Rocker Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Aye, me mates son got his picture taken with him in SJP before the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerherenow Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Rocker I believe I know you as my mates son was pictured with him. You from down the coast? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Can't wait to see him back playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 This is the thing that pisses me off with Pardew, he gives contradictory messages within a short space of time. Just a what 2 weeks ago,he was saying HBA should be back by Wolves, (Stoke was too soon) and now suddenly he is saying we might not see him again this season. The bigger implication is that I don't know when I can believe him anymore (for the record I don't think he is lying), just maybe that he is trying to achieve everything at the same time i.e. keep our hopes up yet tamper our expectations and reduce the pressure on HBA and in the process comes out with contradictory messages like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'll be amazed if he doesn't play again this season, there's just too many games left for him to not feature at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'll be amazed if he doesn't play again this season, there's just too many games left for him to not feature at all. Then what about that quote from Pardew that he would be delighted if HBA plays again this season, surely that's not a good sign? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 According to Pardew 3 days ago, he'd be fit in a month, I'd take it with a pinch of salt. The guy will be fit in the next 6 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 He was extremely friendly yesterday and spent a lot of time with fans being very patient for autographs and photos etc. Quite a humble lad, with absolutely no superstar arrogance. Looked very happy. Can't wait to see him in black and white again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punk77 Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 He was extremely friendly yesterday and spent a lot of time with fans being very patient for autographs and photos etc. Quite a humble lad, with absolutely no superstar arrogance. Looked very happy. Can't wait to see him in black and white again. He's now in the right club. He's in a solid player group and is already adored by the fans who's willing to give him time. That's the TLC he needs to blossom, imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Did you expected to see an arrogant or presomptuous person, like many of football players are ? Ben arfa is not so. Even if he is a stubborn boy, he is a very estimable man. The french media who don't like him very much, tried to show him as a player who don't care about anything. By the way, your coach seems to say contradictory things about ben arfa. How he can say now that Ben arfa won't probably play this season whereas he said last day that he'll be back for the match against wolves. Someone can explain it to me please ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Did you expected to see an arrogant or presomptuous person, like many of football players are ? Ben arfa is not so. Even if he is a stubborn boy, he is a very estimable man. The french media who don't like him very much, tried to show him as a player who don't care about anything. By the way, your coach seems to say contradictory things about ben arfa. How he can say now that Ben arfa won't probably play this season whereas he said last day that he'll be back for the match against wolves. Someone can explain it to me please ? Our club has a history of purposely misleading the fans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Did you expected to see an arrogant or presomptuous person, like many of football players are ? Ben arfa is not so. Even if he is a stubborn boy, he is a very estimable man. The french media who don't like him very much, tried to show him as a player who don't care about anything. By the way, your coach seems to say contradictory things about ben arfa. How he can say now that Ben arfa won't probably play this season whereas he said last day that he'll be back for the match against wolves. Someone can explain it to me please ? Possibly he decided after saying HBA would be back for Wolves he should be trying to take pressure off Ben Arfa while he gets ready to return. That and he is a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 because he's Alan Fucking Pardew http://news.ladbrokes.com/en-gb/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Alan-Pardew.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Pardew will tell you anything to get your knickers off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ok thanks I understand, even if it is quite strange for a coach. I feared that Ben arfa coudn't play again this season, hope Pardew lied... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ok thanks I understand, even if it is quite strange for a coach. I feared that Ben arfa coudn't play again this season, hope Pardew lied... You know when he's telling lies, his lips move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Rocker I believe I know you as my mates son was pictured with him. You from down the coast? Aye, North Shields. Shaun's lad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I'd say giving him game time before the end of the season is important for him. Waiting all summer only builds the pressure up even more. I'd try to give him as much time as is reasonable if I was Pards. absolutely true this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 HBA is on a flight to Paris at the minute. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Forcing a move to PSG? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Forcing a move to PSG? He's outside the Parc des Princes with a sleeping bag as we speak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 I think he loves it here. I'm in the middle of reading 'Why England Lose', which is an excellent Freakonomics-style book by Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski. They mention us a lot and keep citing 'footballing cities' like Marseille and Newcastle. Can imagine it being wonderful to play in that atmosphere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Sounds like Ben Arfa bought a copy at Lyon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Forcing a move to PSG? Doubtful Mate of mine got and put a pic of him and HBA up on fbook when on the plane. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexthegreat Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/football/8880498.Ben_Arfa___s_comeback_from_double_break_is_delayed/ Ben Arfa’s comeback from double break is delayed 4:21pm Monday 28th February 2011 LONG-TERM injured Newcastle striker Hatem Ben Arfa has had his comeback put on hold. Ben Arfa, who broke his tibia and fibula at Manchester City in October following a rash challenge by Nigel de Jong, had targeted United’s home fixture with struggling Wolves on April 2 as his return date. The French international has spent most of his time rehabilitating in France and Tunisia but was in the stands at St James’ Park to watch his side earn a share of the spoils in an open high-tempo contest against Bolton. The 23-year-old is keen to be in Alan Pardew’s 16 for the visit of Mick McCarthy’s side, but the United boss believes the Frenchman will not be ready. “He has set himself a personal target, but he is still in the process of recovery,” said Pardew. “To break both bones in his shin is tough, not just physically but mentally. He’s got a long road back. Whether he comes back into the first team at the level where we are at the moment, we’ll have to see.” The Newcastle manager quashed the suggestion the French international’s season is over, but acknowledged his comeback will be later than planned. “Certainly next year he will be a big player for us,” said the former West Ham, Charlton and Southampton boss. “But his recovery will take us into April, maybe May.” Yet while Pardew admitted he was relishing the return of club’s talented midfielder-cumstriker he made it known he will not just walk straight back into the first team. “I thought Leon Best was the best player on the pitch, so he has competition,” he said. “I can’t just say ‘he’s great player, give him a chance’. These players deserve to stay in the shirts. “I’d like to see him play this year but I am going to protect him.” The United chief believes his £5.5m acquisition from Olympique Marseille needs to get over not only the physical aspects of his injury. He also has to win an emotional and psychological battle. “He needs to get some training under his belt and games,” said Pardew. “I remember when Ian Wright broke his leg twice at Crystal Palace. When that first tackle happens and you come through that it gives you the confidence that you’re strong enough. Until then you have nagging doubts it isn’t as strong. Print Email Share Comments(0) Pardew mentioning May for a comeback now. Looks like we may need to wait until next season to see him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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