Having a discussion on the spurs board regarding club legends and we have come to a cross roads.
They believe both cesc and RvP should be considered club legends. I disagree, here is my reasoning.
Van Persie - Has been a loyal servant and a great player at times, but this is his stand out year. He has been riddled wit injuries which has meant he has missed a lot of game time. Also lack of trophies, not down to him alone, but still hinders his status at the club.
Cesc - Even better servant, at 16 he came in and thanks to him we stayed competitive for years of redevelopment. But he left to early and was to young. Again lack of trophies.
For van to make that status he would have to finish his career at arsenal, and a few trophies would help. Same with cesc, if he ever comes back, a couple of trophies may be enough to get him there.
What do people think ? Again i say that at the moment, they are not legends and that status shouldn't be thrown around lightly as you would be on the same level as the bradys, seamans, adams and bergkamps etc
Legendary Status
posted on 9/5/12
neither of them are legends, RVP could be if he stayed a few years. Guys like Adams, Henry, Bergkamp are legends. We've had loads of great players but people throw around legend too easily.
posted on 9/5/12
Charlie George is considered a legend,though you could argue that is partly because he is a local lad, who played for the club and won medals.
posted on 9/5/12
If it's the amount of time someone stays at a club, or their actual ability.
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United fans certainly consider Ronaldo to be a legend. He's got the winners medals from his time there but he was only there for 6 years.
posted on 9/5/12
"United fans certainly consider Ronaldo to be a legend. He's got the winners medals from his time there but he was only there for 6 years."
Exactly.
posted on 9/5/12
Ray Parlour is more of a legend than Fabregas.
posted on 9/5/12
Why? Cause he stuck around?
posted on 9/5/12
THAT goal in the FA Cup final against Chelsea would secure anyone legendary status.
posted on 9/5/12
RVP is a legend, he's scored more goals than Bergkamp (I know he was mostly a no. 10) in far fewer appearances and has carried the team this year. He also has a genuine love for the club which is unusual for a foreigner, whether it stops him leaving is another issue, but I reckon he'll stay and confirm his status.
posted on 9/5/12
not just because he stuck around, he would die for Arsenal. Fabregas was a great player player, the fans loved him but never in the same way as Henry.
posted on 9/5/12
Fair enough.