Topic: Welcome Christian Benteke

[redmanjasper]

I have to say, that I wasnt keen on us signing the lad, but looking at those training pictures.... one word springs to mind .... Beast


Good luck Christian, we will be right behind you

[TheFlyingScouseman]

He's big
He's red
He broke my girlfriends bed
It's Benteke, Benteke........




I'll get my coat.

[Schmidt]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Fuck I hope so!

[John C]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976

That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

[Ipcress]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

 

[Motty]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

If ever a man had  bellend shaped head it's that fella.

[SerbianScouser]

That song rules.

[ScouserAlec]

Comical if you read this thread and compare it to the one that was in the transfer forum 

[Durlmints]

Comical if you read this thread and compare it to the one that was in the transfer forum 

Not really, he's a Liverpool player now so people are getting behind him - whether they wanted him to sign or not.

All the moaners demanding Orwellian positivity in the other thread didn't seem to be able to grasp that people can not rate a player but will get behind them when they have a Liverpool shirt on their backs.

All the "this fanbase is shite" or "Benteke has no chance here with c*nts like this lot" comments were way wide of the mark and resulted from people throwing the proverbial toys out of their prams.

[paddysour]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Fuck it I'll say it, that's brilliant

[Mutton Geoff]

Call me pessimistic, he's a decent striker but I don't see how he fits into our manager's philosophy of fluidity and movement, i feel that a partnership of balo and chris would be too static and easy to man mark, especially with Benteke's movement coupled with Mario "too-boss-to-track-back" Balotelli's workrate and general attitude, i cannot tell how it would turn out if he partners with sturridge but if he can keep fit and somehow get on eachother's wavelength then it might work.

looking at this post a good name for you would be 'Call me Pessimistic ' go on mods work your magic

[Mutton Geoff]

Comical if you read this thread and compare it to the one that was in the transfer forum 

Not really i didn't think he will fit in , but Rodgers does and he knows far more about his plans than me or you, so now he is here i will back him, how about you?

[Le_Mot_Juste]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Yes yes yes yes so much yes.

[RedSince86]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Awesome.

 

[idontknow]

Welcome to Anfield Christian, it's the best club in the world.
You are not here to do what you can or what you have done; you are here to make what you never thought possible your normal level, and then to surpass it. [Having read that back I would be shocked if Brendan has not beaten me to saying it. Anyway, I like it.]
Just enjoy yourself, score loads of goals, play really well, and help us win nice shiny silver things, and we will all be happy.
Hope you become a great player here

[SwissV]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

 

[El Denzel Pepito]

Not really, he's a Liverpool player now so people are getting behind him - whether they wanted him to sign or not.

All the moaners demanding Orwellian positivity in the other thread didn't seem to be able to grasp that people can not rate a player but will get behind them when they have a Liverpool shirt on their backs.

All the "this fanbase is shite" or "Benteke has no chance here with c*nts like this lot" comments were way wide of the mark and resulted from people throwing the proverbial toys out of their prams.

In complete agreement with you here. I didn't want him, still don't, but he's a Liverpool player and I hope he bangs them in and makes all of us who doubted him look like utter mugs.

[Tomo!]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Ha that's fucking awesome

[Twitter.com]

Rodgers about Benteke:

"This is the first chance we've had to speak to you since you signed Christian Benteke, what do you think he can bring to the club?

There’s a number of qualities that he has and he will only improve in his time at the club. I think first and foremost his goals, if you look at his goals record since the time that he’s been in the Premier League he's up there with the best in terms of numbers. So that was very important for us. Obviously I've heard and I've seen stuff about the style, 'he won't fit the style of how we play' - I think he'll only complement it and help us. He’s a big guy but he’s got the attributes that I like in terms of pace and movement and he gets goals, he gets all types of goals. He's great in the air, strong, he can hold the game up, he can play on the counter-attack, he can play whenever the team is deep because he can hold the ball up with his physical strength. As I said, he's a boy that still is improving in his game so I don’t think there’s any doubt he'll fit our tactical idea of the game and he can be a huge player for us."

http://www.lfctour.com/news/latest-news/boss-on-kl-draw-ibe-and-benteke

[Messiah]

Not really, he's a Liverpool player now so people are getting behind him - whether they wanted him to sign or not.

All the moaners demanding Orwellian positivity in the other thread didn't seem to be able to grasp that people can not rate a player but will get behind them when they have a Liverpool shirt on their backs.

All the "this fanbase is shite" or "Benteke has no chance here with c*nts like this lot" comments were way wide of the mark and resulted from people throwing the proverbial toys out of their prams.

Couldn't have said it better myself

[KingKolo]

Not really, he's a Liverpool player now so people are getting behind him - whether they wanted him to sign or not.

All the moaners demanding Orwellian positivity in the other thread didn't seem to be able to grasp that people can not rate a player but will get behind them when they have a Liverpool shirt on their backs.

All the "this fanbase is shite" or "Benteke has no chance here with c*nts like this lot" comments were way wide of the mark and resulted from people throwing the proverbial toys out of their prams.

Just because he's a Liverpool player now, doesn't mean it was a good idea to spend £32.5m on him.

I'm fully supporting him to prove me wrong, hope that doesn't put me in the shite fan category.

[elsewhere]

Has Benteke and Origi ever play together for Belgium?

[Spraynard Kruger]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

 

The Kop singing that in full force would be fantastic. If/when he starts bangin' 'em in, of course.

[RyanBabel19]

Love that song

[LFC_1981]

Hahahaha yes yes yes, that song is brilliant.

I'm over the moon we've finally signed him, I have no doubt he'll be a quality player for us.

[Mr_Shane]

I think it bears in mind saying that Liverpool do not buy world-class players, Liverpool make world-class players. We have several players right now who could make that leap. One of them could be Benteke, the goal record over 3 seasons speaks for itself. I think the issue is more how can Rodgers get the team or alternatively how can Benteke adjust to ensure he at least maintains that goal record with little or no detriment to the team. I personally don't know but would like find out. but I do not doubt that if we can still create the same amount of chances, and Benteke's goals per games ratio still remains the same everyone will be happy.

Also bears in mind saying that in 2013-2014, we got goals from everywhere, counter attacks,through passes, crosses, set pieces, corners, moments of brilliance... we could go direct or be patient and pass the ball around to wait for our chance, we were really not a one dimensional then as we were last season.. that's what made that team so dangerous and so difficult to defend against... so many ways we could score.

[ShayGuevara]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Yes!

[Chakan]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

That's definitely right up there!

[Qcase1977]

Fuck it I'll say it, that's brilliant

When I click the link I don't see a way to hear the song?

[Mutton Geoff]

Just because he's a Liverpool player now, doesn't mean it was a good idea to spend £32.5m on him.

I'm fully supporting him to prove me wrong, hope that doesn't put me in the shite fan category.

depends if you mean that or not?

 to me a shite fan will be the one that picks on any misplaced pass or missed shot as confirmation that he is as shit as they said and that they are some kind of fucking genius.

[Solomon Grundy]

When I click the link I don't see a way to hear the song?

Check the loud speaker icon in the bottom R/H corner. Has it got a cross next to it?

[kcbworth]

Part of the reason I'm happy to have him, is because we bought Firmino. For me, Sturridge and Firmino are still our 2 first choice forwards with Benteke a very good number 3. It just so turns out, that we're unlikely to ever play just Firmino up top, so, Benteke and Firmino becomes our "2nd choice" as a pair. Think he's a very good number 3

[CraigDS]

Part of the reason I'm happy to have him, is because we bought Firmino. For me, Sturridge and Firmino are still our 2 first choice forwards with Benteke a very good number 3. It just so turns out, that we're unlikely to ever play just Firmino up top, so, Benteke and Firmino becomes our "2nd choice" as a pair. Think he's a very good number 3

We haven't spent £32.5m on someone to be 3rd choice.

[riismeister]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

I won't get this out of my head for a couple of days at least.

[kcbworth]

We haven't spent £32.5m on someone to be 3rd choice.

I beg to differ

[ShayGuevara]

Part of the reason I'm happy to have him, is because we bought Firmino. For me, Sturridge and Firmino are still our 2 first choice forwards with Benteke a very good number 3. It just so turns out, that we're unlikely to ever play just Firmino up top, so, Benteke and Firmino becomes our "2nd choice" as a pair. Think he's a very good number 3

He gives us another option, which is very important. I remember watching us at times even when SAS where in full flow two seasons ago where we struggled to break down teams and were crying out for a presence in the box.

[Upinsmoke]

I'm hoping Christian will occupy the minds of a couple of defenders, we really lacked that last season and it hindered us. We we're too predictable, wasn't strong enough, good enough movement and such, but having a unit in there like him your always gonna draw players towards him, opening space for the likes of coutinho, firmino etc. Hopefully!

[NorthamptonKopite]

https://twitter.com/iggykwateng/status/624355216662654976


That's Big Ben's song sorted then. 

Of all the Benteke songs that have been suggested that is by far the best one. Can imagine a crowd singing that and bouncing up and down.

[ShayGuevara]

I'm hoping Christian will occupy the minds of a couple of defenders, we really lacked that last season and it hindered us. We we're too predictable, wasn't strong enough, good enough movement and such, but having a unit in there like him your always gonna draw players towards him, opening space for the likes of coutinho, firmino etc. Hopefully!

Certainly, he'll also make teams push up and leave space in behind for Coutinho and Firmino to thread balls into. No team is going to want Benteke in the box they'll push up to keep that threat at bay.

[Carlito Roberto]

Certainly, he'll also make teams push up and leave space in behind for Coutinho and Firmino to thread balls into. No team is going to want Benteke in the box they'll push up to keep that threat at bay.

Thread balls into who, is the question?