Not at all. He had **** games. He had quiet games. He was never quite at his best for a few games when coming back from an injury or suspension.
He missed that ****ing penalty against United. He didnt use his left foot as much as he could have done.
Still.... he was a genius. He was technically one of the greatest footballers of all time and the best I ever saw. He could spot and hit a pass that our current 'world class players' bungle every week and he could judge angles and speed in a split second. He was an incredible footballer. Genuinely incredible.
He was also partial to giving a defender a smack if they took the piss.
People like Sanchez and Ozil should bear this in mind when they strut around the Emirates. We were lucky enough to see a clutch of genuine world class players play every week 10-15 years ago. We know what it looks like.
It ain't you two. Wont be nobody crying when you leave and you ain't getting a statue.
Pair of ****s.
The point is that things that means something to you should challenge you, and things that challenge you should make you nervous.
However, nerves and fear are not the same thing. Nerves are natural, fear is the consequence of failing to deal with them.
You should be nervous going out to bat. Anyone who isn't is a bit of a weirdo.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."