Yorkie Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I thought he was alright in patches today but his final ball really let him down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 like people say, his hanging on to the ball too long was particularly frustrating today that corner tho thought it was in from my seat in the strawberry corner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 He was shit but i can't blame him when we play like Stoke ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Don't know how on Earth a performance like that can be described as "shit". Fuck me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Played well but you can't polish the turd of his teammates. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 He was OK at best. Compared to the average player he was decent, for his own ability though that was a poor game from him today. Wasted several key chances for us, we cant afford that the way we're playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 In terms of his own standards he was disappointing because of his final ball, but in comparison to the rest of the team - perhaps Santon and Ba excepted from an attacking POV - he was in a different league, yet again. He was consistently beating multiple players in a single dribble and looking like our only chance of creating a breakthrough at times. To call him "shit" is scandalous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Yeah hes just held to a different standard than the others, due to what hes shown previously. I actually get annoyed with him if he beats a couple men with ease & then fluffs the cross. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Wasn't on it today, but was trying to beat his man or do something so has to be given credit for effort I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I wouldn't be surprised if Pards was half-expecting him to just carry us through that game with a sudden flash of brilliance. (a la Bolton) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 In terms of his own standards he was disappointing because of his final ball, but in comparison to the rest of the team - perhaps Santon and Ba excepted from an attacking POV - he was in a different league, yet again. He was consistently beating multiple players in a single dribble and looking like our only chance of creating a breakthrough at times. To call him "shit" is scandalous. Agreed. Sometimes you just can't win no matter how well you play though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 In terms of his own standards he was disappointing because of his final ball, but in comparison to the rest of the team - perhaps Santon and Ba excepted from an attacking POV - he was in a different league, yet again. He was consistently beating multiple players in a single dribble and looking like our only chance of creating a breakthrough at times. To call him "shit" is scandalous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 i also thought he was s***, it shocks me how many fans blatently ignore his lack of team play simply because he's technically gifted. he can have all the gift in the world, if he's not a team player he's just a one man clown show. a lot of our counter attacks breaks down due to this guy believe it or not. when on the off chance we get to try a fast break down the right flank, we string one-two passes up the field, when it arrive at HBA's feet he dribbles then stop as he's beginning to be closed down by the opposition, his team mate is waiting for that pass, HBA twist and turn trying to dribble forward again, all the while he has an eternity of time to make that simple pass out. the move is lost, the attack is lost, the momentum is gone, that simple 5 yard pass that Cabaye is usually waiting to receive never arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 something Pardew can take a leaf from Brian Clough's coaching this is what he needs to tell HBA , run around the corner flag boy. "Now run round the corner flag again without the ball. Tell me, what was easier, running with the ball or without the ball?" "Without it boss," HBA says. "Well why don't you pass it on a bloody Sunday then?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 I wouldn't be surprised if Pards was half-expecting him to just carry us through the season with a sudden flash of brilliance. (a la Bolton) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Don't know how on Earth a performance like that can be described as "shit". Fuck me. This, fucking hell. His final ball left a lot to be desired but he terrorised them at times. Had 2 well placed strikes on target too (one from a corner like ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Slagging off Ben Arfa man, get a grip ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nufc1892 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 i also thought he was s***, it shocks me how many fans blatently ignore his lack of team play simply because he's technically gifted. he can have all the gift in the world, if he's not a team player he's just a one man clown show. a lot of our counter attacks breaks down due to this guy believe it or not. when on the off chance we get to try a fast break down the right flank, we string one-two passes up the field, when it arrive at HBA's feet he dribbles then stop as he's beginning to be closed down by the opposition, his team mate is waiting for that pass, HBA twist and turn trying to dribble forward again, all the while he has an eternity of time to make that simple pass out. the move is lost, the attack is lost, the momentum is gone, that simple 5 yard pass that Cabaye is usually waiting to receive never arrives. Agree with this, Ben Arfa seems immune from stick from some NUFC fans because he's technically gifted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlelunchbox Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 well if players like shola and obertan gets that type of treatment why shouldnt HBA. now players are exempted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 At least Benny tried to make something happen, pass and move. Not at his best today but still better than most of our players! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 well if players like shola and obertan gets that type of treatment why shouldnt HBA. now players are exempted You should take a lunch break! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ben Arfa has been one of our better players this season and more often than not is doing what is expected of him getting assists and goals. He has out performed most of our team in every game this season as well, that is why people aren't criticizing him, rather than just because he is "technically gifted". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 putting in 'almost' performances for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Loads of flair and effort but not much end product Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyeyzzon Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 i also thought he was s***, it shocks me how many fans blatently ignore his lack of team play simply because he's technically gifted. he can have all the gift in the world, if he's not a team player he's just a one man clown show. a lot of our counter attacks breaks down due to this guy believe it or not. when on the off chance we get to try a fast break down the right flank, we string one-two passes up the field, when it arrive at HBA's feet he dribbles then stop as he's beginning to be closed down by the opposition, his team mate is waiting for that pass, HBA twist and turn trying to dribble forward again, all the while he has an eternity of time to make that simple pass out. the move is lost, the attack is lost, the momentum is gone, that simple 5 yard pass that Cabaye is usually waiting to receive never arrives. It shocks me how you have that stereotype of technically-gifted players not being team players. HBA tries to make things happen and connect our players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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