FORMER Newcastle manager has revealed why he axed cult hero Hatem Ben Arfa from the first team. The midfielder established himself as a fan favourite at St James' Park. ©News Group Newspapers ...

Hatem Ben Arfa may have divided opinion amongst Newcastle supporters during his four-year spell on Tyneside, but one goal certainly galvanised St James' Park. The Toon were heading towards a ...

Therein lies the enigma of Hatem Ben Arfa. The maverick was so gifted that when Alan Pardew watched a replay of his full debut, the former Newcastle boss urged club chiefs to make the loan move ...

Hatem Ben Arfa has revealed he considered retiring from football during the six months he was unable to play after ending his Newcastle United hell. Ben Arfa was forced to train with the Newcastle ...

FORMER Newcastle manager has revealed why he axed cult hero Hatem Ben Arfa from the first team. The midfielder established himself as a fan favourite at St James' Park.

Hatem Ben Arfa may have divided opinion amongst Newcastle supporters during his four-year spell on Tyneside, but one goal certainly galvanised St James' Park. The Toon were heading towards a scrappy 0 ...