alpal78 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 "Never got tackled" isn't even the case though, is it? Bitter f***s. He puts Ricketts on his arse with a first touch of absolute perfection, meaning a tackle isn't even in question, then Mark Davies undoubtedly tried to bring him down and made a half-decent contact that would send a good majority of PL footballers to the deck, you could see Hatem scream/wince when he rode the tackle, and what could Wheater do in that situation at the end? He was put in a dilemma because of the pace of Ben Arfa and was left with the option to go half-hearted or to get sent-off. Failing the flicked touch of HBA he may well have won the ball anyway. The finish was obviously f***ing great as well. Fair play to the runners again, too, whose efforts meant that HBA couldn't simply be crowded out (Ream in particular was rendered useless). I could even include Danny Simpson along with Cisse and Shola there too. Can't remember for the life of me the last time we had so much movement (albeit obvious movement as in supporting the ball carrier) off the ball as we have had in some of these recent games. HE made the Bolton defence look like an absolute bunch of mugs (they actually had a decent game in fairness), the same as he made the Baggies defence look the same, and Enrique and so on, defences are s*** scared of him. This wasn't the first time he's done this and it wont be the last, if people want to keep calling it s*** defending then that's their prerogative. My worry is that it is becoming very obvious for defenders that the only way to stop him is to take him out completely like De Jong. That and the fact that he will be facing De Jong again in the next few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 His leg still on backwards? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEN BEN BEN ARFA Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 "Never got tackled" isn't even the case though, is it? Bitter f***s. He puts Ricketts on his arse with a first touch of absolute perfection, meaning a tackle isn't even in question, then Mark Davies undoubtedly tried to bring him down and made a half-decent contact that would send a good majority of PL footballers to the deck, you could see Hatem scream/wince when he rode the tackle, and what could Wheater do in that situation at the end? He was put in a dilemma because of the pace of Ben Arfa and was left with the option to go half-hearted or to get sent-off. Failing the flicked touch of HBA he may well have won the ball anyway. The finish was obviously f***ing great as well. Fair play to the runners again, too, whose efforts meant that HBA couldn't simply be crowded out (Ream in particular was rendered useless). I could even include Danny Simpson along with Cisse and Shola there too. Can't remember for the life of me the last time we had so much movement (albeit obvious movement as in supporting the ball carrier) off the ball as we have had in some of these recent games. HE made the Bolton defence look like an absolute bunch of mugs (they actually had a decent game in fairness), the same as he made the Baggies defence look the same, and Enrique and so on, defences are s*** scared of him. This wasn't the first time he's done this and it wont be the last, if people want to keep calling it s*** defending then that's their prerogative. My worry is that it is becoming very obvious for defenders that the only way to stop him is to take him out completely like De Jong. That and the fact that he will be facing De Jong again in the next few weeks. the player who moves ca I personally and I gave him a second method asshole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpeth mag Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Shame he isn't the same player since his injury. Still handy squad option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Bet the first Bolton defender he put on his arse is still wondering what happened to him lol Was a magnificent move tbh that a few players on the world can do and with such a speed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broonalegeordie Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 "Never got tackled" isn't even the case though, is it? Bitter f***s. He puts Ricketts on his arse with a first touch of absolute perfection, meaning a tackle isn't even in question, then Mark Davies undoubtedly tried to bring him down and made a half-decent contact that would send a good majority of PL footballers to the deck, you could see Hatem scream/wince when he rode the tackle, and what could Wheater do in that situation at the end? He was put in a dilemma because of the pace of Ben Arfa and was left with the option to go half-hearted or to get sent-off. Failing the flicked touch of HBA he may well have won the ball anyway. The finish was obviously f***ing great as well. Fair play to the runners again, too, whose efforts meant that HBA couldn't simply be crowded out (Ream in particular was rendered useless). I could even include Danny Simpson along with Cisse and Shola there too. Can't remember for the life of me the last time we had so much movement (albeit obvious movement as in supporting the ball carrier) off the ball as we have had in some of these recent games. HE made the Bolton defence look like an absolute bunch of mugs (they actually had a decent game in fairness), the same as he made the Baggies defence look the same, and Enrique and so on, defences are s*** scared of him. This wasn't the first time he's done this and it wont be the last, if people want to keep calling it s*** defending then that's their prerogative. My worry is that it is becoming very obvious for defenders that the only way to stop him is to take him out completely like De Jong. That and the fact that he will be facing De Jong again in the next few weeks. the player who moves ca I personally and I gave him a second method asshole This! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hope he doesn't get picked for the Euro's tbh, would rather he had a summer off to relax then get a full pre season in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hope he doesn't get picked for the Euro's tbh, would rather he had a summer off to relax then get a full pre season in. He's hardly played for us this season and I'd rather he was recognised at international level if that's where he gets his motivation from. I'd also like to watch him play when we have nothing else to watch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We should want our players to succeed at International level. Helps to bring attention to NUFC as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We should want our players to succeed at International level. Helps to bring attention to NUFC as well. Spot on. He's clearly desperate for it too, based on the number of mentions Pardew has made of the possibility. Would be a big downer for the lad if he's left out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We should want our players to succeed at International level. Helps to bring attention to NUFC as well. Also, we want our players to know they can get international recognition playing for Newcastle. We don't need another repeat of the Enrique situation where he was rightly or wrongly of the opinion he needed to be at a CL club to get called up for his country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We should want our players to succeed at International level. Helps to bring attention to NUFC as well. Spot on. He's clearly desperate for it too, based on the number of mentions Pardew has made of the possibility. Would be a big downer for the lad if he's left out. Yeah don't want him to do a Jose and think he needs to play elsewhere to get a National call up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 ]Here is a friendly message to all NUFC fans : Our favourite club, Olympique de Marseille, were stupid enough to push HBA out of Marseille. You guys don't know how lucky you are : you've got a gem of a football-player in your hands. HBA does not play football. He IS football. And the best is yet to come, you haven't seen anything yet. Just relax and enjoy. He knows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 We should want our players to succeed at International level. Helps to bring attention to NUFC as well. Also, we want our players to know they can get international recognition playing for Newcastle. We don't need another repeat of the Enrique situation where he was rightly or wrongly of the opinion he needed to be at a CL club to get called up for his country. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Wayne Routledge @WayneRoutledge Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Just saw Hatem's goal! What a player, wouldn't expect nothing less... #takeabow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The commentary on the official site's highlights is well rubbish for his goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Have a google, you'll find one with the greatest commentary I've ever heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The commentary on the official site's highlights is well rubbish for his goal. yes... yes... yes, yes, yes, YES, YEEESSSS! THAT was a GOALL! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The two clowns next to me slated ben arfa for the first 72 minutes, every time he got the ball he should have either passed / ran at the defender / something else he didn't do. Then when he spun rickets i said to prick #1 "we're in here". Didn't see that goal coming mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Wayne Routledge @WayneRoutledge Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Just saw Hatem's goal! What a player, wouldn't expect nothing less... #takeabow Sly double negative there wayne. bitter kernt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewJerseyMag Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Have a google, you'll find one with the greatest commentary I've ever heard. I like the one with the (I think arabic commentator)..... sounds like...... Ben Affa, Ben Affa, Ben Affa, Ben Affa, Ben Affa...... Goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Someone who sits near me fucking hates him, every week he just sits and criticises him. Does my head right in and after his goal yesterday when it had all calmed down he turns to his mate and goes "fluke" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The commentary on the official site's highlights is well rubbish for his goal. yes... yes... yes, yes, yes, YES, YEEESSSS! THAT was a GOALL! :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 The only way you wouldn't want him in your team is if you were one of those self-flagellating monks who find peace and elightenment from using spiked garters...and belt-sanding their knackers...I dunno. I don't do religion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 http://www.themag.co.uk/video-replay/ben-arfa-video-special-as-man-and-boy/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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