Christmas Tree 4725 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 What's so sad about him missing a pen for the reserves? Not so much the penalty, just the picture. Looks like jarrow roofings pitch. Fine for the kids just seems sad that he's playing such venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 In case the distinction needs clarification: Microwaves 'save' a food's nutrition; as a result, its flavour and texture are 'missed'. :lol: I forgot all about that. I was watching American Hustle over the weekend and never made the connection with CT when she blew up the microwave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Not so much the penalty, just the picture. Looks like jarrow roofings pitch. Fine for the kids just seems sad that he's playing such venues. You realise that Alan Shearer has played at similar grounds, as has Thierry Henry, or Christiano Ronaldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClubSpinDoctor 0 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Seems odd that there isn't an age limit on the u21s, or did Oba Martins sort his passport out for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30560 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 They're allowed 3 overage players iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 You realise that Alan Shearer has played at similar grounds, as has Thierry Henry, or Christiano Ronaldo. I think you're missing the context. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think you're missing the context. No, no I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 No, no I'm not. So you think it's in no way sad that a talented player such as HBA, who less than a year ago was hoping to get to the world cup in Brazil, is today playing in a game like that at a venue like that? Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 No, no I'm not. Pretentious use of the extra no as well btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 No, no I'm not. I think you are tbf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) So you think it's in no way sad that a talented player such as HBA, who less than a year ago was hoping to get to the world cup in Brazil, is today playing in a game like that at a venue like that? Fair enough No. I think it's evident that Pardew didn't think him fit enough for the New Zealand or Schalke trip and so has him playing lower class opposition so he gets match fitness. I don't think it's terminal as I think you do. I don't think it's sad, I think it's immaterial. And remarking on the extra no, when you caveat every post with a smiley face is a little odd, don't you think? Edited August 4, 2014 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think you are tbf.I don't think I am, but tell me what you think the context is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 "Great" players, in the "prime" of their careers, do not play at grounds like that. Do I also need to talk about the circumstances that he finds himself in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelie 103 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thing is, BenArfa played 90 minutes albeit for the reserves, so just how unfit is he. I see 4 or 5 players who featured against Schalke also played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 3 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Just want to throw this in the mix. Pardew is a cunt. I know, I know, we have no idea what is actually going on behind closed doors and who is to blame etc. It's just how I feel. Players like HBA is what watching football is all about. They are exciting to watch and can make great things happen. He might need a different skill set to manage him but he's worth the extra TLC IMO. Pardew's record post Xmas was diabolical. Normally such awful form would cost you your job. His conduct is also shocking. Not saying I want to see him sacked as you don't know what you would end up with, especially with that fat cunt in charge. But if we have a crap set if results then so be it. "Pardew is a cunt" sums up the situation nicely IMO. Edited August 5, 2014 by Slayer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 No. I think it's evident that Pardew didn't think him fit enough for the New Zealand or Schalke trip and so has him playing lower class opposition so he gets match fitness. I don't think it's terminal as I think you do. I don't think it's sad, I think it's immaterial. And remarking on the extra no, when you caveat every post with a smiley face is a little odd, don't you think? No, no I don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 "Great" players, in the "prime" of their careers, do not play at grounds like that. Do I also need to talk about the circumstances that he finds himself in?They do when they're not match fit. CT is reacting to a good player playing at a shit reserve ground as if that's what his career will forever be. We all know it won't, so why the histrionics? Oh right, because it's CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35062 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just want to throw this in the mix. Pardew is a cunt. I know, I know, we have no idea what is actually going on behind closed doors and who is to blame etc. It's just how I feel. Players like HBA is what watching football is all about. They are exciting to watch and can make great things happen. He might need a different skill set to manage him but he's worth the extra TLC IMO. Pardew's record post Xmas was diabolical. Normally such awful form would cost you your job. His conduct is also shocking. Not saying I want to see him sacked as you don't know what you would end up with, especially with that fat cunt in charge. But if we have a crap set if results then so be it. "Pardew is a cunt" sums up the situation nicely IMO. I like the cut of your jib. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Just want to throw this in the mix. Pardew is a cunt. I know, I know, we have no idea what is actually going on behind closed doors and who is to blame etc. It's just how I feel. Players like HBA is what watching football is all about. They are exciting to watch and can make great things happen. He might need a different skill set to manage him but he's worth the extra TLC IMO. Pardew's record post Xmas was diabolical. Normally such awful form would cost you your job. His conduct is also shocking. Not saying I want to see him sacked as you don't know what you would end up with, especially with that fat cunt in charge. But if we have a crap set if results then so be it. "Pardew is a cunt" sums up the situation nicely IMO. I like it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 They do when they're not match fit. CT is reacting to a good player playing at a shit reserve ground as if that's what his career will forever be. We all know it won't, so why the histrionics? Oh right, because it's CT I don't think this is just about match fitness by a long shot. You obviously disagree, but that's the context that's being talked about. The statement released by his agent suggests Ben Arfa doesn't think it's about match fitness. Pardew's talk of professionalism suggests (a little more tenuously) he doesn't think it's about match fitness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35062 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 They do when they're not match fit. CT is reacting to a good player playing at a shit reserve ground as if that's what his career will forever be. We all know it won't, so why the histrionics? Oh right, because it's CT I don't think that's what CT was saying. Equally, I don't think he finds it 'sad' in any way. He was after a chomp, so it's mission accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15518 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 He was after a chomp, so it's mission accomplished. Never usually a problem for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33129 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) CT and/or Wolfy set out their bait and are pretty good at catching a Toontastic Fish to be fair to them. Edited August 5, 2014 by Howmanheyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10849 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I don't think this is just about match fitness by a long shot. You obviously disagree, but that's the context that's being talked about. The statement released by his agent suggests Ben Arfa doesn't think it's about match fitness. Pardew's talk of professionalism suggests (a little more tenuously) he doesn't think it's about match fitness. I took Pardew's (ill advised) comments about professionalism to be in reference to Ben Arfa's attitude to training and returning a whole 1.5kg over-weight. I don't doubt that Pardew has clashed with Ben Arfa, neither one of them strike me as being particularly easy to get along with. The difference is, it's Pardew's fucking job to get the best out of playboy millionaires who've never had a proper job in their life. It's Ben Arfa's job to apply all of his talent on the football pitch. Neither are doing their job particularly well, however Ben Arfa has, when he's got game time, at least shown endeavour on the pitch. Pardew has fined a spoiled brat and further ostracised a delicate flower from the group. Should Ben Arfa take Gouffran's lead and keep schtum, work hard and wait for his chance? Of course he should. Should Pardew give the little genius more leeway than he is? You're darned tooting he should. Put it this way, if Ben Arfa was managed by Keegan or Robson he'd be sure to be one of the first names on the team sheet and he'd probably be working harder than he is. Definitely reacts better to carrot than stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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