Thanks mate. 19 goals is bloody impressive!
Robin van Persie | 2012-14 Performances
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Thanks mate. 19 goals is bloody impressive!
His first was beautiful and the second was a chance that even a good striker could easily miss. Dream of a player.
That first goal of his 
That's just screaming for a gif.
That's just screaming for a gif.I think Ronaldos heading just edges him but his recent record is right up there. To think some people didn't want him...
Up there with the most talented players we've had play for us.
If only he was the same age too!
Nah, but I'm with you on that, he's clearly in a class of his own, as Ronaldo was when he was here.
One of those players you never tire of watching. He could have had a hattrick. The way he won the ball from the wigan players in the final third, skipped past one and almost scored was briliant play. If he had scored there, it would been a fine goal.
I've said it before but he brings such assurance and confidence to our play. You always feel you have a chance with him in your team.
I've said it before but he brings such assurance and confidence to our play. You always feel you have a chance with him in your team.
He he he. He's Van Basten-like.
Dare I say that pull back and finish for the first goal kind of reminded me of Eric?
that one play where he spun off the defender, sidestepped another before checking back on his left and just skimming the bar was brilliant, almost
he just seems untouchable out there, like he is just toying with defenders. A complete joy to watch.
he just seems untouchable out there, like he is just toying with defenders. A complete joy to watch.
Still scratching my head on why didn't he show this kind of form during euro 2012...
He wanted to take a break from carrying Arsenal all season.
that one play where he spun off the defender, sidestepped another before checking back on his left and just skimming the bar was brilliant, almost
he just seems untouchable out there, like he is just toying with defenders. A complete joy to watch.
This need a gif....
Yep, very reminiscent for me.
At the end of the day he's matching Ronaldo's goal output while being a notably better passer and set piece taker. He's not that quite the all-round goalscoring threat in the sense that he can't score in as many different ways - lacking that searing pace to get in behind or that towering leap to score in the air - but give him the ball in and around the box and he's every bit as lethal, and he offers that bit more in the build-up.
that one play where he spun off the defender, sidestepped another before checking back on his left and just skimming the bar was brilliant, almost
he just seems untouchable out there, like he is just toying with defenders. A complete joy to watch.
That would've been an amazing goal. I expected him to score tbh!
Definitely
He's just exquisite. In everything he does. He's also much better at holding the ball up than I thought, really strong physically when up against centre halves. He's got absolutely stacks to his game, he's everything you want in a complete striker. I think he can be even better though, he could be more selfish in front of goal if he wanted to.
brilliant again.
You do know you're comparing the goal scoring prowess of a striker in his prime with a 22-23 year old winger.
I'm comparing two forwards in their prime - Van Persie contributes to the build-up every bit as much as Ronaldo these days and plays in roughly the same positions.
Ronaldo wasn't a 'real' winger anyway, I mean he wasn't one with the usual defensive responsibilities.It made sense to give him that freedom since he was so fecking good at attacking.
Him being a winger has never made me more impressed about his play or goalscoring, it was the best position.Up front he'd too restricted and without enough space and on the wing like a typical touchline winger, he wouldn't have scored half the goals.
Him being a winger has never made me more impressed about his play or goalscoring, it was the best position.Up front he'd too restricted and without enough space and on the wing like a typical touchline winger, he wouldn't have scored half the goals.
Well, I wouldn't agree with that. But he's a good candidate for third best player in the world.
I'm not sure if we can call him the third best in the world either. Top strikers such as Ibrahimovic and Falcao are both on the same level as him, while you've still got the likes of Xavi and Iniesta. I'd argue a case for top 3 strikers though.
Van Persie seems like he's lost a lot of pace since his early days at Arsenal, but he has adapted his game brilliantly. His game intelligence is on another level. Genius.
A week off now to rest for Liverpool
I love the guy what a brilliant player.
I agree completely. what i would add is that RVP seems much more of a team player too. He isn't selfish in and around the box, if there is a better option on, he'll play the pass. Fantastic player!
SAF has signed us a Cantona!!
This.
For me there is Messi and then everybody else. Putting them in a ordered list means nothing. In my view RVP is in as good a run of form as anyone atm. That will do for me.
So good, I've stopped calling him van Nistelrooy.
We've missed a player of his quality for ages. Its just pure joy to have one in our team now.
rvp is better than falcao IMO. rvp offers much more in build up and general play.
Brilliant post match interview on MUTV.
"I am enjoying being surrounded by Champions. Everyone working hard for eachother. It's a real pleasure playing in this team." (para-phrased)
"I am enjoying being surrounded by Champions. Everyone working hard for eachother. It's a real pleasure playing in this team." (para-phrased)
On current form yes. In terms of their contribution to Manchester United it's not comparable.
He wasn't this good for Arsenal... was he?
He carried Arsenal a lot, so I'd say so yeah.
He's just playing with better players, he's unbelievable.
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