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ALAN Pardew insists he has no problem with Hatem Ben Arfa venting his frustration to the media. The mercurial playmaker this week complained about his lack of first-team action this season, and Newcastle United's "direct" style of play.
The interview, thought to have taken place without the club's knowledge, seemed certain to harm the already frosty relations between Ben Arfa (pictured right) and his manager. In public, at least, Pardew is adamant that is not the case.See the full content of this document
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Magpies Boss All for Free Speech
"I didn't see anything wrong with his interview," he said. "I don't think any player at any football club is going to say their philosophy is the same as the manager. "I...
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