Author Topic: Welcome Christian Benteke (Read 168950 times)

Jinxsy · « **Reply #360 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:07:19 am »

Quote from: Jinxsy on July 22, 2015, 09:09:45 pm

His jeans they proved he was a red,
He jizzed, he jizzed
Up on our history he's read,
Then jizzed and jizzed
We bought the lad for 32,
And hope he's gonna score a few
Christian Benteke
He's covered his jeans in jizz

It's not paint Raul...

fowlermagic · « **Reply #361 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:12:49 am »

Welcome Christian as hope you do well.

It will be interesting to see how the team changes to blend him into the team and visa versa. Hopefully we see a little less 30 pass moves and try to use his strength & pace a little quicker as sometimes last season we looked like we needed to move the ball up the field in 2 yard increments. He will add some well needed strength to the side as we are still quite light weight and really looking forward to a potential partnership with Sturridge.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #362 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:15:44 am »

I thought Carol would have been great for us so shows how much i know

but I can see him scoring a hell of a lot for us and not even playing too differently

Grand Chilli · « **Reply #363 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:24:16 am »

Quote from: Ian Salisbury on July 23, 2015, 10:28:34 am

He seems very two footed which is nice. The goal they show a lot against United was pinged in nicely on his left, the free kick against QPR was with his right which presumably is his favoured foot.

I also liked the number of goals where he passed the ball into the net, rather than thrashing wildly and hoping. (deliberately didn't watch any goal compilations until it was officially done!)

cissesbeard · « **Reply #364 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:27:28 am »

Quote from: darcy171 on July 23, 2015, 10:50:04 am

Welcome Chris! Happy with this now it's done, and hopefully he'll rack up the goals early on.

I caved and had a quick trawl through Villa Talk.

They seem to genuinely hate us! Which is pretty funny in itself as I don't think they've ever been on our radar in one way or another! One even referred to us as "Liverplop"

But enough about them, can't wait to see him line up in a red shirt, and hopefully he'll adapt well to us and Coutinho/Firmino/Lallana can give him plenty of good service.

to be honest - I really do hate villa and have done for years. they always seem to let utd beat them and their fans are awful. I remember when they beat us at anfield a couple of years ago, some villa fan called in talksport - made up with the result but it was only liverpool so shouldn't get carried away! I hate them and hope they get relegated.

Schmidt · « **Reply #365 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:31:44 am »

Hopefully he gets plenty of fan support early on, the fanbase has been divided in opinion but the media as usual are making out like everyone hates him.

darcy171 · « **Reply #366 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:33:23 am »

Quote from: Schmidt on July 23, 2015, 11:31:44 am

Hopefully he gets plenty of fan support early on, the fanbase has been divided in opinion but the media as usual are making out like everyone hates him.

Lot's of people have their say on twitter, here etc. Sometimes from idiot, sometimes just from concerned fans. It's understandable. But I've no doubt the reception he'll get from the Kop in his first Anfield game will be brilliant.

Not that Gareth · « **Reply #367 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:49:48 am »

woohoo welcome big ben, bring on the new season

"21C or 70F?" SchizoidWeatherMan! · « **Reply #368 on:** July 23, 2015, 11:51:30 am »

What formation suits him the best in the context of our team? As a part of a striking duo or as a lone forward?

Schmidt · « **Reply #369 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:00:45 pm »

Quote from: darcy171 on July 23, 2015, 11:33:23 am

Lot's of people have their say on twitter, here etc. Sometimes from idiot, sometimes just from concerned fans. It's understandable. But I've no doubt the reception he'll get from the Kop in his first Anfield game will be brilliant.

Yeah I'm sure it'll be fine.

kcbworth · « **Reply #370 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:23:48 pm »

Quote from: darcy171 on July 23, 2015, 11:33:23 am

Lot's of people have their say on twitter, here etc. Sometimes from idiot, sometimes just from concerned fans. It's understandable. But I've no doubt the reception he'll get from the Kop in his first Anfield game will be brilliant.

The kop won't have any issues with Benteke himself. He's earned himself the move. Not to say there won't be consternation, I just can't see it being aimed his way.

Besides, we'll all be preoccupied telepathically wishing that greedy gobshite who earned his dream move 3 minutes closer to London to give grief to any of our own (I hope)

Melbred · « **Reply #371 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:34:48 pm »

I've said my part on how I think there was much better value elsewhere, but now that he's a Liverpool player I really do hope he can bang in the goals for us.

It will be interesting to see though, what happens when Sturridge comes back.

Red Beret · « **Reply #372 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:48:24 pm »

One of these days I hope one of our new signings says to Ayre and the club photographer: "Hey, can we not take any photographs of me leaning against anything? It will send Red and White Kop into a tailspin!"

Welcome lad.

BER · « **Reply #373 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:51:03 pm »

Huh, thought he was left footed?

clinical · « **Reply #374 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:51:56 pm »

He's worth £32.5m just to see the fume going on with Villa fans

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #375 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:54:47 pm »

Score goals, work hard and we'll love you.

Paul JH · « **Reply #376 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:56:19 pm »

Quote from: clinical on July 23, 2015, 12:51:56 pm

He's worth £32.5m just to see ~~the fume going on with Villa fans~~ Sherwood left without his star striker. The c*nt.

Fixed.

Red Beret · « **Reply #377 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:57:37 pm »

Quote from: clinical on July 23, 2015, 12:51:56 pm

He's worth £32.5m just to see the fume going on with Villa fans

Well we DID sell them Collymore...

Culaldinho · « **Reply #378 on:** July 23, 2015, 12:59:30 pm »

Proven Premier League striker, welcome aboard!

Hopefully gets a few goals early on to kick start his LFC career..

Peabee · « **Reply #379 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:31:45 pm »

Quote from: clinical on July 23, 2015, 12:51:56 pm

He's worth £32.5m just to see the fume going on with Villa fans

I've just had a look on one of their forums... Is it fashionable to hate Liverpool FC and their supporters?

PaulF · « **Reply #380 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:32:01 pm »

Quote from: cissesbeard on July 23, 2015, 11:27:28 am

to be honest - I really do hate villa and have done for years. they always seem to let utd beat them and their fans are awful. I remember when they beat us at anfield a couple of years ago, some villa fan called in talksport - made up with the result but it was only liverpool so shouldn't get carried away! I hate them and hope they get relegated.

There's a lot of Villa 'haters' out there . People question £32.5m , but if it send Villa down then in my book,it's money well spent.

thelinnen · « **Reply #381 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:48:35 pm »

Quote from: Red Beret on July 23, 2015, 12:48:24 pm

One of these days I hope one of our new signings says to Ayre and the club photographer: "Hey, can we not take any photographs of me leaning against anything? It will send Red and White Kop into a tailspin!"

Welcome lad.

Not just here anymore, it's spread across pretty much all social networks.

https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolPlayersAwkwardlyLeaningOnStuff

The Fletcher Memorial · « **Reply #382 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:49:18 pm »

pffftt

TheFlyingScouseman · « **Reply #383 on:** July 23, 2015, 01:56:30 pm »

Welcome Benteke, which the lad lots of luck.

On another note, when did the leaning jokes start, was it the Lambert thread?

SerbianScouser · « **Reply #384 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:10:46 pm »

I was so against him from the day we got linked but there`s something about players putting on that beautiful red shirt it changes everything and it makes me like them instantly. You simply can`t fight or resist it and now I can`t wait to see him play for us and how our new-look attacking unit will work.

One thing I`ll say though, front 3 of Firmino - Benteke - Sturridge are not shabby at all even when compared to any other front 3 in the league.

Hij · « **Reply #385 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:22:46 pm »

Quote from: Peabee on July 23, 2015, 01:31:45 pm

I've just had a look on one of their forums... Is it fashionable to hate Liverpool FC and their supporters?

Yeah. Arsenal are obsessed with us, as much if not more than Tottenham.

BobOnATank · « **Reply #386 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:25:38 pm »

Quote from: TheFlyingScouseman on July 23, 2015, 01:56:30 pm

Welcome Benteke, which the lad lots of luck.

On another note, when did the leaning jokes start, was it the Lambert thread?

Nah been going on for years https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolPlayersAwkwardlyLeaningOnStuff/photos/a.426461674119308.1073741828.426167774148698/604055416359932/?type=1&theater, some vintage leaning.

Welcome to the club Christian, I have a feeling that you will have a studge-like impact on the club and will have the naysayers eating humble pie.

Peabee · « **Reply #387 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:32:05 pm »

Quote from: Hij on July 23, 2015, 02:22:46 pm

Yeah. Arsenal are obsessed with us, as much if not more than Tottenham.

I find it odd. Is it the fact the media seem so obsessed with our club? Even after City won the title, most of the talk in the papers was about our season. Every transfer rumour involves either LFC or MUFC, seemingly.

tommy LFC · « **Reply #388 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:56:08 pm »

"I came here to win trophies."

And just like that I love him. Surprisingly few players talk like that.

Rush 82 · « **Reply #389 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:09:30 pm »

Quote from: Peabee on July 23, 2015, 02:32:05 pm

I find it odd. Is it the fact the media seem so obsessed with our club? Even after City won the title, most of the talk in the papers was about our season. Every transfer rumour involves either LFC or MUFC, seemingly.

Footballing royalty is what we are

clinical · « **Reply #390 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:20:37 pm »

Quote from: Peabee on July 23, 2015, 01:31:45 pm

I've just had a look on one of their forums... Is it fashionable to hate Liverpool FC and their supporters?

Yes they hate us because we're apparently all arrogant and have the audacity to think Liverpool is still a big club, imagine that.

Le_Mot_Juste · « **Reply #391 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:22:38 pm »

"**** gutted. If there was one team in the world I wished he didn't join, it would be them. Doesn't feel right that it's ended this way. You're better than them, big man. Way better."

From VillaTalk...

Seriously, their hatred for us is actually bizarre. Comments about Hillsborough in there too. What an odd fan base.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #392 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:27:34 pm »

Quote from: clinical on July 23, 2015, 03:20:37 pm

Yes they hate us because we're apparently all arrogant and have the audacity to think Liverpool is still a big club, imagine that.

The amount of supporters of other teams who queue up to tell us we're not famous anymore and no longer a big club always suggest otherwise.

ricen · « **Reply #393 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:30:38 pm »

"I've just signed a colossus. Come in and walk round him..."

GOOOOOOO BENTEEKEEE

TheTeflonJohn · « **Reply #394 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:52:44 pm »

Quote from: Peabee on July 23, 2015, 01:31:45 pm

I've just had a look on one of their forums... Is it fashionable to hate Liverpool FC and their supporters?

Benteke`s ours, Sherwood`s a gobshite and.....

boots · « **Reply #395 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:48:09 pm »

To be fair is it any different to how we reacted to Manchester City poaching Raheem?

Its football, rationality doesnt ever come in to it.

Whatever anyone says, LFC are a huge global brand. I'd doubt whether Villa is even a huge brand in the Midlands.

Chakan · « **Reply #396 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:52:36 pm »

Quote from: boots on July 23, 2015, 04:48:09 pm

To be fair is it any different to how we reacted to Manchester City poaching Raheem?

Its football, rationality doesnt ever come in to it.

Whatever anyone says, LFC are a huge global brand. I'd doubt whether Villa is even a huge brand in the Midlands.

Think there was a huge difference to how Sterling left and the reactions after than how Benteke left and the aftermath reactions.

Most on here were happy to see Sterling leave and laughed at City for paying such a ridiculous price. Villa fans are sad to see Benteke leave and are slagging off Liverpool.

vorsprungtorbenpieknik · « **Reply #397 on:** July 23, 2015, 04:54:02 pm »

Tom Hanks supports Villa, so someone must have heard of em over there.

KevLFC · « **Reply #398 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:00:33 pm »

Quote from: Peabee on July 23, 2015, 01:31:45 pm

I've just had a look on one of their forums... Is it fashionable to hate Liverpool FC and their supporters?

Look on ours and it appears we dislike most teams and I don't know why. Always thought we showed good respect to others

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #399 on:** July 23, 2015, 05:02:41 pm »

Quote from: vorsprungtorbenpieknik on July 23, 2015, 04:54:02 pm

Tom Hanks supports Villa, so someone must have heard of em over there.

He fell in love with Villa whilst researching for his role in Castaway. Apparently he moved to Birmingham to experience how it felt to be miles and miles from civilisation.

Badumtish!