Double awards for RVP, but why?

 The Gunners captain Robin Van Persie has won two awards recently as you are all aware of. He won the FWA (football writers association) award and the PFA (professional footballers' association) player of the year award. Following in the footsteps of a previous Gunner's captain and fellow country man Dennis Bergkamp. Who also won the double award in 1998.

We can't go any further until we mention Thierry Henry also former Arsenal captain, won the double award in 2003 and 2004. Back to back. (he's a premier league legend)

But why did RVP win these awards and why this season?

It is no secret that RVP has been in the form of his life, scoring 27 goals so far this season.
Everyone all over the globe knows how much of a talent he his.

So why this season and not the past seasons?

One word; Injury's.

Van Pesie has had good season before now, where he had a good run of form but he seemed to be injury prone.

It was always said that on his day RVP can score against any team, but he can't seem to give a full season.

It has been a real big shame for the Arsenal faithful because if the dutch man had been firing on all cylinders all season, every season, we are sure that Arsenal would have more trophies to their collection.

Well this season has taken RVP to another level. After playing every game for Holland in the world cup at South Africa, he went back to Arsenal to be named club captain.

It has been a big high for the firing dutch man and he's thriving from the responsibility.

Here's the low down on Robin Van Persie;

Pros's

RVP has pace, a sweet left foot and technical awareness. He will play anywhere up top whether it be as striker, right forward of left forward and still be a real threat no matter what position. He can create goals and of course score goals!

Con's

He suffers from injury's too often, he's not the best in the air and his temperament can sometimes get the best of him.

Overall

Robin Van Persie is a great striker. If he can steer away from injury's, he will break records.
Is he the best striker in the world? Not quite. On his day he can look as if he's a world beater, but unfortunately, he will not give you two seasons like this current one back to back.

Robin Van Persie rating; 8 out of 10.

Below is a link to a good report from ESPN;

 http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1050629/robin-van-persie-doubted-his-ability-to-lead-attack?cc=5739