Jonathan Benteke offered to United

[arab_pat]

a) the Belgian top flight is better than the Scottish Premiership never mind the championship
b) he was playing in said league when he was 18. Must of been something about him if he was getting game time at that level at 18.
c) he was bought by a premiership outfit and has been training and learning from strikers like his brother

N'koyi hasn't played at his level but we welcomed him with open arms? Jackie is gone people, the youtube days (allegedly)are done. I'd be happy to offer the boy a trial if there is any truth in this. My gut feeling is that he will end up in the lower leagues down south though.

And was released by said premiership club after doing next to nothing... this is not the year to gamble in my opinion

[ahlltanyirhide]

All I'll say is we shouldn't take a gamble on any players, tried and tested is what we need this season

^^^^^^ defo this

[LSArab]

Just looked up Rodney on the web.

Seems he hasn't played since leaving united.

Rodney played for Netherlands U19s

Proof if it were we should not just sign blindly players that were good at 18 with famous brothers

[SmedDUm]

Juan Messi, Lionel's 3rd cousin twice removed, training with us at St Andrews.

[Mr_Brightside]

Just looked up Rodney on the web.

Seems he hasn't played since leaving united.

Rodney played for Netherlands U19s

Proof if it were we should not just sign blindly players that were good at 18 with famous brothers

Never said we should sign him. Brother aside he's been with good clubs and played with good players. If we can get him on trial then that's fine by me. My point is we can't right boys off because we have had a bad experience in the past with famous brothers and youtube signings. None of us know how good or bad this boy is and that's why we have to put our trust in Darren and Ray.

[offshore_arab83]

I dont trust Darren or Ray

[bobafett]

I dont trust Darren or Ray

Can't say I'd back them to get every signing spot on but it's no like we've got a choice, is it? We'll sign who they deem right, I'm afraid.

To be fair the boys we've brought in so far in this windae look like upgrades on last year. I'll reserve judgement on the big striker just now, though.

[offshore_arab83]

Can't say I'd back them to get every signing spot on but it's no like we've got a choice, is it? We'll sign who they deem right, I'm afraid.

To be fair the boys we've brought in so far in this windae look like upgrades on last year. I'll reserve judgement on the big striker just now, though.

Nope, no choice at all mate. Just gotta hope that this season is an improvement on last

[bobafett]

Got to be, surely to Christ!

[An old shed boy]

To be going into Saturday's game without a recognised striker is imo criminal.
I know he couldn't account for Keatings injury but to have no backup is not good enough..