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The QPR manager believes the former Newcastle United forward was only protecting himself when wrote to Magpies supporters
Harry Redknapp has today questioned Hatem Ben Arfaâs motives for writing an open letter to Newcastle United fans after he left the club.
Published exclusively in The Chronicle last week, the Frenchman spoke of his love for the club and supporters days after he joined Hull City on loan.
Writing in his column in The Sun, Redknapp made it clear he felt the player was being disingenuous and only protecting himself in case he ever has to play against his old club.
Redknapp said: âHatem Ben Arfa has written an open letter to Newcastle fans thanking them for their support in a city that will be âforever in my heartâ.
Queens Park Rangers' Manager Harry Redknapp during a press conferenceQueens Park Rangers' Manager Harry Redknapp during a press conference
âIf I was a Magpies supporter, I think I would like to write back to him and ask why he didnât try harder more often when he played for my team.
âThat aside, letâs look at Ben Arfaâs team and keep it in what football often lacks today - perspective.
âHow many games did he play 50 or 60? He is not exactly Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn or Kevin Keegan is he?
âThere now seems to be a growing trend amongst modern footballers to open their hearts and pour out sugar sweet nothings to the fans they leave behind.
âYou suspect that it is a cunning ploy to ensure they donât get a barrel of abuse when they turn up in their teamâs new colours, as Ben Arfa will with new club Hull later this season.â
Ben Arfa, as it happens, wonât play Newcastle this season because he is only on loan at Hull City.
The QPR manager believes the former Newcastle United forward was only protecting himself when wrote to Magpies supporters
Harry Redknapp has today questioned Hatem Ben Arfaâs motives for writing an open letter to Newcastle United fans after he left the club.
Published exclusively in The Chronicle last week, the Frenchman spoke of his love for the club and supporters days after he joined Hull City on loan.
Writing in his column in The Sun, Redknapp made it clear he felt the player was being disingenuous and only protecting himself in case he ever has to play against his old club.
Redknapp said: âHatem Ben Arfa has written an open letter to Newcastle fans thanking them for their support in a city that will be âforever in my heartâ.
Queens Park Rangers' Manager Harry Redknapp during a press conferenceQueens Park Rangers' Manager Harry Redknapp during a press conference
âIf I was a Magpies supporter, I think I would like to write back to him and ask why he didnât try harder more often when he played for my team.
âThat aside, letâs look at Ben Arfaâs team and keep it in what football often lacks today - perspective.
âHow many games did he play 50 or 60? He is not exactly Alan Shearer, Jackie Milburn or Kevin Keegan is he?
âThere now seems to be a growing trend amongst modern footballers to open their hearts and pour out sugar sweet nothings to the fans they leave behind.
âYou suspect that it is a cunning ploy to ensure they donât get a barrel of abuse when they turn up in their teamâs new colours, as Ben Arfa will with new club Hull later this season.â
Ben Arfa, as it happens, wonât play Newcastle this season because he is only on loan at Hull City.


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