No championship club would match his wages and there's more value in a mobile striker at that level with the extra time and space. (Dwight Gayle a perfect example)

COYP

This is the Benteke thread.

Benteke gets no credit for his assists either , from some .
See the Townsend / Match Thread and mention the assist there.

After this round of results; how much has his decision to take that penalty put us under on Sunday? Hope we sign Sørloth & we can get rid of him, for me unforgivable to disobey management orders etc.

Have a look at some of the games we have won since he came back from injury. I think you may find he was involved in quite a few of the goals we have scored that earned us quite a few points.

Really?

I thought the fat tw@t who ran on with his beer showed more pace, skill and desire.

"It feels much better than it ever did, much more sensitive." John Wayne Bobbit

He won almost every lofted header. And quite often his nod on went to a Palace player. So that was all good.

However, he is a striker. Had one on one situations and fluffed them. Had shooting chances and didn't. Had a lovely header from a corner but missed the goal. Had at least a couple of great chances in goalmouth scrambles but messed them up. He really isn't a scoring striker and as such in effect we carry him. Hoping that Sorloth will bring what big Ben brings but also so much more.