Christmas Tree Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Only ever seen Ben Arfa play live against Darlo and cant recall a great deal about his appearances for us apart from that goal and also know nothing of him prior to us. My worry (and its only a little one) is that him and cabaye will be competing over those edge of box screamers. He tried a couple at Darlo. I would hate to see Cabaye slink back deep leaving it to Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Aye, will be a tough decision for Pardew nominating his "official long range shooter guy" on the teamsheet each week. Guess he'll have to see how they look in training! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 This is to HBA from me. Very gay, but its okay. Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen Tonight we'll put all other things aside Get in this time and show me some affection We're goin' for those pleasures in the night I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough And if you move real slow I let it go I'm so excited and I just can't hide it I'm about to lose control and I think I like it I'm so excited and I just can't hide it And I know I know I know I know I know I want you We shouldn't even think about tomorrow Sweet memories will last for long long time We'll have a good time, Baby, don't do worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Hope he starts and plays about 60 minutes. Will be a bit of an anti climax if he plays for 10 minutes at the end! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Seen a couple of French sites nicknaming us 'Chateau Neuf' now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Should go for a full French Midfield tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colocho Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Has he played in any reserve matches? I thought it would have been better to have a couple under his belt before giving him a run out in the first team proper, after such a lengthy time out? Exactly. That makes much too much sense though... Leave him out of the match against Forest entirely. Give him 20/25 minutes against Blackburn. I'd have him in the match squad for Wolves away (1 Oct), but given their reputation I wouldn't consider bringing him on. With a few reserve matches (or friendlies) under his belt during International week he would ideally be able to start against Spurs on October 16. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Has he played any reserve games at all? he better be ready like, I personally would've had him playing a couple of reserve matches before putting him in this game but I have no idea what his fitness is. Looking forward to seeing him back but I'm ignoring the hype for now. edit: someone asked my exact same question above oops Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Should go for a full French Midfield tonight. http://i.imgur.com/ObBRX.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerof69 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Seen a couple of French sites nicknaming us 'Chateau Neuf' now. erm, what does that mean ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 This is to HBA from me. Very gay, but its okay. Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen Tonight we'll put all other things aside Get in this time and show me some affection We're goin' for those pleasures in the night I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough And if you move real slow I let it go I'm so excited and I just can't hide it I'm about to lose control and I think I like it I'm so excited and I just can't hide it And I know I know I know I know I know I want you We shouldn't even think about tomorrow Sweet memories will last for long long time We'll have a good time, Baby, don't do worry Seriously man, what the fuck? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Good article on the Ben Arfa return here from Mr Bird. http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/columnists/simon-bird/Newcastle-United-column-by-Simon-Bird-Don-t-expect-miracles-yet-from-Hatem-Ben-Arfa-s-long-awaited-injury-comeback-article801841.html I wasnt aware of this.... At the end of last season senior players were seriously worried about Ben Arfa's ability to get back to his best. His fitness was low, he didn't look the same player in training and he was ultimately pulled from the first team squad, told he wouldn't play in the end of season games, and sent on another special training camp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGupter Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Should go for a full French Midfield tonight. http://i.imgur.com/ObBRX.jpg :lol: :lol: Outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 This is to HBA from me. Very gay, but its okay. Tonight's the night we're gonna make it happen Tonight we'll put all other things aside Get in this time and show me some affection We're goin' for those pleasures in the night I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you I want to squeeze you, please you, I just can't get enough And if you move real slow I let it go I'm so excited and I just can't hide it I'm about to lose control and I think I like it I'm so excited and I just can't hide it And I know I know I know I know I know I want you We shouldn't even think about tomorrow Sweet memories will last for long long time We'll have a good time, Baby, don't do worry Seriously man, what the fuck? I told you it was some gay shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 That's beyond gay, man, that's creepy as fuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 "I want to love you, feel you, wrap myself around you" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGupter Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 It's amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Five o Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yeah, pretty fucked up. But i am willing to step it up a notch for HBA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 To be frank, he's the most gifted player we've had in about 20 years. He's the type of player that would star in a team like Chelsea's so we should be fucking excited that he's back. Technique-wise, he wouldn't look out place in a team like Barca's. Let's hope he's matured and thus is a more willing passer as well being calmer and thus able to produce consistently. I honestly don't have any doubt about his footballing ability. This guy is top, top quality. I remember when Spurs were linked with him for 15m+ a few years back and feeling jealous as fuck because his footballing ability is out of this world. Somehow we ended up with him for 6m and he loves it here, too I know it's somewhat normal for players to feel honored playing for their clubs but there are certain exceptions where the fans feel lucky to get to watch some of these players feel. The obvious guys are Messi whose skill is so sublime that you're willing to spend 150 euros to watch him kick a ball around for an hour and a half. Ben Arfa is one of not many players who has the potential to be that ridiculously good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I can imagine Colocho hoping Ben Arfa gets injured tonight just so he can say his stupid idea of how he should be implemented back into the team was right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I like it, Norway came up with some good stuff there. Excellent, especially when you sing along with it thinking of HBA doesn't get better does it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Only 3 years ago this guy was linked with a 20m euro move to Liverpool linky link. The reason the owner quoted 20m was because Nasri went for 16 His benchmark is fucking Samir Nasri! Anyway, you can see one of the comments there saying this... I'm kinda undecided on him, like pretty much everybody in France. This boy is really a special talent, an amazing dribbler, and I mean really fucking amazing, probably only second to Messi but... but usually what follows this moment of dribbling magic is unfortunately more often than not quite disappointing. It's really incredible as to how someone that skilful can manage to make the wrong decision times and times again. And, unfortunately this is exactly why he won't be going to the euros and has found himself on the Lyon bench towards the end of the season. As Jean Michel Larque who usually comments the french games alongside wenger, would say, it always starts with something like "magnificently done by Ben Arfa" and then always end up with "pourquoi Hatem, pourquoi, pourquoi?". All right, there is an idiot who also said that he'd prefer Milner over him, but that's just one idiot. To sum up: time for a collective wank. The Ben Arfa reign has begun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 'Only second to Messi' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Is Pardew fucking retarded or something? If I recall correctly Robson said something not too dissimilar when discussing Bellamy and/or Robert. Every player quoted (the latest being Best, after saying he can be a nightmare when he doesn't get to play) has had good words to say about Pardew, including those that have left like Barton. That he talks to players individually, puts an arm round when needed, and is an very good man manager to the first team and the kids breaking through. Lets just leave the 'fucking retarded' comments out without context or evidence of harm, and while in fact the team and individual players are clearly fighting for him, the club, and each other on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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