Skeletor Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just got back. He didn't join in the goal celebrations , didn't clap at the end of the game or speak with any of the players and ran off down the tunnel. Very worrying and disappointing. Didn't celebrate his goal against Everton either. We're fucked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Pissing my pants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just got back. He didn't join in the goal celebrations , didn't clap at the end of the game or speak with any of the players and ran off down the tunnel. Very worrying and disappointing. Pretty sure I saw him do a small celebration when Ameobi scored then darted into the goal to collect the ball? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Wasn't massively impressed today, didn't understand the running into the channels and stopping the ball. Did Pardew tell him to go and run down the clock? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Much prefer the direct version of Ben Arfa. (v Everton) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Much prefer the direct version of Ben Arfa. (v Everton) Don't forget that Spurs were flooding our half and defending in numbers when he came on. A bit different to the Everton game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Gave the ball away in dangerous areas today that almost cost usby trying to do too much and holding onto the ball for too long. Probably trying too hard due to him being out for so long. This is it tbh. Of course it is,and he's only getting 20 mins every week. Over 90 mins we'll see a different player imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 There wasn't much room for Ben Arfa to play his game today, not every team is as tight as Spurs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Some of you need to get a grip and not make a big deal out of this Especially not this soon damnit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisMcQuillan Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just got back. He didn't join in the goal celebrations , didn't clap at the end of the game or speak with any of the players and ran off down the tunnel. Very worrying and disappointing. Clapped and smiled at the fans in the warm up. I think Defoe pissed him off was all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Some of you need to get a grip and not make a big deal out of this Especially not this soon damnit! Very much this. Be it his reactions or performance. Calm down - he will be top notch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 He's probably going to need a lot of rolling of eyes more than anything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just happy he got on the pitch, ran about a bit and didn't disable himself/get disabled Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Should have let him take the last direct fk Raylor took. Would have scored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Was it Ben Arfa who got the assist for Shola's goal? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Was it Ben Arfa who got the assist for Shola's goal? Ryan Taylor I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Was it Ben Arfa who got the assist for Shola's goal? Ryan Taylor I think. Yep Raylor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just got back. He didn't join in the goal celebrations , didn't clap at the end of the game or speak with any of the players and ran off down the tunnel. Very worrying and disappointing. Didn't celebrate his goal against Everton either. We're f***ed. He was pissed off with Defoe, but he was the only outfield player who didn't join in with Shola. He came across as though he wasn't part of the group. We had a grandstand finish and he couldn't get down the tunnel quick enough. Nowt like Everton at all. Whatever it is, it needs sorting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Looks really good on the ball and really quick. But he had a bit of the Santiago-syndrome about him at times. Was desperate to not have to let go of the ball and found myself screaming at him to pass to Jonas/whoever was further forward on a couple of occasions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Needs to find his place in the team and find his feet with the rest of the players. As has been said, he realised the situation today and was simply trying to get the winner and nothing else. He's obviously going to be a great player to have in the squad, but it's going to take time. Rustiness and eagerness to impress are halting him at the moment, as well as the manager choosing to put Obertosh in the side ahead of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 There's surely got to be a shout, btw, for putting him on the right against Wigan? Obertan's time in the team has got to be up now and obviously Pardew isn't keen on putting Marveaux on that side. We need to get him starting games in my opinion, rather than slinging him into these "look Hatem, you could be a hero in the next 15 mins!!!!" situations, which are turning his head a bit. Clearly one of the most talented players in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Would need to stop losing the ball every 5 seconds if he's to play in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Contribution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just got back. He didn't join in the goal celebrations , didn't clap at the end of the game or speak with any of the players and ran off down the tunnel. Very worrying and disappointing. Didn't celebrate his goal against Everton either. We're f***ed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just got back. He didn't join in the goal celebrations , didn't clap at the end of the game or speak with any of the players and ran off down the tunnel. Very worrying and disappointing. Didn't celebrate his goal against Everton either. We're f***ed. He was pissed off with Defoe, but he was the only outfield player who didn't join in with Shola. He came across as though he wasn't part of the group. We had a grandstand finish and he couldn't get down the tunnel quick enough. Nowt like Everton at all. Whatever it is, it needs sorting. He did the same against Blackburn as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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