Guest BooBoo Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thread really needs a synopsis of the past four weeks or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatwax Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thread really needs a synopsis of the past four weeks or so. Go on then, get started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 356 pages!? Fuck that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Firdt time i've been on here since Friday night, i was up early for Wolves game, so basically... :frantic: :frantic: :o :wav: :dance: :dance: :banana: :indi: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymag Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Just watched a couple of youtube clips and the kid looks class! Two footed, tricky and direct. Perhaps a bit lightweight, but I'm sure he'll adapt. Looks like a hell of a signing. Well done Chris! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I very much doubt anyone can summise this whole ordeal. So many twists and turns, and bugger all from Newcastle's side for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 He looks very reminiscent of Robert. Could be his stunt double. Judging from his youtube vid, he has a penchant for nutmeg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 From Twatter: Arsene Wenger asked about Hatem Ben Arfa on TF1. "Some of the things he's capable of are Maradonesque." Ben Arfa asked on TF1 if he knows about Joey Barton. "Yes. He'll be a friend, a team-mate." He's a psychopath! "No, he's a good player." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest localhero87 Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I think people need to not judge him from youtube vids. Anyone remember Albert Luque's youtube highlights? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrainey Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've watched this guy for the past few seasons: no way he's two footed (like most lefties, he uses the other leg for balance purposes only); he'll dribble past one, two, three, and than lose out to no.4. People usually clap the first 100 times he pulls this off, later on they just get bored. But seriously, in terms of raw talent, this guy is as good as it gets. If he could ditch the little "Go Hatem Go" screaming bug in his head, he'd be world class potential, I'm sure of it. Very good passer of the ball, once he gets tired of all the dribbling. Not the long range artillery type L. Robert was. More like a Robben type: "pass it to me and watch me go". One of the best dribblers around, and bloody hell, he'll bring some much needed flair into the side. I think it's a great signing, as this is probably his last chance for him to try and not f*** up everything around him. Win win for Newcastle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I've watched this guy for the past few seasons: no way he's two footed (like most lefties, he uses the other leg for balance purposes only); he'll dribble past one, two, three, and than lose out to no.4. People usually clap the first 100 times he pulls this off, later on they just get bored. But seriously, in terms of raw talent, this guy is as good as it gets. If he could ditch the little "Go Hatem Go" screaming bug in his head, he'd be world class potential, I'm sure of it. Very good passer of the ball, once he gets tired of all the dribbling. Not the long range artillery type L. Robert was. More like a Robben type: "pass it to me and watch me go". One of the best dribblers around, and bloody hell, he'll bring some much needed flair into the side. I think it's a great signing, as this is probably his last chance for him to try and not f*** up everything around him. Win win for Newcastle. Love your description of Roberts style. Anyway, good stuff, looking forward to seeing him on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpinTheBlackCircle Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I think people need to not judge him from youtube vids. Anyone remember Albert Luque's youtube highlights? Or the fantastic youtube player Ignacio González. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Why couldnt Ian Horrocks get a photo of him holding or wearing a Newcastle shirt? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pedro_de_geordieo Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Wenger on Ben Arfa on TF1. "Some of the things he's capable of are Maradonesque." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Makes you wonder why he didn't come in for him... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallace Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Makes you wonder why he didn't come in for him... Probably waiting to see how he adjuts to the PL with us before he swoops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Aye, they haven't added to their collection of attacking midfielders for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pedro_de_geordieo Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm sure if he has a big impact they'll be queuing up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 whos this Ben Arfa fella? any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Tom Williams tomwfootball Ben Arfa asked on TF1 if he knows about Joey Barton. "Yes. He'll be a friend, a team-mate." He's a psychopath! "No, he's a good player." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I think people need to not judge him from youtube vids. Anyone remember Albert Luque's youtube highlights? Hey! Luque was an incredible player before joining us, his career just broke down, and Ben Arfa is according to my friend who is a Marseille supporter a great player and he is very much sad to see him leave Marseille for such a fee. He thinks Ben Arfa could be one of the big ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Just got the shirt... Pray I'm the first? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 what number is he, and is it confirmed by the club... might fill the white box on my home shirt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I got it about an hour ago like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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