Sifu Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 That compilation and Ben Arfa's acceleration/skills destroying West Brom's defence, man! Lovely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 When he's near the box and he's got the ball tee'd up for his left peg, you'd almost put money that he will score. His accuracy and power is just brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 He's pretty fucking good ain't he. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Superb performance, I think we all know that this lad is a class act (well apart from that divv that wanted him to play in the reserves) and it is really clicking now. I still believe he should have been played more often earlier on BUT all's well that ends well. Just excited for the remaining 8 games of the season That trio of Ba-Cisse-Ben Arfa is just class, they still need to get used to playing with each other which is very exciting Even with just 1 more signing (LB) we could have a quality side for next season, Tiote in place of Guthrie, Saylor back in and Santon on the right Is there something you know that I don't? Nah, just that they have not played that many games together, reckon they will get better the more they play and build an understanding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Superb performance, I think we all know that this lad is a class act (well apart from that divv that wanted him to play in the reserves) and it is really clicking now. I still believe he should have been played more often earlier on BUT all's well that ends well. Just excited for the remaining 8 games of the season That trio of Ba-Cisse-Ben Arfa is just class, they still need to get used to playing with each other which is very exciting Even with just 1 more signing (LB) we could have a quality side for next season, Tiote in place of Guthrie, Saylor back in and Santon on the right Is there something you know that I don't? Nah, just that they have not played that many games together, reckon they will get better the more they play and build an understanding Good point, WBA away was only the second time they have played together is a front 3 in a 4-3-3 and the first time we actually played it along the ground...... It's clearly in the infant stages atm i expect it to get better ( amazing to say so ) but its true. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 for his own goal i kinda wish the defender had made a challenge 'cause you know hba would have left him on his arse...worst part is that the defender knew it too, and evidently deemed it preferable to just stand up and not look as foolish can see that happening a lot in the bear future, he's gonna torture average defenders like Just before he scored, the slight feint where le looked like he was going to shoot then just shifted it before putting it away....you can't put into words the magic in stuff like that. Any football fan outside of wearside must look forward to watching this lad play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 for his own goal i kinda wish the defender had made a challenge 'cause you know hba would have left him on his arse...worst part is that the defender knew it too, and evidently deemed it preferable to just stand up and not look as foolish can see that happening a lot in the bear future, he's gonna torture average defenders like Just before he scored, the slight feint where le looked like he was going to shoot then just shifted it before putting it away....you can't put into words the magic in stuff like that. Any football fan outside of wearside must look forward to watching this lad play. That shift is what caused the defender to lose his footing. He was anticipating the shot then had to try and extend further due to the shift, causing the slip. HBA made him slip, there was nothing fortunate for HBA as Redknapp tried to make out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 for his own goal i kinda wish the defender had made a challenge 'cause you know hba would have left him on his arse...worst part is that the defender knew it too, and evidently deemed it preferable to just stand up and not look as foolish can see that happening a lot in the bear future, he's gonna torture average defenders like Just before he scored, the slight feint where le looked like he was going to shoot then just shifted it before putting it away....you can't put into words the magic in stuff like that. Any football fan outside of wearside must look forward to watching this lad play. That shift is what caused the defender to lose his footing. He was anticipating the shot then had to try and extend further due to the shift, causing the slip. HBA made him slip, there was nothing fortunate for HBA as Redknapp tried to make out. Exactly what I was screaming at the TV, really pissed me off that. When they tracked his run on MOTD, you can clearly see where he jinks at the last second, as the line skews off, hence why Olsson slips. Really crafty that, did it with such pace that you barely notice it until you see the replay. Was anyone else screaming for him to pass it yesterday? Only for him to then skin about 5 players in a row Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 for his own goal i kinda wish the defender had made a challenge 'cause you know hba would have left him on his arse...worst part is that the defender knew it too, and evidently deemed it preferable to just stand up and not look as foolish can see that happening a lot in the bear future, he's gonna torture average defenders like Just before he scored, the slight feint where le looked like he was going to shoot then just shifted it before putting it away....you can't put into words the magic in stuff like that. Any football fan outside of wearside must look forward to watching this lad play. That was just to steal some space to make the angle. It's all instictive. It's poetry basically. Hit the shot with a bit of top so it didn't come back toward the keeper (no curl). edit: And what Lenny said earlier. ^^ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Strange that he's much more faster with the ball on his feet than without it... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Yeh, it's like he's been chased by rabbed dogs when playing football as a kid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NufcBano Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I absolutely love him. Thats all I have to say. Except, his Sky interview after the game made me love him even more. Seems like a genuine nice lad with all this 'trouble maker' with a bad attitude talk seem a bit laughable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Strange that he's much more faster with the ball on his feet than without it... Theres a lot of players like that, Kaka in his prime was like that id argue Messi is aswell...... It's using pure dribbling skill and pace in combination which is devastating as Yohan Cruyff once said "the ball is faster than any man" He meant it in a passing sense, but i think it applies here too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenBartonCentrePartin Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 for his own goal i kinda wish the defender had made a challenge 'cause you know hba would have left him on his arse...worst part is that the defender knew it too, and evidently deemed it preferable to just stand up and not look as foolish can see that happening a lot in the bear future, he's gonna torture average defenders like you do get to see Andrews desperately try to bust a gut to get back after Benny skips his challenge. It'll do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 He knows people are scared to make a challenge as well, which he uses to great advantage in those situations where he just carries on going straight when defenders are anticipating a move. Never seen him go down easy either, what a guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Immensely talented boy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Was anyone else screaming for him to pass it yesterday? Only for him to then skin about 5 players in a row Happened a couple of times in the pub I was watching in - pass it, pass it, PASS IT <Insert Mazy Run Here> Or, you could maybe just do that instead.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 The last player I've enjoyed watching this much for us was Ginola. Not even Robert got me out my seat in the way that Ben Arfa, Ginola and Beardsley have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mimifrench Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I absolutely love him. Thats all I have to say. Except, his Sky interview after the game made me love him even more. Seems like a genuine nice lad with all this 'trouble maker' with a bad attitude talk seem a bit laughable. He's not a trouble maker and has never been. Pure invention of his detractors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just wnet throught the old thread, there were 410 pages before it was confirmed that he signed on loan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I absolutely love him. Thats all I have to say. Except, his Sky interview after the game made me love him even more. Seems like a genuine nice lad with all this 'trouble maker' with a bad attitude talk seem a bit laughable. He's not a trouble maker and has never been. Pure invention of his detractors. I don't know like, there was that whole going on strike and flying over here without anyone's permission thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I absolutely love him. Thats all I have to say. Except, his Sky interview after the game made me love him even more. Seems like a genuine nice lad with all this 'trouble maker' with a bad attitude talk seem a bit laughable. He's not a trouble maker and has never been. Pure invention of his detractors. I don't know like, there was that whole going on strike and flying over here without anyone's permission thing. Didn't that come about because Deschamps was messing him about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Just wnet throught the old thread, there were 410 pages before it was confirmed that he signed on loan All completely justified Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 He's got the potential to be an absolute legend here. The beginning of his toon career, the photo in the airport, the goal against Everton then that horrific leg break, it all makes him so much easier to love. I've got a feeling he realises just how much of an impact he can make long term at this club as well. Exciting times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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