David Icke - Son of God Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 It's called silly season for a reason. Lets just wait and see before we shit our pants. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Lets worry about staying in the premiership first before any of this nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Ugh, it would hurt to lose the one player we have who's genuinely fun to watch, but I have to say I don't really adore Ben Arfa to the degree that I couldn't bear him leaving. Compare him to a player like Bale or even the likes of Ronaldo/Messi. Look at the difference in natural ability (not much.) Look at the difference in output (massive.) Ben Arfa's a pretty tragic case of wasted talent and between his inconsistencies and injuries he's never going to tear the league to pieces like we all want him to. There, I've jinxed it. Watch him score twenty goals for Spurs next season. I have to agree with all of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 It's called silly season for a reason. Lets just wait and see before we shit our pants. It's just that the French media is so unerringly accurate whenever we buy players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I would cry if Ben Arfa leaves. There, I said it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 It's this kind of stuff that's going to force Ashley's hand, players wanting to move. He's all about maximising assets but if his assets aren't happy simply because of the manager, then I imagine he'll give the manager the bullet. Ben Arfa's an ambitious lad, I wouldn't be surprised if he was looking to go to a contending club, he could actually play with a proper coach for starters. What kind of footballer is going to want to stay here under this moron? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Anyone who expected Ben Arfa to stay beyond this summer is fucking Looney tunes tbh. Why would one of the most talented attacking players on the continent, in a World Cup year, want to play under No More Goals again and be utterly wasted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I don't mind selling hba as long as we tie down long term deals for Jonas & Obertan to balance or the loss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I could see Man U going in for Bale, Fergie's one last hoorah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Lets worry about staying in the premiership first before any of this nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Oh and this hba rumour is the first of many. Expect the same for Cabaye, Krul etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 I love Ben Arfa, and have done since his days in Lyon. I would be devastated if he left. Especially to a club like Tottenham. Really hope we're able to keep him for at least one more season. Make that a season without Pardew in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Watching Canal+Sport right now , they gave the same news Is Bale already sold ? Maybe this is a contingency until the a "big name" comes in the summer Why do you think this has anything to do with Bale? they have been crying out for some crying for someone of Ben Arfa's ability on the other wing for ages. Lennon is good and all but he isn't Ben Arfa talent wise good and AVB could bring that out. There is no reason if they reach the CL they couldn't keep Bale and spend 20m+ on someone to play on the right. Cause the journalist said something about it . I think/hope they're are going after Griezmann , they've mentionned it too , plus , he's more of Bale type of player rather than hatem , and he'll suits more easily into their formation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Watching Canal+Sport right now , they gave the same news Is Bale already sold ? Maybe this is a contingency until the a "big name" comes in the summer Why do you think this has anything to do with Bale? they have been crying out for some crying for someone of Ben Arfa's ability on the other wing for ages. Lennon is good and all but he isn't Ben Arfa talent wise good and AVB could bring that out. There is no reason if they reach the CL they couldn't keep Bale and spend 20m+ on someone to play on the right. Cause the journalist said something about it . I think/hope they're are going after Griezmann , they've mentionned it too , plus , he's more of Bale type of player rather than hatem , and he'll suits more easily into their formation Oh fair enough, i initially felt you was just making assumptions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 If we go down which we might well do then most of them (talented players) will be gone. It's not like we're sitting comfortably in mid table. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Wonder how much they are willing to pay for 5 good games a season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Watching Canal+Sport right now , they gave the same news Is Bale already sold ? Maybe this is a contingency until the a "big name" comes in the summer Aren't Infosport+ and Canal+ effectively the same station? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Replacing Bale with Ben Arfa would have to go down as potentially one of the most disastrous transfer moves ever. If he stays fit then fine, but if not Spurs have gone from a borderline CL team to a side with almost no goal threat at all. Obviously they would look at other signings as well, but even so. For me HBA still has a lot to prove at Newcastle. I absolutely love the lad, but basically he's hardly played for us. If we stay up he shouldn't be going anywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 We need to accept we'll lose our best players regardless of staying up. I would take losing HBA and Cabaye if we stay up and Pardew is replaced well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 We need to accept we'll lose our best players regardless of staying up. I would take losing HBA and Cabaye if we stay up and Pardew is replaced well. Things are dire with these players at the moment. The club is always bigger than the individuals. As long as we replace the manager with someone very good, i wont mind too much. There are always others out there .. belhanda for example. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Anyone who expected Ben Arfa to stay beyond this summer is f***ing Looney tunes tbh. Why would one of the most talented attacking players on the continent, in a World Cup year, want to play under No More Goals again and be utterly wasted? Just out of interest.. if Ben Arfa does stay beyond this summer, I assume you will retract that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VanBarduck Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Watching Canal+Sport right now , they gave the same news Is Bale already sold ? Maybe this is a contingency until the a "big name" comes in the summer Aren't Infosport+ and Canal+ effectively the same station? Correct . canal+ is the parent company Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Anyone who expected Ben Arfa to stay beyond this summer is f***ing Looney tunes tbh. Why would one of the most talented attacking players on the continent, in a World Cup year, want to play under No More Goals again and be utterly wasted? Just out of interest.. if Ben Arfa does stay beyond this summer, I assume you will retract that? Tsk tsk, the rules are that if it comes true he gets to chew out everyone and if it doesn't we just act like nothing happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Anyone who expected Ben Arfa to stay beyond this summer is f***ing Looney tunes tbh. Why would one of the most talented attacking players on the continent, in a World Cup year, want to play under No More Goals again and be utterly wasted? Just out of interest.. if Ben Arfa does stay beyond this summer, I assume you will retract that? honestly man, for fucks sake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 He sounds sure, must mean it is true. I'd rather not be called 'looney tunes' though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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