Ashley17 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 The Frenchman was photographed on Tyneside this week but Hughton was claiming ignorance over it. “I read the reports,” said Hughton. “Certainly I have not seen him. Anything re: Ben Arfa, it is categorically speculation. Is he a player I like and admire, yes. But I honestly don’t know what the position is. I honestly don’t know.” from the Journal. Going a bit Arry there. That'd be "He's a top, top player, a triffic lad, would I like to sign him? Yes. But unfortunately he's contracted to another club so I'm not sure what can be done there." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Either Hughton's categorically lying or he's simply not in the loop with what the club are up to. Kinda unsettling either way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Either Hughton's categorically lying or he's simply not in the loop with what the club are up to. Kinda unsettling either way. He's blatantly refusing to comment. Lying or not, I like the way he handles himself in the media. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest secteur2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Either Hughton's categorically lying or he's simply not in the loop with what the club are up to. Kinda unsettling either way. He knows man, he's just not at liberty to say anything, a la Ferguson, Wenger, etc. Keep it shush till it's all done and dusted then turn up at the conference with a s*** eating grin. *by 'conference' I don't mean League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Either Hughton's categorically lying or he's simply not in the loop with what the club are up to. Kinda unsettling either way. He knows man, he's just not at liberty to say anything, a la Ferguson, Wenger, etc. Keep it shush till it's all done and dusted then turn up at the conference with a s*** eating grin. *by 'conference' I don't mean League. If he genuinely doesn't know it is a concern but if he is just giving the media the brush off I have no problem with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Either Hughton's categorically lying or he's simply not in the loop with what the club are up to. Kinda unsettling either way. He's blatantly refusing to comment. Lying or not, I like the way he handles himself in the media. this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 It serves no purpose to say anything. Im glad he just doesnt mention it rather than play up to the media who want nothing more than a circus. Eventually the media will get sick and start throwing accusations at him about not showing respect to the fans by dodging questions, but its what they do. They will try and claim theyre there to get information for the fans, theyre not though. Dont get me wrong, i wish we would just seal the Ben Arfa transfer, but ive no interest in Hughton telling me whats happening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I just think there's a difference between saying 'I can't really comment' or similar, and 'I honestly don’t know what the position is, I honestly don’t know'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I just think there's a difference between saying 'I can't really comment' or similar, and 'I honestly dont know what the position is, I honestly dont know'. Maybe, somewhat naively, he is thinking he is less likely to get hounded about it if he says he has no idea rather than just saying he can't talk about it. Or maybe, somewhat naively, I am looking into it too much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Or maybe there are financial negotiations going on which he isn't party to and that's what he's talking about when he says he doesn't know what the position is. Would we really want him sitting in on financial stuff anyway? I'd prefer him to be concentrating on his own job which is managing the football team, we've got a game tomorrow remember, what benefit would it do us for him to be wasting his time sitting in on the haggling? Judging by what's been reported, he's done his bit and has sold the club to the player, now it's up to others to get the deal done in the best interests of the club. There's no need for Hughton to be involved in the minutiae of it, so he could quite honestly not know what the current situation is without it being any problem whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 If Hughton said he couldn't comment on it then it would be clear we are in for the player. However, with his comments you can't say that for certain. The club clearly are having a hell of a time winding up the press and it's actually quite funny. They blatantly don't want anyone to know who their transfer targets are. They're giving nothing away. I mean think about it ... Ben Arfa himself has mentioned Hughton's ideas of where to play him as being a huge spur for him to join Newcastle. What reason could he possibly have for making that up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Either Hughton's categorically lying or he's simply not in the loop with what the club are up to. Kinda unsettling either way. Or he's trying to pull a deal off. And also not trying to get into bother fr speaking to a player illegally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 It could just simply be a case of the club asking for a list of names and them going out and trying to get them. Why would the manager be involved in negotiations? Hughton wouldn't meet HBA until a deal was agreed between the clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Been away 2 weeks and this thread is basically exactly the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We're haggling over the future fee apparently. I reckon this will be sorted next week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Wheres this at? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We're haggling over the future fee apparently. I reckon this will be sorted next week. HP? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 We're haggling over the future fee apparently. I reckon this will be sorted next week. HP? Probably the fact cashley is a tight fisted c***, short fat arms, deep pockets! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 From here isaacJLJ #L'OM and #nufc yet to agree future permanent fee for #Ben #Arfa. Could provide a stumbling block in the deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hope we don't fuck it up over a future fee like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 that makes it sound like the deal is progressing nicely and is imminent. lets hope so, for all our sakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 That bloke on twitter also saying nothing will happen in the next 48 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest secteur2010 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Smith out, Tiote (sp?) in, Ben Arfa I think we'll miss out on and a Championship striker coming in That's my take on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Lucky we're not playing tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 A few french websites speculating this morning that Ben Arfa will start training with Marseille again on Monday. Some also say he's settled his differences with Deschamps. The websites are particularly reputable like but thought I'd mention it anyway. There is always a chance that could happen the longer the deal isn't done. OM might offer him the position he wants, he might get disillusioned at our reluctance to buy him rather than loan...any number of possibilities. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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