madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 be interesting to find out what the player himself thinks, looking back on thius season for him, whether he thinks pardew was right to keep him out ("head not right") or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Not really, he's not going to criticize his own manager is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 If I had one criticism, it is that he needs to learn when to pass the ball, especially when he reaches the byline. He always runs it out of play or delays the pass way too long. He always seems to want to score a worldy - the thing is his run to byline and cut in will work at some point - He needs to use his brain a bit more and be less selfish as no doubt he provides them and Cisse or Ba will score them Been watching ssn to f***ing much haven't I. Only gone and done it If you're emulating Paul Merson you need to re-evaluate your life Emulating him right now, glass of wine in hand, may put a bet on and order some coke from my dealer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Not really, he's not going to criticize his own manager is he? why not, all he'd have to say was he was frustrated and felt he was ready to play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Pretty sure he's already said as much, not arsed finding quotes right now though. I will later though if you want. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Pretty sure he's already said as much, not arsed finding quotes right now though. I will later though if you want. if you would be so kind. it's the bit about his head not being right, don't know if it came from him or pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Both at different times. I'll have a look for quotes later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Just caught up with this thread, the RAWK quote about Downing being better than Ben Arfa........fucking hell, I've heard it all now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Fairly certain HBA acknowledged he still wasn't fully fit not long ago. I was a little critical of him not releasing it early enough before but now I genuinely get a little frustrated when he passes he is brilliant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 He said he WAS fully fit when Pardew wasn't starting him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 He said he WAS fully fit when Pardew wasn't starting him. physically ? where did the bit about his head not being right come from ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I dunno, I think Ben Arfa said something along the lines of if he gets left out its not as big a deal as it would be in the past for him and he just continues to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 He said he WAS fully fit when Pardew wasn't starting him. Scratch that, he said he was nearly 100% fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Didn't he also say something like he wasn't bothered about football any more for a while? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Didn't he also say something like he wasn't bothered about football any more for a while? He did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I think they should all get behind this guy: http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=292017.msg10136790#msg10136790 LOL, Downing > HBA, that's an April Fools joke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 downing may well be better than ben arfa, just not at football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 These days I’m still frustrated about not playing but instead of heading for a clash with the manager, as I would in the old days, I let it go because I know I will be the loser. I know I’m ready physically and mentally Source: http://blogs.thescore.com/footyblog/2012/04/05/lyttleton-ben-arfa-a-dark-horse-for-frances-euro-2012-squad/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 These days I’m still frustrated about not playing but instead of heading for a clash with the manager, as I would in the old days, I let it go because I know I will be the loser. I know I’m ready physically and mentally Source: http://blogs.thescore.com/footyblog/2012/04/05/lyttleton-ben-arfa-a-dark-horse-for-frances-euro-2012-squad/ wonder if he still thinks that ? the ben arfa now looks a different player to that of the winter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Dunno man. I'm sure from his point of view, however, there is no point whatsoever in dwelling on it, it's in the past now and he's in the team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 1:55 sounds like Hatem on repeat then could be changed to HAT-EMMM BEN ARFAAA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Dunno man. I'm sure from his point of view, however, there is no point whatsoever in dwelling on it, it's in the past now and he's in the team. i think it's quite important as it'll point out if pardew completly mismanaged a quality player for best part of a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudil Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Well I think he did, for a good period certainly. But it appears as though Pardew has amended that, and even personally added a degree of workrate/concentration to Ben Arfa's game. Ben Arfa should get good credit for his maturity in handling the situation, and Pardew some too. I don't like to dwell on it though personally, as it irked me for some time and I'm glad to see it (the issue) resolved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 1:55 sounds like Hatem on repeat then could be changed to HAT-EMMM BEN ARFAAA. What the fuck is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2012/04/07/alan-pardew-praises-papiss-cisse-s-electric-form-61634-30711559/ From The Journal's interview with Pardew: “It wasn’t just about his goals, it was also about his work-rate. He’s bought into our ethic about what we’ve got at this club. “It’s not always that you sign a big, big player and he wants to take that on board. He has. “I think Demba, Yohan and Hatem have got that into him, and there’s a nice little group there with a good camaraderie between them." I find it amusing that Pardew is crediting Ben Arfa for getting the importance of work-rate across to Cisse!! i'm happy to be proven a dickhead with my earlier opinons regarding Pardew. I hope this isn't just luck and/or a temporary thing, but he sees to have it absolutely spot on at the minute. We're playing good football and everyone seems to be playing to their maximum potential and then some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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