KaKa

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2010/08/04/newcastle-eye-midfield-ace-hatem-ben-arfa-72703-26993828/

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We have to be patient. It looks like we are trying to negotiate the best deal possible, which is only right. It appears we are in a strong position too, as the player wants to join us. Hopefully it works out. I do like the idea of paying fees upfront as this will certainly be attractive to clubs. If we get to 6 million upfront I reckon we could do a deal. I'm sure this would be preferable to an 8 million fee over 4 years.

When did Cleverley transmorgify into Ronaldo by the way? He's played one season in the Championship!

The key thing is to not have too many nutcases in your team. The odd one in a team who mostly have good guys, particularly those who are seen as the leaders, should be fine.

Probably won't be able to piss of as many people if they can't understand what he's saying and he can't understand them too, so would defintiely be a good thing

Regarding team spirit, we clearly have a very strong spirit within the team right now, and I think adding just one player who is possibly not as "plucky" shouldn't cause too much harm, especially as he is only young. Hopefully, the good feelings within the rest of the team should rub of him rather than the opposite.

Cheers, Baba. Well it looks like he is just a bit of a brat really. He is still very young, so hopefully as he continues to mature his behaviour should improve. Now you mention it, I do remember that he had issues with Benzema at Lyon. Maybe he feels like he should be more of a centrepiece of the team. Seems like the sort who wants to be the main man, with things centred around him. He'll certainly have more of this sort of opportunity at Newcastle, so it might suit him.

Bollocks, you're blowing this way out of proportion. He's positively helped teams to 5 Ligue 1 titles at the age of 23. It's not as if he went round picking fights with everybody in his way you know, you're making him out to be some kind of mental anarchist. 5 teams? He's only been a serious part of two winning teams, and he was hardly a top player for either l'OM or Lyon. Deschamps kept him on the substitutes bench most of the time. He clearly has mental stability issues, but I think this can be overcome. Also, if we buy him for less than 7 million euros, we are probaly selling at a profit. Cleverly will leave and we will have to spend to replace him, which will result in a net loss. Baba could you give a bit more info on what some of his issues have been? I think with Hughton we have a manager with a very good temperament who will be able to control the situation. One of my favourite things about Hughton is his temperament. Think it will be crucial this season. If we still had Kinnear in charge for example theres no way I would want us to have anything to do with Ben Arfa. Before long Kinnear would be on his back like he was with Xisco and "Insomnia".

Worth remembering he's still just 23 too! Turns 24 in September. Sounds like he's already shown some improvement since last year. We should stick with him for this season at least for sure.

Really like the all white kit.

That is amazing coming from you. Good for Best. I'm rooting for him.

Yup, huge opportunity for them both. Really hope they excel. Good to see Hughton giving the partnership a chance from the outset.

Shola is ten times the player Best is, unfortunately. Yeah ... but he just seems to be in such a state physically. Really can't afford him having another long injury layoff.

Loving Guthrie and Barton in midfield by the way! Hope Best keeps doing well. Would be great to see him change people's opinions of him. I'd much rather we kept him than Shola who will inevitably be injured the whole season again.

Perch is very comfortable at centre back. Pretty sure he has played therenumerous times before.

By the way, before this gets out of control. I was just having a cheeky little dig and it wasn't meant to be serious. Hence the smiley! I love you all really. Let's just hope we get him! However, this news of a bid breaking is a bit nerveracking tbh. Spurs haven't signed anyone yet and you know Harry is twitching uncontrollably at the prospect of screwing us over. :harry:

How about you f*** off instead? :lol: Bit sensitive are we? Got a guilty conscience then? You've been the biggest doommonger about the whole thing afterall so no surprise. If we do manage to sign him how about you fuck off then eh?

Can the "Oh no got my hopes up now!" pansies kindly get a grip please. Thanks.

YOU ARE EXTREMELY CREEPY!

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We really do specialize in giving away free kicks on the edge of the box. t's ridiculous.

Stunning free kick by Toivonen. Just showed it on SSN.