11 Newcastle Players Who Fell Out With Managers

2. Hatem Ben Arfa Vs Alan Pardew

Back in April the maverick midfielder allegedly ended his Newcastle career after months of being scapegoated by a manager who fundamentally failed to integrate his talent into the team. According to the Express, Ben Arfa was packed off to France after a heated row with manager Alan Pardew that some rumours suggest turned physical. After Newcastle succumbed to a loss against Stoke City, Ben Arfa lost his rag after being frustrated by his lack of first-team options. The club and manager downplayed rumours that the Frenchman had hit out at the under-performing manager, but he was nonetheless sent home, as the club claimed he was injured. Ben Arfa apparently also told Pardew that both Sylvain Marveaux and Mapou Yanga- Mbiwa were also unhappy, and surprise, surprise, both have now been moved out of the club. But we're not here to speculate.
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