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SWINDON TOWN: Benson heads to Pompey
1:32pm Thursday 15th November 2012 in Sport
Paul Benson
TOWN striker Paul Benson has today completed a loan move to Portsmouth.
The experienced front man has signed an initial one-month loan deal at Fratton Park.
Benson is expected to feature in Pompey’s clash with Doncaster on Saturday.
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umpcah
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1:54pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Oi Den!
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2:11pm Thu 15 Nov 12
SeanG92
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2:17pm Thu 15 Nov 12
mallorca
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2:22pm Thu 15 Nov 12
SAPFanSTFC
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2:31pm Thu 15 Nov 12
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Playing for Portsmouth will bring his fitness up to scratch and hopefully a bit of confidence back.
Nigel, Denver CO
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2:46pm Thu 15 Nov 12
pdc does wot he wants
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3:14pm Thu 15 Nov 12
as for chris martin i think this maybe a realy good move for us as he has proved he can score goals at this level and the championship.
he seems too have been around for years but he is only 24. hopefully he scores a few goals and we make it perminent in january this could be the natural goal scorer we have been looking for good work PDC
Oi Den!
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3:33pm Thu 15 Nov 12
SeanG92 wrote:Fair comment Sean, but I suppose you never know for sure on either count.
He is only there till January, and I expect he won't be able to play against us.
dreamofacleansheet2
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3:34pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Have mates who work at Norwich, Martin is by all accounts a prat but he scored an awful lot of goals at this level.
Back to back to back promotions coming. Watching the birth of a managerial legend. etc etc
PaisleyRed
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3:34pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Nigel, Denver CO wrote:Looks like a good move to me. 24 year 20+ season goal scorer at this level. Potential to get better.
WTF
Oi Den!
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3:38pm Thu 15 Nov 12
the wizard
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3:40pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Good luck Paul, hope you come back full of form and goals, enjoy Pompey.
Oi Den!
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3:49pm Thu 15 Nov 12
the wizard wrote:Wiz, if he comes back I have a feeling it will be a short stay until his next long-term move.
Paul Benson, top man, not one Town supporter who doesn't like him or respect what he has done for us.
Good luck Paul, hope you come back full of form and goals, enjoy Pompey.
SeanG92
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3:53pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Psychedelic Syd
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4:27pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Oi Den! wrote:Very good! LOL
Good stuff, all this transfer news. Gets us away from the miles of column inches on the other story. Hope all the moves turn out right for all concerned.
the wizard
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4:28pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Oi Den! wrote:Yes Den, with reluctance I have to agree. This is one player who has really won the hearts of many during a very short stay. Never short of commitment, desire or goals. Sadly those old legs are showing their age, but he will be remembered here for all the right reasons. An excellent role model for any young professional.
the wizard wrote:Wiz, if he comes back I have a feeling it will be a short stay until his next long-term move.
Paul Benson, top man, not one Town supporter who doesn't like him or respect what he has done for us.
Good luck Paul, hope you come back full of form and goals, enjoy Pompey.
Malkym
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4:52pm Thu 15 Nov 12
the wizard wrote:Agreed Benno is top banana!
Oi Den! wrote:Yes Den, with reluctance I have to agree. This is one player who has really won the hearts of many during a very short stay. Never short of commitment, desire or goals. Sadly those old legs are showing their age, but he will be remembered here for all the right reasons. An excellent role model for any young professional.the wizard wrote: Paul Benson, top man, not one Town supporter who doesn't like him or respect what he has done for us. Good luck Paul, hope you come back full of form and goals, enjoy Pompey.Wiz, if he comes back I have a feeling it will be a short stay until his next long-term move.
Redhouse Red
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4:53pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Good luck benno and thank you
Redhouse
LeGod
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4:53pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Martin is a very good signing and a proven goalscorer at L1 level and when Norwich got promoted 3 years agao he was the leagues top scorer and has also scored at championship level so i see this as a great addition to our squad.
graham81
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4:56pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Malkym wrote:Third that
the wizard wrote:Agreed Benno is top banana!
Oi Den! wrote:Yes Den, with reluctance I have to agree. This is one player who has really won the hearts of many during a very short stay. Never short of commitment, desire or goals. Sadly those old legs are showing their age, but he will be remembered here for all the right reasons. An excellent role model for any young professional.the wizard wrote: Paul Benson, top man, not one Town supporter who doesn't like him or respect what he has done for us. Good luck Paul, hope you come back full of form and goals, enjoy Pompey.Wiz, if he comes back I have a feeling it will be a short stay until his next long-term move.
umpcah
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5:08pm Thu 15 Nov 12
LeGod wrote:Quite honestly I cant see Benno being any more effective at Pompey although I hope I`m wrong for his sake. Martin seems likely to be a solution to the Town`s finishing problem. As the say " We shall see " !
Good luck Paul Benson who is a great professional and i hope he does well at Pompey.
Martin is a very good signing and a proven goalscorer at L1 level and when Norwich got promoted 3 years agao he was the leagues top scorer and has also scored at championship level so i see this as a great addition to our squad.
RamsburyRed
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5:32pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Oi Den! wrote:Let's hope our new golascorer is as sharp as you!
Good stuff, all this transfer news. Gets us away from the miles of column inches on the other story. Hope all the moves turn out right for all concerned.
Ollie Reed's Parky dance!
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5:56pm Thu 15 Nov 12
mancrobin
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6:16pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Sad to see Benson go. Best hold up player we have got up front by some distance. Hope Martin can do the same and knock a few in as well.
KojaktheWarg
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6:25pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Carlo
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6:38pm Thu 15 Nov 12
You did us proud !!!!
London Red
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6:42pm Thu 15 Nov 12
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A move like last Jan would probably be best for him to help another side like he helped us
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He certainly played a role in us winning the league
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He is probably Swindon past now but will be one remembered fondly
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Southend????
NEWBURYREDS
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6:45pm Thu 15 Nov 12
TheDukeOfBanbury
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7:10pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Established himself as a favourite in a very short period of time.
A decent bloke on and off the pitch.
Hope it works out for him.
akershaker
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7:59pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Games like Sheffield Utd were crying out for a player like benson to win some balls in the air, hold up play and consolidate attacking play - and get on the end of some of those chances.
Hope the lad from Norwich does well though and, for all I know, he could do a better job for us!
joey butler
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8:00pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Martin joins us from Norwich, in advance of their current Assistant Manager Colin Calderwood, who is an ideal replacement for PDC next time he throws all his toys out of his pram!!
And PDC does have a lot of toys!!
castle9
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8:08pm Thu 15 Nov 12
norwichrobin
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8:10pm Thu 15 Nov 12
unfortunately, most of them view martin as pretty useless. he had a purple patch in the championship for about 4 games but hasn't done much since then. the one game he played the other day against doncaster it was commented about how fat and unfit he was looking. add to that the fact he is a bit of an idiot, i can only see this loan signing ending sooner rather than later. the fact we have lost benson who is the complete opposite in terms of fitness and commitment is quite puzzling.
i hope i get proved wrong and he bangs a few in and i can laugh at my city fan mates that its all down to the manager....
Psychedelic Syd
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8:16pm Thu 15 Nov 12
norwichrobin wrote:Very worrying norwichrobin - hope this isn't going to be another "He's played in the Championship so he must be better than our players that have only played in L1." We seem to have signed more than our fair share of donkeys, let's hope this isn't a turkey in the run up to Xmas!
being a shopkeeper in norwich, i get to hear city fans views on a daily basis..
unfortunately, most of them view martin as pretty useless. he had a purple patch in the championship for about 4 games but hasn't done much since then. the one game he played the other day against doncaster it was commented about how fat and unfit he was looking. add to that the fact he is a bit of an idiot, i can only see this loan signing ending sooner rather than later. the fact we have lost benson who is the complete opposite in terms of fitness and commitment is quite puzzling.
i hope i get proved wrong and he bangs a few in and i can laugh at my city fan mates that its all down to the manager....
the don69
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8:17pm Thu 15 Nov 12
joey butler wrote:He's got a very large Pram too!Joey lol!!!!!
This all fits in very well for me, although I am very sad to see the excellent Paul Benson discarded.
Martin joins us from Norwich, in advance of their current Assistant Manager Colin Calderwood, who is an ideal replacement for PDC next time he throws all his toys out of his pram!!
And PDC does have a lot of toys!!
inspiron
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8:35pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Do we all recall the comments about Alan McCormack from the charlton fans,they were glad to see the back of him.We think he is great.
Maybe Martin needs to be wanted just like Alan was with us.A decent gamble I would say.
Ollie Reed's Parky dance!
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8:51pm Thu 15 Nov 12
inspiron wrote:Well said
Interesting some of the negative comments of a new player coming to Swindon.I for one look on the positive side.He should be better than what we have,so lets give it a go.
Do we all recall the comments about Alan McCormack from the charlton fans,they were glad to see the back of him.We think he is great.
Maybe Martin needs to be wanted just like Alan was with us.A decent gamble I would say.
joey butler
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9:09pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! wrote:Might it not be possible that Benson also 'needs to be wanted' as you suggest guys?
inspiron wrote:Well said
Interesting some of the negative comments of a new player coming to Swindon.I for one look on the positive side.He should be better than what we have,so lets give it a go.
Do we all recall the comments about Alan McCormack from the charlton fans,they were glad to see the back of him.We think he is great.
Maybe Martin needs to be wanted just like Alan was with us.A decent gamble I would say.
He is certainly not wanted by PDC any more, which is simply crazy!!
mikek
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9:22pm Thu 15 Nov 12
inspiron
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9:55pm Thu 15 Nov 12
joey butler wrote:I do not disagree with the comments re Benson.
Ollie Reed's Parky dance! wrote:Might it not be possible that Benson also 'needs to be wanted' as you suggest guys?
inspiron wrote:Well said
Interesting some of the negative comments of a new player coming to Swindon.I for one look on the positive side.He should be better than what we have,so lets give it a go.
Do we all recall the comments about Alan McCormack from the charlton fans,they were glad to see the back of him.We think he is great.
Maybe Martin needs to be wanted just like Alan was with us.A decent gamble I would say.
He is certainly not wanted by PDC any more, which is simply crazy!!
I am saying give Martin a chance.
Redhouse Red
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10:47pm Thu 15 Nov 12
martin will be great for you, upfront, in the hole or left cutting in. Hasn't been anywhere near the first team though so will need half a dozen to show his best. Scored about 15 for us in l1 and about the same assists. But then we were the champions!
Ill take that as a positive
Wilesy
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11:34pm Thu 15 Nov 12
Redhouse Red wrote:That's an interesting one, could be in as a left winger? Presuming as Benson has gone he's like for like but maybe not.
Message from Norwich season ticket holding Mate of mine;
martin will be great for you, upfront, in the hole or left cutting in. Hasn't been anywhere near the first team though so will need half a dozen to show his best. Scored about 15 for us in l1 and about the same assists. But then we were the champions!
Ill take that as a positive
Oxon-Red
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12:40am Fri 16 Nov 12
Psychedelic Syd wrote:Isn't that the good thing about loan signings ?
norwichrobin wrote: being a shopkeeper in norwich, i get to hear city fans views on a daily basis.. unfortunately, most of them view martin as pretty useless. he had a purple patch in the championship for about 4 games but hasn't done much since then. the one game he played the other day against doncaster it was commented about how fat and unfit he was looking. add to that the fact he is a bit of an idiot, i can only see this loan signing ending sooner rather than later. the fact we have lost benson who is the complete opposite in terms of fitness and commitment is quite puzzling. i hope i get proved wrong and he bangs a few in and i can laugh at my city fan mates that its all down to the manager....Very worrying norwichrobin - hope this isn't going to be another "He's played in the Championship so he must be better than our players that have only played in L1." We seem to have signed more than our fair share of donkeys, let's hope this isn't a turkey in the run up to Xmas!
If they don't work out you say "thank you but no thank you".
Wes, Jay, Ritchie, Ferry and possibly Bostock were all signed after loan arrangements.
Some work, some don't but unlike a signing no real damage is done.
I wish PB all the best, top player and a true pro whose career could be resurrected by the switch.
COYMR
jayden
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7:08am Fri 16 Nov 12
Swindon1984
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12:31pm Fri 16 Nov 12
Oxon-Red wrote:That kind of optimism and rational thinking won't wash on here. We're doomed and we know it...
Psychedelic Syd wrote:Isn't that the good thing about loan signings ? If they don't work out you say "thank you but no thank you". Wes, Jay, Ritchie, Ferry and possibly Bostock were all signed after loan arrangements. Some work, some don't but unlike a signing no real damage is done. I wish PB all the best, top player and a true pro whose career could be resurrected by the switch. COYMRnorwichrobin wrote: being a shopkeeper in norwich, i get to hear city fans views on a daily basis.. unfortunately, most of them view martin as pretty useless. he had a purple patch in the championship for about 4 games but hasn't done much since then. the one game he played the other day against doncaster it was commented about how fat and unfit he was looking. add to that the fact he is a bit of an idiot, i can only see this loan signing ending sooner rather than later. the fact we have lost benson who is the complete opposite in terms of fitness and commitment is quite puzzling. i hope i get proved wrong and he bangs a few in and i can laugh at my city fan mates that its all down to the manager....Very worrying norwichrobin - hope this isn't going to be another "He's played in the Championship so he must be better than our players that have only played in L1." We seem to have signed more than our fair share of donkeys, let's hope this isn't a turkey in the run up to Xmas!
Just love the attitude of some of the town fans - club announces we've signed two new players on loan, half the readers of this website decide they're **** before they've even got a chance to prove themselves for us. Why oh why can't we just reserve judgement till we've seen them play?
Think it comes down to expecting the worst, if people have a moan and the players come good, they've lost nothing - if they moan and the loan signings don't work, they've always got the "I told you so" in the back pocket.
I particularly like the "someone who I talked to the other day said he looked out of shape so I'm going to repeat what he said like it's my own opinion. Oh, and he's an idiot cause of something I half remembered from the local news a year ago." Give the poor ****** a chance would you!?!?
SeanG92 says...
1:44pm Thu 15 Nov 12