MARTIN KEOWN SPEAKS OUT ON THE VAN PERSIE SITUATION by AH
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has told the press his thoughts on the Van Persie situation at the club and how we need to buy some world class stars.
Keown said;
“At least van Persie has come out early and declared that he wants to leave.”
“Last year when it was Nasri and Fabregas it impacted so much on the group that when they were seven games in it was like a relegation fight. And I think this time round, this won’t happen if van Persie goes. I think the squad is stronger both mentally and in quality.”
“We’re almost kind of getting used to losing top players now, it’s just a shame that so many are going. If we look back to Dennis Bergkamp coming to the club, when he came to the club, it was kind of like ‘Christ!’ That was a real wake-up call – he came in, everyone took note, Arsenal’s going in a different direction. “
“Arsenal could almost do with one of those world stars coming in again.”
I agree with some of what Keown said, and I too think it’s good that Van Persie has declared his intentions, however I think the way he did it was wrong and that’s why the fans have turned on him. Sure we are angry that he doesn’t want to stay and we have the right too. However, we should respect and look at his decision. However, the context in which he did it has been a massive error for him and the fans have now turned on the player whose name they chanted all last season.
Van Persie was well on his way to joining Henry, Bergkamp, Adams, Wright etc. as a true Arsenal legend, and he still could. If he signs a new deal, Gooners will soon forgive him.
Tags: Bergkamp, Keown, Nasri, Van Persie
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