Stifler Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Spill HTT I'd like to know more about the gorgeous little man what he is Just random shit about how none of the players really got on with him, not even the French ones. Nothing bad, just they didn’t like him and I think Shola had to separate a bust up between Pardew, Colo and Ben Arfa. He does seem like an irritating type like but with his talent who cares A lot of ‘training ground conflict’ rumours came out from the club when Pardew was in the process of freezing him out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Makes me angry that he was managed by Pardew. Give KK that kind of talent and we would be talking about one of the best PL players of all time. Mind I’ve heard a few stories about him RE the dressing room. Same goes for Shaun Wright-Phillips. I don't think his career was ever the same once Keegan left Man City. He destroyed us at SJP, although we won 4-3 in the end. His career went South when he went South to Chelsea. They had Onuoha too. KK did a great job at City and is fondly remembered as the man that kick-started it all for them in the way Hoddle kind of did at Chelsea. How good was Eyal Berkovic and Ali Benarbia btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Spill HTT I'd like to know more about the gorgeous little man what he is Just random s*** about how none of the players really got on with him, not even the French ones. Nothing bad, just they didn’t like him and I think Shola had to separate a bust up between Pardew, Colo and Ben Arfa. He does seem like an irritating type like but with his talent who cares A lot of ‘training ground conflict’ rumours came out from the club when Pardew was in the process of freezing him out. Nah it’s been said a few times outside of and since that period. Shola himself said he was a great player, but rubbed people up the wrong way, especially in training. Ben Arfa would kick off if he got properley tackled in training by all accounts and that’s fair enough given his injuries and talent, bet Pardew would have been all for a good kicking though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizero Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Shearer is easily the GOAT for me, but then comes Ben Arfa. He made me fall in love with football all over again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xLiaaamx Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Of the rubin thing - I'd take M'vila, Song, Lestienne or Rochina. If any I'd guess Rafa would take the 4th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Dabizas was another of our underrated players. Forever remembered for that goal at the SOL. Dabizas too. Wasn't the best but had the heart of a lion. I did like him, too. Once heard Bobby Robinson screaming at him (when training in Chester-le-Street, after misplacing a long pass): “Who do you think you fucking are? Franz Beckenbauer ?” Memory still makes me smile. Him and Acuna are the go-tos when underrated players come up, for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Chibas Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 ...... and to think that if it wasn't for a 'fortunate' toe injury (Obertan - broken toe) Ben Arfa, aka arguably the most talented Frenchman of his generation who criticised The King's football philosophy, would never have got a chance under Pardoo in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwclark2342 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Michael Owen jk...I did like Nolan even though he was slow as fuck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinoasprilla Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Paul Godard was underated. I think when he played alongside Beardsley and Gazza they started 8 or 9 games together. We didnt lose one. Then we sold them..... Favourite player close between Albert and Tino. Go with the latter as everything he dud good or bad made people smile pure entertainer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 After thinking about this, and oddly given others who we've had here during my time, my favourites are: Glenn Roeder, a fantastic captain and just had to love that step over. Nolberto Solano, wonderful passes and work rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnonel Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Ben Arfa, Ginola, Beadsley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Loved all of the entertainers. But David Ginola was a pleasure to watch. Rob Lee, Alan Shearer and Tino Asprilla always stood out for me as well. Most underrated though was David Batty (even if most fans rated him highly I think?). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I was at a talk in the other month and it was mention that Shola was absolutely loved at the club (and still is) by all the back room staff and he when Pardew was there he was the players spokesman and sorted out loads of backroom troubles Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Unless you have only followed the club since Ashley took over there is no way any favourite player should be from that period. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Village Idiot Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 You guys not even being linked with a striker? Makes no sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 How can you not love this man? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 He fucking tortured me, like. Good lad by all accounts but it was agony watching him lumbering around for 100 years in black n white. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Loved all of the entertainers. But David Ginola was a pleasure to watch. Rob Lee, Alan Shearer and Tino Asprilla always stood out for me as well. Most underrated though was David Batty (even if most fans rated him highly I think?). Ginola's first 6 months were an absolute pleasure to watch. He was untouchable in that time. An amazing talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbs Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Des Hamilton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Absolutely quality finish from Slimani yesterday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 My fav players over last 23 years are Tino, Ginola and Ben Arfa. I really wanted Tomasson to be good for us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Fucking love Jonas me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Absolutely quality finish from Slimani yesterday. Helped create the third as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Loved all of the entertainers. But David Ginola was a pleasure to watch. Rob Lee, Alan Shearer and Tino Asprilla always stood out for me as well. Most underrated though was David Batty (even if most fans rated him highly I think?). Ginola's first 6 months were an absolute pleasure to watch. He was untouchable in that time. An amazing talent. Loved all of the entertainers. But David Ginola was a pleasure to watch. Rob Lee, Alan Shearer and Tino Asprilla always stood out for me as well. Most underrated though was David Batty (even if most fans rated him highly I think?). Ginola's first 6 months were an absolute pleasure to watch. He was untouchable in that time. An amazing talent. His humiliation of Neil Cox was a joy to behold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 f***ing love Jonas me. Absolute legend and hold him in high regard. He was of no use in his last two seasons to be fair but the fact he always tried despite his capabilities and him scoring the goal that kept us up, coming back from battling cancer - legend! That debut against Man United away.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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