Van Persie saga, officially not extending contract.

[flash gunner]

If SSN is correct then RVP will be signing for our dearest rivals Man United

This for me will a very sad day.

The player has been with us for eight seasons and all but one he has been on treatment table.
The player has had one fantastic season and a few not bad seasons
The player has scored well over 100 goals for the club
The player who says he loves the club has now put the dagger into the heart of the fans.
If he joins Man Utd he will be slaughtered.
He will be lighting the blue touch paper.

If he goes I won't goad, or slag off or even respond to the vitriol

But RVP..you will get everything you deserve.
This morning you wore our training kit....by tonight you could be discussing a move to Man Utd.
Stapleton was one thing, but the is a real kick in the teeth.

Fill your boots lads.

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

As far as raking in the money is concerned anything is on the agenda for 21st century Arsenal

[flash gunner]

i lived in hope, but then, like i realised santa does not exist, neither does wengers brain!

At least with Santa he does show up once a year

[Vinny1967]

If SSN is correct then RVP will be signing for our dearest rivals Man United

This for me will a very sad day.

The player has been with us for eight seasons and all but one he has been on treatment table.
The player has had one fantastic season and a few not bad seasons
The player has scored well over 100 goals for the club
The player who says he loves the club has now put the dagger into the heart of the fans.
If he joins Man Utd he will be slaughtered.
He will be lighting the blue touch paper.

If he goes I won't goad, or slag off or even respond to the vitriol

But RVP..you will get everything you deserve.
This morning you wore our training kit....by tonight you could be discussing a move to Man Utd.
Stapleton was one thing, but the is a real kick in the teeth.

Fill your boots lads.

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

We havent been their nearest rivals in along time

That's as Maybe but I did say OUR............They finished second and we finished third

[shu]

At 4 today on talksport we had that Ginger twat Durham reporting that RVP would be signing for manure possibly tonight, u know if he goes there I will hate him as much as I did Stapleton as a kid. (you never grow out of it )

[donaldo]

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

It is Arsenal policy not to sell to our nearest rivals.We are not selling RVP to Newcastle,Spuds or Liverpool are we?.Its been 7 years since Man Utd were our rivals

It makes me laugh so many Gooners slagging off RVP for leaving yet on the other hand saying he has had one good season.FFS make your minds up

[Vinny1967]

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

It makes me laugh so many Gooners slagging off RVP for leaving yet on the other hand saying he has had one good season.FFS make your minds up

Yeah he has had one good season because of his lengthy injuries.
Am not sure of your point. He is a world class player and if he stayed and was injury free he would be a huge asset to The Arsenal

[arseofacrow]

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

It makes me laugh so many Gooners slagging off RVP for leaving yet on the other hand saying he has had one good season.FFS make your minds up

Yeah he has had one good season because of his lengthy injuries.
Am not sure of your point. He is a world class player and if he stayed and was injury free he would be a huge asset to The Arsenal

He still did you on the rivals bit though mate.

[Vinny1967]

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

It makes me laugh so many Gooners slagging off RVP for leaving yet on the other hand saying he has had one good season.FFS make your minds up

Yeah he has had one good season because of his lengthy injuries.
Am not sure of your point. He is a world class player and if he stayed and was injury free he would be a huge asset to The Arsenal

He still did you on the rivals bit though mate.

How...........They finished second and we finished third

Anyway Nearest rivals can be plural

Tis a non argument really as I feel we should definitely not be strengthening our rivals for the PL.

[burns718]

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

It makes me laugh so many Gooners slagging off RVP for leaving yet on the other hand saying he has had one good season.FFS make your minds up

Yeah he has had one good season because of his lengthy injuries.
Am not sure of your point. He is a world class player and if he stayed and was injury free he would be a huge asset to The Arsenal

his injuries are not HIS fault are they, the ridiculously bad medical care IS arsenals fault!
he owes us nothing

[Vinny1967]

Have to say that it should be Arsenal Policy not to sell to our nearest rivals. Take a hit and sell him elsewhere but strengthening our nearest rivals should not be on our agenda.

It makes me laugh so many Gooners slagging off RVP for leaving yet on the other hand saying he has had one good season.FFS make your minds up

Yeah he has had one good season because of his lengthy injuries.
Am not sure of your point. He is a world class player and if he stayed and was injury free he would be a huge asset to The Arsenal

his injuries are not HIS fault are they, the ridiculously bad medical care IS arsenals fault!
he owes us nothing

I have never said he Owes us anything, nor have I said it was his fault he got injured

His statement leaves a very bad taste in my mouth and imo was purely self serving.

[I Hate Hleb]

5/7/2012

"This is an update for the fans about my current situation. I have kept quiet all this time out of respect and loyalty for the club and as agreed with Mr. Gazidis and Mr. Wenger, but since there is so much speculation in the media, I think it is fair for you guys to know what’s really going on at the moment.
"As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with the Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.
"I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days.
"Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.
"I’ve thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. You guys, the fans, have of course the right to disagree with my view and decision and I will always respect your opinions.

"I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the years and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch.
"I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from his 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if and when there are more developments."

Sorry but I don't see anything in that statement that could be said to be 'slagging off Wenger and the club'!! Indeed, I'm one of the few gooners that is glad that RVP came out and said something to put the fans in the picture, rather than being reliant on the club's policy of keeping the truth under wraps while trying to convince the fans all was hunky-dory and then springing a surprise on us just before the season starts by saying he's been sold for £15m or whatever. At least this way we're prepared.

[officepest]

Is RVP really a money grabbing asshole or just a realist???

Both.

[flash gunner]

5/7/2012

"This is an update for the fans about my current situation. I have kept quiet all this time out of respect and loyalty for the club and as agreed with Mr. Gazidis and Mr. Wenger, but since there is so much speculation in the media, I think it is fair for you guys to know what’s really going on at the moment.
"As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with the Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.
"I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days.
"Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.
"I’ve thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. You guys, the fans, have of course the right to disagree with my view and decision and I will always respect your opinions.

"I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the years and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch.
"I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from his 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if and when there are more developments."

Sorry but I don't see anything in that statement that could be said to be 'slagging off Wenger and the club'!! Indeed, I'm one of the few gooners that is glad that RVP came out and said something to put the fans in the picture, rather than being reliant on the club's policy of keeping the truth under wraps while trying to convince the fans all was hunky-dory and then springing a surprise on us just before the season starts by saying he's been sold for £15m or whatever. At least this way we're prepared.

Well said mate

The club doesnt match Van Persies ambition and just like Liam Brady he wants to go and only an Arsene supporter (not Arsenal) would not understand

[Vinny1967]

5/7/2012

"This is an update for the fans about my current situation. I have kept quiet all this time out of respect and loyalty for the club and as agreed with Mr. Gazidis and Mr. Wenger, but since there is so much speculation in the media, I think it is fair for you guys to know what’s really going on at the moment.
"As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with the Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.
"I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days.
"Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.
"I’ve thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. You guys, the fans, have of course the right to disagree with my view and decision and I will always respect your opinions.

"I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the years and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch.
"I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from his 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if and when there are more developments."

Sorry but I don't see anything in that statement that could be said to be 'slagging off Wenger and the club'!! Indeed, I'm one of the few gooners that is glad that RVP came out and said something to put the fans in the picture, rather than being reliant on the club's policy of keeping the truth under wraps while trying to convince the fans all was hunky-dory and then springing a surprise on us just before the season starts by saying he's been sold for £15m or whatever. At least this way we're prepared.

"Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.''


Personally I would have thought that the Captain of our Club should not have publicly stated that in the same statement that he mentions about wanting to win trophies. This is the only thing I have a problem with Van Persie about.
Would never blame a player for leaving as I don't know what's best for him and his family.

No club would want all their business done in a public way like this and The Arsenal are no different.

I thought it was and is a disgraceful statement to make.

[I Hate Hleb]

What would have been more self-serving is to have said nothing and allowed the illusion that he was happy at the direction the club was going in to continue until he was sold or his contract ran out. That would have been the preferred option of the club because then they wouldn't have been embarrassed and pressured into spending some of the money they have stashed aside!!