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Wonderkids of the past – Hatem Ben Arfa edition
Aaron Adade looks at a player whose ability never quite matched his career path, ex-Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain creative talent Hatem Ben Arfa.
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Au revoir, Ben Arfa
A Newcastle fan’s sad (yet angry!) farewell to Hatem Ben Arfa, the most talented player he has ever seen.
Watch Yohan Cabaye’s cracker last night
The half-time substitute was quick making amends from his summer time Arsenal flirting with this rocket against Everton last night. The Frenchman replaced his compatriot Hatem Ben Arfa at the break, with Newcastle 3-0 down to a hugely impressive Everton performance, and moments later buried this right-footed effort past the helpless Tim Howard to make […]
Sunderland v Newcastle: Tyne-Wear derby preview
James Hunt previews today’s big game in the north east of England.
Ribéry’s Renaissance
Ciaran Kelly takes a close look at French talisman Franck Ribery.
Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands
Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.
Hatem Ben Arfa: The most gifted Frenchman to grace the Premier League in a decade?
Newcastle United fan Kevin Doocey is understandably please with Hatem Ben Arfa’s recent form.