NEEJ Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Even today which clearly wasn't his best game, there was still moments of pure magic. Wonderful footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Even today which clearly wasn't his best game, there was still moments of pure magic. Wonderful footballer. On the touchline when he kind of slipped and somehow managed to retain possession and surge up the line. Wonder playuer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Some of his tricks, neat passing and touches were insane tonight, as always. Yes he misses a few but he seriously has magic in his feet. You can't keep your eyes off him when he's on the ball, anything could happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Stop it man. Oh god. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Stop it man. Oh god. What have I said that's wrong? He's managed him perfectly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Stop it man. Oh god. What have I said that's wrong? He's managed him perfectly. Fact that you are basically giving Pardew all the credit for Ben Arfa playing well. If anything this proves Pardew shouldve started Ben Arfa earlier rather then wait so long before starting to play him last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Stop it man. Oh god. What have I said that's wrong? He's managed him perfectly. Could just as easily say we'd have qualified for the Champions League last season if he'd played regularly before February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi_D Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Stop it man. Oh god. What have I said that's wrong? He's managed him perfectly. Fact that you are basically giving Pardew all the credit for Ben Arfa playing well. If anything this proves Pardew shouldve started Ben Arfa earlier rather then wait so long before starting to play him last season HBA wasn't playing like this before February though mainly due to match fitness and possibly even a confidence thing after the injury given he'd been out 12 months. The 20 minutes here and there, odd starts and even bringing him off early helped him come along imo. Obviously HBA's form is down to himself but it was crazy the stick Pardew got for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Dont necessarily agree but fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Agree with Nut. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Lets not get into this again can't really be proven either way. We should just be happy that he is one of the first names on the team sheet now and enjoy his brilliance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Even today which clearly wasn't his best game, there was still moments of pure magic. Wonderful footballer. On the touchline when he kind of slipped and somehow managed to retain possession and surge up the line. Wonder playuer Another one in the middle when 2-3 players take the ball off him but somehow he still keeps it and takes it forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Is he any better now than he's been in the past? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Wish he had finished that chance at 1-1. Did everything right up until the finish. Decent save mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Wish he had finished that chance at 1-1. Did everything right up until the finish. Decent save mind. Didn't do much wrong, could have chipped it more (like cisse against swansea) but otherwise good save, and he nearly got rebound ridiculously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 To think it's only about 8-9 months ago people were whinging saying Pardew doesn't know how to manage flair players. He's got the best out of him without a doubt. Is he any better now than he's been in the past? His goal return for a start is much better. 17 goals in 131 games pre injury, 7 in 30 since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Compared to mere mortals that was another 10. Compared to himself a 6.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Did he go to get the ball when Ba scored our second? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chris P Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 When did the thread title change Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 His goal return for a start is much better. 17 goals in 131 games pre injury, 7 in 30 since. He's definitely matured but I think that's got as much to do with his age and also his leg break focusing him on his football. Other than that I see a player who has the same game as before with a better head on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I love when the ball falls at his feet and he's surrounded by 2 or more opposition players and he still comes out with the ball glued to his foot. Absolute magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thought he was going to score the winner, it was a great save by Howard, thought he'd put it through the legs. So happy we have him in our side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 His one two between both feet to get out of a tight situation with a few of their players n then acceleration away was fantastic, as was the way he put hibbert on his arse, ridiculous ability just needs rest of team to step the fuck up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts