There’s been a lot of comments from readers about when exactly Ben Arfa will resume his training at Newcastle.
Ben Arfa – already the darling of the Newcastle fans
And it seems like Alan Pardew will give the French International plenty of time to recover from his serious double leg break.
It appears that Ben Arfa will return to Newcastle early next month – that’s about a couple weeks time – and will then start to get acquainted with both new manager Alan Pardew and Newcastle native John Carver, who became Assistant Manger earlier this week.
A source close to Ben Arfa told the Evening Chronicle from France today:
“Hatem will be given as much time as he needs to come back even stronger.” “There is no point in rushing him back after such as serious injury.”
“He’s in good spirits and working hard.” “He’ll be back next month to watch a game, visit his team-mates and the new manager.”
“And he is looking forward to working with him along with John Carver.”
It certainly makes sense not to rush the Frenchman back, and we have to hope that Newcastle can stay above the relegation fray, which they’ve managed to do all season.
But Newcastle fans are keen to see the Frenchman in action just as early as they can, and when he plays again at St. James Park, Ben Arfa will get one terrific reception.
And of course Ben Arfa has already signed full time for Newcastle, and there were no hitches at all with his contract, and we didn’t hear he wanted inflated wages or any rubbish like that, that we’ve unfortunately heard from other potential new captures.
No, Ben Arfa only wanted to play for Newcastle United, and that’s why he’s on Tyneside, and he made that very clear last August, and now he’s signed up full time through the summer of 2015.
We look forward to seeing the 23 year-old back on Tyneside again, and to see him play in that famous black and white shirt once again.
Comments welcome.
47 comments so far
JoseEnrique
Jan 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Comment #41I still can’t believe we actually have this guy! What a player he is, would easily get in any premiership team! Ben Arfa & Tiote for 8 million and Darren Bent for 24 million! WOW.
MykToonFan
Jan 20, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Comment #42I’m not sure I want us to sign Stephen Ireland.
Very good footballer, of course.
But he’s a total prat.
david_NUFC
Jan 20, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Comment #43Is he still living in France
chuck
Jan 20, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Comment #44Would love to see both Ireland and BA play on the same side, two intelligent player with elan and verve to spare, what entertainment we could expect.
And that`s ultimately what it`s all about, is`nt it ?
I believe Larssons not being signed was due to personal terms, the why`s and wherefores we dont know, only speculation.
In which case it`s unlikely he will come.
MykToonFan
Being as you are not required to socialise with Ireland but you do agree wth the fact he`s a good footballer, why would you not want to sign him ?
BWFFBW
Jan 20, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Comment #45The sooner HBA is back with the squad the better, I believe HBA offers alot to NUFC in the long term. It appears AP will work him in slowly, but he’ll be key to our win-streak towards the end of the season.
Mark my words.
BLACKandWHITEFOREVERFOREVERBLACKandWHITE
pearceet
Jan 20, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Comment #46Where exactly would Ireland fit into the team?
staffy
Jan 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Comment #47pearceet // Jan 20, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Where exactly would Ireland fit into the team?
As a mirror in the changing room.