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ParchmoreEagle Flag Belair 14 Sep 16 5.35am

JB is a good idea at little risk. Why not? He'll have his brother to encourage and coach the best out him. His presence at the club will probably get the best out of big bruv too. It is not a conspiracy - it is plain good business that's well worth the little risk - CB's happier and JB gets his big chance. If it comes off it will be great for everyone.

 


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View The Dolphin's Profile The Dolphin Flag 14 Sep 16 6.46am Send a Private Message to The Dolphin Add The Dolphin as a friend

If it helps CB be happier then I am all for it!

 

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View Midlands Eagle's Profile Midlands Eagle Flag 14 Sep 16 7.12am Send a Private Message to Midlands Eagle Add Midlands Eagle as a friend

He was supposedly joining our development squad but I notice that he wasn't in the team this week so where is his match practice supposed to come from

 

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Flash Flag Lampeter 14 Sep 16 7.54am

Originally posted by palace99

the point of the original post is (I think) that the whole signing of Benteke junior is quite bizarre.

Firstly, he was recommended by his brother (no kidding!!!) and then how Palace scouts felt that a struggling Belgium 2nd div striker might be good enough for the Prem is even more bizarre.

Then not only does he make the bench, but he also plays tops off an unusual set of events.

Pardew also says we paid a fee - initially I thought this was a free.

We paid £85k to compensate his club for their development of the player who'd come through their academy.
JB got his chance last Saturday through injuries. I didn't see much of him in the highlights - just one relatively tame shot from distance. But the guy seems enthusiastic as, no doubt, are the youngsters he's displaced. One difference, perhaps, is that if JB scores a few goals, he'll immediately be worth a 6 or 7 figure sum because of his surname. Not bad business for an £85k punt.

 

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View Mr_Gristle's Profile Mr_Gristle Flag In the land of Whelk Eaters 14 Sep 16 8.05am Send a Private Message to Mr_Gristle Add Mr_Gristle as a friend

Originally posted by Midlands Eagle

He was supposedly joining our development squad but I notice that he wasn't in the team this week so where is his match practice supposed to come from

Probably means Wickham won't be ready this weekend and we can't risk an injury to our only fit striker sub?

 


Well I think Simon's head is large; always involved in espionage. (Name that tune)

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View Midlands Eagle's Profile Midlands Eagle Flag 14 Sep 16 9.38am Send a Private Message to Midlands Eagle Add Midlands Eagle as a friend

Originally posted by Flash

We paid £85k to compensate his club for their development of the player who'd come through their academy.

Reading the media quotes it seems rather an odd situation as Benteke supposedly had his contract cancelled by mutual agreement before we signed him but after we did the club demanded £85,000 towards their development costs

 

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View Andy_G's Profile Andy_G Flag Wimbledon 14 Sep 16 9.43am Send a Private Message to Andy_G Add Andy_G as a friend

Originally posted by The Dolphin

If it helps CB be happier then I am all for it!

Agree with this. If CB gets 3/4 more goals because he's brother is around then it's worth it. JB can have a run out in the cups and you never know he may turn out to be decent.

 


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