NO LONGER A RUMOUR - Alan Bennett

Stranded · by **Stranded** » 16 Jan 2007 08:56

According to the EP today, Coppell is very keen to raid Cork again for this 24 year old centre back. We've apparently bid Â£100,000 but Cork are looking for Â£300,000.

Could be a good bit of business if our previous dealings with Cork are anything to go by.

Platypuss · by **Platypuss** » 16 Jan 2007 09:02

http://corkcityfc.ie/playerprofiles/bennett.htm

Can't see much (if anything) regarding the rumour on the Cork boards.

southbank1871 · by **southbank1871** » 16 Jan 2007 09:02

Maybe one of the Cork lads who frequent the board could shed a bit more light on him...

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 16 Jan 2007 09:06

Can't see what a 72 year old actor and author would bring to the team myself but if SC thinks it'll work then go for it.

Uke · by **Uke** » 16 Jan 2007 10:32

That'd be just taking the biscuit from under the sofa

BobKnows · by **BobKnows** » 16 Jan 2007 10:53

I've heard this boy is a cracker, and might make history....

I'll get my coat

Uke · by **Uke** » 16 Jan 2007 11:04

He would be beyond receiving any fringe benefits

brendywendy · by **brendywendy** » 16 Jan 2007 11:33

he has a brother, gordon..........

ill get my coat

cmonurz · by **cmonurz** » 16 Jan 2007 11:35

It's John Mackie!

bobby m's syrup · by **bobby m's syrup** » 16 Jan 2007 12:08

brendywendy he has a brother, gordon..........

ill get my coat

His grandad Arnold used to write stories about the Potteries. HTH

Big Ern · by **Big Ern** » 16 Jan 2007 12:22

Whats he like on Championship Manager?

Platypuss · by **Platypuss** » 16 Jan 2007 12:28

His brother Christopher is a dogged attacker.

southbank1871 · by **southbank1871** » 16 Jan 2007 12:30

Platypuss His brother Christopher is a dogged attacker.

Big Ern · by **Big Ern** » 16 Jan 2007 12:31

Platypuss His brother Christopher is a dogged attacker.

Very drole sir.

Peadar · by **Peadar** » 16 Jan 2007 13:02

He's a fairly decent centre-half.
Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce were over looking at him last summer. After watching Reading v Everton last Sunday, it's a new keeper you need.

Fat Leather Jacket · by **Fat Leather Jacket** » 16 Jan 2007 13:17

We do not need a new keeper. Thanks.

Alan Partridge · by **Alan Partridge** » 16 Jan 2007 13:23

Peadar He's a fairly decent centre-half.
Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce were over looking at him last summer. After watching Reading v Everton last Sunday, it's a new keeper you need.

Correct.

Peadar · by **Peadar** » 16 Jan 2007 13:30

Fat Leather Jacket We do not need a new keeper. Thanks.

Not if you're happy with a keeper who comes off his line, with his arms at chest height and can be outjumped by Andy Johnson.
We've got no keepers for sale, by the way.

xtreme rebel · by **xtreme rebel** » 16 Jan 2007 13:40

southbank1871 Maybe one of the Cork lads who frequent the board could shed a bit more light on him...

Sure.....

Bennett is the best centre-half in the eircom League in Ireland. He started over playing with us as a midfielder but about 3/4 years ago he moved to centre-back and never looked back since. He's been part of the best defence in Ireland for the past 2 years.

Like Kevin Doyle was, he's the best player in his position in our league.

During the summer we played Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League qualifier in Cork. Harry Redknapp and Sam Allerdyce were in attendance to watch Serbia striker Nicola Zigic. We lost 1-0 to an OG but they came away from the game talking about Cork City's Alan Bennett.

xtreme rebel · by **xtreme rebel** » 16 Jan 2007 13:40

This is from the Evening Echo in Cork

NO LONGER A RUMOUR - Alan Bennett

NO LONGER A RUMOUR - Alan Bennett

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