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Robin van Persie | 2012-14 Performances
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Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) discuss United's fantastic win away against Athletic Club in the semi-final of the Europa League.
They also pick out the positives of United's 4-3 loss away at Brentford, and Nik reviews a day out at Old Trafford watching Manchester United Women qualify for the Champions League.
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Again a great cameo. Some great touches, hold up play and passes.
He's so majestic in the way he controls a football. I hope he wins us a treble, would only be fitting 
That long pass to Nani? IIRC was class. He's learning from Roo!
I think he's the best player in the league by quite a bit tbh.
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I thought the game really opened up when he came on, it felt like the Reading players were suddenly shitting themselves at the prospect of facing RVP 
He's different class, his presence alone lifts the team considerably.
He's different class, his presence alone lifts the team considerably.With his physique I think he is going to be fantastic until 33-34 at least
Woohahahahahahaha (evil laugh)
Wish we'd signed him instead of Berbatov
Woohahahahahahaha (evil laugh)
Wish we'd signed him instead of Berbatov
I agreeI thought the game really opened up when he came on, it felt like the Reading players were suddenly shitting themselves at the prospect of facing RVP
It may just be coincidence but when he came on we saw a big change in the level of performance of a number of players most notably Cleverley
He lifted the team
I thought the game really opened up when he came on, it felt like the Reading players were suddenly shitting themselves at the prospect of facing RVP
Though the same thing. He impacted the game without doing anything other than just to be on the pitch. That's when you know somebody is special. Its an egde.
Bigger teams however would be less intimidated by him though.
He's a ridiculously good footballer.
You know, just in case people hadn't realised this yet.
You know, just in case people hadn't realised this yet.
Even the simple stuff he does, oozes such class.
One ability that really helps United is that he is as good playing alone upfront, holding the ball, linking up play as he is playing behind the striker in a deeper role.
His bit of hold up play and flick on last night down by the touch line was amazing.
He's surpassed my expectations. Wonderful player
Does everything with so much class, except putting the ball into an empty net.
I'm very surprised by how good he is with back to goal and at releasing other attackers into space from those position.
I'm very surprised by how good he is with back to goal and at releasing other attackers into space from those position.
The bit of hold up play I enjoyed the most last night was when he got the ball on the halfway line, held it just the right amount of time, turned around and passed it into Chicha's run (Chicha then went on, took a good shot parried by Federici, and Nani took the rebound on the volley but couldn't get it on target). Perfect timing and perfect execution.
RVP when he signed: "...and I'm looking forward to achieving ... big things at United".
It was as if he and Fergie had planned all this. If we are to win the treble, this guy will have a huge say in it.
It was as if he and Fergie had planned all this. If we are to win the treble, this guy will have a huge say in it.
Van Persex
If he wins the treble on his first year here, yeah he'll be pretty vindicated in his choice to leave Arsenal to say the least.
It might even give Wilshere ideas of grandeur.
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Oh yes
I didn't even applaud the first one until the applause had virtually stopped.
I was just gob-smacked!
What a player. He deserves to win something big this season on his talent alone. He's too good to have won as little as he has.
What has he won so far?
Community Shield : 2004 (Arsenal); Europa League : 2002 (Feyenoord); FA Cup: 2005 (Arsenal); U-21 Euro : 2006
In Enland only the FA Cup once in 2004/2005.
cnut of the year 2012.
I thought you won that award Peter.
Nah, that was the lifetime achievement award.
RVP is an excellent addition to our squad and amazingly everything has worked out well for all concerned. He has settled in well and made timely contribution to the team.
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I was at the game but missed that. That is awesome!
Can't believe how much better and how much more dangerous he has made us from corners. This is how we should be. I was watching a video on youtube and so many goals have resulted from his corner taking. Another reason to love the man.
The difference in our corners when he takes them and the others take them (vs Reading) is quite amazing.
Those he tends to miss
So true. It's almost like he can't be bothered with easy tap-ins, and wants to show off as much of his skill in 90 minutes as he can. I love it.
He's a great goalscorer of great goals.
So true. It's almost like he can't be bothered with easy tap-ins, and wants to show off as much of his skill in 90 minutes as he can. I love it.
I get it, but I wouldn't have said no to that goal against Madrid!
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