Thursday 24 March 2011

Arsenal’s Robin van Persie: Barcelona are extremely annoying and nag about everything that happens on the pitchArsenal’s Robin van Persie: Barcelona are extremely annoying and nag about everything that happens on the pitch

Arsenal striker Robin van persie has labelled Barcelona “extremely annoying” and claims that their players complain too much.

The Dutchman, who picked up a red card in the Gunners' 3-1 Champions League loss at the Nou Camp earlier this month, also says his challenge on Lionel Messi in the match would not have made as many headlines had it been on Javier Mascherano.

"I really didn’t understand all the fuss about the foul I committed on Messi. Everybody got angry with me, but I didn’t treat him any different than I treat other opponents. Nobody would have complained about it if I fouled Mascherano," said Van Persie to De Telegraaf.

"Meanwhile, the Barcelona players tend to nag about everything that happens on the pitch. I was a bit disappointed with that. It’s something that the Chelsea players do in England. 

"Barcelona are still a fantastic team, but they should really stop nagging and complaining that much. That’s becoming extremely annoying on the pitch."

He added: "I have a lot of respect for Barcelona. Is it possible to match what Barcelona are doing? I rate Barcelona even higher than Spain’s national side. However, every team can be beaten. I never felt any less than the Barcelona players on the pitch."

Wednesday 23 March 2011

No trophies = disappointing season?

If we end up with nothing this season, are we right in saying 'not good enough'?

After watching 'You're on SkySports' the other week and listening to the thoughts of arsenal fans on what looks like yet another disappointing season...Jason Cundy the presenter made a point in saying we are 2nd in the league and still have a chance of winning it.

But yet looking at every premiership teams squads, arsenal have the strongest squad if you look at the quality and depth, although Chelsea fans and maybe the yids could argue against.

We have been very unfortunate in drawing Barcelona in the CL two years running, arguable the best side to grace the planet but i guess you can only admire the way they play as frustrating as it is. With a few sales and purchases the trophies will come along with the fantastic football.