Sifu Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Fair comments from Pardew. The "striker" tag though, Pardew probably means "forward". What's the difference? He's already confirmed he doesn't see HBA out wide. I know Pardew has confirmed that Ben Arfa will play the number 10 role but he's not a proper striker so to speak. Describing him as a forward seems more fitting. I'm sure he'll chip in with a few goals but I think that Ben Arfa can't be described as a striker in the traditional sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Looks like he'll be playing he role that Owen did under Keegan. Dropping back to midfield to collect the ball and supporting strikers in attack. Maybe a bit more attacking though as it looks like he'll be playing behind the lone striker rather than the 2 Owen played behind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Glad Pardew is talking sense about the situation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Roeder v Luque mk2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Was probably the right decision not to play him today but worried if he starts becoming more and more desperate i.e. trying to prove a point in every game by trying to do it all on his own. It's a vicious cycle that good attacking flair players go through when they think they have not been given a proper chance which only make matters worse Pards will need to manage the situation delicately keeping him patient whilst still motivating him because like it or not if he can recapture his form against Everton last season (even putting aside the stunning goal), he's undoubtedly our most skillful player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Nah not even. Not a game for him, would have been murdered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Luque was good though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Roeder was keeping Luque out for the likes of Matty Pattison and Shola Ameobi on the left wing, while we were losing. feel sorry for Hatem but he'll have to wait for his chance as the team is performing superbly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Just needs some reserve games under his belt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I don't care how long he sits on the bench when Besty puts in a shift like that, working his socks off like that. I want to see HBA light it up for us, but as long as we keep winning I don't care about whoever is on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Will get his chance. Fucking mental that we have Ben Arfa having to bide his time to get into the team though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Will get his chance. Fucking mental that we have Ben Arfa having to bide his time to get into the team though Said it in the match thread at half time, can't believe that I can't find a place in the team for one of my favourite players (and not just NUFC-players) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Will get his chance. f***ing mental that we have Ben Arfa having to bide his time to get into the team though Aye! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Could start next game? Everton are a footballing side and we could do with his flair. See him getting 45m anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Considering what he did to them last time he played against them, I would love for him to start. Would be harsh as fuck on whoever he replaces though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Wouldn't have minded him coming on for Obertan in second half once he'd faded a bit but understand his lack of inclusion here. Should get a chance vs everton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Just needs some reserve games under his belt. Exfuckingzactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
binnsy Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 reserves play Wigan away on Tuesday(today), would like HBA and Marveaux to get a run out to sharpen themselves up for if they are needed to come on and maybe unlock Everton on Saturday. Don't think they'll be involved though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Makes it a bit more difficult when Best goes out and gets two assists & Ba gets a hattrick He'll need to be on top of his game to get back in, happy days tbh he'll have to work hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 As long as Obertan, Jonas, Ba and Best are fit he shouldn't start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 He'll play in some capacity, Everton will outnumber us in midfield just like Wigan did. We were a much better side in the second half against Wigan when HBA came on and we kept it on the deck a lot more and gave Watson something to think about. I love Besty and Ba, but they do encourage hoof ball at times, and Everton have some decent centre backs, would rather we tried to pass it about and get players 'in between the lines' as Pards would say. Think he'll get at least 20 minutes on Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Best and Ba are obviously in on merit at the moment, Ba grabbed the headlines as well as Jonas but Best put hell of a shift in out there. I really liked the way he retained the ball. It was a great way to relieve pressure, especially in the 1st half. I too would have liked to see HBA come on for Obertan but can understand why Pardew didn't make that change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
womblemaster Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 a good psychological weapon to use vs everton. They will be vary wary of hin anywhere near shooting range. They may resort to fouls to stop him...roll up RT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Going to be interesting to see how this lads career plays out over the coming months. Its going to be very tough for him to get back in by the way we are playing and new arrivals in January will only add to the selection choices. Ba's scoring and Best is creating and holding play up well. Strange old game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Going to be interesting to see how this lads career plays out over the coming months. Its going to be very tough for him to get back in by the way we are playing and new arrivals in January will only add to the selection choices. Ba's scoring and Best is creating and holding play up well. Strange old game. Not in the reserves squad today , worrying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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