Parky Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Playing well enough, no need to take risks with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Playing well enough, no need to take risks with him. Still think he'll be on the bench unless there is a risk of re-injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
durhamunigeordie Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Don't think Pardew will be able to resist the temptation of having him on the bench. There's always the risk of re-injury/injury, but I don't think AP was saying that Hatem wasn't fit in the sense that he was physically injured/still recovering. Taking all the footballing attributes out of the equation it would be the same as there being nothing physically preventing me from taking part in the Swansea game, but it is pretty obvious I don't have the conditioning to cope with the pace, endurance etc aspects. Obviously in a much less extreme way Hatem isn't in good enough condition to cope with playing an extended part in a PL game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yeah, I think people on here for whatever reason don't like admitting that it's not a case of the injury not being fully healed. His stamina probably just isn't up to it yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Will be more than reasonable if he still needs some time to get up to speed. I think people are just hopeful of an earlier appearance after he came in clearly the fittest of our lot at the start of the season despite having not much training/ pre-season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Really see no need in rushing him back. 3 wins in last 4 league games and two massive Europa ties coming up. If he is not 100% ready, do not play him at all, even for 10 minutes. He will not be properly warmed up and it only takes a tired challenge at the end of the game to set him back. Would rather not see him for a game or two and make sure he can play the last 8-9 league games a full speed, for 90 minutes. Personally I would keep him back until Stoke and the return Anzhi match, they are more important. Yeah he could be vital for the return leg if we're still in with a chance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ben Arfa Vs Chelsea (A) on YT , the lack of movement from teammares was horrific.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 "There is no blame attached to him. I am not being critical of him. I am just telling our fans because I know our fans are like "let's get Hatem in the team," and he ain't ready." Funny how that bit's not been included in many of the other reports of this story. Except in Pards speak, he would've said,"let's get Ha-tam back in the team." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Be suicidal to stick him in the Anzhi away game as his first back imo. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The cold and hostile part wouldn't bother me however the plastic pitch would if he wasn't 100%. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ahh, didn't know that they have plastic pitch. Agree with you then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeloEmre Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Risky atmosphere with 15,000 in a 90,000 stadium? Don't think so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Ben Arfa Vs Chelsea (A) on YT , the lack of movement from teammares was horrific.. ridiculous isn't it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 the fuck's a risky atmosphere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 “Everybody was concerned about the amount of French players we had here – but what they have is a winning mentality.” “They have a hard working mentality, and that’s half the battle.” “I was just talking to Hatem the other day, and he told me he’s really excited about the opportunity of playing with these lads – who are so talented – once he’s fully fit.” “They aren’t just talented – they work hard, and they have a good team ethic.” “That will have a good effect on everybody else, especially Hatem. So I think the fans have taken to it very well.” “I was surprised to hear the French national anthem, but it’s a catchy tune, so I think everybody’s getting into the spirit of it.” “It has certainly been a big boost for us.” The club also has themed-days at the training ground to make its players feel welcome.” “We had the French day, and everybody embraced it which was really good.” “There was a little bit of fun. It certainly gave the French lads a boost.” “It’s difficult coming into a different country.” - See more at: http://www.nufcblog.com/2013/03/01/our-french-players-talented-work-hard-and-have-team-ethic/#sthash.Eo07aXJa.dpuf quotes from Carver Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Ideally wont be used today. Get him back 100%, no silly risks needed with the form we've hit. Big games coming up that we're going to need him for. Hatem Ben Arfa back in this team fully fit, with the new lads and the attacking threat they bring, is a mouth watering prospect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Cisse Gouffran Sissoko Ben Arfa Looks so perfect, hard to think what is missing. Maybe if Cisse was like Sir Les in the air but we shouldn't really be playing the sort of football that requires that sort of ball into the box. So much pace, intelligence, workrate, ability to take on a man, technique, ability to hit one out of the blue etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Is he in the squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The thing is, he's still at the age where if he sorted himself out he could make a decent Championship career at the least...he won't though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The thing is, he's still at the age where if he sorted himself out he could make a decent Championship career at the least...he won't though. Pardon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Quite amazing that he was probably our best player against Fulham, scoring a terrific goal but his hamstring was practically hanging off at the time. It also says something about our medical staff mind, not picking up on such a serious injury. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 The thing is, he's still at the age where if he sorted himself out he could make a decent Championship career at the least...he won't though. Pardon? Blatantly meant Ranger. Or he's decided to give Meth a go. Edit: Just seen the Ranger thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Wrong thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 :'( Gutted! oh well, good things come to those who wait... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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