Thursday, 18th December, 2014



Hull City are ending their season-long loan of winger Hatem Ben Arfa early, with manager Steve Bruce explaining he cannot see eye to eye on footballing matters with the 27-year-old.

Ben Arfa joined the Tigers from Newcastle United in the summer and Hull fans were excited about his capture.




However, he has found himself increasingly falling out of favour at the KC Stadium and Hull are terminating the loan deal, something Bruce admits he finds disappointing.

 


"Sometimes transfers don't work, especially with a loan deal", Bruce told the BBC.

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"I'm disappointed more than anything.

"We brought him in on a wave of publicity and there has been no fall-out or slanging match.

"His views of the game are different to mine. At any club you need to have a certain work ethic to get in the team. That's the frustrating thing.

"I hope Hatem takes in what I've had to say to him because his talent is there for all to see. But talent without hard work means you won't live up to your potential.

"Unfortunately, to play for me you have to know you are playing for the team. To be a great you have to be a team player."

Ben Arfa made nine appearances for Hull during his loan spell.

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