Van Persie Crowned Football Writers’ Association Footballer Of The Year

Arsenal's Robin van Persie is the man to beat right now following his second award of the season,  the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the year award... Arsenal's Robin van Persie was this morning named as the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the year. The award comes just days after he won the PFA player of the year, capping off a fine season at the Emirates for the Gunners' captain. The last player to win both major awards in one season was Rooney in 2010, while the last Arsenal man to do it was Thierry Henry  in 2004. The Dutchman held off competition from Manches...