Tom 13814 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Is this stolen from a thread about Shola 10 years ago? ''If Shola realises what he's got all hell could break lose'' - David Platt, England U21s Manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Needed that game. Some nice stuff just lacking a bit of fitness and touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3419 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Hope he's fit for the mackems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It was a shame [ben Arfa had to come off], he just ran out of legs - and he's been sick this week - so it was a bit of a blow that he didn't really have the energy to finish the game. Some of the stuff he did was outstanding and I'm sure he's going to be a thorn in Sunderland's side, hopefully. He's been in bed all week with an illness and he didn't have the energy really but wow, when he was on it was really great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inochi 0 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 It was a shame [ben Arfa had to come off], he just ran out of legs - and he's been sick this week - so it was a bit of a blow that he didn't really have the energy to finish the game. Some of the stuff he did was outstanding and I'm sure he's going to be a thorn in Sunderland's side, hopefully. He's been in bed all week with an illness and he didn't have the energy really but wow, when he was on it was really great stuff. Good to hear. If (when) we don't sign a Cabaye replacement, our hopes for the rest of the season basically fall on his shoulders. Hopefully, Pardew realises this, and he'll start whenever he's available. I thought he was very good last night, a bit more disciplined, and less greedy or wasteful. He still tried to take on their whole team at times, but I wouldn't want him to stop that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Bloke was immense. Think Pardew got it spot on flooding the team with midfielders rather than hoying Shola up top with Remy. Sammy, Anita and Ben Arfa all got a boost from the possibility that Cabaye's departure is their new opportunity. Sissoko got a boost from the feeling he could be our new main man as well, not just stuck out wide and forced to fit around Cabaye & Tiote's pairing. Hopefully that enthusiasm will carry into Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausman 0 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 I think Sissoko was playing in his true position last night, and it showed with all the hard work he was doing. It seemed he was really enjoying himself in that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3419 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 For all of our complaints about him not passing enough, the guy can really find a defence splitting pass when he wants to. Couple of stunning through balls into the forwards yesterday that we couldn't capitalize on unfortunately. Overall did quite well, will be disappointed on fluffing that great chance though. Showed a lot of willingness to run and do the dirty work too. Here's hoping he can carry it on on Saturday, along with Sammy and Sissoko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 6130 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Really just echoing the sentiment of others on here but he was very good in this game. His passing and decision making was more team oriented and generally was just flat out better than during his cameo performances. That is to be expected though, which leaves the lingering thought - why hasn't he been started more? Setting that aside hopefully this is the start of a run in the side where we'll see some truly beautiful football from him. There will still be a desire from Ben Arfa to bring himself back into the reckoning for the World Cup with the only way to achieve that being through some exceptional performances for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The maturest display I've seen from him. Give the man responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The maturest display I've seen from him. Give the man responsibility. Yup good stuff and he really had his head down. Lacking a bit of fitness which is understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We lost any real attacking threat when he went off. Which shows we need more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 The ref let them foul him time and time again which was really annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 With a game under his belt he'll go up a gear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Definitely worth dropping the extra striker if it means we can have a competent guy up front (I'm hoping De Jong will work as a lone striker) and have Ben Arfa causing trouble as the link. Anita and Tiote behind with Gouffy there too would more than make up for his defending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I really hope he is on form tomorrow, always a pleasure to watch when he's in full flow and gliding past defenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Definitely worth dropping the extra striker if it means we can have a competent guy up front (I'm hoping De Jong will work as a lone striker) and have Ben Arfa causing trouble as the link. Anita and Tiote behind with Gouffy there too would more than make up for his defending. Looks like Gouffrans going to be out Brock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonotl 2406 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Looking forward to Barfa finally starting some games. Like a new signing? *Ducks for cover* Seriously though, I still think he's the best player at the club and has been since he arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Just keep playing him on the right game after game and the magic will return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Agree with that, his best position is wide right but only away from home when teams press us and his direct style of play comes to the fore on the counter. Otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5890 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Wasn't great yesterday but he must have a bad neck today playing in the middle Edited February 2, 2014 by TheRollingStones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14528 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ciaran-donaghy/ben-arfa-adored-for-doing-nothing_b_5020802.html?utm_hp_ref=uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13988 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Talks about "Pardew" without introducing him by his full name. Must try harder. #poofreading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26625 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Doesn't try to get a comedic angle on the piece. Needs to spend more time on it. #spoofreading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/hatem-ben-arfa-facing-end-6894503 Chronicle suggesting Ben Arfa's played his last game for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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