Marcus Bent


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Marcus Bent signed for Birmingham in July 2008. Bent has played for numerous clubs including Everton, Blackburn, Wigan, Ipswich and Sheffield United.
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Bent leaves Blues on loan again
Birmingham City striker Marcus Bent has revealed that he jumped at the chance of moving to QPR on loan until the end of the season. The 31-year-old, who has scored 110 goals in 545 appearances in all competitions for his 12 clubs, enjoyed a spell on loan with Middlesbrough earlier this term. He told the Championship club's official website: "I've been hearing rumours about the possibility of... [more»]
Boro to keep hold of Bent
Middlesbrough have extended the loan stay of Birmingham City striker Marcus Bent by a further two weeks. The 31-year-old has failed to find the net in seven appearances for Boro, but will stay on at the Riverside for the time being. Meanwhile, Boro boss Gordon Strachan is adamant that he needs to bring in a number of new players to bolster his squad. He told the club's official website:... [more»]
Bent has no plans to leave
Marcus Bent insists he has no plans to leave Birmingham City despite being the subject of ridicule amongst the St Andrew's faithful at times last term. The 31-year-old only found the net three times in 35 appearances as Alex McLeish's side won promotion from the Championship last season, but is content to stay put, particularly as he still has two years left on his current contract. The... [more»]
Bent set for Bluebirds switch
Cardiff City have agreed a transfer fee with Charlton Athletic for the former Everton striker Marcus Bent. The 30-year-old has also agreed personal terms and will move to the Bluebirds on Monday, if he passes a Ninian Park medical. Bent has scored 102 League goals in 327 first-team appearances for his ten clubs. He scored seven goals in 31 Premier League appearances during a season-long loan... [more»]
Addicks turn Bent bid down
Charlton Athletic boss Alan Pardew has rejected an offer believed to be in the region of £1million from Cardiff City for striker Marcus Bent. The 30-year-old, who spent last season on loan with Wigan Athletic, is the Bluebirds' number one summer target. However, Pardew insisted: "With all due respect, it was a good bid, but it didn't match his market value, particularly when you take into... [more»]


