nemtizz Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Thinking about RTG - Are there any other boards that have mong Newcastle fans on? This board, apart from a couple people seems fairly together. Something in the water maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 HTT you seem to have such unrealistic expectations with regards to Ben Arfa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elric Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 thats it i know a few mags who would much rather have sess wat I hope you're right because I'm sick of mags saying Ben Afra is better than Johnson, not true anarl Sess is definitely better like He's not, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Such a ridiculous post from HTT. The best player on the pitch today was Ben Arfa. He has fuck all help but must have dribbled past at least ten players. Hazard looked good as well but his teammates helped him out a lot today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Such a ridiculous post from HTT. The best player on the pitch today was Ben Arfa. He has f*** all help but must have dribbled past at least ten players. Hazard looked good as well but his teammates helped him out a lot today. I stopped reading after the first sentence of his. What a idiot. He was far and away our best player tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I'm talking more in general with Ben Arfa btw and I genuinley believe he can be something beyond what he is at current, so while I might be expecting too much, he has it in him to do even better to warrant my expectations for him. Its not as if I'm slagging him by the way I'm one of his biggest fans. There is no denying though, he can beat players for fun and has amazing levels of skill. He's better than what we are seeing, much better, which is exciting knowing because we could see it happen. We need Pardew to trust him more and let him roam around though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 He played against Spurs and won a pen and scored, played against the European Champions on their own patch and was by far our best player. What more can you ask of him ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BEN BEN BEN ARFA Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 HTT you're French ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dino Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Stunning performance today. Definitely the most talented player we've had since I started to follow the club in 1995. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Comfortably our best player today, such a shame there wasn't much from three other players He really is going to destroy some teams this season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 He played against Spurs and won a pen and scored, played against the European Champions on their own patch and was by far our best player. What more can you ask of him ffs. It wasn't too hard to be our best player against Chelsea to be honest and while I do agree with you, I still feel despite his good moments, he flattered to decieve in general and he went missing for most parts of the second-half despite his free role second-half. Perhaps I'm being too harsh but when I see him pick the ball up from our own penalty area, drive into midfield and beat 2-3 men with ease without breaking sweat, you want to see him on the ball as much as possible. Tmonkey made a good point though, Matta et all are sorrounded by technically better players so it is easier for them where as at times Ben Arfa is almost a one man band. I stand by my core points though, he can do more and must do more, but Pardew has to trust him more and give him that free role. I don't see why we cannot expect even more from such a player of his ability by the way. It's akin to say being happy with say Shearer getting only 15 goals when we all knew he could bang in 30 for example. Not a bad return but howay... We are talking about arguably the league's most skilful player here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 He really did look like he was playing on his own today. Lack of movement around him was embarrassing at times. Just hope he can carry on this bright start as others catch up in fitness and form. Wish he had taken that chance he made for himself in the 2nd half. Really would have dragged us back into the game if he had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 He played against Spurs and won a pen and scored, played against the European Champions on their own patch and was by far our best player. What more can you ask of him ffs. It wasn't too hard to be our best player against Chelsea to be honest and while I do agree with you, I still feel despite his good moments, he flattered to decieve in general and he went missing for most parts of the second-half despite his free role second-half. Perhaps I'm being too harsh but when I see him pick the ball up from our own penalty area, drive into midfield and beat 2-3 men with ease without breaking sweat, you want to see him on the ball as much as possible. Tmonkey made a good point though, Matta et all are sorrounded by technically better players so it is easier for them where as at times Ben Arfa is almost a one man band. I stand by my core points though, he can do more and must do more, but Pardew has to trust him more and give him that free role. I don't see why we cannot expect even more from such a player of his ability by the way. It's akin to say being happy with say Shearer getting only 15 goals when we all knew he could bang in 30 for example. Not a bad return but howay... We are talking about arguably the league's most skilful player here. There's your problem, he should be nowhere near our own penalty area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Also you're being ridiculously harsh on him due to his ability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Ben Arfa didn't play as a play maker,we can't wait from him to have more impact. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Can't wait for a Ben arfa vs chelsea compilation on youtube , maybe it will slown down this fucking Hazard hype all around .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiria Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Love watching him play really. He just looks like a kid with the ball at his feet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Love watching him play really. He just looks like a kid with the ball at his feet. Perhaps a bit more skillful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiria Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Love watching him play really. He just looks like a kid with the ball at his feet. Perhaps a bit more skillful. Yes. It's just the instinct, the raw talent he possess that made me think that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Pards needs to let him off the leash IMHO.Needs to play as a number 10 off Ba or Cisse; don't care which we piss off, HBA is our most important/creative attacking player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Pards needs to let him off the leash IMHO.Needs to play as a number 10 off Ba or Cisse; don't care which we piss off, HBA is our most important/creative attacking player. against the lesser teams at home wouldn't mind seeing him playing behind both, in a more attacking version of Cabaye v Stoke last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Pards needs to let him off the leash IMHO.Needs to play as a number 10 off Ba or Cisse; don't care which we p*ss off, HBA is our most important/creative attacking player. We did that in the second half tbf, not quite a 10 but he seemed to have freedom to move across the front line and Cabaye seemed to push forward a lot more. Play like that going forward and maybe Debuchy comes in ( i still hope) and i'm happy with that. The first half performance and way of playing i.e. Ben Arfa and Cabaye far too deep, is the type of style i want to see us stay away from if all possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I haven't seen anyone else able to beat two players by moving the ball 3 yards away from himself and running onto it, not in such tight situations. He did it today in the first half, it was similar to the little touch between players for the Bolton goal, it's like he sees things in slow motion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Remember when we were worried he might not regain his pace or quick feet? Remarkable really considering what he went through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Remember when we were worried he might not regain his pace or quick feet? Remarkable really considering what he went through. He's doing well for a man with a wonky leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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