TBG Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Absolutely in love with that football player ! :love: Get in line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm still 50/50 with him. 50% delighted to see him playing but at the same time 50% shitting myself in case some thug tries to take his leg off again. 33.3% delighted, 33.3% worried he'll get smashed by some thug, 33.3% dreading the the summer, when he'll probably be sold by MA. Dean Kiely seemed to like him anyway, said it always looked like something was about to happen when he was on the ball. The other commentator was such a weapon I stopped paying attention to him, think he liked him as well though Anyone think he'll be on the bench Saturday? Got a feeling he won't be and will be eased in slowly like Gosling, hope I'm wrong mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thought he was pretty fantastic last night like, was very impressed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I can confirm Ben Arfa is still quick as hell! I wouldn't say lightning quick going on todays showing, but there was one moment when he set up Lovenkrands for a tame shot when he did one of his bursts of pace with close control and left the defenders in his wake... promising signs indeed! Cheers, good to hear that his injury doesn't seem to have robbed him of his pace. We should start him on Saturday, I reckon he'll tear Blackburn a new one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 really didnt think he was that close to fitness that he would get 70mins. If he came through this ok, he could be inline for a start next game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If I have to read another "X player is great, but will be sold in the summer" !!! Only the Nolan, and possibly Barton could have been avoided. Nobody would keep Carrol for the money. Enrique was in last year of contract, and even if he wasnt, would probably have left if Liverpool came in for him. Covering such old ground, but numnuts on here have to drop that stupid comment in constantly. Its getting so old now.... move on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm still 50/50 with him. 50% delighted to see him playing but at the same time 50% shitting myself in case some thug tries to take his leg off again. 33.3% delighted, 33.3% worried he'll get smashed by some thug, 33.3% dreading the the summer, when he'll probably be sold by MA. Dean Kiely seemed to like him anyway, said it always looked like something was about to happen when he was on the ball. The other commentator was such a weapon I stopped paying attention to him, think he liked him as well though Anyone think he'll be on the bench Saturday? Got a feeling he won't be and will be eased in slowly like Gosling, hope I'm wrong mind. I think it's fair to assume he won't be anywhere near to seeing out his contract so it's best to just enjoy his time here however long that ends up being Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Was a privilege to see him play last night. His close control, touch, vision and passing were sublime. Considering that was his first game back I think he played exceptionally. Love the bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm still 50/50 with him. 50% delighted to see him playing but at the same time 50% shitting myself in case some thug tries to take his leg off again. 33.3% delighted, 33.3% worried he'll get smashed by some thug, 33.3% dreading the the summer, when he'll probably be sold by MA. Dean Kiely seemed to like him anyway, said it always looked like something was about to happen when he was on the ball. The other commentator was such a weapon I stopped paying attention to him, think he liked him as well though Anyone think he'll be on the bench Saturday? Got a feeling he won't be and will be eased in slowly like Gosling, hope I'm wrong mind. I think it's fair to assume he won't be anywhere near to seeing out his contract so it's best to just enjoy his time here however long that ends up being I said that when we got him on loan, still going to be hard to take when/if he leaves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeffers09 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 <removed - do NOT post copyrighted football clips please> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Uh oh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 11664810 Hatem looks exactly like he does in those photos with Nolan and Tiote when they were sporting the new kit on the official site. It's an identical pose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 "I counted the hours before kick-off on Wednesday," Ben Arfa told Le Parisien. "I really endured a difficult year last year and being back on the pitch is a wonderful feeling. I missed competition so much. I am living again! "I have no more pain, absolutely nothing. "Now it is up to the coach to make his choices. I believe may be he will incorporate me step by step. "I feel ready to play each match. I am dying to play." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 If I have to read another "X player is great, but will be sold in the summer" !!! Only the Nolan, and possibly Barton could have been avoided. Nobody would keep Carrol for the money. Enrique was in last year of contract, and even if he wasnt, would probably have left if Liverpool came in for him. Covering such old ground, but numnuts on here have to drop that stupid comment in constantly. Its getting so old now.... move on! Collocini Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinkent Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 11664810 Hatem looks exactly like he does in those photos with Nolan and Tiote when they were sporting the new kit on the official site. It's an identical pose. They've already sold him. It's all an attempt at a cunning ruse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 11664810 Hatem looks exactly like he does in those photos with Nolan and Tiote when they were sporting the new kit on the official site. It's an identical pose. good spot. It's all an act!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Number 9 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 By the way, 777 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John P Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Could anyone post what Pardew says about Ben Arfa on the BBC audio ('Ben Arfa return delights Pardew')? I can't listen to it at work. Does he hint at what sort of involvement he'll have on Saturday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He basicaly just highlighted him amongst Marv, Abeid, Sammy, Obertan and Guthrie as good individual performances, and said the stand out moment of the game was when Ben Arfa burst through a few players with "ferocious pace". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He also said that having given some fringe players a start yesterday, he now had a squad of 22 players who were feeling good about themselves when they come in to training. Highlighted how important bench strength was as a few games have been won by making changes this season already. Both good points I thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John P Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 He basicaly just highlighted him amongst Marv, Abeid, Sammy, Obertan and Guthrie as good individual performances, and said the stand out moment of the game was when Ben Arfa burst through a few players with "ferocious pace". Ah ok, cheers. Hoping to see him on Saturday like for my first live game of the season! Good to hear that he still has his pace, means he can hopefully come back the same player and won't have to adapt his game, which was a bit of a worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tunisia Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello Congratulations on your victory. it's good to see Ben Arfa and Marveaux back. you have a strong team but lacked a point guard play and players who can dribble. I have trouble with Jonas, Marveaux will be better on the left side. Obertand right and Best in attack. Ben Arfa as a leader will enjoy with these three there before him. He gets along well with players who are technical and not personal. it's going to play very fast. Best will love all the opportunities. with Cabaye and Tiote as collector just behind Ben Arfa, allow this one to play more freely. if he loses the ball because he knows that two players can help him get the ball. defense, Colo is top, with Taylor's going to be more solid santon to be one that reduces the risk because it goes up a lot and is good with the ball; it takes a month or two and when the players know well you will be in the top 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Rey Mysterio Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Couldn't have asked for any more last night. After a very quiet opening 15, he came deep looking for the ball and got all our attacks moving. The ease in which he can just glide past any player he wishes at any time is special to watch. His range and accuracy of passing was so impressive, you wouldn't have guessed for one minute he'd not played in nearly a year. Also, I caught one of his shots in the warm up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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