Kitman 2207 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 When's he due back? 1 October according to physioroom.com I suspect our entire game plan is to see how he does as a support striker with either Ba or Best up front. Our relative comfort in the league could hinge on how well he comes back and how lucky we are with injuries, given our paucity of striking options and lack of defensive cover. No doubt we'll be back in for a striker in January if all goes to shit. 100% this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4728 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Whether the fans or for that matter, the manager, stay of his back will depend on how back to normal he is and how results are going etc. His game of dribbling and taking people on is fine when its going well, but if you are out of form and constantly getting caught in possession then you become a liability. I do however think that Pardew will only bring him back when he's pretty near to right and after having a few behind closed doors games to get him as near to fit as possible. Hopefully we can continue to get points on the table so that Pardew doesnt panic into rushing him back. Showed flashes of brilliance at Darlington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Anyone know if he has resumed training? Was back at the training ground this week but not sure he has resumed properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Someone mentioned he was back in training, aye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 here it is : Ben Arfa did not play a full part in training yesterday. He was in to do some mobility work with United physio Derek Wright to assess his progress. I tell you one thing, it'll be like a new signing when we get him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADMAN 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 yea cant wait for his return at least it will strengthen our squad in midfield he could replace barton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 Virtually like for like Deaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeris 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 yea cant wait for his return at least it will strengthen our squad in midfield he could replace barton doofus, he's a LW/AM now possibly also a striker - how do you see him as Barton's replacement?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEADMAN 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 dunno just messing with ya lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xiek5n_ha...s-everton_sport The other thing is he collects heaps of free kicks for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeris 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xiek5n_ha...s-everton_sport I remember that match, it was really him against everton, the rest was bystanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Free kick of the gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeris 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 U gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMarshy 2 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 That free kick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 He's got it all - footballing talent and a great dress sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Free kick of the gods. That pitch looks even narrower than SJP! Great goal btw, kudos on the amplified sound as it hit the woodwork too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin S. Assilleekunt 1 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Basically Messi with better long-range shooting and balls big enough to play stoke on a freezing wednesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Basically Messi with better long-range shooting and balls big enough to play stoke on a freezing wednesday night No pressure then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 He's fucking quality can't wait to see him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Basically Messi with better long-range shooting and balls big enough to play stoke on a freezing wednesday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubiousBobcat 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I remember coming on here last year before we signed him saying how great this guy was but then I got unnecessary abuse from the usual negative twats on this site. Now the same people are creaming themselves awaiting his return. Some of you guys are so up yourselves. Why don't you go back to telling Deano how shit he is at gardening? I was once a proud Geordie until I read all the recent BULLYING on here. Hide behind your keyboards and think your ten feet tall and bullet proof? Would you bully these guys face to face? Team positive/negative bullshit. Fucking retarded is what it is either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeris 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 He's fucking quality can't wait to see him back. He was... who knows what he has become now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeris 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I remember coming on here last year before we signed him saying how great this guy was but then I got unnecessary abuse from the usual negative twats on this site. Lol... he has still something to prove though. He's basically still a fresh signing, only now a fresh signing who hasn't played football on a pro-level for 11 months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 I remember coming on here last year before we signed him saying how great this guy was but then I got unnecessary abuse from the usual negative twats on this site. Now the same people are creaming themselves awaiting his return. Some of you guys are so up yourselves. Why don't you go back to telling Deano how shit he is at gardening? I was once a proud Geordie until I read all the recent BULLYING on here. Hide behind your keyboards and think your ten feet tall and bullet proof? Would you bully these guys face to face? Team positive/negative bullshit. Fucking retarded is what it is either way. Have you completely made that up? 99% of posters on this board where over the moon when Hatem joined Newcastle. In regards to 'Team Positive/Negative'' that was Christmas Tree's creation and you should really read up on the Deano situation before making such an ill formed judgement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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