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Spurs agree Bentley Fee....
Blackburn Rovers Chairman John Williams and Spurs Chairman, David Levy have reportedly agreed on a 17 million pound transfer fee for Rovers winger, David Bentley. Additional to this deal, Paul Robinson will be heading over to Ewood Park.
This provides two points of discussion. 17 million pounds is fair enough in my opinion for David Bentley. However, with Paul Robinson also included, we surely have the better of the deal.
But, with Robinson coming our way, does this mean the end of the Friedel dynasty....it would be shame as we all love our American Idol.
More to be confirmed as the news breaks.....
Sasman
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Sounds pretty legitimate lads, who knows....
sasman
I think it is good Spurs getting ripped off again, and if a bumper offer came in for friedal then hard to resist given his age. I think RObinson just needs a change of scenary don't forget he was England Number one and still has many years ahead of him.
roverjoy
I agree that Robinson will be ok once he changes scenery. Too much pressure on him right now and every error is magnified. In terms of £17m for Bentley I would bet it will be £9m up front and the rest on appearances. I just cannot see Spurs paying that upfront.
The Tailor
the deal is probably worth 17m in total.
So We would pay 13m spread over 4 years or so
is my guess..
splash16
Getting rid of Robbo is worth paying 17m for Bentley. Agree Tailor, the fee for Bentley will be based on appearances ect. Levy is a shrewed businessman, he knows what to do.
Real Deal
doubt it, rovers would want cash up front, remember a percentage is going to the gooners, really wanted huddlestone part of ny deal ah well
sasman
That's right RD, Levy is proper shrewd. Another factor everybody is overlooking is how much is Robbo valued as part of this deal? They call it a £17m deal but it could be £11m + Robb (if valued at £6m) - who knows. Getting rid of Hollywood Robinson is a priority for Spurs for sure.
The Tailor
haha we are laughin all the way.Come on u spurs.I remember 2 yrs ago we were on par with u lot,now look we are signin ur best player,YOU ARE GOING DOWN BOYS
stillbelieve
stillbelieve, no need to lower the tone. We are having our best player in Berby taking away as well.Thats football. Even ManU are having their best player tapped up..Thats part of parcel of the game today.
freddya
stillbelieve - I remember a couple of years ago you were on a par with us... questions... how much did you spend to get on par with us? Was it value for money? Now that we are better than you league wise, you think we'll be relegated as you have bought Bentley from us? And what is it you still believe, stillbelieve?
FreidelNo.1
Stillbeleive your are an idiot as Freddya nailed it. Worry about our own two best players (keane & Berba ) leaving before running your stupid mouth.
bob in L.A.
Anyone who pays 17m for Bentley is crazy
Shannon
you do have a point shannon.
The Tailor
From what I understand, Friedel is likely to join Villa which is why Ince is looking at Robbo. But I dont like the sound of Bentley going to Spurs, I want him at the Villa!!
romanianvillain
We'll give you Barry. Straight swap.... you get to keep Friedel then :-)
evoflash
Who's David Levy? ;)
weststandvoice
I don't think Friedel will leave. And I heard that Bentley will be taking a loss on pay if he goes to Spurs compared to what we were going to offer him.
FreidelNo.1
ive heard alot of spurs fans are a bit doolally and voting on our poll? spurs will always be this team who spends alot of money and doesnt achieve much! itl be £17mil upfront, if you boys say levy is a shrewd business man, ........ then i do not kno what our boy john williams is..... best chairman in th country easily, in every aspect!
whitey_82003
there will be no installments! Williams will get every penny otherwise it will be no deal. Robbo should be about 4M you will not see us parting with anymore for him. Spurs are desperate to get rid of a lot of players, we are not.
MajiRovers
Why are spurs so desperate to cut up their squad, that just over a year ago finished 5th two seasons running? Are all these players really that bad?
FreidelNo.1
Well said Whitey - Williams will get us a good deal as always.
FreidelNo.1
it will be instalments. Trust me. John who? Everyone is talking silly now..
The Tailor
All large transfer deals are in installments and add ons, a one time £17m up front is never going to happen anywhere. On the price tag it'll probably be the asking price (i.e. £17m) with rovers taking Robinson in a separate deal worth £4m-£5m, although Bently's good £17m and Robbo is wishful thinking
Phartman87
If the spurs wanna do a installment plan (not really surprising that!) then it will be over no more than 12months. Given they are about to rake in 50M + by selling keane and that chap who's not as good as RSC, I for one reckon they can afford it all up front!
MajiRovers
Levy is a shrewd businessman???.... news flash guys, so is our main man John Williams. Levy will pay what we are asking if he wants to get him. Arsenal get a cut of the fee as do oursleves (obviously). The installments should be over 12 months. Brad will not be leaving, he doesnt want to and we dont want him to.
MikeyGamst
Oh and stillbelieve, if you still believe you make any sense whatsoever then you are thicker than we all thought.
MikeyGamst
... oh dear guys, think of all those millions you'll be giving Arsenal
FreidelNo.1
some of you spurs fans are unbelievable
levy a shrewd businessman?? can you remind me how much you paid for last seasons biggest flop in the whole league darren bent??
also your back four cost in excess of 30 million (pretty much the cost of our whole 1st team) yet you were still leaking goals
i wouldnt call this the sign of a shrewd businessman.. more like a clown
as for being ahead of us!! well the table doesnt lie im afraid and neither does the 4 points we took off you last season
oh and how many times have you won the premier league??
just face it spurs are a mid-table team.. always have been.. always will
blue & white forever
C'mon b&w forever, you sound a bit upset. Bent is a good player he just didnt get many chances.
n17 yid
Fair enough n17yid... however several Spurs fans seem to think that the Bentley deal has been done on their terms, it hasn't. If anyone is going to buy him it needs to be done on our terms. the shrewdest chairman in the league is John Williams. 3.5 million for Santa, Ryan Nelsen Free, Chris Samba £400k, Brad Friedel Free, Tugay £1.2 million, Steve Warnock £1.5 million. I could go on.... John Williams, the best, the very best.
MikeyGamst
Well said Mikey JW will get his way or Bent will stay, still think it should all be seperate transfers though that way we get more money!
MajiRovers
That is an impressive transfer record but that's not all down to the chairman, more to do with an excellent scouting network to pick up quality players when, for one reason or another, their stocks at a minimum. Although we were mugged for Bent, Levy IS a shrewd Businessmen, you can see that from Spurs being 11th in the football rich list despite never appearing in the champions league (unlike the rest of the top 20). That said this whole 'my chairman is shrewder then your chairman' argument seems a little silly, can't we just support our respective chairman and clubs without this ridiculous willy waving?
Phartman87
Totally agree buts its annoying when spurs fans come on here and post, we hold all the cards, we are the mighty spurs etc etc. Two shrewd chairman, haggling together means we'll both come out OK.
MajiRovers
Maji, i agree but all clubs have some mupppets who follow their club. I agree that your chairman is of the highest order but he could of done more to keep sparky.
n17 yid
I've had my run-ins with Spurs fans over the years, but I think you are right dude, the good ones FAR outweigh the bad ones, its just a shame that the bad ones makes SUCH a bad impression that it spills over into most teams thinking ALL Spurs fans are like it, when they're not. Anyway, Bents ISN'T in the squad for the match with Macclesfield tonight, so I think its safe to so HE'S OFF!!! Williams will have agreed the best deal possible for Rovers.
Walker
Walker (I like the new name) as you say not all fans are bad and in truth it makes it tougher for opposing fans who genuinely wish to discuss issues to make themselves heard.
oxfordspur
Considering Spurs haven't even put in a bid, I don't see how they can agree a fee. It's all papertalk. I'd like to see us offer you the £17Million up front in the next 24hrs and catch Spurs off guard.
Villan-in-Cyprus
I agree walker the good spurs fans do outweigh the bad ones... but have a look at stillbelieve's post. Ruins is it for the lot of you. I know there are some good spurs fans. Many of whom post on here, I think the deal should be a fair one but Villa have been first to bid, let battle commence.
MikeyGamst
Well - Villan-in-cyprus - if they do offer that he'll be yours no doubt about it.
FreidelNo.1
Weird stuff going on, thats for sure. According to most sources, Spuds havent even bid for Bentley and Villa have, although the size of our bid is unsure (certainly more than the reported 10 million). Would love to see us bid 17 million for Bentley, he's the kind of player we need to move forward.
romanianvillain
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