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103 Barmy Army wrote:Great player for us over a sustained period of time. Technically gifted and gets stuck in. Unfortunately, if he’s asking too much in wages, it’s a no go. Given the stage of his career, he’s probably after a two year contract somewhere (not one) and I wish him all the best.
Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:02 am
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Tue Jun 15, 2021 11:15 am
103 Barmy Army wrote:Great player for us over a sustained period of time. Technically gifted and gets stuck in. Unfortunately, if he’s asking too much in wages, it’s a no go. Given the stage of his career, he’s probably after a two year contract somewhere (not one) and I wish him all the best.
Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:57 am
Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:41 am
Wed Jun 16, 2021 9:47 am
Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:A small part of me wonders if we may actually see Bennett play for us again.
I'm sure he will have plenty of clubs that would be keen but if no offers actually come in for him then surely we can give him 2 years if he wanted it.
Still able to play at this level and I don't think we'd get anyone better for little or no money spent
Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:08 am
Forever Blue wrote:Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:A small part of me wonders if we may actually see Bennett play for us again.
I'm sure he will have plenty of clubs that would be keen but if no offers actually come in for him then surely we can give him 2 years if he wanted it.
Still able to play at this level and I don't think we'd get anyone better for little or no money spent
Rhys, what I am hearing is yes Bennett was willing to take a lower wage but wanted a 2 year new contract, City offered low but 1 year.
I know the a couple of the backroom staff and they say Bennett is making incredible progress as he has trained 7 days a week at the Vale.
If what i am hearing is correct i think another Championship club will take Bennett in July and City will regret it.
Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:30 pm
Wed Jun 16, 2021 10:55 pm
RV Casual wrote:Joe is the best Left Back we have had since I have followed Cardiff (92). I know others have followed longer and might have seen better depending on how long they have been going.
I'm struggling think of anyone who's come close, Leggy for passion but not ability. Andrew Taylor for example was ok and did his best but he made Joe look like Roberto Carlos.
He's always given his all for the shirt and I remember he played again Arsenal I think it was the night after his Dad had died. A top professional I wish him well.
Thu Jun 17, 2021 7:09 am
Thu Jun 17, 2021 10:57 am
davids wrote:My guess is that the reason he is still training and has his Cardiff top on is because his contract doesn't expire until the 30th June until which time he is still a Cardiff City player.
I think he's been ok for us but not the greatest defender - so many times he's gone wandering upfield and left his position uncovered.
Having said that he was excellent at wing back at the start of the McCarthy reign and it may be no coincidence that our great run under Mick ended when he got injured.
Thu Jun 17, 2021 11:20 am
Fri Jun 18, 2021 10:27 pm
Ian Gibson fanclub wrote:You would think hes a world beater reading some of these comments. Quite good on the ball I agree but very limited defensively
Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:03 pm
Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:11 pm
davids wrote:My guess is that the reason he is still training and has his Cardiff top on is because his contract doesn't expire until the 30th June until which time he is still a Cardiff City player.
I think he's been ok for us but not the greatest defender - so many times he's gone wandering upfield and left his position uncovered.
Having said that he was excellent at wing back at the start of the McCarthy reign and it may be no coincidence that our great run under Mick ended when he got injured.
Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:26 pm
nubbsy wrote:davids wrote:My guess is that the reason he is still training and has his Cardiff top on is because his contract doesn't expire until the 30th June until which time he is still a Cardiff City player.
I think he's been ok for us but not the greatest defender - so many times he's gone wandering upfield and left his position uncovered.
Having said that he was excellent at wing back at the start of the McCarthy reign and it may be no coincidence that our great run under Mick ended when he got injured.
Can you name many better than him in recent history?
Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:21 pm
Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:40 pm
Ian Gibson fanclub wrote:Not a Jack but a fan who has seen far better left backs than Bennett.Bobby Ferguson, Peter Rodrigues, Gary Bell Ray Daniel, Clive Charles for starters.Ask your Dad, RVCasual
Tue Jun 22, 2021 9:19 pm
Ian Gibson fanclub wrote:Not a Jack but a fan who has seen far better left backs than Bennett.Bobby Ferguson, Peter Rodrigues, Gary Bell Ray Daniel, Clive Charles for starters.Ask your Dad, RVCasual
Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:52 am
Forever Blue wrote:Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:A small part of me wonders if we may actually see Bennett play for us again.
I'm sure he will have plenty of clubs that would be keen but if no offers actually come in for him then surely we can give him 2 years if he wanted it.
Still able to play at this level and I don't think we'd get anyone better for little or no money spent
Rhys, what I am hearing is yes Bennett was willing to take a lower wage but wanted a 2 year new contract, City offered low but 1 year.
I know the a couple of the backroom staff and they say Bennett is making incredible progress as he has trained 7 days a week at the Vale.
If what i am hearing is correct i think another Championship club will take Bennett in July and City will regret it.
Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:29 pm
piledriver64 wrote:Forever Blue wrote:Pantmawr Bluebird wrote:A small part of me wonders if we may actually see Bennett play for us again.
I'm sure he will have plenty of clubs that would be keen but if no offers actually come in for him then surely we can give him 2 years if he wanted it.
Still able to play at this level and I don't think we'd get anyone better for little or no money spent
Rhys, what I am hearing is yes Bennett was willing to take a lower wage but wanted a 2 year new contract, City offered low but 1 year.
I know the a couple of the backroom staff and they say Bennett is making incredible progress as he has trained 7 days a week at the Vale.
If what i am hearing is correct i think another Championship club will take Bennett in July and City will regret it.
Is this right though ?
I thought somebody on here posted that he'd sold his home down here and bought one in Surrey (??) months ago ?
I agree that it would be a mistake to let Bennett go just for the sake of an extra year on the contract but if he was looking for money or wanted to move his family that's probably the deciding factor whatever we offer him.