Greg Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Playing before the end of the season, even if it is just half an hour in our final game of the season will probably do him the world of good (mentally) going into the off season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 What next? When he makes his return - "Go on Hatem, break a leg son"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I think he is best off sitting the season out now though as bringing him back for the sake of a couple unimportant games could pose a future injury risk. Let him train, have a proper break, then give him a proper preseason ready for next year. I just don't understand this mentality at all. If he's completely healed, surely it would just make sense to play him to bring his, the fans and the rest of the squads confidence up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Playing before the end of the season, even if it is just half an hour in our final game of the season will probably do him the world of good (mentally) going into the off season. Yup. Would rather get him on the pitch competitively this season, then have the question hanging over him next year - "Will he handle it?" "Will he break down?". The summer's a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 He'll definitely be introduced for a few minutes here and there if he's fit. It's by far the best way to manage his recovery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Wonder which position would be better for him easing him back in. Pardew has already said he wants him centrally in the future, but it might be a bit much throwing him in there straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemtizz Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Fantastic news considering he thought he was going to lose his leg. Any idea when he'll return, Liverpool maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Fantastic news considering he thought he was going to lose his leg. Any idea when he'll return, Liverpool maybe? Most likely some 15 minute run outs in the last few games of the season. Send us away with optimism this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'd be extremely sill to not give him a few run outs if he's fit enough, just a few cameos, that would be far too long of a span without a competitive game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'd be extremely sill to not give him a few run outs if he's fit enough, just a few cameos, that would be far too long of a span without a competitive game. just play him when he's ready, regardless of when it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 If he's ready, it would be easier for him to be eased back in before the end of the season. Then there won't be all this expectation building up over the summer that he's going to come back and be great straight away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 france should work an invite to the copa america if spain don't take it, get him fit and ready for us for the start of next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I'd give him the last half hour of a few games this season tbh, his leg is either healed or it isn't. If it isn't then don't play him. Simples. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpal78 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 france should work an invite to the copa america if spain don't take it, get him fit and ready for us for the start of next season only for them to hand him back injured to us, no thanks...would rather he build his match fitness gradually with us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 more pics and news please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I had forgotten how good it felt to be a Newcastle supporter before HBA got injured We have done really well considering the setback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I had forgotten how good it felt to be a Newcastle supporter before HBA got injured We have done really well considering the setback. So Haten Ben Arfa's injury reminded you how great it was to support the toon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 If he's ready, it would be easier for him to be eased back in before the end of the season. Then there won't be all this expectation building up over the summer that he's going to come back and be great straight away. I suspect that will happen regardless. A couple minutes here and there should be OK, but we have to remember that even though his bone would be fully healed and he has no other problems, players are statistically more likely to suffer serious muscle injuries in the first few months after a long injury. See Michael Owen 2006. It would be more advisable to just give him those couple of extra months and then build him up over preseason. I bet he trains more than any other player over the summer and comes back flying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 People go way over the top about this lad like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weezertron Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Aye, not good enough. Get rid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 People go way over the top about this lad like. Blasphemy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 france should work an invite to the copa america if spain don't take it, get him fit and ready for us for the start of next season only for them to hand him back injured to us, no thanks...would rather he build his match fitness gradually with us Whuh? You took that in all seriousness? Agree with the last part though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 People go way over the top about this lad like. How exactly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Shame on you all for being excited!, he's no better than say, smith anyways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 He's shit, not a patch on amady faye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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