Article: In derision of the Albion naysayers

[goldstone]

Probably as good a deal as we'll find for the next 28 days. Looks like the kind of striker we need. Strong and tall and can hold the ball up and lay it off to Calunga/Baldock. If he can do that well, then it doesn't matter a whole lot how many he scores himself ... providing his layoffs result in the other guys scoring. If he works out we can extend.

 

[portslade seagull]

If true please don't cock it up please please team Albion

 

[Surrey_Albion]

I couldn't find a thread on it, but is there any truth in this? I know it's the Daily Fail but: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2849219/Aston-Villa-flop-Darren-Bent-set-join-Championship-Brighton-loan.html

The thread "Bozza tweet" just aabove this one now. You mustve looked the same way I do when I cant find something and the missus goes straight to it and says "here where I said it was"

 

[*Gullsworth*]

I am in the "Bent Yes " Camp

 

[Luke93]

Should be an amazing player for this level of football!

 

[Marshy]

I would be staggered and delighted If we got him on loan, well used to playing up top on his own and top quality, still only 30 ! Make it happen TB

 

[jamie the seagull]

"Bent is expected to join Sami Hyypia's Championship squad on an initial 28-day loan with an option to extend the deal."

Out of contract at te end of the season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa/11253964/Aston-Villa-striker-Darren-Bent-poised-to-join-Brighton-on-loan.html

 

[akipling]

Vicente was once subject to a €36m bid from Real Madrid

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Seems surprising, seeing as he came on as sub for Villa last night

 

[Rugrat]

Yes, in a heartbeat

 

[dannyboy]

I've seen some stupid comments on here before but that takes the p1ss. Unbelievable!

Only opinions my old China ! Let's hope he does*well eh. Just get a feeling he won't that's all

 

[Drebin]

Vicente was once subject to a €36m bid from Real Madrid

Yes but his dream was to play for Brighton. At no other club would he have so much company in the physios' room.

 

[brightn'ove]

Anybody who says 'no thanks' first needs to look at the table, and then get their head checked.

 

[jamie the seagull]

Bent has scored 25 goals in 53 starts and 19 substitute appearances for Villa.

Would take any striker with these stats (in the EPL)

 

[warsaw]

Interesting but does he fit what Sami wants. I thought Sami's problem with O'Grady is that he comes short for the ball and Sami wants someone charging upfield. So does Bent give Sami what he wants?

 

[JOLovegrove]

One of the best English Premier League strikers over the past 15 years, and people, who support the team with probably the most out of form strike force in the league, are saying no. Don't like to burst peoples' bubbles, but we aren't gonna be getting Aguero, Messi or Suarez anytime soon.

 

[Hungry Joe]

This will be a truly awesome signing if we pull it off. I'm Team Bent.

 

[Driver8]

I won't be getting his name on my shirt.

 

[Albion Robster]

Baldock and Bent could be a very decent partnership.

People are still moaning about the quality...would you rather have Billy Paytner, Jonathan Obika & David Rodriguez back?!
Bent will score goals in the Championship...I believe that for sure. Look at Kevin Phillips impact at Palarse a couple of seasons ago...

 

[Albion Robster]

Seems surprising, seeing as he came on as sub for Villa last night

They have Benteke coming back from suspension, so they can afford to release a striker from their match day squad.