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My open letter to Robin Van Persie

Van Persie released a poorly worded statement this week, making his position at the club untenable

Dear Robin,
I’m writing to you in response to your statement you released, which was supposedly for the fans. I’d like to express my disappointment at the irresponsible way the statement was released, its tone, and the fact the statement was “for the fans” when in reality it was for you, and you only. This situation could have been handled much better by you, and means you don’t leave Arsenal on good terms.
I understand you are at a point on your career where you have a make a decision, and maybe you thought it was the right time to move. While I am disappointed that you are going, I respect your decision, but what I can’t respect is your statement, a statement which was childish, irresponsible, and has left a bitter taste in everyone i...