MrRaspberryJam Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, ManDoon said: Yeah agree, I think though if you removed that mentality he had, almost childlike, you don’t get the magic moments that we saw from him. He’s scored one of the best PL goals ever imo His one at home to Villa was my favourite. You'd never tell that was his weaker foot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, ManDoon said: That was a crazy goal, an absolute rocket . He’s got one of the best highlight reels of all time. The one he scored for Nice where he beat like 6 players was ridiculous Remember his assist at home to Norwich? Right wing on the half way line, nutmeg, drops the shoulder and threads in Ba for the winner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 My favourite little quirk with Ben Arfa was the way he would absolutely thunderbastard it from close range, literally hit it as hard as you can after a dainty little run. Would still take him for next season as a squad option ahead of Fraser or Murphy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Nothing new in that interview, then. Anyway, hopefully when HBA retires FIFA will still keep him in the game, even though he's not a legendry player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dinho lad said: Anyway, hopefully when HBA retires FIFA will still keep him in the game, even though he's not a legendry player. In FIFA 20, which is the version I'm still playing, he didn't even have an avatar, let alone a face scan Has that been updated now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Guy reached the top levels of football on pure talent alone and without ever putting in any effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I’m not sure he puts in no effort. He’s explosive and physically strong, and his technique is flawless. Hard to say without watching him every day, but I think he just doesn’t feel comfortable in the environment of training and a football club. He doesn’t fit in for whatever reason, probably mostly mental. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said: I’m not sure he puts in no effort. He’s explosive and physically strong, and his technique is flawless. Hard to say without watching him every day, but I think he just doesn’t feel comfortable in the environment of training and a football club. He doesn’t fit in for whatever reason, probably mostly mental. This is a good point. I think some of these guys just grow up playing these sports for the love and joy of it, and then because of their ability all of a sudden there are agents, coaches, football execs etc getting involved and it just takes the fun out of it for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Saw him in a club in town when he first signed, couldn’t have looked more unhappy to be there He was new to the country TBF. Edited June 23, 2022 by AyeDubbleYoo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Are we resigning the cunt or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, KaKa said: Someone like Eddie would probably have been ace for him. Still could be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 8 hours ago, KaKa said: This is a good point. I think some of these guys just grow up playing these sports for the love and joy of it, and then because of their ability all of a sudden there are agents, coaches, football execs etc getting involved and it just takes the fun out of it for them. Yeah, that feels right as an answer to the Ben Arfa riddle. Some guys love the grind of training and practice, and some guys just put up with it in order to play the games. Some guys are really good but hate training, maybe Benny here, some guys aren't that good but love to grind in training and end up very successful, and then you have your Tom Brady types who combine the two and are just monstrous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 I couldn't kick it half as hard with my strong foot wearing a moon boot. Love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 God id love a prime Hatem in our team now. Bruno is as lovable but I think he’s the only one to come close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafalove Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Thing I loved about that goal was the commentator screaming at the Villa players all game to show him on to his right foot, because apparently he couldn’t use it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Got to question why as an attacking player is he that high up on the pitch? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 There's no way he wouldn't still be a better impact sub than Murphy. Just sayin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, TBG said: Got to question why as an attacking player is he that high up on the pitch? Should be taking it to the corner tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Remember when he was going to do that event at the back page during the Pardew protests and the club made him cancel it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 It's mental how the fucka still gets my guts fluttering . The biggest what if in my years of watching us ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Is he still a free agent then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 The fat cunt didn't track back enough! Also kill is. What I'd give to watch him for us again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEEJ Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 10 years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Is this cunt home yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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