Hilarious. The thing with Ben Arfa is he grew up playing with the likes of Benzema/Menez/Nasri and probably ranks himself at their level still when the reality is he is a Cameron Stewart type fallen star
It's a bit comical that they would call the film, My Struggle. Will it play in Germany as "Mein Kampf?" Oh, I guess the Teutonic Charlie Chaplin impersonator already had a hit with that title!
The only formation he works in is a 4321/4231 with him on the right side and able to cut in without having any defensive responsibilities. I could have told you that when we signed him. I blame Bruce entirely for the failure of the "experiment", if he wasn't prepared to play him that way he shouldn't have signed him in the first place.
A gamble that failed. We are not alone. Just ask Liverpool for starters with MB. Lol. Not to mention great talent. Hardly, but even if true HBA should be and deserves to be. Sad but so true.
I pretty much agree with this. Anybody who signs Ben Arfa knows what they're getting. And what they are not.
If Jose doesnt allow players to have no defensive responsibility then we certainly cant afford to. I dont blame Brucey for trying him. It didnt work. We move on and forget him.
Thats probably your best comeback ever Tickles. i'm impressed. All the best to you and yours this Christmas.
May have a point here with Ben Arfa. When a clean sheet is your priority flair attacking players are reluctant to put energy into playing defensive roles. Patience, could be slow to load... http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2014/12/21/7429825/hull-city-steve-bruce-hatem-ben-arfa
