RVP talking some sense

WalcottSignedMyShirt · Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:18 pm

From sporting life websiste:

Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has described former team-mate Freddie Ljungberg's recent criticism of the Gunners as "a bit weak".

Ljungberg accused Arsenal of lacking ambition in the wake of his move to West Ham, citing the departure of Thierry Henry. And Dutchman van Persie admits his comments were not well received in the Emirates Stadium dressing room.

"If you play nine years at a club like Arsenal you can say some nice words," he told the News of the World.

"If you're coming up with excuses about Thierry's departure and about promises from the club it's a bit weak.

"I was disappointed and I know a few others were as well. He had a fantastic period, he was once the best player in England, so come on and say some nice things for this club, which is fantastic."

gus ceasar is a legend · Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:29 pm

I was gutted Fred said what he did!

Cannot understand what he hoped to gain apart from diverting away from the fact he wouldnt have got a kick this season at Arsenal!

Silly boy Freddie!

Post by **REB** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:41 pm

read that interview,, well done rvp,, think freddie was just tryin 2 big himself up,, he knew damn well he wouldnt get many games this season so tryed 2 pass the blame,,

Eboue Can't Defend · Post by **Eboue Can't Defend** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:07 pm

RVP you are a true Arsenal hero!!

Said exactly what most of the fans were thinking!!

Post by **T.S** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:14 pm

Couldn't agree more. Well in, RvP.

GlosGooner70 · Post by **GlosGooner70** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 7:39 pm

...RVP...1

...Freddie , he of the past red hair...0

Gunnerz4life · Post by **Gunnerz4life** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:50 am

Didnt he have something to say about Henry a few weeks back as well? Its good to see an Arsenal player not trying to be politcally correct. We could do with a bad boy in the team, given that he channels the energy towards performance and an occasional neccessary chin wag.

Post by **REB** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:13 am

tonysaunders wrote:Couldn't agree more. Well in, RvP.

doesnt hold back ,, as we all thought the younger players were afraid 2 open the mouths in front of th14.. now i do believe we are more 2gether as a team,, which can only be a good thing

JakeN13 · Post by **JakeN13** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:02 pm

Nice rone RvP....

Think it might something personal between RvP & Freddie though. Think Cashley mention something in his book about RvP & Freddie having arguments Not that I've read the book myself

Chunky The Gooner · Post by **Chunky The Gooner** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:05 pm

Spot on RVP just what most us were thinking !

gus ceasar is a legend · Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:50 pm

Carry on like this RVP and you get my vote for captain!

gunners-need-steel · Post by **gunners-need-steel** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:48 pm

nice one to get one of the current gunners responding to freddies nonsence .... nevertheless, RvP's comments were still politically nice and toned down ...

he should have clearly stated that: 'freddie knew he would only get a few games this season as it would have been too tough for him to break into the team' .. period ...