ForGodForCountryForever
Well-Known Member
This is on the grounds of all things being equal and its a straight which would you prefer?
Up until Beale came in I was firmly of the opinion Ryan Kent should go, even with the regrettable loss of a transfer fee.
He seemed a shadow of his former self and the lack of consistency which had often been an issue had given way to a full collapse of form.
I think since the change of Manager he more than anyone has improved his game. While I tip the hat to Fashion Jr for his form and contributions I feel in his case it was simply he had never been given a real chance in the team and subsequently he was showing what he was always capable of.
In Kent's case he has not only improved his own performances, he seems to have rediscovered the concept of teamwork and covers far more ground across the pitch which is helping to carry ball, link the play and create space. All of which is red meat for our new Midfield and Forward lines.
On that note there is no doubt the introduction of Cantwell and Raskin has energised and upgraded Kent and the other forwards with the new drive and determination to get the ball forward quicker and more directly but credit where its due, Kent has played his part and looks a very useful part of that machine.
Kent seems a quite guy and rarely appears in the media, even on the pitch its not easy to gauge his thinking so its anyone's guess how much he would like to remain or has had enough and wants to move on. After the length of time hes been here, his age arriving then and career stage now, whatever he decides its fair enough and if he goes he should go with thanks and best wishes.
Putting aside the question of the lost fee from a sale and the threat of Matondo nailing down the LW shirt, I think it would now be a shame if Kent leaves and we dont get to see him in a proper Beale Team. If hes upgraded this much since just Cantwell and Raskin came in , think what he may be able to do in a fully constructed Beale XI.
Up until Beale came in I was firmly of the opinion Ryan Kent should go, even with the regrettable loss of a transfer fee.
He seemed a shadow of his former self and the lack of consistency which had often been an issue had given way to a full collapse of form.
I think since the change of Manager he more than anyone has improved his game. While I tip the hat to Fashion Jr for his form and contributions I feel in his case it was simply he had never been given a real chance in the team and subsequently he was showing what he was always capable of.
In Kent's case he has not only improved his own performances, he seems to have rediscovered the concept of teamwork and covers far more ground across the pitch which is helping to carry ball, link the play and create space. All of which is red meat for our new Midfield and Forward lines.
On that note there is no doubt the introduction of Cantwell and Raskin has energised and upgraded Kent and the other forwards with the new drive and determination to get the ball forward quicker and more directly but credit where its due, Kent has played his part and looks a very useful part of that machine.
Kent seems a quite guy and rarely appears in the media, even on the pitch its not easy to gauge his thinking so its anyone's guess how much he would like to remain or has had enough and wants to move on. After the length of time hes been here, his age arriving then and career stage now, whatever he decides its fair enough and if he goes he should go with thanks and best wishes.
Putting aside the question of the lost fee from a sale and the threat of Matondo nailing down the LW shirt, I think it would now be a shame if Kent leaves and we dont get to see him in a proper Beale Team. If hes upgraded this much since just Cantwell and Raskin came in , think what he may be able to do in a fully constructed Beale XI.