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Is David Bentley totally bonkers to go to Spurs?


Young footballer either brave or mental…

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It’s a brave man who crosses the invisible line that divides Arsenal and Spurs, and yet David Bentley is on the verge of doing exactly that. His journey took a detour via Norwich and Blackburn, but even so, he should be in for a choppy ride.

Maniacs like Sol Campbell, Pat Jennings, and, um, Rohan Ricketts have already dared to confuse Seven Sisters and Highbury, and - with the exception of Campbell and Jennings - no one has ever heard from them again.

Can Spurs fans honestly find it in their hearts to forgive Bentley, and take him to their bosoms? Or is this just another impressive show of arrogance on his part?

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After the break, Bentley scores a cracker for the Arsenal reserves.

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Posted: July 30th, 2008 by Josh Burt