Sifu Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Last season they turned round and walked towards the camera a bit. Absolutely ridiculous if anyone's being serious about his body language. Last season, Jonas was the only one who smiled in the one of those as he walked into the picture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/07/14/hatem-ben-arfa-s-looking-good-says-alan-pardew-61634-29049828/ Hatem Ben Arfa’s looking good, says Alan Pardew by Mark Douglas, The Journal Jul 14 2011 HATEM Ben Arfa has returned to Tyneside in “thrilling” shape, according to Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew. And his delighted manager revealed that the French playmaker looks back to his best after his extended summer rehabilitation from a double leg break. All eyes will be on Ben Arfa at Darlington tomorrow evening, as he makes his long-awaited recovery from the serious injury sustained in October last year. But Pardew – who insisted on a safety-first approach last season – says the France international can shoulder the burden of expectations. The positive prognosis on Ben Arfa will be music to the ears of supporters who have waited anxiously to hear whether the former Marseille star will be ready for the start of the season. Pardew insists that he will – and that he is already being primed for a major role next term. Ben Arfa isn’t the only player to return in fine shape. Indeed the United boss says that with the exception of Sylvain Marveaux – still getting up to speed following a season of inactivity – and the unwanted Xisco, everyone is looking in fine fettle. “We’re delighted to be back and I’m excited about the new season,” Pardew revealed. “I want to get the new season underway, I’m looking forward to it. The players all look in good shape. “One or two of them are below the level of the rest but everyone else is above the level we would expect from them and we’re just gearing up for the new season now. “Generally, everyone is above where I want them to be. Sylvain Marveaux hasn’t played for a while so he’s just slightly behind where we want him to be, and Xisco is a little bit behind. “But the main guys are looking good. And I’ve been delighted to see Hatem Ben Arfa out there running – he looks in excellent condition. I’m really pleased in him so far.” Although the Magpies are still chasing another striker, the potential for Ben Arfa to make a difference next term shouldn’t be underestimated. As one of the leading lights of France’s gifted new generation, the 24-year-old can be United’s talisman next term. Pardew said: “Hatem gives us that X factor that we need. I said at the end of last season we would need one or two people to step up and provide us with that, and I hope Hatem can do that. “He is a player capable of that special pass or that special bit of skill that gets Newcastle fans off their feet. I can’t wait to work with him, he can be a very important player for us next season.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thrilling shape... He's gonna be mentally good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 BEN ARFA 9 Nailed on, (whatever that actually means)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Oh dear , i just came. And, Pardew actually mentioned Xisco!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 be good to see him back on the pitch tomorrow hope he can manage his major role whilst fighting for his first team place.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2011/07/14/hatem-ben-arfa-s-looking-good-says-alan-pardew-61634-29049828/ Hatem Ben Arfa’s looking good, says Alan Pardew by Mark Douglas, The Journal Jul 14 2011 HATEM Ben Arfa has returned to Tyneside in “thrilling” shape, according to Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew. And his delighted manager revealed that the French playmaker looks back to his best after his extended summer rehabilitation from a double leg break. All eyes will be on Ben Arfa at Darlington tomorrow evening, as he makes his long-awaited recovery from the serious injury sustained in October last year. But Pardew – who insisted on a safety-first approach last season – says the France international can shoulder the burden of expectations. The positive prognosis on Ben Arfa will be music to the ears of supporters who have waited anxiously to hear whether the former Marseille star will be ready for the start of the season. Pardew insists that he will – and that he is already being primed for a major role next term. Ben Arfa isn’t the only player to return in fine shape. Indeed the United boss says that with the exception of Sylvain Marveaux – still getting up to speed following a season of inactivity – and the unwanted Xisco, everyone is looking in fine fettle. “We’re delighted to be back and I’m excited about the new season,” Pardew revealed. “I want to get the new season underway, I’m looking forward to it. The players all look in good shape. “One or two of them are below the level of the rest but everyone else is above the level we would expect from them and we’re just gearing up for the new season now. “Generally, everyone is above where I want them to be. Sylvain Marveaux hasn’t played for a while so he’s just slightly behind where we want him to be, and Xisco is a little bit behind. “But the main guys are looking good. And I’ve been delighted to see Hatem Ben Arfa out there running – he looks in excellent condition. I’m really pleased in him so far.” Although the Magpies are still chasing another striker, the potential for Ben Arfa to make a difference next term shouldn’t be underestimated. As one of the leading lights of France’s gifted new generation, the 24-year-old can be United’s talisman next term. Pardew said: “Hatem gives us that X factor that we need. I said at the end of last season we would need one or two people to step up and provide us with that, and I hope Hatem can do that. “He is a player capable of that special pass or that special bit of skill that gets Newcastle fans off their feet. I can’t wait to work with him, he can be a very important player for us next season.” considering the burden of expectations was the reason he left his last club i really hope Ba stays fit, otherwise he'll be under considerable pressure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nufc81 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 On nufc.co.uk the squad numbers to add to a shirt has ben arfa no 10 and no Wayne routledge on the list?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 On nufc.co.uk the squad numbers to add to a shirt has ben arfa no 10 and no Wayne routledge on the list?! Tozer is also on the list though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Wouldn't give me a price. http://s4.postimage.org/mhw1qvmve/Image1.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Looks in top condition going from todays pictures. Love his red boots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 God I hope he stays fit and has an amazing season, then we can all enjoy a month of sickening worry come January when droopy faced cunt starts sniffing around him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Keep forgetting we have him coming back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Keep forgetting we have him coming back. I keep forgetting we have signed anyone. Theres only one man on my mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Wouldn't give me a price. http://s4.postimage.org/mhw1qvmve/Image1.jpg 'Bet void if player sustains a long term injury'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Should have asked on a price for him suffering a long term injury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 MsiDouglas @NUFCThreatLevel I understand HBA has been incredible in training #reasonsforoptimism 9 minutes ago in reply to NUFCThreatLevel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 This is actually very very exciting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 No - you must be utterly miserible about everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 He's written further promising comments as well. In a nutshell all the players are waxing lyrical about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Fuck it dailymotion time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_Taylor Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 f*** it dailymotion time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Fuck it dailymotion time Ah yes. Haven't been for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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