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ARSENAL have a secret weapon in their quest to end their four-year run without a trophy - US President Barack Obama.
America's leader has become a significant figure in manager Arsene Wenger's team talks. Dutch striker Robin van Persie is also fascinated by Obama's incredible success and admits he is trying to copy the great man's demeanour.
So, can Arsenal win the title next season? In the words of Obama himself: Yes they can. Van Persie is reading Obama's autobiography. And he declared: "I want to know more about the man.
"Obama was always calm. Whenever Presidential rival John McCain shouted and screamed, Obama remained in control.
"I try to do the same - if someone provokes me, I don't react. That's the best way. Manager Arsene Wenger has introduced Obama's 'Yes we can' philosophy into the dressing room.
"Nothing is impossible. No one would have said a few years ago that a black man could be US President. No one thinks that Arsenal, with our budget, can win trophies."
The Gunners have been potless since they beat Manchester United to win the 2005 FA Cup. But Wenger believes Obama's influence can provide the missing spark.
Van Persie added: "Wenger is interested in other sports, other leaders. In his team talk before a match he'll always quote someone new, Obama one time, basketball star Michael Jordan the next, then tennis player Justine Henin.
"And Wenger loathes excess. We fly to games in an ordinary plane, not a luxury jet. Air conditioning in hotels is banned, because it's bad for sportsmen. We're not even allowed a fridge.
"All drinks have to be at room temperature - ice-cold drinks are bad for you. These are things that could make that one per cent difference. And as you get older it's the small things that make the difference. But those last few percentage points are the hardest to achieve."
The last four years have been hard on the 25-year-old. He has a framed picture of himself lifting the FA Cup - but none of him with the Premier League or Champions League trophies.
However, his lavish North London home he shares with wife Bouchra and two-year-old son Shaqueel is a shrine to his career and his passion for the beautiful game. A pair of decrepit old boots are pinned to the wall next to a light switch; framed football pictures adorn one wall; a baby's Arsenal shirt affectionately inscribed with the word 'Papa' hangs on another.
There are pictures of Maradona, framed newspaper cuttings and a lifesize poster of Van Persie himself. His bespoke pool table has his own picture imprinted in the baize playing surface. And in another room more than 60 shirts belonging to team-mates and opponents hang from the ceiling - illuminated by a lightbulb engulfed in a football lampshade.
There's Cristiano Ronaldo's. There's Kaka's. They are currently the world's two greatest players - and Van Persie craves that crown. He insisted: "I want to become the best player in the world.
"I find it hard to sleep after a game and I'll get up and write notes about how I played. I study all my matches and am a very harsh critic of myself. I haven't yet reached the level I am capable of. If I were a true world-beater, I would have been voted the best player in Europe, I would have trophies.
"If our team had won the Champions League, the Premier League or the FA Cup maybe I'd have been a candidate for such an award. Only then could I say I'd reached the top - and that's not the case yet.
"But I see the potential at Arsenal. We have to do it. One fact which aggravates me is that in the five years I've been at Arsenal, we've won exactly the same number of trophies as I did at Feyenoord - ONE - that's not enough. When I arrived here, Arsenal were winning trophies for fun.
"But, if everyone is fit, we have a heck of a team and it's up to me to ensure we go out and win these trophies."
Wenger is desperate for Van Persie to sign a new contract. And the player admitted: "I'm not in negotiations with any other club - just Arsenal. I want to become the best player in the world. My career will only be a success when I consider myself the best. Anything less, won't do."
To that aim, Van Persie has added yoga to his weekly training regime and has banned red meat and alcohol from his diet.
At former club Feyenoord he would have a McDonald's and Coke for breakfast! He said: "The first first time I took Bouchra to dinner was to McDonalds, not some fancy restaurant. We got some burgers from the drive-in and sat in the car talking."
Now he is very careful what he puts in his body. He insisted: "My health is important to me. Every season I've had one or two injuries and I've learned that prevention is better than cure.
"Too often players adhere to a training programme without considering whether it's right for them. I need to know why I'm doing a certain exercise. I ask everyone - physios, osteopaths, surgeons. I often had cramp at the end of a game, muscle pains. Our osteopath advised me to stop eating meat.
"I love steak! But I stopped eating meat for a week and noticed the difference immediately. I recovered more quickly. During the season I don't poison my body with alcohol. I know some of the lads in England enjoy a beer. But you'll see those players aren't quite as fast after five years as those who abstain.
"When you get older you look for the little things that can help to make you better. I do yoga once a week and it helps me a lot."
Van Persie is calm and content now. The giant winged hand grenade emblazoned on his T-shirt is the only reminder of his explosive past. He had disciplinary problems at Feyenoord and was dumped in the reserves before his £2.75million move to Arsenal.
His temper was also blasted by Wenger following his red card for an outrageous tackle on Southampton defender Graeme Le Saux at St Mary's in 2005.
And four years ago his marriage almost ended when he was held behind bars for two weeks in his native Holland after a 21-year-old pole-dancer falsely accused him of rape.
The Gunners ace cleared his name, was released without charge and in an interview in new Dutch magazine Heroes he admits: "The affair strengthened our relationship rather than damaged it. And I've come to realise how important Bouchra is to me and what I want out of life.
"We had a long chat about it and we're not concerned about what outsiders say. And, no, I was not mistreated in prison. There was one individual who was a bully but everyone there thought it was unfair that I was being held.
"Wenger was always very positive in his dealings with me. In my quest to be a better person and a better footballer, he has always given me good advice, always helped me, even then. It gave me strength and I'll never forget it."
Bouchra added: "Robin made a mistake, a big one. It would have been easy to leave him. It sounds odd - but I would have regarded that course of action as sinful.
"Robin was foolish, but he is no rapist. What Robin and I have is very special. I don't think I could find anyone else quite like him. We all make mistakes. It may sound strange - but after the affair we became a lot stronger.
"My mother used to say: 'Don't go out with a footballer, they're not serious people'. But they love him now. Robin is special from the moment he enters the stadium to the moment he leaves. During that time he is the world-famous footballer, a role model for many young people. But at home he's part of a normal family, my husband and Papa Robin."
Since the incident the couple - who are expecting their second child - do not go to nightclubs any more.
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Van Persie added: "It's not like I don't go out in order to avoid problems. I just prefer being at home. Football takes me away from home for long enough and why should I require alcohol?
"What's the point of going to a club until 3am? It would only mean I wouldn't get enough sleep. The most important things in my life are Bouchra, my son, my family and football.
"Many still see me as the troublemaker I was at Feyenoord. In Rotterdam I went out a lot and had a good time. I struggled with my 'bad-boy' image.
"I've stopped the merry-making. I fell in with the wrong crowd. I don't want to blame anyone - but sometimes you need help. At Arsenal I've discovered how a professional club is run."
All he needs now is a title-winning picture of him to hang on his wall.
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i'm an arsenal fans...and also RVP fans.
i hope rvp familiy always happy ever after...
Don't forget..
good luck ARSENAL....
I'LL always support U..
By niken ambarwati.. Posted October 17 2009 at 7:53 AM.
OMG Robin Van Persie you are like a legend and are definatley the fittest player in arsenal. you will so totally won awards just stop bein so harsh on yourself you are my role model and probably many others. so just keep playin the way that you do and it wont be long till you get your awards!!:)
By Shanice Roberts.. Posted September 22 2009 at 9:52 PM.
love arsenal,,,,,
hope one day i can go to emirats stadium,,,
and meet van persie and family
By rahmanita soufi.. Posted September 7 2009 at 2:53 PM.
My favourite player !!!!
in my favourite team
hope you do really well in your next season, you did have a good season 08/09 with 20 goals (my favourite was the one against liverpool), lets hope arsenal can win the prem once again, and win the champions league for the first time. Hope you stay in arsenal, and become the captain of arsenal one day. Best of luck RVP and god bless your family !
;)
By Nick.. Posted August 12 2009 at 9:40 AM.
Theres only one Van Persie
By Khalid.. Posted July 27 2009 at 1:42 PM.
Whenever Robin Vp is healthy, he has always been my world best. RVP you will win trophies you are looking for and be named world best oficially even if you still best for me. God bless your family RVP.
By ethiopie.. Posted July 19 2009 at 9:06 PM.
I'm from Turkey.
My favourite football player is Robin van Persie.
I think he is the best !
By DreaminLife.. Posted July 16 2009 at 4:45 PM.
For those who choose a medium like this to rain abuse on Mr. Barak Obama, i say shame on you. Your type let us know Mr. Obama is right and you are wrong. He has a good heart while your type are evil and vile. Robin, you have a good example in Obama. Wish you well
By Jizzle.. Posted July 15 2009 at 6:54 PM.
robin keep it rolling i love u to the core
By mathew (nigeria).. Posted July 15 2009 at 10:34 AM.
Robin is a gud striker, keep it up.
By Adegoke Shemilore.. Posted July 3 2009 at 11:20 AM.
YES U CAN VAN PERSIE
By bereket.. Posted July 2 2009 at 2:04 PM.
Please don't copy Obama, he is a disaster, the USA will be complety broke after his 4 years,
He is totally clueless about the economy,
he his a college professor that lives in a make belief world.
His idea of fixing problems is trow money at it take everybody to a coffee shop at a couple of hours later all problems are solved.
Greetings from Texas
By PDH.. Posted July 2 2009 at 2:53 AM.
R.V.P you was are best player last season and i believe you can still improve alot. i also believe if we keep the squad together and add a couple more signings we WILL win a trophy next season p.s i wish good things for you and your family please sign a new contract
By waynos.. Posted June 30 2009 at 8:17 PM.
ARSENAL YOUR YEAR I FEEL IS GOING TO BE 2010, SO HANG IN THERE, WITH SOME OTHER PLAYERS COMING BACK FROM LONG TERM INJURIES, WE ARE GOING TO BE A FORCE.
I HAVE SUPPORTED ARSENAL FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, AND WILL CONTINUE SUPPORTING THEM WHETHER WE WIN ANY MORE TROPHIES OR NOT (HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT WE WONT)
IT IS GOOD TO HAVE ROBIN IN THE TEAM, ALL THE BEST TO HIM AND HIS YOUNG FAMILY FOR THE NEXT ARRIVAL AND POTENTIAL ARSENAL PLAYER.
By geoffrey witts perth western australia.. Posted June 30 2009 at 2:12 PM.
Hi Van,
I pray that your dreams for our precious Arsenal will come through and your aims will be achieved.
Your wife and son are so quit in the picture, I wonder how they look physical.
You are my best player in Arsenal.
Extend my greetings to your wife, she is beautiful.
By Mabel.. Posted June 30 2009 at 11:51 AM.
A die core asenal fan in kenya;persie you r our man' stay alittle longer with arsenal and we shall win titles.OKEY
By essumakhandia.. Posted June 30 2009 at 10:57 AM.
wow..your son so cute...i wanna hug
By Azura.harris.. Posted June 30 2009 at 3:17 AM.
OBAMA?!?! Has the world gone MAD? How can a career politician who will do or say anything to be elected and is clearly out of his depth inspire ANYONE?
When did people lose their self reliance and begin to yearn so strongly for a messiah/father figure to take care of them? Pathetic...
By mike troup.. Posted June 29 2009 at 5:29 PM.
aint no footballer, but am truly inspired. Great lad, great principles. Great things lie ahead and we sure can win trophies with this attitude.
By T1.. Posted June 29 2009 at 1:05 PM.
Yu can see d number of goodwill response this article has drawn. Rvp-my respect 4 yu has soared.yu are among d gr8 in england.as a gunner,ur wish is my wish. Sail on!
By Nsikan castro,cal-nigeria.. Posted June 29 2009 at 10:38 AM.
i'm rafi from israel.
my parents are dutch and the bought in holland a new magazine, helden. it'a magazine of a father and a daughter i don't knoiw. they also wrote the great article with robin. the dutchman is right, the article has been written by barbara and frits barend, it's a nice translation. i'm glad so i coukld read it too. robin is very popular in israel and more after this great articel.
rafi Yoknam israel
By rafi.. Posted June 29 2009 at 10:03 AM.
i'm proud of u RVP and u are very intelligent and ur family wlli as u know always be here with u
THE WORLD BEST PLAYER
HATS OFF
By washila.. Posted June 29 2009 at 7:25 AM.
i am a liverpool supporter if liverpool dont win the primere league next season iwill prefrer arsenal 2 win it the have a young talanted team. let them give chance 2 the manager he is the best in britain and he will succed
By nick fawaz.. Posted June 29 2009 at 2:52 AM.
my name is saad from egypt , north africa i very very love al_persie and too all player of arsenal i watch all matches Nothing more I like this club, in the same spirit of continuity and beauty and rosciky and cesc , dodo , theo , all all all all over over over Wrong, but make something to be said I'm a viewer Bkavwoa Egyptian-African Arab Muslims began months that the public is not as it was last season, I swear I did not know anything about English football clubs, the great names of the poor, but for the right season of 2007 - 2008 was a heavy for caliber Arsenal, especially after the departure of Henry I love this club, I am fairer than encouragement to other clubs but this club Arsenal will not be encouraged after I do not know how I Athds English to Arabic, but I would like to see these players again spend the entire summer waiting for the new season Arsenal striker needs to end the attacks and the Baltsudaidat impressive and I am sorry, thank you
By saad.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:51 PM.
my name is saad from egypt , north africa i very very love al_persie and too all player of arsenal i watch all matches Nothing more I like this club, in the same spirit of continuity and beauty and rosciky and cesc , dodo , theo , all all all all over over over
By saad.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:55 PM.
Please keep hope alive, remain focus, trophies are coming next season, with caliber of players with you their and more stars are coming up. Arsenal going to the best in premier league next season
By Tunde Lawal.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:30 PM.
as I wrote, beacuase i'm dutch, now i know: it's a big interview made and written by two great dutch journalistst, BARBARA and FRITS BAREND.
Congratulations, ROBIN, BOUHRA, BARBARA and FRITS BAREND of HELDEN.
What a great magazine. And Robin is the big suprise for Hiolland. Robin is an example for a lot of players.
Thanks for publishing this great interview
Geroge van Houten
By george.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:28 PM.
You remember when you took Eboue's cross on a volley and smacked it home. That was when i knew you are a special guy on the pitch. Now i know you are a special guy of the pitch too, take care of your family stay healthy, the talent you have, the rest will obey and come your way. Shoomoo you must be a UTD fan, Ronaldo is gone, and we have our RVP MVP and he ain't going anywhere hahahahahahahahahahaha!! To make it worse he seemed to have matured, God aren't y'all in trouble.
By Albert.. Posted June 28 2009 at 7:43 PM.
Got to be the best article NOTW have ever produced. Should do a bit more of this and a bit less of the crap transfer rumours...
By Kris.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:01 PM.
What an inspiration!!
One day he will be the best in the world!
By socc3r.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:53 PM.
Great player. No doubt about it. It will not be long before he becomes one of the greats of the game!
By Linus.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:37 PM.
great RVP cant w8 2 c u nxt season ur such an inspration u will be the best in the world go gunners!!!!!!!
By sunil.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:43 PM.
van per sie. put in more hard work and u will see trophy s dude.do ur talking on the pitch
By pero.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:42 PM.
Cant wait for him to sign for Man U in the coming weeks.Top Player
By Safder.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:07 PM.
RVP for ever live in Arsenal
By Esteban-Chile.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:12 PM.
nice to hear from RVP after all the negativity coming from the fans and the press...
hopefully he and co can bring back the glory day of Arsenal fc and become gooner for the rest of his career
By fz5791.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:53 PM.
thats the man of the game.he is a great player who makes me feel the love of soccer, great finisher, inspiration and motivation in every game he plays.he just adds that additional moral for being a gunner.arsenal for ever.eden AKA van persie.Namibia
By eden iyambo.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:01 PM.
thats the man of the game.he is a great player who makes me feel the love of soccer, great finisher, inspiration and motivation in every game he plays.he just adds that additional moral for being a gunner.arsenal for ever.eden AKA van persie.Namibia
By eden iyambo.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:03 PM.
gunners you are my superstar.stay put coz success does not come overnight. chillin maze
By chengo.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:54 PM.
I am a chelsea fan, but that does'nt stop me admiring a genuinely changed van persie. he's always been a fine player, but he had a little bit concern of his overall behavior on and off the pitch. that's good we have one footballer changed, let's hope the rest will follow.
And by the way what a lovely family they look.
By abdi.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:25 PM.
Well the hunger is what i see in him and of course its normal for every normal human to start having a re-appraisal especially if you have goals. Just hang on for a little while. Blizz
By Daniel.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:18 PM.
Such a classy player, he carried arsenal on his own in january, and he loves the club.
By blackfoot.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:22 PM.
Silly football fan comments here, he's a money grabbing diver! if he is your "hero" you need a life!
By Shoomoo.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:40 PM.
You definitely sound very inspirational and focused, all the best R.V.P. I think dinner is about to saved @ Arsenal stay a bit longer!!! Avid Gunner in Canada.
By Sehlelo.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:39 PM.
Indeed u r a man of men,I like ur game nd u can realy mke it coz u play a fantastic game when inthe pitch. U R MY NO.LOVE YOU.
By makori oroba geoffrey.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:21 PM.
Cesc should stand up and take notes of RVP. He is as frustrated as every one else who loves Arsenal, but he is not bad mouthing any one and is focusing on next season. RVP my respect level for you has gone up and I am sure if you say fit you have a chance of becoming the best player in the World.
By Cris the Gooner Blaizer.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:21 PM.
HE WILL BE THE BEST IN THE WORLD
By Jack webber .. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:26 PM.
Good man!
By John.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:59 PM.
Robin, i named my cat Persie arfter you, i cant wait to see you next season...you are gonna become a dutch legend too with the world cup coming up. you mite just get that player of the year picture.
By Kele.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:59 PM.
RVP the man .. GLORY GLORY ARSENAL !
By Junaid .. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:40 PM.
Am happy to note your hunger for trophies at emirates. Take us there. Am an ardent Arsenal supporter.
By eric oyondi.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:37 PM.
you rvp and fabregas can bring arsenal back to their glory days...........GET UR CONTRACT SIGNED
By Abdi.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:21 PM.
respect..
great personality
By Stnc.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:12 PM.
Thank u Robin,we are proud to have this kind of afootbaler in the BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD.You are simply brillaint.Keep up the hard work and titles will be yours.Beatiful family.take care
By Gamal.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:10 PM.
Ladies first, I give it to Mrs. RVP!
Then Men second: I miss the outragious left footers. You know those crazy shooting stars that would bend into the right hand corner at the speed of light. Then again I enjoyed the adventure provided by the chocolate leg last season. In any case, I would take a fit RVP over anything. If ever you decide to leave arsenal, that would be the day that we would lose a part of our dream. live on man and bring us the glory. we believe in you!
By lems.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:54 AM.
RVP is world class.
By Jaiye Ige.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:38 AM.
Makes a change for a player to love the team he plays for and not be in it just for the money.
Some of the other 'stars' at arsenal should take note.
By mark DK.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:34 AM.
what can i say, all u dooners have said everything. i call him van the man and he is the man to carry Arsenal through (RVP Reliable Vice President).
we gooners love ya. coooommmmeee oooonnn goooooonnneeerrrssss.
By jide.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:30 AM.
I AM YOUR HUGE FAN RVP!!!!!
I FOLLOW UR STYLE OF PLAY AND I HAVE PRACTICED A LOT ON MY LEFT KICK.
AND I AM PROUD TO BE CALLED RVP BY MY FRIENDS.
HAIL GUNNERS!!!!
IN AW WE TRUST.
By akshay from india.. Posted June 28 2009 at 11:10 AM.
RVP
just to tell you that I am so impressed with your present maturity on and off the pitch. you have now grown into a full matured professional footballer and a responsible family man. Injury free this season and you have your hands on the treble!!
Welldone for signing a new contract. In RVP we hope and in ARSENE we trust. Go GUNNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By chucks karlson london.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:40 AM.
I love robin........ i want him to be the highest goal scorer this season at arsenal. And is one of the best player in the world.
By Ekata Ronald.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:34 AM.
Vman ur the best player at ARS FC and next season u will win tropheis .YES U CAN
By dylan robbins.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:20 AM.
You're just unbelievable. You're so cool and magnificent. Please stay with arsenal and believe in the manager. The club is now well positioned the win things. God bless ya.
By Collins Anim - Arsenal Fun.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:54 AM.
It will take people like this to save football from its excesses.
By LB.. Posted June 28 2009 at 10:00 AM.
i love van persie...this are the kind of players we need at arsenal...he doesnt complain much...he just believes in arsenal and arsene wenger....and he wants to win trophies with arsenal....i just love him....
By luc.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:46 AM.
i like ur spirit RVP I believe u can make it.keep 2 ur faith man u will surely b d best one,wenger should add some fighting men wit u like melo,gokla inler, joan moutinho,benzema.
By jones.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:44 AM.
Van, ur the man I trust most! Come on, be the best Arsenal team of all time.
By Theuri.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:31 AM.
TRUST ME DUDE, U WILL GET ALL THE TROPHIES U WANT WITH ARSENAL, JUST HANG IN THERE AN CONTINUE HAVIN FAITH IN UR ABILITY, UR TEAM MATES AN MANAGER AS WE COTINUE OUR FAITH IN U. LUV U ROBIN!
By MARV.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:19 AM.
Respect from a liverpool fan!
By elnino.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:18 AM.
RVP play carefully this time and avoid injuries like last season. iam your greatest fun and i trust we have a bright future with this club. Steer the team up front next season and see the changes
By John Lokaala Gibson.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:13 AM.
Family 1st then our gunners rvp.You can achieve so much under a great man , but only you can listen and take in what motivates you to be the best striker in the world.You and wife have indured a great deal...as we all fall we pick ourselves up dust off and continue our journey to where we want to be....come on my son ur a gunner and can be for life because the success at Arsenal can be all yours ! peace bro
By stu.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:06 AM.
This is the kind of player we need, this is why i love kaka his comitment and desire to succeed will never go invain God will decorate you with trouphies RVP we love you
By Adoyi Emmanuel.. Posted June 28 2009 at 9:01 AM.
u future in gunners remember that and u r robin hood gunners
By hanADY.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:59 AM.
RVP, you are one of the best. never doubt yourself.
Yes we've gone 4yrs trophy less, but in that time we've more than proved that we're up there with the top teams around the world. Many times winning them home & away. Two or three good signings is all we need. We've got some really great players and with the right focus & fitness we're GUNNER do it.
Arsenal will be great next season.
GUNNER TILL I DIE & THEN SOME.
By Bad Boy Gee.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:18 AM.
cool reading
By bee jay.. Posted June 28 2009 at 8:01 AM.
lovely piece, if we continue to belive we can do , we can surely do it. Bae injuries, Arsenal should be up there.
By Ledum Bienwi.. Posted June 28 2009 at 7:43 AM.
Well, I guess from this the question to ask is whether 2009/10 will see Robin 'do an Andy Murray' and catapult himself up into the world elite?
Seems to me the pieces of the jigsaw are in place.
Now all we need to see is whether his talent is really that big. If it is, watch out!
By Rhys Jaggar.. Posted June 28 2009 at 7:30 AM.
spot on rvp, u dont need alcohol in ur system or even go to club and stay up late to have some fun, in your case u have a beautiful wife and a healthy looking son, with a grea t home. who needs the club?
By jayboy.. Posted June 28 2009 at 7:30 AM.
i like this player so mutch
By Ashraf.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:41 AM.
all we need is a fit squad RVP da most rest as dey say will follow. we r one talented squad else why wud u see almost all our players being linked with some club or the other............so as dey say IN ARSENE WE TRUST......
GO GUNNERS:)
By heramb.. Posted June 28 2009 at 6:25 AM.
R v p tank. Four your help we need few moor players like you so plse sign that doted line cous we can't sea a nother world class player go like this you wher the best when you scored aginst Chelsea we need some more of that gooner four life
By Mr Saj .. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:15 AM.
i love all the coment...arsenal forever..
By Jd_henry.. Posted June 28 2009 at 5:02 AM.
top man!
By dom.. Posted June 28 2009 at 4:12 AM.
i think van persie could really explode next season if he stay fit. last season i noticed him to be a bit large, he gained some weight when out injured for too long. now he back to his physical best and that might be a different.
By g0on3r.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:19 AM.
vPersie... i know u can do it.. we trust in u.. make more picture of trophies hang at the wall of urs and urs son... return arsene deeds with more excellent seasons...
u are the man along with Cesc to bring glory to arsenal... in u we believe!
By Forever gunner.. Posted June 28 2009 at 3:17 AM.
Wow, look at the difference between someone like Robin and someone like Ronaldo, someone who unluckily is unrewarded for his sacrifices with even an FA cup and someone who was rewarded for his arrogance with (sorry long list). Robin, go out there and reward yourself for your sacrifices with the help of what you called a "heck of a team". Reward Wenger for his, not only advices, but also patience and inspiration. Just do it, become the world best, YES YOU CAN!!
By Arsenalisto.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:25 AM.
Hope you continue to get stronger and sign that new contract soon! The future is bright!
By SAGooner.. Posted June 28 2009 at 2:07 AM.
Btw, those cheesy pictures above... think it will be better to leave some of those out of the clipping collection.... especially the second one with the awful orange tan - damn i swear you look like someone else i´ve seen
By Rich.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:57 AM.
great player, love his attitude but I kinda miss his fiery on field antics... his wife is smokin hot too!
By lukychmz.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:55 AM.
Hope you read the messages here RVP, they are all spot on. Hope you get your contract sorted soon and build on last seasons good performance.
By Rich.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:53 AM.
one of the most technically gifted players in the world right now. expect big things... glad he's a gooner!
By James.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:30 AM.
Bergkamp struggled to be recognised as the best player but is now considered a legend in every right... You will undoubtedly win plenty of trophies with Arsenal- with a distinctive style which is not comparable to many others in world football, for this reason you have every right to believe you can become the best player in the world. Keep the fitness and sacrifice up and show the extreme talent you have!!!
By Sean.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:26 AM.
Wenger is truly inspirational, and thats the way to go Robin, all gooners love you.
By prem.. Posted June 28 2009 at 1:12 AM.
This is why I travel from USA to watch all Arsenal's game, every Arsenal player should think like you Robin.
Please bring us a trophy next season, I'll be there to see you play.
By Nesan Sinnadurai.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:56 AM.
Go on Robin!!! And it sounds like you have someone very special in Bouchra.
By Toks.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:30 AM.
I really hope you have that title-winning picture at the end of the next season Robin. You are great talent and you truly deserve it!
By George.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:37 AM.
Van the Man!
By matt.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:15 AM.
thats the spirit RvP... get your contract signed and bring us some trophies
By Rocky.. Posted June 28 2009 at 12:02 AM.
i love you robin.your my star player man !!!!!!!!1
By loxie.. Posted June 27 2009 at 11:48 PM.