dbsweeney 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Just had a quick look on a City forum and the majority seem to be of the opinion that it was a fair tackle and 'it's just one of those things'. I'd like to see their reaction if Barton had've done the same thing to Tevez. Yeah, I had a look at one earlier too. To be fair, I did also see a few fans admit that de Jong was too heavy going into the challenge and others also say that Shola deserved a pen. A while there were definitely a few fuckwits, many thought they'd rather forget the game and be grateful for the three points. As for Hatem saying he'll return to St James', I so hope he's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Just had a quick look on a City forum and the majority seem to be of the opinion that it was a fair tackle and 'it's just one of those things'. I'd like to see their reaction if Barton had've done the same thing to Tevez. Yeah, I had a look at one earlier too. To be fair, I did also see a few fans admit that de Jong was too heavy going into the challenge and others also say that Shola deserved a pen. A while there were definitely a few fuckwits, many thought they'd rather forget the game and be grateful for the three points. As for Hatem saying he'll return to St James', I so hope he's right. Hughton has confirmed we're keeping him and we're going to oversee is recovery, not Marseille. Big sign we're still looking towards a permanent deal when he's fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Luke Edwards saying that HBA's rehab will be with us and not Marseille strengthening the argument that he'll sign for us regardless of the 25 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I know its a shame for the lad. But I'd like to see how he gets on when he gets back from his injury before we spend any money on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Barton would be off for that, no doubt. Look at his challenge on Xabi Alonso in the relegation season. He actually went in a bit softer than the De Jong challenge and got a touch on the ball before he went through XA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2929 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 I know its a shame for the lad. But I'd like to see how he gets on when he gets back from his injury before we spend any money on him. Someone made the comparison to Smith earlier in the thread, hopefully Ben Arfa hasn't sustained the ankle damage that Smith suffered, as that more than the break hindered his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Also the fact that he's shit at football has hindered Smith's career somewhat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 That's the culture over here, would ruin the game to see that sort of challenge stamped out according to MOTD and Sky. Not the only thing wrong with the football culture. Making young lads play on full size pitches so only the bugguns get pickes, hinders the development of skill etc..English football is a mess, but it's an entertaining mess iykwim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Also the fact that he's shit at football has hindered Smith's career somewhat. Those bloody haircuts haven't helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnieq 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 they should give him a go at the whole striker thing again! Like what the hell happened there? Injury or no injury... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Also the fact that he's shit at football has hindered Smith's career somewhat. Actually I think his injury has a lot to do with why he's so shit. Was a totally different player before the leg break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Also the fact that he's shit at football has hindered Smith's career somewhat. Actually I think his injury has a lot to do with why he's so shit. Was a totally different player before the leg break. Didn't he break, dislocate and do the ligaments all at the same time? Quite similar to what Shearer did IIRC. Ben Arfa's looked like a relatively clean break half way up the leg so shouldn't have too much of an impact physically once he's back fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Also the fact that he's shit at football has hindered Smith's career somewhat. Actually I think his injury has a lot to do with why he's so shit. Was a totally different player before the leg break. Didn't he break, dislocate and do the ligaments all at the same time? Yep I think you're right - enough to completely end a career in all honesty. Had to endure the ambulance being attacked by Scousers as well IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The Football Association will take no action against Nigel de Jong over the tackle that left the Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa with a broken leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39017 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The Football Association will take no action against Nigel de Jong over the tackle that left the Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa with a broken leg. Well there's a fucking shock. Useless arsewipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39017 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Boxing Day. Wonder if Tiote has a little black book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheMag 4 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Have the FA ever done anything useful, ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Henry as well. Needs a seeing to. Edited October 4, 2010 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The Football Association will take no action against Nigel de Jong over the tackle that left the Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa with a broken leg. Well there's a fucking shock. Useless arsewipes. Absolute fucking spineless cunts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 You can see there quite clearly him wrapping the right leg round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The Football Association will take no action against Nigel de Jong over the tackle that left the Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa with a broken leg. Oh well at least there is one positive from the FA's spineless response, much more chance of someone breaking De Jong's leg if he is on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackbleep 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 The Football Association will take no action against Nigel de Jong over the tackle that left the Newcastle United winger Hatem Ben Arfa with a broken leg. Oh well at least there is one positive from the FA's spineless response, much more chance of someone breaking De Jong's leg if he is on the pitch. Aye righto.. as someone commented on earlier, Man City are now in that percentile of clubs that the FA let get away with murder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Also the fact that he's shit at football has hindered Smith's career somewhat. Actually I think his injury has a lot to do with why he's so shit. Was a totally different player before the leg break. I don't think he was. He was in good form when he first went to Man Utd - then Taggart tried to turn him into the new Keane, and he looked way out of his depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Canny funny that Van Marwijk is taking that course of action. Especially as his team just tried to kick teams off the park during the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Donkeys on radio newcastle saying it wasn't a bad tackle cause the players didn't react. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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