Met David Bentley at my local Tesco when he was still a Tottenham player, lovely guy! He saw I noticed him and gave me a nod, realised I wasn't sure if I should disturb him as he got in his car so he called me over and chatted to me about school (he went to the same school as me when he was a kid) and other stuff, was genuinely just a lovely guy, pleasure to meet!

@ayraikage8983

8 жыл бұрын

SO MUCH BULLSHIT IT'S UNREAL

@coysking9646

8 жыл бұрын

+Ay Raikage No it's not, I live in an area where a lot of players live/used to live. Van Persie when he was at Arsenal, Defoe, Ledley King, Peter Crouch, Marlon King, Victoria Beckham's parents house (not quite the same but still) I've still got David's signature at home, I didn't know he went to the same secondary school as me, he mentioned it because I was in my school uniform. Fair enough it probably sounds like bullshit but it ain't. Literally opposite that Tesco's there's a kebab shop and the whole wall is full of pictures of the owner with footballers because they all go in there!

@morahman8226

8 жыл бұрын

+CoysKing in from north London, which area you from

@coysking9646

8 жыл бұрын

+Musty Rahman Goffs oak in Hertfordshire, you?

@jerryshea417

8 жыл бұрын

Good name.."COYSKING"obviously i'm a Spurs fan(in a fucking bad mood over those chelsea c..ts 2day)..Bentley looked a gifted player but never really managed any kind of consistancy at Spurs..Shame..

Sad, I feel sorry for him a bit. Then again he was a professional footballer and I'm a fat alcholic, so swings and roundabouts init.

@lukemccann

6 жыл бұрын

I'm dying

@Mcfc2Rich

6 жыл бұрын

Chill Joe

@sevans606

6 жыл бұрын

haha

@robinvannoor

6 жыл бұрын

Loool

@Anon25216

6 жыл бұрын

Best comment I’ve ever read 😂

"I was depressed for years" *everyone starts laughing*

@reggiewilko2125

4 жыл бұрын

why?

@truthinlifewoken6698

3 жыл бұрын

tyson fury was also depressed,obviously things going on beyond our comprehension.

@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah people with money have no emotion

At least he's honest. He could have sat on a bench and raked in millions, but he decided not to. Still a shame he never reached his potential.

@007Fusiion

7 жыл бұрын

He did reach his potential he just wasn't consistent with it.

@slothfromthegoonies8201

7 жыл бұрын

007Fusiion Therefore he didn't reach his potential.

@slothfromthegoonies8201

7 жыл бұрын

Tex Truman There was a feeling that he was going to be the next David Beckham, but it just never worked out. His heart was never truly in it.

@Aerojet01

5 жыл бұрын

@@slothfromthegoonies8201Give someone a career, fame and turn that person into a millionaire, all of a sudden that person becomes comfortable and content. Bentley fell victim to that life style.

@burlhorse61

5 жыл бұрын

seems as if he completely lost focus-just loving the lifestyle is not good enough

He was real with himself. He was not happy and chose to move on with life in another direction. Credit to him as well for having the courage to do so.

"Another guest making his debut on the ssssshow today, he's an old tea - ey - ah - and, I've gotta say, one of - one of the funniest... grea... lads... great, great lad - David Bentley." - Robbie Savage once again nailing the job of being a tv presenter

@andymccreight3175

6 жыл бұрын

adandad777 says the Chinese delivery driver sitting in his puma tracksuit bottoms

@marcosmillet7957

6 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thankyou for typing this out perfectly

@handello

5 жыл бұрын

My god, though he was having a stroke there for a second.

@jaykhan8089

5 жыл бұрын

legend comment

@AnonAnon-ho1uc

4 жыл бұрын

LMFAOO. I didn’t even notice that till I saw this comment. Look at Joey Barton’s face like wtf

Such a pleasant guy. Met him at an open training session when he was at Spurs. He was the only player to go around to everyone waiting outside and sign autographs and take photos while most other players signed a few and walked off.

To all of those dissing him, at least he was honest. He fell out of love with the game - it's not about professionalism. It's easier commenting about other's lives without being in that position dealing with it. I'm sure it must have been really tough, as is other jobs. And so what if he didn't achieve what he could have been. He tried, got paid for the work he put in, and didn't like it.

@ciptandi

7 жыл бұрын

Derrick Tye He tried, maybe not tried as much as his more successful peers

@RiazPhillips

5 жыл бұрын

Theres billions of people in the world. At any time there’s probably less than 10,000 people who are millionaire athletes. So funny how many people think they will automatically love the lifestyle and work etc

I've never seen Bentley interviewed before. Seems a genuinely nice and funny guy. Good luck for the future David.

Enjoyed this and I know exactly where he's coming from just as a football supporter; the game has reached a point where it is a lot more streamlined because of the money come into the game and that stakes - i.e. with it being a results business. Managers are in cut-throat jobs and that means players essentially are machines. Gone were the days where you can have pie n chips, turn up, and just go out there and play. Now it's "how many kilometres you ran", "assist", "completed passes", it's almost like Championship Manager and the Premier League is perceived essentially as a product.

@realtv3222

8 жыл бұрын

is called professionalism

@garlicpuma4355

7 жыл бұрын

LIVERNIL723 c

@ianmendham6671

7 жыл бұрын

is called 'capitalism'

@shamalking5370

5 жыл бұрын

LIVERNIL753 that was a good point but I have to disagree

Many people may say negative things about him but he's one of the nicest footballers I met. There was an open training session to the fans at The Lane one time, many fans stayed behind outside the ground hoping to get autographs. While most of the team signed a few and went off, David stayed and went round to everyone giving photo as well!

I can understand why he he fell out of love with football, great teams are built on team spirit so if players are acting all serious and not having a laugh with eachother they aren't a team with team spirit and togetherness. Be serious on the pitch yeah but off the field you gotta have a mix of dedication and fun to keep the team together.

@JewishOnionRings

8 жыл бұрын

How do you know what great teams are built on?

@JJones-oi3jc

6 жыл бұрын

A professional footballer in the premier league that starts regularly gets paid 50-250 k after tax a WEEK, 52 times a year. They can't complain.

Savage is acting like David Brent whenever Finchy turns up in the office, thinking he's on the same level but he's not, Bentley is his own man. Barton can see this from a mile off

@danmancmufc

6 жыл бұрын

They're mates....

@ItzJigz187

6 жыл бұрын

Finchyyyy

@smill5653

6 жыл бұрын

Bentleyyyy

@0JAlarcon0

6 жыл бұрын

I seen a bit of David Brent too 😂

@SeahorsesJay

5 жыл бұрын

He's thrown a kettle over a pub. What has Barton done?

Enjoyable conversation

Think he is the type of guy who loves to come into training and have a laugh, have banter with the lads but at the same time focus as well, like he did at Blackburn, that's why he played his best football, coz he enjoyed the laughs that came with being a pro footballer, then when he signed for spurs it was a more serious approach (which I think is only right), the banter and jokes wasn't there so he became unhappy and didn't play anywhere near as good for the rest of his career. He made 100% the right decision to call it a day as to him football away from the pitch became boring to him, and as he is a fun loving lad I'm not surprised he became bored and unhappy, which is a shame coz he is a top player! Glad he is enjoying his new life, seems a decent and honest lad!

I remember him scoring his first goal at the lane against Roma, everyone thought he was the new David Beckham and he had the potential to be like him, Bentley is always loved by the SPURS

@sidharthwarrier9001

5 жыл бұрын

Beckham isn't that good of a footballer

@richardevans7035

5 жыл бұрын

@@sidharthwarrier9001 Agree but he was a brilliant crosser and passer was Becks

how many of us are gonna retire at 29 with millions in the bank? all the negativity sounds like sour grapes

@lk7923

4 жыл бұрын

He didn't retire on that though

@riddlers91

4 жыл бұрын

@@lk7923 He did retire a millionaire though

I'm a rovers fan and he was top drawer for a four of seasons got tempted by spurs but the grass isn't always greener and he was never the same this lad had tons of potential if he'd of been advised better could if gone all the way

Love the honesty of David. Great guy I bet, defo amazing footballer. Wish him all the best

A great player at blackburn. Like many before and after him . Played his best football at Rovers

He and Pennant were the beginning of really technically gifted England players we've witnessed over the last eighteen years.

@pepsiaxe2937

Жыл бұрын

Pennant? 😂

What a characteristic player.. football missing these players nowadays ..

A lot of respect for David. Footballers are people and I think we forget that. He's right despite all the money I would say it is very robotic life.

@telekoadmasu

2 жыл бұрын

So does all the so called 9 to 5 jobs really, u just choose which one will make u more mobile

Truly a great and lovely guy…hats off to him much respect

i like the way when he nd sav look at each other a smile comes over them remembering all the old times.

I watched David Bentley play for my team Birmingham City for 6 months and I can confirm I fell out of love with football as a result

@number.2

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

He is handsome and got skills, shame to see he lost the fighting mentality for football

That intro from savage absolutely killed me, so awkward

@hmu05366

6 жыл бұрын

He seems drunk

@CARLIN4737

4 жыл бұрын

HES AN IDIOT. FLETCH IS EVEN WORSE.

He even tried playing Ga with Crossmaglen

Seems like a top lad. Heard he has restaurants over in Gibraltar and Spain now, good to see he put his money to use.

in my opinion he was too cocky, then he fell back down to earth and realised he aint playin for a club like arsenal again, got lazy and didnt wanna graft his way back up

@jimmyjimjam

8 жыл бұрын

+bofhead92 He played for England after leaving Arsenal and 'grafting his way back up' at Blackburn.

@lorenzofranco8406

8 жыл бұрын

+bofhead92 If that's what you took away from this interview, then, I don't know for you.

@bofhead92

8 жыл бұрын

Lorenzo Franco Hes on bt sport hes not gonna admit he cba training

@mikebassett9195

6 жыл бұрын

Bentley acts as if he was to laid back and fun for football. When the reality is he was to dull to cope with modern football. But fair play to him he quit and he's enjoying life now with lots of money.

@anotherbadseed

5 жыл бұрын

And for Tottenham, who these days are a bigger club than Arsenal....

Respect the honesty

He enjoyed his brief stint playing Gaelic football.

@TheLastAngryMan01

7 жыл бұрын

He seemed like a gent there too, was very respectful of the Cross lads. Scored 3 points too!

Realised family lifes more important by sounds of it

seems intelligent but I don't think he's aware that he is

@OhYouReckonDoYa

7 жыл бұрын

The most insightful thing that will ever be said about Bentley.

@chazdingle9810

7 жыл бұрын

Gregor Carlin Yeah must be intelligent if he's capable of running his own business funded by being a millionaire from football lol

@niknakz4339

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely deluded

@jayJay-cm1zg

5 жыл бұрын

B 94 your so..”awake.”

@isaactrio

4 жыл бұрын

Chaz Dingle he runs restaurants, notorious for being difficult to run successfully

Robbie Savage reminds me of David Brent - anyone else see this or just me?

@emmetlyons5299

4 жыл бұрын

The practical jokes... :)))

Still did more in the game than a lot of players could only dream of

what a cozy little room they got there

Was pure class for us 🔵⚪ what an attack we had, Bentley Tugay Dunn Pedersen Mccarthy and Santa Cruz 🔥

@amy_penang628

3 жыл бұрын

Farmer team all of them to be honest innit ? SMH

@daveyb2275

7 ай бұрын

tottenham bro

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks.

Bring fletch n SAV back, used to love this show!

Joey Barton speaks beautiful French

The honesty is top class some player as-well And funny man

really nice and honest guy :)

Fair play I found this fascinating

Whats not discussed here are injuries.Personally,I believe that injuries psychologically destroyed him.Dont think he could ever find his form after a series of injuries he had

Bentley wasn't a bad player for Spurs, he actually played an important role for them during the 09/10 season when Aaron Lennon was injured and when Spurs finished in the top 4 for the first time. Unfortunately I think Spurs lack the kind of culture which allows players to enjoy themselves and suffice to say, David Bentley was a player who probably was at his best as a footballer when he was happy and enjoying himself.

0.19 is that Savage laughing or is David Brent behind the camera. I love Savage such a comedy source

Love hearing stories from football before it was so commercialised

Bentley was a creative player and creative people tend to get bored sadly, that;'s ok, good for him for being different and realizing when to bow out

Gotta love David Bentley

He did say once say footballers were being used as commodities and he felt he was just being used. That’s why he retired 🤷🏼‍♂️

He has a great voice could work in radio

he's was more into the glitz and glamour then playing football

shame he finished so early seems a nice chap remember arsenal v spurs 4-4 he was quality that game and for Blackburn rovers so moves just kill players careers 😕

Bentley loved the mad bantz

We’ve skirted round the fact that he didn’t play very well at Tottenham at all. If life has to be fun to do well loads of people would leave their jobs. It’s a symptom of ludicrous over payment in football that an average footballer can jack it in when he feels like it. So why all the sympathy

was a class player scored goals at the highest level just didn't want it enough

5:30 Barton speaking out without thinking xD

@jonblazeinc

4 жыл бұрын

I don't get it what's the controversy?

As a Arsenal fan still gutted he was sold , David was pure quality anybody could see that .

0:50 his best playing memory 😂

Bentley had it all. Looks, talent and potential, but fell victim to the football culture. After leaving Blackburn, he lost his way and got comfortable financially. No longer willing to fight for his place on the football field. He was content with the fancy holidays in the sun, nights out and partying, and becoming a man of leisure. This has happened to so many modern players in recent years.

@R619ification2011

2 жыл бұрын

From a footballing perspective, he didn't reach his potential, but from a personal point of view - financially comfortable, fancy holidays etc. sounds like he did alright

A honest footballer.

The mighty Cardiff was too much for him ahaha, but he genuinely seems a nice guy who deserves a lot of respect for his decision

couldve played a few more years at WBA and mid table teams he didnt have it to get to the top thats why he packed it in

Bentley is a top bloke 💯

omg he sounds so much like devlin

His career went downhill after he left Spurs and he could only play for clubs like FC Rostov in the Russian League, he clearly knew his time at the top was over.

I think it would bw easy 2take negatives frm D Bentley interview..Too much 2young,at a Big club,not mentally tough enough,not willing 2dedicate hmself.And those points would have certain merits..But i think he was willing 2have the courage 2say"I'v had enough of this,it does'nt motivate me or excite me".In truth there's been plenty of players wth this state of mind,but their willing 2b a squad player or sub,warm the bench and punch their ticket(and get paid bundles)he's got twins and other interests,so he had the bottle 2fuck off..Good luck 2him..

I'm a Rovers fan and that team then Bentley tugay savage pedersen Emerton friedel samba nelsen Mccarthy Santa cruz Roberts the Hughes years fantastic times and we always seemed to do well against utd as a bonus

Was a great player at school, moaned a bit at being kicked but it's because he was that good. Real shame he was ill advised and ill supported, a great talent that dived out far too soon. Wish him all the best.

im sure he would have found it "fun" if he could actually get in the first team anywhere

Which part of uk does his accent belong to ? David

Bottom line is. Bentley is a top lad. He decided to give it up cause he wasn’t enjoying it. Props to the lad.

@truthinlifewoken6698

3 жыл бұрын

imagine how your average person feels on 20k plus a year now thats the depression i might aswell give up now lool

Seems like he went pro, lost motivation, only wanted to have fun and not work hard despite it ACTUALLY being a JOB, couldn't cope with the pressure and was only in it for the money and lifestyle in the end.

@lewiswadsworth1829

3 жыл бұрын

If he was in it for the money and lifestyle then why did he quit football when he could of had another 5 years minimum being paid good money?

Saw Him at Birmingham Airport with His family.

The state of that Studio 😂

The media hyped him up too quickly. It must've gotten to his head and then he got back to earth again. Seems like a honest guy though.

@exmomemez1473

2 жыл бұрын

Feel like that could happen to Dele Alli.

@tolgabagci4716

2 жыл бұрын

@@exmomemez1473 recently he’s changed his role at Tottenham. He still has time to adapt.

Loves the marching powder too much as well.

Everybody compared him to Beckham after he scored a goal from a free kick curled. Then he disappeared. I saw his interview after the game then now. I didnt even look for him. KZread recommended this

Was really interested to hear David Bentleys story. Shame the host kept finishing off his sentences.

Is that Joey Barton?

Meant to say a couple of seasons

Not many jobs are fun. And not many jobs pay as much as professional footballers.

"got a lovely restraunt in spain, git another one in CHIGWELL" loooool

David Bentley is probs the most underated player ever

Swear this guy was on master bucks Portsmouth career

Savage, Bentley and Barton quite the line up

I totally respect this, not gonna lie I was small minded and most likely jealous of this man and that attitude probably contributed into how he was feeling somewhat. Irony, top bloke.

Good luck to David 👍

He doesn't realise how fortunate he was i know people that people that would restart life to get the opportunity he had.

sounds like he got anxiety from all the social stuff + whatever was going on in his life

Every time he's on the verge of opening up and explaining why... he gets interrupted! Let him speak.

Fair play to him, didn’t mope or sulk just moved on and cracked on with his life 👍….good luck to him

Bentley was quality that season

I know I probably been living under a rock but I don't get why Barton quickly took back what he said about savage doing a Dutch accent. What's the controversy?

@jockmackay9582

3 жыл бұрын

He went French when he was in France

that goal v arsenal

he's literally ur typical Cockney lad

@i_know_youre_right_but

4 жыл бұрын

*Essex lad. There’s a massive difference lol trust me

If the hosts of the show wouldv'e just shut up and let the man talk, this would have been a hell of a more insightful interview. Instead, sadly not.

@nicholasroberts6441

5 жыл бұрын

If only savage would learn that less is more. Flintoff roasted him every week when he could get a word in.

He's got a cool voice