AlanSkÃrare Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Anyway, looks like Adam Campbell has travelled down with the squad for this game. Good on him. Deserves a chance when Sammy, Abeid and the rest of them aren't taking theirs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2245528/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-fit-Fulham-v-Newcastle-clash.html http://i.imgur.com/L7sXH.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The Cynic in me says Pardew is putting Campbell in the squad as a message to Ashley to get your wallet out. Great for him though, hope we see him used at some point over the coming weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 ‘I was very disappointed to lose [ben Arfa] in that Maritimo game because I wanted to get a full 90 minutes out of him performing that role. ‘He is going to put the ball at risk there, but on the plus side, he is also going to really increase the flair in and around the central areas. ‘I am sure there will be games where I think it is right to put him there or even start with him there. ‘We had Hatem playing as a No 10 last year. Mentally and physically I think he is in much better shape to play that role now than he was back then. ‘I have not really had any significant problems with Hatem. I think my experience of dealing with the likes of Benayoun, Tevez, Mascherano — players who came over here in difficult situations — has helped. ‘I am fortunate to be 52, still in the game and have that experience behind me.’ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley17 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Love how the mail think Fulham are going to leave out their best centre half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Dave just leaving that one there, no comments. Waiting for it to stew debate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Interesting quotes seems like Pardew plans to use him behind Ba and Cisse then, hopefully it goes well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Again Ben Arfa centrally won't really do much for the team unless we have the players around him moving. Yes he might create a moment of individual brilliance but I don't think the rest of our team are upto him playing there. Especially when a lot of the width will need to be provided by Simpson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Dave just leaving that one there, no comments. Waiting for it to stew debate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 ‘I was very disappointed to lose [ben Arfa] in that Maritimo game because I wanted to get a full 90 minutes out of him performing that role. ‘He is going to put the ball at risk there, but on the plus side, he is also going to really increase the flair in and around the central areas. ‘I am sure there will be games where I think it is right to put him there or even start with him there. ‘We had Hatem playing as a No 10 last year. Mentally and physically I think he is in much better shape to play that role now than he was back then. ‘I have not really had any significant problems with Hatem. I think my experience of dealing with the likes of Benayoun, Tevez, Mascherano — players who came over here in difficult situations — has helped. ‘I am fortunate to be 52, still in the game and have that experience behind me.’ Eh? He's 51. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well the plus side is that Ben Arfa there might be able to pass it to Ba/Cisse's feet. Hopefully the duo make runs to split the defence and a simple through ball can be made and we can score like 20 goals. Okay I'm gona go to bed now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Ben Arfa No.10 Role? http://travistation.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/130601597698.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Interesting comments from AP there, interesting to see how he goes for it tomorrow. Nice to hear him talking about taking risks for once too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 That team would work but we would need a more adventurous right back than simpson as their would be no width. Perfect for santon on the other side but we need someone else other than simpson if we're to play that way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Don't see why we won't just play the way we did at Stoke and against Wigan, but with Ben Arfa in for Marveaux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Don't see why we won't just play the way we did at Stoke and against Wigan, but with Ben Arfa in for Marveaux. Because Ben Arfa should be in for Jonas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Don't see why we won't just play the way we did at Stoke and against Wigan, but with Ben Arfa in for Marveaux. Because Ben Arfa should be in for Jonas I'll be amazed if that happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Don't see why we won't just play the way we did at Stoke and against Wigan, but with Ben Arfa in for Marveaux. Because Ben Arfa should be in for Jonas I'll be amazed if that happens. I'll start believing in that Mayan prediction about the end of the world if that happens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Interesting quotes seems like Pardew plans to use him behind Ba and Cisse then, hopefully it goes well. I like it. He gets too easily isolated out on the wing sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Flash Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hopefully his touch is as good 20 feet in the air as it is on the floor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Playing Hatem in that role would probably mean a free role where he can move however he wants. It also puts more burden on the remaining three midfielders as we'll have no cover on the wings. I've not been impressed when we've tried this earlier. Cabaye being pushed right, Jonas left. No threat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Been waiting ages for Pards to play Benny more central behind Ba & cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Been waiting ages for Pards to play Benny more central behind Ba & cisse Same. Interested to see how it works for Ba and Cisse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Been waiting ages for Pards to play Benny more central behind Ba & cisse Same. Interested to see how it works for Ba and Cisse. Yeah should mean both Ba & Cisse have more room to operate as in a 4-4-2 but with more balls to feet rather than poor crosses from the the wings but it also will mean Hatem will be a lot harder to mark. Not being stuck on a wing the CB's will shit themselves, Benny popping up alover the place., should also mean Ba & Cisse don't have to play with their backs facing goal all game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Love how the mail think Fulham are going to leave out their best centre half Well, he's been out injured for about a month, but as far as I'm aware he's fit again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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