Dave Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) tweeted at 8:31 am on Tue, Sep 17, 2013: Ben Arfa: 'In 20-30 years, i want people to mention me with Platini, ZZ, Maradona, Pele... when talking about past greats' (FF) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 He seems determined to fulfill his potential this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 i think he can have a real break out season, much like Bale and Suarez did last season. He needs to stay injury free and keep his current form up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 He's not even at full tilt yet either, more to come from him for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 You've just got to love the bloke. He's mental, but in the most positive of ways. Imagine if he played every game this season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 If he keeps getting into the positions he got into at Villa, scoring the goal and then completley open when Cabaye fired wide - he'll get way more goals if we continue to play well. Was interesting to see him attack the box in that manner, haven't seen that before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 When was that, and what were you doing on the pitch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Horrible being jealous of an idiot who has shared such a moment with a true great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 When was that, and what were you doing on the pitch? what can I say, the emotion overcame me at the end of the game. Horrible being jealous of an idiot who has shared such a moment with a true great! Well obviously i was referring to you as the true great.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC_Sam Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Ben Arfa told France Football: “At 26 years old, I still have plenty of time in front of me. I am not about to describe my career prior to retirement. “I know some will again think that I am mad but I still dream for example of the Ballon d’Or. I am convinced that this is still possible. “It is forbidden to dream? I disappointed a lot of people over the past years, I have even annoyed many too, no doubt. But those people were right. I was not very professional. “I think I gradually changed as I have grown up. I have understood some basic stuff with regards to the strength that a community brings. “I still believe that one day I will be the best player in the world. But my biggest victory will not be that one. It will be of becoming a well-rounded man after overcoming so many obstacles.” http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/81892/newcastle-uniteds-hatem-ben-arfa-dreaming-of-balon-dor-win Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 He plays exactly like he thinks and talks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Like where his head is at. If he stays fit, he will definitely do extraordinary things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Ben Arfa told France Football: “At 26 years old, I still have plenty of time in front of me. I am not about to describe my career prior to retirement. “I know some will again think that I am mad but I still dream for example of the Ballon d’Or. I am convinced that this is still possible. “It is forbidden to dream? I disappointed a lot of people over the past years, I have even annoyed many too, no doubt. But those people were right. I was not very professional. “I think I gradually changed as I have grown up. I have understood some basic stuff with regards to the strength that a community brings. “I still believe that one day I will be the best player in the world. But my biggest victory will not be that one. It will be of becoming a well-rounded man after overcoming so many obstacles.” http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/81892/newcastle-uniteds-hatem-ben-arfa-dreaming-of-balon-dor-win Needs to be our next captain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Need to read this whole interview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Ben Arfa told France Football: “At 26 years old, I still have plenty of time in front of me. I am not about to describe my career prior to retirement. “I know some will again think that I am mad but I still dream for example of the Ballon d’Or. I am convinced that this is still possible. “It is forbidden to dream? I disappointed a lot of people over the past years, I have even annoyed many too, no doubt. But those people were right. I was not very professional. “I think I gradually changed as I have grown up. I have understood some basic stuff with regards to the strength that a community brings. “I still believe that one day I will be the best player in the world. But my biggest victory will not be that one. It will be of becoming a well-rounded man after overcoming so many obstacles.” http://tyneandwear.sky.com/newcastleunited/article/81892/newcastle-uniteds-hatem-ben-arfa-dreaming-of-balon-dor-win I bet some on here give full credit to Pardew for those quotes. Pardew man management skills changed his attitude. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 How well do you think Pardew has man-managed Ben Arfa, Felipão? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Hope he has a class season, love watching him play - although did think we should sell him if didn't get consistency. Have to credit Pardew, I think he has had an influence on him and managed him reasonably well from that point of view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Not once in his entire time with us have I ever thought we should sell him. Even when he was injured. WTF? Consistency. Did you forget we almost went down last season? And we have no hope of attracting someone remotely in the same calibre as HBA who is MORE consistent than him. That person probably already plays for Madrid, Barca or one of the mega clubs of the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I've always thought Ben Arfa was a consistent player in terms of his performances, to be honest. He's had bad/quiet games when he's been unfit, like when he came back at the back end of last year and his return from his leg break, but not when he's been up to speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4eva Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Not once in his entire time with us have I ever thought we should sell him. Even when he was injured. WTF? Consistency. Did you forget we almost went down last season? And we have no hope of attracting someone remotely in the same calibre as HBA who is MORE consistent than him. That person probably already plays for Madrid, Barca or one of the mega clubs of the world. I occasionally have mental thoughts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Quite a few regulars were advocating 'moving him on' last season, like. #justsayin #shitstirring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettNUFC Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just out of curiosity, a mackem i know, has just said after HBA's latest comments, ‘Cazorla/Ozil/Walcott/Mata/Hazard/Oscar/Eriksen are all better than Ben Arfa’, how many of them would you agree with? Or is there anyone else in the league that is better who he hasn’t said? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just out of curiosity, a mackem i know, has just said after HBA's latest comments, ‘Cazorla/Ozil/Walcott/Mata/Hazard/Oscar/Eriksen are all better than Ben Arfa’, how many of them would you agree with? Or is there anyone else in the league that is better who he hasn’t said? Hard what to base it on, really. As much as I believe Ben Arfa can be better than most of them it's hard to justify saying he is (daft ones like Walcott aside). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonsays Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Just out of curiosity, a mackem i know, has just said after HBA's latest comments, ‘Cazorla/Ozil/Walcott/Mata/Hazard/Oscar/Eriksen are all better than Ben Arfa’, how many of them would you agree with? Or is there anyone else in the league that is better who he hasn’t said? Don't forget James McLean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Quite a few regulars were advocating 'moving him on' last season, like. #justsayin #shitstirring Quite a few, aye? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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