 Sturrock justified the decision by stating "Bentley has been fantastic at penalties all his career, and it worked, he saved one".Bentley kept 19 clean sheets during the 2013–14 season.His impressive performances linked him with a move to Leeds United as a potential replacement for Paddy Kenny, manager Brian McDermott also watched Bentley in Southend's 3–0 win against Rochdale on Good Friday.