This is one of the better letter of the weeks I've seen.
The Postman's Question for the
Week is: Who offers better value - Theirry Henry or Darren
Bent?
Letter of the Week - 06/07/2007 by Amos
Chan
The
question of value and worth in this comparison is a great example
of what the superpowers and the pretenders are like in their market
mentality.
Barcelona only want the proven best in the business because
anything less is not enough to keep them at the top.
Tottenham are among the posse of clubs that take on players that
are potentially world-beaters - but not quite there yet - for one
main reason: The big-time players don't really want to go
there.
In Spurs' case, there is an over-emphasis on youth, which reeks too
much of a 'buy-and-hope" arket strategy.
To say Darren Bent is already proven may be a little early still,
considering the comparison we're making here.
At 29, Theirry Henry is at the peak of his powers, which is exactly
what the top clubs like Barca need to stay as the top dogs.
If Henry can perform to anywhere near his best, even just getting
two or three years out of him will be worth more than the money
Barca have paid to get him.
Of course, Bent may be potentially as good as Henry is in the
Premiership.
Looking at his performance,s though, I can only surmise that his
youth may be the only advantage he has over Henry.
both players will be contributing goals, but towards different
ends.
For Spurs, it's trying to move up; for Barca, it's for staing
up.
If history provides anyindication, then over the next couple of
years at least, Henry certainly looks to be the better deal.
-Amos wins a $200 Botiga Barcelona package, above,
comprising a Barcelone sleeveless jersey worth S$114.90, and beach
bermudas and scarf.[/b]
