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Absolute disgrace that we've allowed the most naturally gifted talent at the club since Pedro and Ginola go for free .... to fucking Hull of all places.

 

It was a choice between Pardew and Ben Arfa and Ashley backs the manager.

 

Only at nufc

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Around the same time Sky Sports News showed pictures of Hatem Ben Arfa leaving Newcastle United’s training ground. The richly gifted, if high-maintenance, France international pointed his car towards the city’s airport but he was merely heading for the nearby upmarket enclaves where many of Alan Pardew’s players live.

It seemed Ben Arfa had successfully resisted Pardew’s attempts to off-load him to Besiktas or Birmingham and was probably bound for some shopping at his local Waitrose en route home.

Undeterred, Newcastle’s frustrated manager instructed his board to “do whatever it takes” to move on a player he had exiled from all first-team involvement following disputes about long-ball tactics, fitness and work-rate . Soon afterwards a phone rang in Cottingham.

 

From Louise Taylors latest, http://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2014/sep/02/hull-steve-bruce-hatem-ben-arfa

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http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/exclusive-newcastle-uniteds-hatem-ben-7711689

 

Hatem Ben Arfa has paid tribute to the Toon Army after his Newcastle United career came to a dramatic end on deadline day.

 

The French playmaker has kicked his last ball for the Magpies after signing for the Tigers on loan with his contract up at the end of the season on Tyneside, when he will be a free agent. But he contacted the Chronicle through his representatives to make an emotional farewell to Geordie fans.

 

Ben Arfa wrote: “To the Toon Army I want to pass on my thanks to all the fans that supported me during my time at the club and living in a city that will be forever in my heart.

 

“Thank you also to everyone at NUFC and to Hull for making this loan happen.”

Ben Arfa says he has no bitterness towards the Magpies, despite being made to train with the reserves since July.

He said: “I wish Newcastle the best of luck. I hope they have a good season.”

 

The France forward is now focused on his mission at the KC Stadium and looking forward to working with Steve Bruce. Ben Arfa’s deal was made possible by the Tripe S Agency, who also represent Wayne Rooney and Tim Krul.

 

Ben Arfa said: “I can’t wait to launch my career again with Hull and Steve Bruce. I thank him for the trust he has shown in me bringing me to this club.”

The 27-year-old though signed off his letter with: “Howay the lads.”

 

 

Goodbye sweet prince. x
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can't believe pardew, a coach that offers next to nowt, was backed in a dispute against a player that, properly coached and motivated, could have a team built around him.

At the very least we've given away a saleable asset to another PL team that we should have been able to make a substantial profit on. I think Pardew bears a large amount of the responsibility for that.

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At the very least we've given away a saleable asset to another PL team that we should have been able to make a substantial profit on. I think Pardew bears a large amount of the responsibility for that.

A team we might end up in a relegation battle with. :lol:

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Absolute disgrace that we've allowed the most naturally gifted talent at the club since Pedro and Ginola go for free .... to fucking Hull of all places.

 

It was a choice between Pardew and Ben Arfa and Ashley backs the manager.

 

Only at nufc

Yeah. Righto...

 

Truth is the bloke is shite. Individualism counts for nought in this day and age. Anyway, thought he was going to AC Milan or a club of similar high regard and reputation. What happened to that prediction by some? :lol:

 

I said it months ago, he'll end up in the Middle East, Russia, China, or back at a small club in France in the end. Hull is his halfway house.

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