring. On the rare occasion that he's broken his duck, like yesterday, you'd think he's fed up of scoring based on his reaction to it. Therefore is he ever going to up his work rate to get on the end of opportunities like those other strikers mentioned above who clearly revel in finding the net? I can't see it happening.
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| Tickled pink Cornwall 10 Dec 20 8.18pm |
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Originally posted by EddieMac
I agree his lack of excitement is very annoying when he scores and that celebration of his has got to be one of the worst in football but it must have a meaning for him, but I don’t think that can be taken for not enjoying scoring. Edited by EddieMac (07 Dec 2020 11.05am) I love his leg thing and I did actually think at the time after he scored that he didn't raise them as high as he normally does which was quite strange considering the frustrations he's had, but I hadn't really thought about how a plyer shows his enthusiasm after scoring in relation to how they play before ..interesting.
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croydon proud  Any european country i fancy! 14 Dec 20 12.40am |
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Keep it up Christian, great all round play and the goals will be a bonus, as you showed last week.
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| michaelpearce grays 14 Dec 20 10.44am |
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Originally posted by EddieMac
I know he has a long way to go to win most fans over after the last couple of seasons he has had but I must admit it is a nice feeling to see Benteke playing well. When on form he is a major plus to our side. totally agree long time coming good to see, with Wilf and Eze supporting him that helps big time
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jeeagles  14 Dec 20 11.52am |
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Originally posted by palace99
much improved but still offside far too much. He is so slow coming out that he is automatically offside if a second wave attack starts. Classic example is one two with Zaha 2nd half. He was walking back when the defence moved up so even a last second adjustment was not enough to stay onside. He has done this for 4 years now - i thought on his debut v Bournemouth it might be as he wasn't 100% fit, but now i think it's just a combination of laziness and lack of football brain. Look at someone like Vardy - plays on the last defender but is rarely offside. Come on Tekkers, sort it out You’re comparing apples and oranges. At his most lean, Benteke probably weights about 25kg more than Vardy. He’s never going to have anywhere near the same speed or work rate and shouldn’t be expected to play the same role.
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| Painter Croydon 14 Dec 20 1.36pm |
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Originally posted by Nicholas91
Get the feeling Eze has displaced Ayew and a bit of an upgrade in terms of being able to keep a hold of the ball and move it or move with it. Team better suits Benteke now and he certainly looks more useful in this system, for me anyway. Lets hope he gets some more goals too! Let’s hope Eze has replaced Ayew, rather see a player playing with a smile on their face, Ayew always looks so miserable.. Benteke playing makes the team play better, he gives an out ball from the back, he gave Dier a torrid time yesterday.
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| palace99 New Mills 14 Dec 20 3.55pm |
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Originally posted by jeeagles
You’re comparing apples and oranges. At his most lean, Benteke probably weights about 25kg more than Vardy. He’s never going to have anywhere near the same speed or work rate and shouldn’t be expected to play the same role. what a strange reply. I'm talking about Benteke repeatedly being offside in the 2nd phase of an attack because he's too slow getting back or unaware of his position. Nothing to do with speed or weight - merely having a football brain.
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| Eaglecoops CR3 14 Dec 20 6.00pm |
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Originally posted by Gary St.Andrews
Tekkers won every header against Spurs and played well throughout . Pity he didn’t hit the target with the header from the corner in the second half, but he has had a massive up turn in form... He’s getting more time and space as Eze and Wilf are stretching the oppositions defence. He is the best CF at the club. Not difficult I grant you, but an in form Benteke is a handful for any CH out there. Unless you play like Liverpool or Man City you need a target man to hold the ball up and challenge in the air. He does both of these well. He lacks confidence but as you rightly say he is looking more and more comfortable. I’m happy with his last two performances, let’s hope he can keep it up. One thing is for sure, I can’t see Roy changing the Front 4 of Eze, Zaha, Benteke and Schlupp unless there is an injury.
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