Robin van Persie | 2012-14 Performances

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It just depends on the person really. For me it's easier to put the ball in the top corner with finesse rather than power, weaker foot or not. Outside of foot passes aren't that tough either. It really just depends on how you play. Then you've got those Bale types that always go for power and manage that in a way that I can't.

RvP is excellent at both. That's a serious skill that many are good at but few have mastered.
 
Snow said:
It just depends on the person really. For me it's easier to put the ball in the top corner with finesse rather than power, weaker foot or not. Outside of foot passes aren't that tough either. It really just depends on how you play. Then you've got those Bale types that always go for power and manage that in a way that I can't.

RvP is excellent at both. That's a serious skill that many are good at but few have mastered.
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Strange. I always thought a a finesse shot (or a cross) would be much more difficult than a powerful shot on goal since you don't have to account for the accuracy as much.

Like you said it depends on the person, but I always thought the majority thought what I was thinking. Maybe I'm in my own world. :D
 
He's such a nice man, always comes across so well in interviews.
 
wonnie said:
Strange. I always thought a a finesse shot (or a cross) would be much more difficult than a powerful shot on goal since you don't have to account for the accuracy as much.

Like you said it depends on the person, but I always thought the majority thought what I was thinking. Maybe I'm in my own world. :D
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I always find it easier just to have a wild swing with my weaker left foot. Then again no point comparing my shite football skills to that of one of the best in the world.

Then again:

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Gio said:
Well yes I've always found finesse rather than force on your weaker foot more demanding to master, and for example, a lot of folk will say they strike the ball sweeter when volleying off their weaker foot. That said, the two skills I find hardest with the weaker foot is a chipped finish (or a Poborsky-style-scoop) - particularly when running at any sort of pace or with the ball moving across the body quickly - and an outside-of-the-boot pass.
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I agree at the difficult shots, I can't hit them to save my life off my weaker foot, no matter what . I don't have a problem going for finesse off my weak side, I'm not as accurate but hitting with power and less aim is easier.
 
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At a time when so many pro footballers live in a kind of weird extended childhood, he comes across as a proper grown-up. He gives actual honest answers to questions, speaks articulately and with common sense, and clearly hasn't needed the standard Rooney-type media training.

It's so refreshing for an interview to actually be interesting, rather than just an uncomfortable ordeal which everyone has to sit through for no good reason at the end of every match.
 
Such a lovely interviewee he is, up there with Keano, Giggs and van Nistelrooy that I've heard from United.
 
To be fair to footballers the interviewees are probably chosen by the clubs and the media. Gerrard, Terry and Rooney are dreadful to listen to, but get picked all the time. There are surely plenty of players at every club with more interesting stuff to say. But yeah, RVP is bubbling with enthusiasm at playing for United and it's so great to see that.
 
I used to hate him at Arsenal.

Now I have never loved a player so much so early after signing for United.

Shows how we make too many quick judgements about opposition players.
 
Gio said:
Well yes I've always found finesse rather than force on your weaker foot more demanding to master, and for example, a lot of folk will say they strike the ball sweeter when volleying off their weaker foot. That said, the two skills I find hardest with the weaker foot is a chipped finish (or a Poborsky-style-scoop) - particularly when running at any sort of pace or with the ball moving across the body quickly - and an outside-of-the-boot pass.
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Aye, I actually tried over and over again to master that outside-of-the-boot technique on the left but I'm still pathetic at it to this day. Chipping it on the run on my weaker foot is just something I wouldn't even attempt, I've no idea how difficult it would be because I can't even think back to any situation when I felt like the chance opened up for it. Not even an option.
 
Whenever I shoot with my left foot (laces) its hit and miss, easier to curl it. However, curling it from distance and getting power on it with your weaker foot would be very tough.
 
Lovely chap indeed. He really enjoys being here. His reaction to the question about giggsy sums it up. I hope more fans can appreciate the type of player he is off the pitch. we all know the quality he brings to us on it, but there arent many players like him with such an attitude off it.

You really get the sense that he has studied this sport in and out. It's not just about playing the game to him, it's about studying the key moments and the several aspects of football that make you great.
 
Christ. I think he is fast becoming one of my favourite players of all time. Wasn't really fan of his seemingly cnutish attitude at Arsenal but the past 5 months has really changed a lot.

For a footballer, he is fecking intelligent. It shows on the pitch as well, always making the right decisions. And off the pitch when he is doing interviews, he really puts a lot of thought into his responses.

What a man.
 
wonnie said:
Christ. I think he is fast becoming one of my favourite players of all time. Wasn't really fan of his seemingly cnutish attitude at Arsenal but the past 5 months has really changed a lot.
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Your perception, I imagine. I love him too at the moment, but it would be stupid to claim that he's magically become a nicer guy just because he's with us. You just mostly noticed the cnutish side at Arsenal, and mostly notice the intelligent nice guy side now.
 
Brightonian said:
Your perception, I imagine. I love him too at the moment, but it would be stupid to claim that he's magically become a nicer guy just because he's with us. You just mostly noticed the cnutish side at Arsenal, and mostly notice the intelligent nice guy side now.
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Ya my perception of course :D

At the same time, I think he has matured very well. And also everything has come together for him in the past 2 years (staying injury free, in-form for almost 2 years, playing for Utd and really enjoying it, a mega $$ contract). I guess there isn't really any reason for him to be unhappy and cnutish now :lol:
 
wonnie said:
Ya my perception of course :D

At the same time, I think he has matured very well. And also everything has come together for him in the past 2 years (staying injury free, in-form for almost 2 years, playing for Utd and really enjoying it, a mega $$ contract). I guess there isn't really any reason for him to be unhappy and cnutish now :lol:
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True, he's probably feeling really happy. Arsenal fans often act like his injuries are something he inflicted on them, but never consider that he must have spent a lot of time feeling pretty miserable about his prospects of ever being the footballer he has the potential to be. Injury after injury after injury, always just at the point when people were saying 'this is the season when he'll make it stick.'

I agree he's grown out of the petulant side he used to have as a youngster. Off the pitch, he's genuinely just a nice guy now. On the pitch, I think he'll always have that slight nasty side when it's needed. But that's to our benefit, the same way Keane being a mean bastard was, so I'm not complaining. It gives him a bit of an edge.
 
That bit about Giggs at the end is probably one of the most genuine clips of an interview I've seen. Nothing calculated, nothing said to please anybody, it's just genuine respect.
 
Couldn't watch it earlier cos I was at work, it's a great great interview! I used to really dislike him when he was at Arsenal, not because he was with an opponent and was good but because I thought he was genuinely a twat from his behavior on the pitch. However, he seemed to have started growing up when Wenger handed him the armband, and since he's been at the club, he's been the perfect professional, both on and off the pitch. Every interview he gives, he seems incredibly enthusiastic and looks like he's absolutely loving it here.

As some have said, I think he has great respect for the game, great knowledge of it, and really respects the club, the mentality of the team and the principles and history we have here. I'm not deluding myself by saying he only came here for subjective reasons, I'm sure money had a big part (like any professional making a career move), but there was more to that, I'm positive of it, and I'm certain if anyone asked him, he'd make the same decision over and over again.

Really great to have him at the club, and for me, it wasn't obvious I'd be saying that 6 months ago.
 
His interviews are genuine feelings rather than the stereotypical, rehearsed lines you get from majority of players.
 
He's clearly an intelligent guy which comes across in his football and in his interviews. It's no coincidence. I'd say it's his best attribute as it means his decision making is impeccible and he always has a good idea in his mind what the best course of action to take is when he's on the ball, judging second by second how he can outsmart the defender and weighing up the odds of when best to create a chance for himself or pass.

It must be Ronaldo who was the last player we had to consistently create his own chances and put them away. I would say Giggs & Nani are capable in their own moments but nothing like the consistency of RVP. He doesn't even need incredible service, just give it to him and he will get a chance out of it wherever he is. Marvellous player, and really makes me think twice about only buying youngsters!
 
It's still a bit surreal watching him play for us, just sheer class, a total forward. His enthusiasm is also very refreshing for an older, experienced player, the transfer here seems to have been less cold business than most players of his age. Like he said, I hope he can still deliver for us at 38. :D
 
Red Dreams said:
He does not seem as energetic as Rooney. very economical player. jogs into great scoring positions.

wonderful footballer.
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Like Carrick, continually have the fastest average speed and cover most ground over 90 minutes yet don't get called energetic.
 
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