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Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

rebus said:
This guy will be starting some games for us next season. Absolutely no question.
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I remember the Peterborough owner, predicting that Arthur will be England CB within 5 years or something and couldn’t have sold him to a better club to achieve that
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Know nothing at all about today’s game yet (my in-laws will no doubt update me soon enough) but hope/assume he was not complicit in the result?
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Gee Bee said:
I remember the Peterborough owner, predicting that Arthur will be England CB within 5 years or something and couldn’t have sold him to a better club to achieve that
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I remember the quote. While MacAnthony is ‘loud’ he generally speaks logically.

Anyone feel we are stock with an army of centre backs that could step into the first team tomorrow?

Feel next season could be a bun fight.

Maybe Giles could ‘take the money’ on current first teamers.

A worn phrase now. How fortunate are we with the custodian of our club.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

I watched him today and a few times previously. He was OK. I had been a bit worried about his technical level but today he was fairly reliable on the ball on a horrid pitch. He is big and wins a lot in the air without being particularly mobile; he is almost too big. I am not seeing a guaranteed future England player by any stretch but definitely not ruling out him playing a role for us. I think all comments from the Peterborough owner should be taken with a tumbler of salt.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

jbee said:
I watched him today and a few times previously. He was OK. I had been a bit worried about his technical level but today he was fairly reliable on the ball on a horrid pitch. He is big and wins a lot in the air without being particularly mobile; he is almost too big. I am not seeing a guaranteed future England player by any stretch but definitely not ruling out him playing a role for us. I think all comments from the Peterborough owner should be taken with a tumbler of salt.
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Sounds like Leon Legge
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Beaten, as last man, for the equalising goal at 2-2. Subbed on 90mins, as Celtic ran away with it in extra time to beat St. Mirren 6-2. Amazing experience for him though, in front of a big Hampden crowd. Obviously has the chance now to play in the Scottish Cup Final!
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Not in the squad today for game v Hibs and Flashscore don't note him as an injury or suspension
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Curious what this season will look like for him given Benjamin Fredrick’s promotion and the signing of Schuster. I’ll admit I’m not knowledgeable on who of the bunch plays right and left centerback, but does seem like there is some competition.

Celtic fans seemed very happy with him during his short spell
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Argus said:
Curious what this season will look like for him given Benjamin Fredrick’s promotion and the signing of Schuster. I’ll admit I’m not knowledgeable on who of the bunch plays right and left centerback, but does seem like there is some competition.

Celtic fans seemed very happy with him during his short spell
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I think if pinnock goes for one last money move then Fredrick Ji-Soo and Arthur are in direct competition this pre-season for 5th choice CB, and the other 2 will go out on loan. If Pinnock sees out his contract all 3 probably go out on loan. Unless of course one wows so much that they're preferred to Pinnock or Schuster
 
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Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Spoke to one of my mates at watford- He said that Arthur was close to joining them on loan before we pulled out after a training ground injury to one of our other CB’s.

we apparently viewed Arthur as the next best cover for him.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

damsgard.szn said:
Spoke to one of my mates at watford- He said that Arthur was close to joining them on loan before we pulled out after a training ground injury to one of our other CB’s.

we apparently viewed Arthur as the next best cover for him.
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Presumably the injured CB being SvdB
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

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Benjamin Arthur joins Portsmouth on loan | Brentford FC

Brentford defender Benjamin Arthur has joined Sky Bet Championship side Portsmouth on a season-long loan. The 20-year-old, who spent the second half of last term with Celtic, will continue his development at Fratton Park in 2026/27.
www.brentfordfc.com www.brentfordfc.com
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

jbee said:
What he needs now is regular playing time. He might be useful for us to have on the bench but it will be at the cost of his development. Good luck to him.
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Ok, so at 20 I'll go along with that but there's got to be a point where he is considered good enough to push for a place.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Les Beeavinu said:
Ok, so at 20 I'll go along with that but there's got to be a point where he is considered good enough to push for a place.
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We don’t often play youngsters……
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Les Beeavinu said:
Ok, so at 20 I'll go along with that but there's got to be a point where he is considered good enough to push for a place.
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VDB was being loaned out by Liverpool at same age to Championship club, worked well for him.
It’s a good level for his further development
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Not a sexy loan destination, but an environment in which he will play match after match after match. Don't forget that he only played six times for Celtic and was left off their European squad, so it's not exactly like he went there and played 20 matches in the second half of last season.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Les Beeavinu said:
A bit surprised by this (maybe even disappointed), I read this as either Pinnock staying or Schuster ahead of him.
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I think Schuster being ahead of him is to be expected really. Obviously he’s only 20, but we didn’t pay >£15m for him to be 5th/6th choice.

I’d prefer to see Benji playing over Pinnock, but once Sepp is back that’ll be Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Schuster ahead of the 2 of them. I think Benji being sent out on loan probably highlights that we value him far more going forward than Pinnock, because whoever’s 5th or 6th choice centre back in a team that plays a back 4 will barely get a minute. Pinnock at his age may be okay with a season of that before going on a free next season, Benji needs game time.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Sepps injury probably means we want to keep Ethan within the squad for now for his experience. With 2 senior CB's in Collins and Ajer we probably don't want their back ups to be 2 youngsters as a result one, this case Benji, goes out on loan and hopefully will get a full season of games at a pretty high level under his belt. Makes sense to me.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

gashbee said:
My thoughts too Les. Not sure about this but we have an abundance of CBs.
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Posted before Portsmouth have spent big this summer. Are considered to be play off contenders. He will be in a team that is trying to play football, not a low block each week.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

TOXIC BEE said:
I think Schuster being ahead of him is to be expected really. Obviously he’s only 20, but we didn’t pay >£15m for him to be 5th/6th choice.

I’d prefer to see Benji playing over Pinnock, but once Sepp is back that’ll be Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer, Schuster ahead of the 2 of them. I think Benji being sent out on loan probably highlights that we value him far more going forward than Pinnock, because whoever’s 5th or 6th choice centre back in a team that plays a back 4 will barely get a minute. Pinnock at his age may be okay with a season of that before going on a free next season, Benji needs game time.
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Id be happy with whoever the club thinks is the best for us to play and be on the bench
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Surprised at this but it says to me that the club see Schuster as ahead of Benj and confident he can step in
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Les Beeavinu said:
Can't imagine we'd send him somewhere to play right back.
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Well it's more of a joke, #2 being traditionally the RB's number. The old 1-11 numbering has gone out the window now (eg. Marcondes wearing the #9).
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Les Beeavinu said:
Ok, so at 20 I'll go along with that but there's got to be a point where he is considered good enough to push for a place.
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Hopefully but he doesn't actually have much first team experience. Stepping into a PL line up might be asking too much.
 

Benji Arthur (on loan to Portsmouth)

Toumani did alright after his loan to Pompey.
(admittedly, same can't be said for MPH).
 
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