Guest Heneage Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Don't change anything. Crazy I know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 It would admittedly be harsh but I wouldn't be fussed if Nolan was dropped for Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 It would admittedly be harsh but I wouldn't be fussed if Nolan was dropped for Ben Arfa. that will happen,as will tiote for smith. its a question of whether to do it a week on saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest localhero87 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If we were to drop someone for Ben Arfa for me it has to be Nolan. I would say Smith but if we did that then the whole midfield would need to shuffle around to accomodate new positions with Barton sitting deep, Nolan sitting further back etc. But with Nolan it would be a straight swap. I sincerely hope its not Barton who gets dropped though. Been impressed by him so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Got to keep as it is for the time being, he'll eventually come in once he's up to speed through lack for form/fitness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Before Ben Arfa makes Nolan a sub Tiote has to replace Smith.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Before Ben Arfa makes Nolan a sub Tiote has to replace Smith.... You would expect it to be straight-swaps in the long-term. That's certainly what i'd imagine everyone envisaging. We'll probably start with the same team though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 It would admittedly be harsh but I wouldn't be fussed if Nolan was dropped for Ben Arfa. that will happen,as will tiote for smith. its a question of whether to do it a week on saturday. should be done gradually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 It would admittedly be harsh but I wouldn't be fussed if Nolan was dropped for Ben Arfa. that will happen,as will tiote for smith. its a question of whether to do it a week on saturday. should be done gradually Like anal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Before Ben Arfa makes Nolan a sub Tiote has to replace Smith.... You would expect it to be straight-swaps in the long-term. That's certainly what i'd imagine everyone envisaging. We'll probably start with the same team though. Not for Smith he should be dropped straight away. Smith is crap and Tiote seems to be composed and his postion is not that hard to take risk. We have to give Ben Arfa 20 or 30 minutes now and then many here think it will be Nolan but my suspect is Rout I like him as a player but I can not see CH dropping Nolan at least not this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's one of those conundrums where you wish playing 3 at the back would work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 http://www.nufcblog.org/2010/08/ben-arfa-in-action-check-him-out/ Super art.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The relationship between Barton and Ben Arfa worries me, and Hughton will need to keep a close eye on it. On the field, they could combine very well, but they both have similar egos and could easily clash. In a big way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The relationship between Barton and Ben Arfa worries me, and Hughton will need to keep a close eye on it. On the field, they could combine very well, but they both have similar egos and could easily clash. In a big way. Barton has grown up tbf. Won't be any problems between those two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Barton has grown up tbf. Won't be any problems between those two. Signs are promising. But we've been down that road before. Granted these signs are the best they've ever been with him, but I'll still wait for 10 games or so of the same from Barton before drawing any conclusions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_69 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 http://www.nufcblog.org/2010/08/ben-arfa-in-action-check-him-out/ Super art.... He's got ridiculous balance and he's quite a bit quicker than I thought he was. Very exciting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I think we're all getting a bit too obsessed with picking a 'best' XI. The team will evolve as the season progresses and the new signings find their feet (hopefully) but in the meantime injuries, suspensions and rotation against different quality teams, home or away will all be a factor. I'm looking for a common shape with a big striker, player in the hole, pace out wide and a holding player in midfield, I think the personel playing this system can be flexible and we'll only find out CH's best XI on Cup Final day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 From what I can gather from youtube, this guy seems to be Keiron Dyer but with the added bonus of skills but not Ginola good skills but the ability to beat a few men and has some end product but nowhere near the crossing or shooting ability of Robert. But that said, he is younger than the both of them at this point in his career than the other two were when they came here so there is still time for him to improve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 From what I can gather from youtube, this guy seems to be Keiron Dyer but with the added bonus of skills but not Ginola good skills but the ability to beat a few men and has some end product but nowhere near the crossing or shooting ability of Robert. But that said, he is younger than the both of them at this point in his career than the other two were when they came here so there is still time for him to improve. Thats is why I think he would be more suited to where Nolan plays now, not wide left leave Jonas there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidfieldGeneral Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Can anyone who's got his name and number on the back of there shirt take a pic and upload it please ? I'm having to rely on JJB in Carlisle to get my sons done and they're clueless at the best of times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 From what I can gather from youtube, this guy seems to be Keiron Dyer but with the added bonus of skills but not Ginola good skills but the ability to beat a few men and has some end product but nowhere near the crossing or shooting ability of Robert. But that said, he is younger than the both of them at this point in his career than the other two were when they came here so there is still time for him to improve. Clueless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The relationship between Barton and Ben Arfa worries me, and Hughton will need to keep a close eye on it. On the field, they could combine very well, but they both have similar egos and could easily clash. In a big way. I'd be surprised if there isn't a major dust up between Ben Arfa and any number of our squad before the year's out. The kid looks like a major wind up merchant with a head the size of France. Chris Hughton will really make his reputation if he can calm HBA down and integrate him into the team ethic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 MG - it should be 'BEN ARFA' on the back. Not Benarfa, not Ben, not Arfa, not Hatem, not Shearer, not Hatem Ben Arfa, just Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidfieldGeneral Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 MG - it should be 'BEN ARFA' on the back. Not Benarfa, not Ben, not Arfa, not Hatem, not Shearer, not Hatem Ben Arfa, just Ben Arfa. Cheers mate. I assumed that would be it with that being what was on the back of his Lyon and Marseille shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 where prints footy shirts cheapest with the official letters / numbers. apparently nufc store is 15 quid if you have no proof the shirt was purchased there. for benarfa37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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