Smal Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I wonder if the fact he’s played so little the last few years might just see him to 35-36 at that level. Can’t see why not tbf. Looks like he’ll play as a 10 for Bordeaux. His game might become less about dribbling past 5 players at once, but he will still have that change of direction and passing technique that will enable him to play there for a good while yet imo. Love him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 He was fouled plenty of times in the same way for us I remember but rarely got the decisions. I remember that one down a villa in 2014? Right in front of us fans in the corner. Remember it didn't even get shown on the MOTD highlights when got home to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Wish I hadn't watched that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Edgar Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I mean, he looked a level above our entire squad in those clips. The man is so gifted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Miss this sweet Prince! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 He was fouled plenty of times in the same way for us I remember but rarely got the decisions. I remember that one down a villa in 2014? Right in front of us fans in the corner. Remember it didn't even get shown on the MOTD highlights when got home to see it. I was there for that, he was so good that day, that villa full back was visibly shook what was he called? And it was the most blatant pen, it was Clark iirc basically pushed him over Luna rings a bell, Spanish LB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 :lol: sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 In the team of the week for Ligue 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko NUFC Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 In the team of the week for Ligue 1. Without playing much of football in the last year or two. HBA is pure magic. Hope he makes the headlines again like he did with Nice. That fast body movement he does when he passes the ball amazes me every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Barely looks any different to how he played eight years ago ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 It’s always been remarkable how he can not play for a long time then come in and look exactly the same. Truly a unique bloke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 The very thought of Steve Bruce questioning his athleticism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Still one of the most entertaining players playing the game. Saint-Maximin is brilliant but he's not quite on Hatem's level for me. Anyone who claims to enjoy or love football has to simply admire him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Still one of the most entertaining players playing the game. Saint-Maximin is brilliant but he's not quite on Hatem's level for me. Anyone who claims to enjoy or love football has to simply admire him. Saint-Max has a trick that everyone sees coming, but cant stop it. Hatem had a trick that no-one saw coming and the sat on their behind wondering what the hell just happened. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ben arfa for me is to player you want to be when your a kid. Its almost as if he hasnt had his natural ability trained out of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ben arfa for me is to player you want to be when your a kid. Its almost as if he hasnt had his natural ability trained out of him. On pure talent alone he's one of the best that has ever been. He could do things that no player should be able to do. Unfortunately attitude and fitness do also count, which is why he's not up there with Messi/Ronaldo, and spent his last few years flitting from team to team. He had the misfortune to be under Pardew with us...and the Bruce at Hull. Just imagine him under Keegan instead of Ginola...would have been an all time legend for us at least Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Ben arfa for me is to player you want to be when your a kid. Its almost as if he hasnt had his natural ability trained out of him. Definitely, although I wanted to be Shay Given. I even got my hair cut with a receding hairline to look like his and started buying Sondico gloves and Adidas Preds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Its weird though that being supremely gifted at something doesnt automatically translate into being world class. On a slightly related note, when i was at high school, we had a player who was so good he used to tackle his own teammates as he would frustrated at how crap the rest of us were. We werent, its just he was operating on a level way beyond the rest of us. Everyone, and i mean EVERYONE thought he would go on to be a pro in the higher levels of the game but of course he didnt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St1pe Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Still one of the most entertaining players playing the game. Saint-Maximin is brilliant but he's not quite on Hatem's level for me. Anyone who claims to enjoy or love football has to simply admire him. This. I was always a bit mystified with a section of the fan base, mostly online mind, that seemed to want to do down his ability. Just enjoy what you’re watching, he’s a one in a million type of footballer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Its weird though that being supremely gifted at something doesnt automatically translate into being world class. On a slightly related note, when i was at high school, we had a player who was so good he used to tackle his own teammates as he would frustrated at how crap the rest of us were. We werent, its just he was operating on a level way beyond the rest of us. Everyone, and i mean EVERYONE thought he would go on to be a pro in the higher levels of the game but of course he didnt. Did he love tabs? Few lads at my school, two in particular were operating at a level way beyond their age, but they couldn't resist a Lambert & Butler and a shot on the bucket set hidden behind the oak tree at the bottom of the school grounds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjohnson Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Its weird though that being supremely gifted at something doesnt automatically translate into being world class. On a slightly related note, when i was at high school, we had a player who was so good he used to tackle his own teammates as he would frustrated at how crap the rest of us were. We werent, its just he was operating on a level way beyond the rest of us. Everyone, and i mean EVERYONE thought he would go on to be a pro in the higher levels of the game but of course he didnt. Just shows that talent alone isn't enough. I knew a guy in school who could do things that would make a football crowd orgasm but never got anywhere as he simply couldn't be arsed to go to multiple academies he was invited too, and just wanted to get stoned and drink all the time. Think everyone probably knows someone like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Its weird though that being supremely gifted at something doesnt automatically translate into being world class. On a slightly related note, when i was at high school, we had a player who was so good he used to tackle his own teammates as he would frustrated at how crap the rest of us were. We werent, its just he was operating on a level way beyond the rest of us. Everyone, and i mean EVERYONE thought he would go on to be a pro in the higher levels of the game but of course he didnt. Did he love tabs? Few lads at my school, two in particular were operating at a level way beyond their age, but they couldn't resist a Lambert & Butler and a shot on the bucket set hidden behind the oak tree at the bottom of the school grounds He met a lass in high school, got a job when he left and settled down. Never played again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Still one of the most entertaining players playing the game. Saint-Maximin is brilliant but he's not quite on Hatem's level for me. Anyone who claims to enjoy or love football has to simply admire him. This. I was always a bit mystified with a section of the fan base, mostly online mind, that seemed to want to do down his ability. Just enjoy what you’re watching, he’s a one in a million type of footballer. It's happening (albeit online) with ASM lately too. After that Brighton game he was criticised insanely harshly given what he's done for us. It's almost as if certain people lurk in the shadows awaiting an excuse to complain. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Yeah but where's his defending highlight reel? Far too forward for my liking. Even 915 miles away he's left Dummet exposed. Get rid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marki Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 pass and move, no good to anyone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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