Shays Given Tim Flowers Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 28 minutes ago, LiquidAK said: The "Howe would've hated Hatem" takes are almost as boring as the PSR noncery. Just dream a little you beige fucks Speaking ill of Hatem of is like desecrating a grave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikse Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 44 minutes ago, joeyt said: Raphinha and Mahrez are the closest thing I've seen to him I thought Mahrez aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 57 minutes ago, joeyt said: Raphinha and Mahrez are the closest thing I've seen to him Spoiler ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 Has to be left footed sorry so Grealish doesn't count Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 12 minutes ago, Yorkie said: Hide contents ? It always feels a bit like Grealish is surprised his moves works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 HBA and Kvaratskhelia on either wing is the dream Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 French Lee Trundle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 4 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: He was the perfect manager for him - he didn’t ask him to do any work, and picked him every week when he was fit enough. Didn’t even blink when he looked completely uninterested against Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 4 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: He was the perfect manager for him - he didn’t ask him to do any work, and picked him every week when he was fit enough. Didn’t even blink when he looked completely uninterested against Sunderland. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/pardew-ben-arfa-must-work-harder-6289417.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis H Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 “It was a very, very difficult period. The worst of my career. It was as if my hell began at Newcastle. “There, on the first day back in August 2014, I was placed directly with the reserves. A terrible humiliation. Weeks passed and I was always with these young 16 and 17-year-olds on land away from the pros. “I did not understand. They gave me a nightmare. It was full of little cheap shots. And when I believed in me [getting out] by signing for Nice, they were forbidden to hire me [until July]. “I had the feeling of being locked in a dark room without a door, or in an endless tunnel. I saw hell and especially no solution to my problems. At that time, I was wrong, I did not see any light. I was a prisoner. “I was slapping myself every day to not let go. I tried to convince myself that the light was coming back, I was going to find the right path. By signing this summer with Nice, I really felt out of hell. In fact, that’s it, I come back from hell.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 5 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: He was the perfect manager for him - he didn’t ask him to do any work, and picked him every week when he was fit enough. Didn’t even blink when he looked completely uninterested against Sunderland. You’re either on crack or have zero memory. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 Loved him when he was tuned in on the pitch, got the pleasure of seeing his great goals from the stands, and also sadly they horrific injury at Man City. Provided some great moments when those were a rarity, but he wouldn’t last until lunchtime with Howe. Howes mentality can be summed up in one word - intensity - something HBA totally lacked, and that’s why HBAs best moments are stuff like goals in the early rounds of the cup, rather than finals. HBA had the career he deserved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 My only memory of him playing agaiant Sunderland was him rinsing Kieran Richardson time and time again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo2 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 25 minutes ago, joeyt said: My only memory of him playing agaiant Sunderland was him rinsing Kieran Richardson time and time again Megged him 3 times in a half iirc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 6 hours ago, loki679 said: Mid to lower mid-table player. Never had the mentality to be a top player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smootsmack Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 1 hour ago, WilliamPS said: Loved him when he was tuned in on the pitch, got the pleasure of seeing his great goals from the stands, and also sadly they horrific injury at Man City. Provided some great moments when those were a rarity, but he wouldn’t last until lunchtime with Howe. Howes mentality can be summed up in one word - intensity - something HBA totally lacked, and that’s why HBAs best moments are stuff like goals in the early rounds of the cup, rather than finals. HBA had the career he deserved. The 2019 Coupe de France final was a football match between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain to decide the winner of the 2018–19 Coupe de France, the 102nd season of the Coupe de France. Rennes won the cup, their first since 1971, after a penalty shoot-out following a 2–2 draw in extra time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smootsmack Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 1 hour ago, Elliottman said: You’re either on crack or have zero memory. I'm sure Ryan Taylor was starting over him for months, but maybe it just felt like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 1 hour ago, Elliottman said: You’re either on crack or have zero memory. There is a third option. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBottle Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 3 hours ago, Elliottman said: You’re either on crack or have zero memory. No, I remember perfectly well him half-arsing about vs the mackems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 6 hours ago, Ellis H said: “It was a very, very difficult period. The worst of my career. It was as if my hell began at Newcastle. “There, on the first day back in August 2014, I was placed directly with the reserves. A terrible humiliation. Weeks passed and I was always with these young 16 and 17-year-olds on land away from the pros. “I did not understand. They gave me a nightmare. It was full of little cheap shots. And when I believed in me [getting out] by signing for Nice, they were forbidden to hire me [until July]. “I had the feeling of being locked in a dark room without a door, or in an endless tunnel. I saw hell and especially no solution to my problems. At that time, I was wrong, I did not see any light. I was a prisoner. “I was slapping myself every day to not let go. I tried to convince myself that the light was coming back, I was going to find the right path. By signing this summer with Nice, I really felt out of hell. In fact, that’s it, I come back from hell.” Eurgh, makes me feel genuinely sick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 5 hours ago, Robbo2 said: Megged him 3 times in a half iirc And, one of em iirc was from 5 yards away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted October 12, 2025 Share Posted October 12, 2025 12 hours ago, loki679 said: Mid to lower mid-table player. Never had the mentality to be a top player. Eat shit and die. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinotheprehistoricgeordie Posted October 13, 2025 Share Posted October 13, 2025 I was lucky enough to get a ticket in the corner against Blackburn when Ben Arfa scored that incredible solo goal. I don't think I will ever see a better goal live, the skill to dribble through all of those players then smash the ball into the roof of the net was sublime. I know he had his issues, but I absolutely loved Ben Arfa, he made watching football a joy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 13, 2025 Share Posted October 13, 2025 18 hours ago, TheBrownBottle said: No, I remember perfectly well him half-arsing about vs the mackems You completely made up that shit about Pardew not asking him to do any work and always picking him when he was fit, howay man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 13, 2025 Share Posted October 13, 2025 40 minutes ago, Dr Venkman said: You completely made up that shit about Pardew not asking him to do any work and always picking him when he was fit, howay man This is what I was referring too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now