Yossi Benayoun

[Spike 12,049]

I supported the signing at the time, but with Hazard, Mata and Oscar all younger and more versatile, I would say he is surplus to requirements and a player who is only taking up a non-British slot in our squad.

British slot? I though it was English slot not British. Well, looks like I'm wrong, because I just realised there are Welsh clubs in the Premier League.

[silviupastean 135]

"A lot has happened since I was last here. Unfortunately it didn't work out with Andre Villas-Boas, results weren't good enough but Robbie took the team, and we won the FA Cup and Champions League. I kept in touch and it was just great to see the club winning these trophies."

i know that he was under contract with us, but that doesn't sound right

[Ollie 4,400]

Yeah does look weird. He shoulda said "They won the FA Cup and Champions League" And we won nothing again. And i agree with Alex although i like him, i just can't see how we can play him. I hope he goes somewhere where he'll be appreciated who play good football. He's still a very good player.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Deserves a chance but I am not sure he will be able to get too many as we have and are looking to sign some exciting young midfielders.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Can't hurt having a quality, experienced midfielder on the bench. Can play on the wings too.

Keeping him is a good idea, imo.

[YuriZhirkov 106]

One of Malouda and Benayoun needs to leave and I really hope its Florent.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Can't hurt having a quality, experienced midfielder on the bench. Can play on the wings too.

Keeping him is a good idea, imo.

What's the point of paying his wages if he is very unlikely to contribute anything to the team? I would much rather give that spot on the bench to one of our talented youngsters.

[Kieran. 6,317]

What's the point of paying his wages if he is very unlikely to contribute anything to the team?

Don't forget we're in seven competitions next year. We're going to be playing a ton of games. Quality sub, quality starter for smaller PL teams/cup competitions.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Don't forget we're in seven competitions next year. We're going to be playing a ton of games. Quality sub, quality starter for smaller PL teams/cup competitions.

We have more than enough players for his role imo. For subs and smaller PL matches we'd be better off giving a chance for De Bruyne or Kakuta ( or Oscar if we sign him ) i.e. players that have a future at the club.

[Jase 43,479]

Feels weird seeing people going soft on Benayoun all of a sudden.

He shouldn't be first on the 'Players That Need To Be Sold' list. There are 1-2 who should be ahead of him.

[zolayes 14,489]

Feels weird seeing people going soft on Benayoun all of a sudden.

He shouldn't be first on the 'Players That Need To Be Sold' list. There are 1-2 who should be ahead of him.

Malouda and Essien

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Yossi, Malouda, Essien - all players i think need to head out if we are being more determined to re-energize the squad.

[Jase 43,479]

Malouda and Essien

Personally, I would like to see Essien be given another chance. He came back from injury in the middle of last season where things weren't going so well and wasn't quite given a consistent run of games to gain back his form. Still think he can play a part in this team especially if everything goes to plan in this pre-season for him.

[Tomo 21,681]

We have more than enough players for his role imo. For subs and smaller PL matches we'd be better off giving a chance for De Bruyne or Kakuta ( or Oscar if we sign him ) i.e. players that have a future at the club.

While the two mentioned are talented, Yossi has experience and with letting a lot go, we need to keep some, who would you rather came on if we were 1-0 down in a title decider at Old Trafford?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

While the two mentioned are talented, Yossi has experience and with letting a lot go, we need to keep some, who would you rather came on if we were 1-0 down in a title decider at Old Trafford?

Would you put Yossi on the field when we're 1-0 at Old Trafford? I certainly would not; not with the likes of Mata, Hazard, Lamps..etc around.

[BlueSanti 290]

He is perfect squad player. I do not want to end up again with Mlouda playing in creative position in match we need to win, just because there is no one else.

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Personally, I would like to see Essien be given another chance. He came back from injury in the middle of last season where things weren't going so well and wasn't quite given a consistent run of games to gain back his form. Still think he can play a part in this team especially if everything goes to plan in this pre-season for him.

Mate it's over, Essien is finished.

[Superblue 6,331]

British slot? I though it was English slot not British. Well, looks like I'm wrong, because I just realised there are Welsh clubs in the Premier League.

I think the term to be used is 'non-homegrown', as I'm sure hargreaves doesn't qualify.