Astroblack Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Happy for him. Hope he's match fit come the Spurs game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's not been announced man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Happy for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's not been announced man. It has been announced by NUFC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's not been announced man. It has been announced by NUFC. Would they know this far in advance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's not been announced man. It has been announced by NUFC. Would they know this far in advance? Either the players or the FFF have probably told them. f***ing hell, it that so difficult to understand? How could they write that in the article if they didn't know if they will be selected or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Archie Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 It's not been announced man. It has been announced by NUFC. Would they know this far in advance? No, they read about international call-ups in the journal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 The FFF have organised a press conference for the occasion. I doubt they will have wanted us to reveal who is in the squad a week beforehand. It could easily be a mistake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I see where the mistake came from , the FFF usually send a Pre-selection memo to everyclub where there is french player who might be called.. That doesn't mean he'll be called or not called , Newcastle never receive those kind of notice before , because Laurent Blanc never used it ,and so they tought we was already called up. Personal opinion , he won't be called , he can say goodbye to french team for at least 2 years , good news for us i think.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ads Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Curtis news. This. Very Curtis indeed. Pleased for Hatem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I see where the mistake came from , the FFF usually send a Pre-selection memo to everyclub where there is french player who might be called.. That doesn't mean he'll be called or not called , Newcastle never receive those kind of notice before , because Laurent Blanc never used it ,and so they tought we was already called up. Personal opinion , he won't be called , he can say goodbye to french team for at least 2 years , good news for us i think.. Or he might think if he isn't going to get the publicity of playing for France that he might need to go to a higher profile club to achieve this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkhead Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Deschamps is the reason Hatem came here. There will be no call-up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I see where the mistake came from , the FFF usually send a Pre-selection memo to everyclub where there is french player who might be called.. That doesn't mean he'll be called or not called , Newcastle never receive those kind of notice before , because Laurent Blanc never used it ,and so they tought we was already called up. Personal opinion , he won't be called , he can say goodbye to french team for at least 2 years , good news for us i think.. Or he might think if he isn't going to get the publicity of playing for France that he might need to go to a higher profile club to achieve this. I doubt he's a moron to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledDog Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 It is time to cut our losses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I see where the mistake came from , the FFF usually send a Pre-selection memo to everyclub where there is french player who might be called.. That doesn't mean he'll be called or not called , Newcastle never receive those kind of notice before , because Laurent Blanc never used it ,and so they tought we was already called up. Personal opinion , he won't be called , he can say goodbye to french team for at least 2 years , good news for us i think.. Or he might think if he isn't going to get the publicity of playing for France that he might need to go to a higher profile club to achieve this. I doubt he's a moron to be honest. You cant bite that easy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I see where the mistake came from , the FFF usually send a Pre-selection memo to everyclub where there is french player who might be called.. That doesn't mean he'll be called or not called , Newcastle never receive those kind of notice before , because Laurent Blanc never used it ,and so they tought we was already called up. Personal opinion , he won't be called , he can say goodbye to french team for at least 2 years , good news for us i think.. Or he might think if he isn't going to get the publicity of playing for France that he might need to go to a higher profile club to achieve this. I doubt he's a moron to be honest. You cant bite that easy Ya wah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Im sure that was an obvious fishing attempt. If you didnt hear he was just in the French squad in the Euros and im sure he noticed it also.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I don't know if he's serious or not, not really bothered either way, but I appreciate your concern.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Anyone know if this little fucker is back training yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Anyone know if this little fucker is back training yet? In contention for tomorrow I've read somewhere today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagten Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/08/03/newcastle-to-make-late-call-on-hatem-ben-arfa-72703-31538504/ NEWCASTLE United will make a late call on whether Hatem Ben Arfa features in tomorrow night’s friendly in Holland against Den Haag. The Frenchman has yet to feature during pre-season and is in danger of falling further behind in terms of match conditioning. Ben Arfa was handed extra time off after playing for France in Euro 2012. However, he then missed the club’s tour to Portugal after facing a hearing from the French Football Federation following a review of incidents behind the scenes in the France camp at the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Ben Arfa then failed to appear for the second game of the tournament in the Algarve and missed the 2-1 win over SC Braga – to the frustration of the Magpies who want to see him fit and raring to go for the opening game of the season on August 18 against Tottenham Hotspur. Yet, with the opening fixture taking place a fortnight tomorrow, Ben Arfa is touch and go to start the game. Ben Arfa has been at the United training ground working with fitness staff in a bid to regain some sharpness, but Newcastle afforded themselves the possibility of a competitive run-out for Ben Arfa against Hartlepool next Tuesday should he not figure in Holland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 HATEM Ben Arfa and Yohan Cabaye are facing a race against time to get up to speed for the start of Newcastle United’s Premier League campaign. Buy Vintage England Football Shirts on Ebay Boss Alan Pardew says United’s Gallic stars might not be fit enough to play a full part in a hectic first week of the season, which sees Newcastle take on Tottenham and Chelsea as well as facing a Europa League qualifier – all in the space of seven days. Ben Arfa only linked up with the rest of the squad this week after requesting extra time off following his Euro 2012 exertions, while Cabaye has only played ten minutes of the pre-season campaign so far. Cabaye has the benefit of a week’s work of warm weather training in Portugal, but maverick Ben Arfa is not at the same fitness level as team-mates who have been working hard for the best part of a month. In the past Newcastle might have made an exception for a star player like Ben Arfa, but Pardew says the forward will have to make up for lost time over the next fortnight – or wait his turn. He said: “He is struggling for the first game of the season, if I’m honest. “Not struggling for any other reason than we are a tight group. The group has reached a pace Hatem hasto catch up with in two weeks. “He might, because he’s that good, but we’ll have to wait and see. It might be the same with Cabaye. “Don’t get me wrong, they have been two wonderful players for us, but will they get up to speed in time? “We will have to see, but it a long season and those two have massive roles to play.” United jetted off to Den Haag yesterday afternoon with a full squad from which to choose – and Pardew promising to play a full-strength side against Tim Krul’s former club. The Newcastle boss has challenged his fringe men to prove they are worthy of a place in the first team and has been pleased with the reaction of several of his understudies. During a profitable week in Portugal, he saw Steven Taylor mark his comeback with a goal and also noted the progress of a hungry Sammy Ameobi and returning Sylvain Marveaux in wide roles. Gael Bigirimana’s performances suggested he is ready for the first-team squad, while some of the Academy graduates drafted into the squad fared well too. James Tavernier seems to be improving all the time, while Paul Dummett might have also given the Newcastle boss something to ponder. Pardew wants to see them prove themselves both in Holland and in the hastily-arranged friendly against Hartlepool on Tuesday. He added: “Most of the games are about minutes on the pitch, but the players have to knock on the door now. “This is the time for players to knock on the door now. I told them in Portugal and they did. They all came out of there with credit and they have to do it again. “That is why we have the Hartlepool game because we have just looked like some of the players aren’t getting enough minutes. “We have corrected that and it will be great for our fans because it gives them a chance to see us. “It gives Hartlepool and pay day as well, so it fits a lot of bills. “It was good to squeeze that one in and the match schedule now replicates our first week of the season, although it will be Saturday-Tuesday-Saturday rather than Saturday-Thursday-Saturday. “ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Possibly no Cabaye or Hatem for Tottenham, Chelsea and the European game? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Cabaye will work incredibly hard to be ready I'm sure. I'm not too worried about him, Ben Arfa will be disappointing if he doesn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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