the 370Z.com OFFICIAL football (soccer) thread

[phelan]

RvP is not going to be in Arsenal colors next season. His wording in his 'letter' is too harsh, it's a slap in the face of a club that stood by him when his legs were perennially crocked. I don't begrudge him the idea of leaving, especially since a player of his quality deserves trophies and recognition, but he could have played the game a little better than that.

Shame, really; could have gone down as an Arsenal legend. The way things are going, Robin will be a glorified Nasri. Arsenal will continue, however; no player is bigger than the club. Giroud and Podolski are good starts, we need to send RvP to Citeh as soon as possible, and start shoring up the ranks. AGAIN.

Red, cow - I now wholeheartedly agree, I'm never getting jerseys with names of current players on them again. Unless it's to honor an already made legend like Del Piero or Henry.

In retrospect, it's quite harsh to think about.
Two years ago: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Fabregas, Wilshere, Song, Walcott, Nasri, van Persie

Now: Szczesny, (crocked) Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Song, Arteta, Ramsey, Giroud, Podolski, Walcott

Who would've thought our defense would be the most stable? lol

[cow]

Originally Posted by phelan

Red, cow - I now wholeheartedly agree, I'm never getting jerseys with names of current players on them again. Unless it's to honor an already made legend like Del Piero or Henry.

Welcome to the bitter taste of acceptance.

I agree with everything you said about RVP. We thought we knew him, that he wouldn't "do us" like the others, but in the end, it shows how little we as fans know about our "heroes." Hopefully he can be cashed in & will never enjoy another season as great as the last one. He's about due for another injury anyway.

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Speaking of Del Piero, I still cannot believe Juventus let him go. If anyone deserves to be on a rolling contract until retirement, it's Alessandro Del Piero. He was one of the world's best strikers at the time & stuck with the club throughout their Serie B season & their subsequent relatively "meh" seasons. At least he went out on top as a Scudetto winner.