Rayvin 5151 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I think it's a massive shame about Ben Arfa. Sure he hasn't helped himself, but I remember he wanted to be the world's best or something like that :/ Pardew has ruined any hopelessly slim chance he ever may have had of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 I think it's a massive shame about Ben Arfa. Sure he hasn't helped himself, but I remember he wanted to be the world's best or something like that :/ Pardew has ruined any hopelessly slim chance he ever may have had of that. As Jacko said, "Good art never dies". He'll be back in France next year showing some of his old self...No doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Probably naivety, but I didn't foresee Ben Arfa's time here ending like this. There must have been words said several times to end up in an untenable situation like this. Playing devil's advocate here but I don't think he'll be worried about not going to a notoriously windy city in NZ in the thick of winter to play some lower league sides. Its going to be shite isn't it. Oh well it's a day out I suppose and we get the chance to shout abuse at Pardew. Assuming hes going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 11094 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Pardew has ruined any hopelessly slim chance he ever may have had of that. I think he may have ruined his own slim chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 He'll end up in Qatar I reckon. Not good enough to go anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21768 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Ridiculous comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Nah, I think it'll be pretty close to the truth. His agent has admitted to wanting him to hold out for a free transfer. He'll be 29 then and is obviously after one last big pay day. He'll go where the money is. There is no money in France unless you are PSG and Monaco, there isn't much in Italy or Spain either. He'll hope for bigger offers from the Middle East, Russia or even China where taxes are low and training is minimal and ply his trade there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4676 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Plenty of kebabs in Turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15353 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Any duck pizzas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 If he was only 3lbs overweight he must have been losing it because he looked a lot heavier last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4676 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 He was like Mick Quinn last season man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think the point is he was 1.5kg over the limit thy set him which would have allowed for some weight gain over last season. Love the player but if he can't be arsed to cut back on the Merguez to stay reasonably fit then I can't see him sorting out his performances to be a consistent player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 940 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 He was like Mick Quinn last season man. Thats what I mean but there's more to it than the weight issue there has to be. It's been pointed out he could drop that in a week no problem but Pardew seems to have gone way OTT. Made to train with the reserves, not in the team for the Oldham game, fined €2,000 & told he wouldn't be going on the NZ trip I'm beginning to think there might be some truth in the rumour he chinned Pardew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken 119 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Plenty of kebabs in Turkey Agreed. If he stays in Europe it will be with Galatasaray or Besiktas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 2k isn't a massive fine in terms of a footballing fine, it's in swear-jar territory. Contesting it has probably done HBA no favours. Sometimes you've got to just take it on the chin and get off the pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30175 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sometimes you've got to just take it on the chins and get off the pies. FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44184 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 IT'S ALL PARDEW'S FAULT, YOU BASTARDS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think the point is he was 1.5kg over the limit thy set him which would have allowed for some weight gain over last season. Love the player but if he can't be arsed to cut back on the Merguez to stay reasonably fit then I can't see him sorting out his performances to be a consistent player. Agree with Chez, I think they'd have set him a goal and he come in 1.5kg over that. I'm sure he's fat as fuck, I love watching him when he's on form but the fact is he's badly out of shape and probably cant be arsed to get into shape. Whatever reason you want to attribute to it, Pardew and him falling out, Pardew being a jeb end, losing motivation, being lazy etc it's just depressing that there's a real player in there and we'll most definitely never see that player properly again for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2204 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 If Fatem Ben Muffintop cant be arsed to stay in reasonable shape he should give up trying to be a professional footballer. Mind you I wouldnt be surprised if this is a lie put about by the club to turn fans against him in the hope he'll move on. #conspiracytheory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 This is total spin by the club to get him out and turn the support against him. Nowt wrong with him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4676 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKANDWHITEGEORDIE 0 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Was that taken after he lost 30 lbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4095 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Fair play. I'd never photoshop the face of a player I hate onto my body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 3 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Pardew is a cunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Post of the year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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