Thespence Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Lets think.......who could I of meant. Nah its gone I am not sure who I meant. Ben Arfa or Zog? I have never seen Zog in French football & I have never seen Benny through the middle & I used to watch quite a few french football games when it was on Setanta. The Nigerian lad in the states who is on here is a OM fan so I guess he would know more than me or you. Have you seen HBA play in the middle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I think Tiote/Smith will be used away from home or against the top teams. Just like last season you can see us being more expansive once we are secure in the league. Agree with the comments that this gives CH options. Exciting times. Does anyone think that HBA will push this through having seen the 6-0 and thinking it would have been 9-0 if he'd played!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'd love to see how our lineup would be now. Its hard to justify dropping Nolan after the way he performed last match. Perhaps Routledge could see time on the bench? nope, wouldn't drop him! I think width is vital to our play. I wouldn't drop anyone for ben arfa at the moment, no need to change the line-up from the villa match. I think it would somewhat hinder the morale anyway. So you wouldn't drop Nolan for Hatem? I'm aware Nolan scored twice but offered nothing else, he's a hindrance to the side tbh, it's like playing with ten men. If the Poachers position doesn't exist anymore in top flight football (which it doesn't at the higher end) then a fat midfielder who will probably score 8-10 goals is certainly not. Even Hughton has realised it by basically playing him up front. We could probably get away with a proper 4-4-2 without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Nolan will drop back and play with Barton in midfield leaving HBA to play behind Caroll - but he can also use HBA out wide to rotate Routledge and Jonas. All we need now is Hutton at RB - on a loan of course What about Tiote? And Gosling? Looks like Guthrie won't be getting a game as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Apparently this is now on Chronicle website. Not on computer so can't check. http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2010/08/26/ben-arfa-back-on-newcastle-radar-72703-27143760/ Ben Arfa back on Newcastle radar Aug 26 2010 By Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle Comments (7)Recommend (2) HATEM Ben Arfa's move to Newcastle United is back on - according to reports in France. Marseille president Jean-Claude Dassier has claimed that a deal with United has been agreed to loan the French international with an additional clause to make the deal permanent should he play more than 25 matches. Ben Arfa travelled to Tyneside 13 days ago to attempt to arrange his own move to the Premier League but did not get as far talks with the Magpies. Newcastle are yet to respond to the claims from Marseille. ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Nolan will drop back and play with Barton in midfield leaving HBA to play behind Caroll - but he can also use HBA out wide to rotate Routledge and Jonas. All we need now is Hutton at RB - on a loan of course What about Tiote? And Gosling? Looks like Guthrie won't be getting a game as well. See if the SPL-All Stars want him on a 3 month deal as they have quite few midfielders out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Does Boyata speak French? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'd normally agree with Gorilla but if you saw the MOTD analysis of Lee Dixon you'll have seen the two class, and different, balls from Nolan from Caroll flicks - one back to Caroll, one to Routledge. Also a good run when Smith was tripped. He does flatter to deceive sometimes but Sunday he was good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Does Boyata speak French? No, but he lets the funky music do the talking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Does Boyata speak French? Being from Congo stock you would imagine so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I have never seen Zog in French football & I have never seen Benny through the middle & I used to watch quite a few french football games when it was on Setanta. The Nigerian lad in the states who is on here is a OM fan so I guess he would know more than me or you. Have you seen HBA play in the middle? He played in that position for France against Norway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 this whole thing makes less sense than the Chewbacca defence...fantastic if true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 IF this is true and comes off i wonder what the extras are, ie have personal terms already been agreed should the contract be continued beyond the loan ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 ........the replacement for Peter Beardsley at last..............hoping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Would make this an absolutely brilliant week if we can pull this off. Very pleased that Hughton has left his comfort zone to pursue Tiote and HBA (hopefully). Also, I like zinaldo and this means he would probably stay. Eh? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I have never seen Zog in French football & I have never seen Benny through the middle & I used to watch quite a few french football games when it was on Setanta. The Nigerian lad in the states who is on here is a OM fan so I guess he would know more than me or you. Have you seen HBA play in the middle? He played in that position for France against Norway. Like I said I cant recall seeing him play there for Lyon or OM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Does Boyata speak French? Being from Congo stock you would imagine so He's starting for City tonight - looks like they might be using him in Europe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Lets think.......who could I of meant. Nah its gone I am not sure who I meant. Ben Arfa or Zog? I have never seen Zog in French football & I have never seen Benny through the middle & I used to watch quite a few french football games when it was on Setanta. The Nigerian lad in the states who is on here is a OM fan so I guess he would know more than me or you. Have you seen HBA play in the middle? i watched a few OM games last season and for all he didn't play strictly through the middle he does tend to drift all over. (the role i always thought ginola should have been given after beardsleys legs went) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Does Boyata speak French? Being from Congo stock you would imagine so Not sure - but he sure as shit drinks Um Bongo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Nolan will drop back and play with Barton in midfield leaving HBA to play behind Caroll - but he can also use HBA out wide to rotate Routledge and Jonas. All we need now is Hutton at RB - on a loan of course What about Tiote? And Gosling? It's good we are getting more depth now! Tiote will be a first choice starter I'd imagine, but Chris also says he likes Barton (His passing was something he mentioned). Can't see him replacing Nolan either tbh, maybe he will get some games out wide? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'd normally agree with Gorilla but if you saw the MOTD analysis of Lee Dixon you'll have seen the two class, and different, balls from Nolan from Caroll flicks - one back to Caroll, one to Routledge. Also a good run when Smith was tripped. He does flatter to deceive sometimes but Sunday he was good. I know but we've watched him in more than one match, maybe he can get better, maybe smith can as well, I don't know but I'd rather have someone with energy and pace in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Please, please, please. Tiote and ben arfa was beyond my wildest dreams for this transfer window. I thought perch would be the highlight. If this comes off i'll be over the moon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'd play him ahead of Nolan, obviously. If not, Jonas to RB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 Surely IF he is coming he will be pretty much guaranteed to start in his favourite central position. Pretty sure he would have been assured this by Hughton, otherwise he wouldn't be coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrenchWilliam Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I'd play him ahead of Nolan, obviously. If not, Jonas to RB. You interested in the Villa job by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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