The personal conversations that were held between ferguson and wenger in the summer of 2012 over the transfer of robin van persie are also. Oct 03, 2012 sir alex ferguson hailed the partnership between wayne rooney and robin van persie following manchester uniteds 21 victory over fc cluj in the champions league on tuesday. Ruud van nistelrooy swore at me, claims former manchester united manager ruud van nistelrooys verbal abuse of sir alex ferguson during the 2006 carling cup final signalled the. The striker scored 26 goals in the titlewinning campaign of 2012, which. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. Robin van persie latest news, transfers, pictures, video. Ruud van nistelrooy was kicked out of manchester united. In the summer of 2012 robin van persie, or rvp as he is affectionately known by his fans, made the controversial move from arsenal to manchester united. He left a great void, van persie explained to sofoot. Van persie details man utd stars surprise over fergusons. Mar 04, 2020 robin van persie has opened up on the controversial comments he made after his move to manchester united from arsenal.
The dutchman was persuaded to join the red devils by ferguson in 2012 and enjoyed a superb maiden season, helping the premier league giants to their 20th league title crown. As he returns to manchester united robin van persie is. Oct 19, 2016 robin van persie, now at fenerbahce, has admitted he could have been lining up against them in the europa league on thursday had sir alex ferguson still been at manchester united. Sure enough, van persie went on to earn a second successive premier league. Van persie had already put the turkish giants 10 up against akhisar.
Van persie reveals ferguson called out united stars for. And uniteds former netherlands superstar has revealed just how surprised the players were by the announcement. Robin van persies fearsome volley made it 20 times. Robin van persie has revealed how sir alex ferguson made an example of two manchester united players in front of the whole squad after they were caught partying in the wake of their defeat to. Why robin van persies story about ruthless sir alex. An intelligent playmaker and deadly striker, he brings creativity and intelligence to arsenals forward line and is the first name on the netherlands team sheet. Arsene wenger rift revealed in alex ferguson book telegraph.
Sir alex ferguson believes manchester united secured the buy of the summer in robin van persie. Alex ferguson says robin van persie is best buy of the summer. The dutchman famously left the emirates stadium in 2012 and joined the reds for a fee of around. Sure enough, van persie went on to earn a second successive premier league golden boot and with the league title he craved. Bergkamp and the two youth team players are involved in a complicated practice that involves passing, receiving and finishing as van persie looks on from the jacuzzi. Ruud van nistelrooy swore at me, claims former manchester united manager ruud van nistelrooys verbal abuse of sir alex ferguson during the. Van persie reveals how alex ferguson slammed 2 man united. Amid worry, alex ferguson book could be a positive for rooney, manchester united. Ever the proponent of youth, fergie hadnt gone for such a longtoothed outfield oldtimer. Oct 27, 2012 sir alex ferguson believes manchester united secured the buy of the summer in robin van persie. Robin van persie has opened up on the controversial comments he made after his move to manchester united from arsenal. Robin van persie witnessed sir alex fergusons rage at manchester united as the scotsman lamented two ahole players back in 20.
He is the record goal scorer of all time for the netherlands national team. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david beckham. Dec 01, 20 the story of the dutch footballer who plays for manchester united. Sir alex fergusons 25 years at manchester united in quotes by benji inwood, november 4, 2011. English premier league sir alex ferguson went the extra mile. The frenchman compared the situation to when robin van persie left arsenal for old trafford. Dec 23, 2012 manchester united manager alex ferguson claims robin van persie could have been killed after accusing swansea captain ashley williams of deliberately kicking a ball at the strikers head. Sir alex ferguson went the extra mile because he knew robin van persie would make the difference for manchester united this season. Minimimum fee of gbp 250 or local equivalent per image use exclusive coverage manager sir alex ferguson poses with robin van persie r as he signs for manchester united fc at their carrington training ground on august 17, 2012 in manchester, england.
Van persie thanks ferguson for helping him achieve his dreams. Robin van persie tells revealing story about sir alex. English premier league sir alex ferguson went the extra. Manager sir alex ferguson poses with robin van persie as. Robin van persie could have been killed, says sir alex. Robin van persie explains moment sir alex ferguson humiliated. Robin van persie has lifted the lid on the conversations he held with sir alex ferguson after signing for manchester united and how hed been. Van persie was fergusons last great signing at manchester united, arriving after eight years service at arsenal. May, 20 the frenchman was then asked if fergusons retirement was discussed during the negotiations that led to van persies.
Ferguson told robin van persie he would stay on at united and had to apologise after retiring. Mar 30, 2020 robin van persie revealed sir alex ferguson called out two manchester united players for partying after a defeat to manchester city in 20. Sep 08, 20 amid worry, alex ferguson book could be a positive for rooney, manchester united. Robin van persie was persuaded to join the red devils by ferguson in 2012 and enjoyed a superb maiden season, helping the premier league giants to their 20th league title crown. Jan 11, 20 sir alex ferguson went the extra mile because he knew robin van persie would make the difference for manchester united this season. Robin van persie, now at fenerbahce, has admitted he could have been lining up against them in the europa league on thursday had sir alex ferguson still been at manchester united. Robin van persies goals fired man utd to the title in 20 after he was signed from arsenal by sir alex ferguson picture. Manager sir alex ferguson poses with robin van persie as he. Gary neville reveals the secrets to sir alex fergusons. That left ferguson and wenger only to haggle over the price.
Sir alex ferguson s 25 years at manchester united in quotes by benji inwood, november 4, 2011. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david beckham, steven gerrard, roy. Van persie was signed by ferguson from arsenal in summer 2012, but enjoyed just one season under the legendary scot. Van persie was 29 by the time he signed for united. Manchester united manager alex ferguson claims robin van persie could have been killed after accusing swansea captain ashley williams of deliberately kicking a ball at the strikers head. Ferguson is famous for his dressing room moments, with plenty of stories and. Mar 31, 2020 but van persie was left disappointed at the end of that campaign when ferguson brought an end to his glittering 27year spell at united, which saw him lift a whopping 38 trophies. The story of the dutch footballer who plays for manchester united. Robin van persie, now at fenerbahce, has admitted he could have been lining up against them in the europa league on thursday had sir alex ferguson still been at manchester united skip to main.
Manchester united signed van persie from arsenal in 2012 in fergusons final summer transfer window. The following is van persie s own words as he recalls the day in question. Nov 09, 2018 pep guardiola talks about that dinner with sir alex, and responds to his foreword on my biography of pep. Sir alex ferguson made some spectacular signings during his managerial career but two of his best captures were deadly dutch strikers ruud van nistelrooy and robin van persie. The veteran manchester united manager furiously demanded that the english football authorities take action after his star striker robin van persie was hit on the head by a fiercely struck ball when he was lying prone on the pitch during sundays 11 draw with swansea. Why robin van persie s story about ruthless sir alex ferguson means manchester united may now pass on jack grealish transfer by joe moore 31st march 2020, 11. Robin van persie manchester united strikers v manchester city.
Getty and then he always wanted emerging international talent that. Like neo in the matrix, van persie had the choice between red. Ferguson thinks signing van persie would give united a great chance of reclaiming the title from manchester city and is. Ferguson retired a season after van persie joined united. After delivering a league title in his first season, robin van persies man united status was secure. The personal conversations that were held between ferguson and wenger in the summer of 2012 over the. Aguero leads the premier league van persie in top 5. You have to read between the lines but his account at the helm of united for 26 years presents a great lesson in organizational management. What sir alex ferguson told robin van persie before. Sir alex fergusons new book on wayne rooney, david. Does it talk about ronaldos transfer to madrid in anyway. Robin van persie revealed sir alex ferguson called out two manchester united players for partying after a defeat to manchester city in 20. Fergusons initial frustration, he would write in his autobiography.
Fears robin van persie will never see again after being. Alex ferguson books reveals how arsene wenger had his fists clenched. The book highlights fergusons ability to evolve with time and adapt to change while maintaining absolute control at the organization. How man utd signed ruud van nistelrooy and robin van persie. Robin van persie latest news, breaking stories and comment the. Robin van persie won the premier league title in sir alex ferguson s final season at manchester united getty images so you try to stay calm, stay cool but theres loads of things happening. The 36yearold striker who was known for his superb goal scoring sense stated that sir alex ferguson slammed two manchester united players in front of their teammates in 20.
The signing of robin van persie provided the last great coup of the ferguson era, the dutchman shunning manchester city in favour of old trafford following a summer long transfer chase. Oct 25, 2018 without van persie, sir alex ferguson might have had to prolong his managerial career. Robin van persie, now at fenerbahce, has admitted he could have been lining up against them in the europa league on thursday had sir. Robin van persie poses with manager sir alex ferguson and chief executive david gill as he signs for manchester united fc at their carrington training ground on august 17, 2012 in manchester, england. Robin van persie reveals sir alex ferguson called man utd. Van persie scored 26 goals in his first league season as manchester united romped to a th premier league title under ferguson.
Why robin van persies story about ruthless sir alex ferguson means manchester united may now pass on jack grealish transfer. With van persie set to turn 30 next year, you can see why. Dec 23, 2012 sir alex fergusons reaction to ashley williams kicking the ball that hit robin van persie in the 76th minute sounded a little over the top, but williams could well have been sent off rather. Although there was also interest from manchester city and juventus, van persie made it clear to arsenal that he wanted to join united. Sir alex fergusons retirement in 20 hurt robin van persie the most, according to his former manchester united teammate rio ferdinand. Van persie joined united from arsenal in 2012, and was instrumental as fergusons side wrestled the premier league title back from rivals manchester city during his debut season. Sir alex ferguson hailed the partnership between wayne rooney and robin van persie following manchester uniteds 21 victory over fc cluj in the champions league on tuesday. Robin van persie admits alex fergusons retirement led to. Robin van persie has lifted the lid on the conversations he held with sir alex ferguson after signing for manchester united and how hed been promised the manager would stay for another three years. Pep guardiola talks about that dinner with sir alex, and responds to his foreword on my biography of pep. Robin van persie has revealed that sir alex ferguson had planned to stay at manchester united for three more years before announcing his sudden exit in 20. Ferguson put pictures up on the dressing room wall that had been taken of the two players on their night out and referred to them as aholes. Robin van persie reveals sir alex ferguson called out manchester.
Honest assessment of alex fergusons time in charge at manchester united. Fears robin van persie will never see again after being stretchered off with blood coming from horrific eye wound. Mar 31, 2020 robin van persie has lifted the lid on the conversations he held with sir alex ferguson after signing for manchester united and how hed been promised the manager would stay for another three years. Apr 01, 2020 robin van persies goals fired man utd to the title in 20 after he was signed from arsenal by sir alex ferguson picture. Robin van persie reveals the ruthless way he was told to. Robin van persie has revealed how legendary former manchester united boss sir alex ferguson called out two players for partying following a. Signed by arsene wenger in the summer of 2004 with a view. Without van persie, sir alex ferguson might have had to prolong his managerial career. Gary neville reveals the secrets to sir alex fergusons man. Robin van persie recalled an incident at manchester united that saw sir alex ferguson admonish two aholes for partying following a loss to manchester city in 20. After robin van persie joined manchester united in 2012 and helped carry the club to its 19th and last league title to date, arsene wenger was so stung by the implication that he may have giftwrapped a championship to his longtime rival, sir alex ferguson, he vowed never to sell another player to united again that lasted six years. Apr, 2020 robin van persie was persuaded to join the red devils by ferguson in 2012 and enjoyed a superb maiden season, helping the premier league giants to their 20th league title crown. Alex ferguson is a master of the postmatch interview, but you have to wonder if he has maybe overstepped the mark this time.
Alex ferguson says robin van persie is best buy of the. Robin van persie and son show off synchronised dribbling routine amid lockdown. Van persie was arsenals club captain at the time and ended the 201112 season as the premier leagues top goalscorer. Alex ferguson has said robin van persie could have been killed after accusing swansea captain ashley williams of deliberately kicking a ball at the striker.
And writing in his new book my autobiography ferguson said it. But van persie was left disappointed at the end of that campaign when ferguson brought an end to his glittering 27year spell at united, which saw him lift a whopping 38 trophies. Robin van persie opens up on little boy comments after. Fergie lied to convince me to quit arsenal for manchester united robin van persie has revealed how sir alex ferguson convinced him to swap the emirates for old trafford. Sir alex fergusons retirement hurt robin van persie. Why robin van persies story about ruthless sir alex ferguson. Campbell, who is a good friend of sir alex ferguson, said that fergie told him about van nistelrooys departure, noting how difficult the dutch forward was to manage. May 8, 2018 the feud ferguson vs wenger may 8, 2018 may 7, 2018. Man utd hero robin van persie has never been properly. Manager sir alex ferguson poses with robin van persie as he signs for manchester united fc at their carrington training ground on august 17, 2012 in manchester, england. It was the headtohead talks i had with van persie, many, many times that convinced me to sell him. Robin van persie is one of the most talented players in world football today. Oct 22, 20 van persie scored 26 goals in his first league season as manchester united romped to a th premier league title under ferguson.
Robin van persie poses with manager sir alex ferguson and. And ferguson revealed he enjoyed negotiating with arsenal manager arsene wenger. Sir alex fergusons reaction to ashley williams kicking the ball that hit robin van persie in the 76th minute sounded a little over the top, but williams could well have been sent off rather. Robin van persie decides that he will get out of the jacuzzi the minute dennis bergkamp makes a mistake. Oct 22, 20 arsene wenger rift revealed in alex ferguson book. Brilliant dennis bergkamp story told by van persie. May 10, 20 ferguson fended off interest from manchester city to land the 29yearold last summer for a fee of. Van persie made it clear to arsenal that he wanted to join united. Former manchester united star robin van persie has explained the kind of disciplinarian sir alex ferguson is when he was the manager of the old trafford side. Like neo in the matrix, van persie had the choice between red and blue, and proved to be the one for ferguson.
While manchester city manager roberto mancini has spent the. Ferguson shamed two aholes for partying after man utd. Robin van persie sir alex fergusons final thrilling gift to. Robin van persies goal against aston villa in the game that clinched a 20th. Van persie now remains a cult hero at united, but it seems he has regrets that he could not play under ferguson for longer, with the legendary scottish tactician retiring from football management.