Ian Bennett

[Greasy Chip Butty]

Sounded like he had a good game, claimed the ball well and made some good saves. Said this in the shoutbox earlier, on this form he should be picked ahead of Kenny.

 

[Hilltop Blade 4 life]

When Bennett played a couple of games last season i always thought he looked a decent keeper, and considering how Paddys been playing recently, and Benno's performance today i realy think he deserves a run int first team

 

[keenzy]

on todays performance and kennys recent outings, id pick benno.

 

[Tinoblade]

Definitley benno for me also

came and caught some which i doubt paddy would have come for

 

[S64 Blade]

Bennett looked very comfortable today i thought. Id pick him in front of Kenny at the minute.

 

[happyhippy]

The defence seem happier with him there. I don't want to put Pads down (by injection or rumour), but from what I've heard from the hardy souls who weren't looking after kids who got to Leicester and Hull, the back four seemed a lot happier in front of Bennett.

Bearing in mind how good Paddy can be, this worries the shit out of me. Maybe his personal life is even worse than we thought? I hope not.

 

[The One]

i would pick benno atm.

 

[metalblade]

Got to go with Bennet atm.

 

[Robbie]

He did superb today, can't recall any fault, claimed what balls were his and did an excellent punch in the first half.

 

[DazBlade88]

I've been saying since Arsenal last season that Bennett is better than Kenny, and I was ridiculed for it.

Glad people have had chance to see now.

 

[jodman]

I don't even think this is a metter for debate, Paddy has been sub-par for quite some time in my opinion and Benno has never disappointed when i have watched him play.

Yesterday he was excellent and i will be very disappointed if Paddy strolls straight back into the team.

 

[Linz]

Paddy has lost that command of his area which stood him apart from Bennett for so long... however, the past couple of games have seen a good understanding between the defence and 'keeper.

Only one goal conceded in two games... and that was from a penalty. Says a lot to me...

 

[Sheffield-Bl4de]

It's certainly debatable, however, Bennet has only played 1 and 3 quarters of a game baring in mind i cant fault his performance afters yesterdays spectical at Hull. I don't think hes worth Kennys place just yet, we all know how Kenny can perform and it's not only been his performance that has bee down lately as it? Besides i think kenny is responsible for a couple of the draws this season, we'd be in relegation if it wasnt for him in my own opinion

None of the less Bennet is a really good keeper, and it's nice to know we have two really strong keepers

 

[!tf]

I have been saying to my dad all season paddy dosnt look 100% Glad we have got bennet as back up quality keeper.

 

[Sale Blade]

I don't really care who Robbo picks in between the sticks as long as they give 100% and try to organise and inspire confidence in the back 4.

Paddy looks short of confidence at the moment, with crosses being his main weakness. Also his kicking is pretty tempremental. Maybe it's Bennett's time - he's waited long enough for a chance!

At least we have stopped leaking 3 goals per game - maybe we can convert this better defending into some clean sheets?

 

[Hilltop Blade 4 life]

Hopefully Bennett will be given that chance in the team which in turn will hopefully spurr on Paddy to improve and then we'd have some real competition for a place that no-one has realy challenged Paddy for over the years. Reminds me slightly of the days of Kelly and Tracey if that works out, two strong keepers challenging each other for the number 1 jersey

 

[Come from away]

Hope he at least gets the start for Arsenal.

 

[markdablade]

bennett at the minute he had a great game on saturday i thought

 

[Sheffield-Bl4de]

He's certainly wowing everyone at the moment...its a tough decision to make...glad i not robbo lol

I still think paddys number 1 mind

 

[keenzy]

not a tough decision, bennett has had a few good games, and kept a clean sheet save a penalty which should have never got that far. Defence looks better with him in the sticks.

Easy choice.

 

[shorehamview]

The only player challenging Paddy for the keeper's job in the previous three seasons was Jags. There is not much challenge to a keeper if there isn't even a direct sub on the bench.