tmonkey Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Enrique went from being a loveable, top quality player to a total and utter c*** with the way he left imo. Months of silence during the height of the rumours about CL clubs being interested in him when previously he couldn't stop giving interviews every other week, typical dip in form as he knew he'd be leaving and no longer gave a s*** (similar to Owen), pathetic Twitter outburst (throwing toys out of the pram and implying that the new signings were s***) to force our hand and accept Liverpool's cheapo bid, smug face once he'd got his "dream" move, and I'm pretty sure he said something along the lines of "it's great to be playing for a big club now". Great player though, and it'll be interesting to see how Ben Arfa fares against one of the best left backs in the Premiership. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyAnth Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think Enrique will be as solid as ever, but if the right Ben Arfa turns up he will cause him all kind of problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Enrique went from being a loveable, top quality player to a total and utter c*** with the way he left imo. Months of silence during the height of the rumours about CL clubs being interested in him when previously he couldn't stop giving interviews every other week, typical dip in form as he knew he'd be leaving and no longer gave a s*** (similar to Owen), pathetic Twitter outburst (throwing toys out of the pram and implying that the new signings were s***) to force our hand and accept Liverpool's cheapo bid, smug face once he'd got his "dream" move, and I'm pretty sure he said something along the lines of "it's great to be playing for a big club now". Great player though, and it'll be interesting to see how Ben Arfa fares against one of the best left backs in the Premiership. Exactly how i feel about him, i respect him as a player but not as a person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 One of Enrique's strongest points is being able to push out the winger, and use his strength to be able to control the situation, and calmly play the ball up the wing/pass back to the keeper. I'm sure Pardew will identify this and inform Ben Arfa to cut inside as much as possible. So nervous about this game, similar feeling to when we played the mackems at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 The only player that I've seen categorically, without doubt rape Jose when he played for us was Sturridge when he was at Bolton. He completely out-skilled him. I'd love Jose to still be ours though. There's no denying that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6046/7029346041_0009017a02_c.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 In any case, should be an interesting battle between Ben Arfa and Enrique on Sunday. One thing's for sure, it'll be more interesting than the Obertan-Enrique "battle" we witnessed in December. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Oh man. Giftastic faces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Bibs !!!!! probably wont start ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Jonas doing some kind of kung fu stuff there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Rip Enrique to shreds HBA! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Jonas is in ninja mode queue invisible performance... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Expectations on him will be high on sunday, very high. I try to not expect too much from him, easier said than done knowing what he's capable of. The lad is in some form atm. Come on Arfa! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThievingMagpie Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Enrique would stop all width on the right against anyone, ripe for another 4-3-3 allowing HBA to cut inside. People forget Enrique was easily one of our best players for the previous 2 seasons that he was sold . He's been poor since Christmas though. The scouse boom-bust cycle strikes again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujpest doza Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 The only player that I've seen categorically, without doubt rape Jose when he played for us was Sturridge when he was at Bolton. He completely out-skilled him. I'd love Jose to still be ours though. There's no denying that. Wayne Routledge ran him ragged for QPR. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I think that's why KI worded it so strongly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tyson Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 One of Enrique's strongest points is being able to push out the winger, and use his strength to be able to control the situation, and calmly play the ball up the wing/pass back to the keeper. I'm sure Pardew will identify this and inform Ben Arfa to cut inside as much as possible. So nervous about this game, similar feeling to when we played the mackems at home. At his best, and most confident, he shows the winger the sideline. It's a gamble, but he has the tools to smother his man or recover. I think Ben Arfa will have to work his way inside alot, off-the-ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 One of Enrique's strongest points is being able to push out the winger, and use his strength to be able to control the situation, and calmly play the ball up the wing/pass back to the keeper. I'm sure Pardew will identify this and inform Ben Arfa to cut inside as much as possible. So nervous about this game, similar feeling to when we played the mackems at home. At his best, and most confident, he shows the winger the sideline. It's a gamble, but he has the tools to smother his man or recover. I think Ben Arfa will have to work his way inside alot, off-the-ball. For sure, when he gets himself in the right position, he's strong and difficult to get round. His problem is that he can lose concentration, get out of position, and then he struggles to recover. His defending has improved, but to me, he's always looked more comfortable going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Orange match worn shirt on ebay at the minute. Bids at 86 squid already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 One of Enrique's strongest points is being able to push out the winger, and use his strength to be able to control the situation, and calmly play the ball up the wing/pass back to the keeper. I'm sure Pardew will identify this and inform Ben Arfa to cut inside as much as possible. So nervous about this game, similar feeling to when we played the mackems at home. At his best, and most confident, he shows the winger the sideline. It's a gamble, but he has the tools to smother his man or recover. I think Ben Arfa will have to work his way inside alot, off-the-ball. For sure, when he gets himself in the right position, he's strong and difficult to get round. His problem is that he can lose concentration, get out of position, and then he struggles to recover. His defending has improved, but to me, he's always looked more comfortable going forward. He's a very very good defender - but is prone to the odd lapse in concentration. Flatters to deceive going forward for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Enrique went from being a loveable, top quality player to a total and utter c*** with the way he left imo. Months of silence during the height of the rumours about CL clubs being interested in him when previously he couldn't stop giving interviews every other week, typical dip in form as he knew he'd be leaving and no longer gave a s*** (similar to Owen), pathetic Twitter outburst (throwing toys out of the pram and implying that the new signings were s***) to force our hand and accept Liverpool's cheapo bid, smug face once he'd got his "dream" move, and I'm pretty sure he said something along the lines of "it's great to be playing for a big club now". Great player though, and it'll be interesting to see how Ben Arfa fares against one of the best left backs in the Premiership. Turned to a t*** ever since adopting the Jordan Henderson side parting. edit: Enrique that is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Orange match worn shirt on ebay at the minute. Bids at 86 squid already. That's nothing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAMES-PERCH-MATCH-WORN-FOOTBALL-BOOTS-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-ADIDAS-PREDATORS-/130670907179?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV&hash=item1e6c97cf2b#ht_674wt_1396 BOOTS OF A GOD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David28 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Orange match worn shirt on ebay at the minute. Bids at 86 squid already. That's nothing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAMES-PERCH-MATCH-WORN-FOOTBALL-BOOTS-NEWCASTLE-UNITED-ADIDAS-PREDATORS-/130670907179?pt=UK_DVD_Film_TV_Autographs_CV&hash=item1e6c97cf2b#ht_674wt_1396 BOOTS OF A GOD Will never understand how people try to sell something on ebay without taking the extra 10 minutes to get some decent pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 PERCH HAS BECOME AN EVER PRESENT IN NEWCASTLES MIDFIELD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 PERCH HAS BECOME AN EVER PRESENT IN NEWCASTLES MIDFIELD someone put that in Perchs thread title Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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