Hatem Ben Arfa (now retired?)

[duo]

 

[Infinitely Content]

Ben Arfa remains something of a secret, an inner-knowledge only Newcastle fans know in England. I think other fans see him as just another flair player like Boufal, Taarabt, Bolasie etc. I don't think many realise he's one of the greatest talents to ever play in the premier league. 

Evra is given Nasri, Benzema and Ben Arfa - yet he's immediately swooning over Hatem. Rightly so.

 

 

Edited 23 hours ago by Infinitely Content

[Hanshithispantz]

Ah god remember the Ben Arfa cams after every match? 

 

Great times.

[Hanshithispantz]

Don't think I've seen the last one before. What an absolute pervert.

 

 

 

 

Edited 22 hours ago by Hanshithispantz

[Sima]

The most technically gifted player I’ve seen play for us.

 

And that includes Beardsley.

[ChrisMcQuillan]

He had that touch of genius that I've really only seen in Messi, George Best and probably Ronaldo Nazario. Obviously he wasn't able to produce it on a consistent basis, but when HBA was on form, my god. What a player to watch.

[TRC]

Most talented player I've ever seen play live.

[NSG]

God I miss this beautiful cunt.

 

What a player.

[TheBrownBottle]

3 hours ago, Sima said:

The most technically gifted player I’ve seen play for us.

 

And that includes Beardsley.

He wasn't as gifted as Beardsley for me, though he runs him close.  There was no conspiracy against him, mind - that he didn't become one of the world's great players is down to him and his attitude.  HBA should've been a generational great - but he wasn't; he had moments where his obvious talent was apparent.