Robbie Keane

**Stuttgart88** · 29/06/2007, 8:13 AM

Robbie & Berbatov really blossomed in second part of last season. My only concern for Robbie is that he has started the last 2 seasons slowly, but I think he and Berbatov really put Defoe in the shade last year. Bent will have it all to prove, Robbie has nothing to prove at Spurs. He'll be fine.

**Ordinary Fan** · 29/06/2007, 8:20 AM

Jol likes a little and large pairing up front so Berbatov and Bent will rotate as will Robbie and Defoe

**shakermaker1982** · 29/06/2007, 9:42 AM

If Bent is worth 16.5m then how much would Doyle fetch for? Torres for 28m....... has the footballing world gone mad?

**lionelhutz** · 29/06/2007, 11:28 AM

It truly is crazy that a nothing player like Bent is bought for that. He's an awkward, bull of a striker with no first touch and no football brain. Dunno what Jol is thinking

**cavan_fan** · 29/06/2007, 11:47 AM

I'm not sure he's a nothing striker, his record stands comparison with Doyle's and he's a year further on. He'd certainly be in our squad.

As to his value, I always assume that English players go for twice their real worth (c.f. Ashley Young). No-one has ever explained why, though I think it's a bit like house prices. Bent may be worth buying for 16.5 million if, as is likely, some other Enlgish club will pay 20 million in 2 years.

**gustavo** · 29/06/2007, 11:50 AM

i

Originally Posted by cavan_fan

I'm not sure he's a nothing striker, his record stands comparison with Doyle's and he's a year further on. He'd certainly be in our squad.

As to his value, I always assume that English players go for twice their real worth (c.f. Ashley Young). No-one has ever explained why, though I think it's a bit like house prices. Bent may be worth buying for 16.5 million if, as is likely, some other Enlgish club will pay 20 million in 2 years.

It's more down to the financial security of selling clubs in England I find which dictates player values

**cavan_fan** · 29/06/2007, 1:56 PM

Originally Posted by gustavo

i
It's more down to the financial security of selling clubs in England I find which dictates player values

Sort of agree but wouldnt be at all surprised if Lita fetched more than Doyle if sold and that's the same selling club!

**EalingGreen** · 29/06/2007, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by pete

Defoe will go leaving Bent & Keane to fight it out to play alongside Berbatov. Should be plenty of games available to rotate all three. If Keane & Bent can prove they can play together will be valuable as Berbatov can be rested.

The market places a premium of proven Premiership players who are english. The Englang squad is hardly bursting with forwards so if Bent establishes himself there his value will increase.

Jol has publicly stated that Robbie is now one of his "untouchables" i.e. he is first choice for the big games (alongside Berbatov). Defoe will now be sold, and/or Mido, since neither is prepared to act as occasional back-up from the bench.

I'm very surprised that Bent's so keen on Spurs that he accepted a pay cut of �25k per week from what WHU offered (!), especially when he's unlikely to start the season as a regular. I'd imagine he will get lesser games to start with (cup ties etc); therefore, barring serious loss of form or injury to RK or Berba, he must hope that he plays so well when he does get his chance that Jol can't leave him out.

As for his quality, he has scored more Premiership goals over the last two seasons than any other Englishman - almost a goal every other game - which is impressive, considering Charlton were such a mediocre team.

**RogerMilla** · 29/06/2007, 4:13 PM

Originally Posted by EalingGreen

Jol has publicly stated that Robbie is now one of his "untouchables"

therefore, barring serious loss of form or injury to RK or Berba, he must hope that he plays so well when he does get his chance that Jol can't leave him out.

he has scored more Premiership goals over the last two seasons than any other Englishman - almost a goal every other game - which is impressive, .

obviously jol and the quality of his fellow players have impressed him , spurs will almost certainly be on arsenals case this year for a CL spot. Still think it is an outrageous fee

**finnpark** · 14/08/2007, 4:29 PM

Looks like hes dropped for his club's next game.

About time. I think that he should lose the Irish captaincy and should also be dropped from Ireland?

Don't drink and play professional football

**DmanDmythDledge** · 14/08/2007, 4:30 PM

Part of Jol's squad rotation.

Can we get this thread binned?

**stiofain** · 14/08/2007, 4:48 PM

Christ, i hope he isnt, I have him in my fantasty league team.

**MeathDrog** · 14/08/2007, 4:58 PM

Him and Doyle both playing well would be a very good partnership.Captain of Ireland? Maybe not.But don't drop him.Who will you put in his place? Clinton Morrison??