Panna King 868 Posted October 10, 2017 Robben retires at the age of 33 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Bruce Almighty 2,825 Posted October 10, 2017 Did he not retire in 2014 with the rest of the Netherlands team? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,735 Posted October 10, 2017 World Class player who looks to be coming to an end at top level. The one player I regret most we got rid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,240 Posted October 10, 2017 one of the most one-footed players that's ever played but what a left foot he had. always found it somewhat baffling that it was so predictable what he was going to do (cut inside from the right and shoot) yet defenders would get done over by it so many times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,735 Posted October 10, 2017 8 minutes ago, Stan said: one of the most one-footed players that's ever played but what a left foot he had. always found it somewhat baffling that it was so predictable what he was going to do (cut inside from the right and shoot) yet defenders would get done over by it so many times. His acceleration could easily lose defenders where he could find space to curl it. Force his right, he'll beat you on pace. I admired his ability to perform at the very top for Club and Country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,240 Posted October 10, 2017 Just now, Cicero said: His acceleration could easily lose defenders where he could find space to curl it. Force his right, he'll beat you on pace. I admired his ability to perform at the very top for Club and Country. doubling up on him would have solved a lot of problems for teams! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,735 Posted October 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Stan said: doubling up on him would have solved a lot of problems for teams! It seems like an easy solution, yet you have to wonder why he continues to keep doing it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viva la FCB 1,022 Posted October 10, 2017 Had to figure this was coming, great player winding down his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,240 Posted October 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Had to figure this was coming, great player winding down his career. reckon he'll finish his career at Bayern? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panna King 868 Posted October 10, 2017 5 minutes ago, Stan said: reckon he'll finish his career at Bayern? No Fc Groningen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy 4,871 Posted October 10, 2017 I think Holland should retire from international football altogether. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berserker 1,312 Posted October 10, 2017 Great player and extremely talented, shame that Holland couldn't qualify and he couldn't play his last WC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panna King 868 Posted October 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Tsubasa said: I think Holland should retire from international football altogether. We already have 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Bruce Almighty 2,825 Posted October 10, 2017 In the interest of balance, Robben is one of the biggest diving cheats going and the game will be better off without him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 2,223 Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Thoroughly dislikeable person IMO but without doubt a quality player that would have achieved more recognition had he not played in an era with Messi and Ronaldo. Therefore, by way of a tribute, here's a collection of his finest moments. Thanks for the memories Arjen. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,240 Posted October 10, 2017 don't forget this @Lucas on a serious note in addition to Lucas' post, this was one of my favourite goals of his 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 2,680 Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Rafael Marquez stood on his foot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirBalon 2,607 Posted October 10, 2017 One of those players that you knew the move he was going to try on and the crazy thing is that so many times it would come off even knowing it. Also a serial diver, but then again so many wingers are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Panna King 868 Posted October 10, 2017 Sergio Ramos is still chasing him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viva la FCB 1,022 Posted October 10, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 2:07 PM, Stan said: reckon he'll finish his career at Bayern? Probably not, I figure he thinks hes still got some football in him whether that be back in Holland or somewhere like China for a paycheck remains to be seen. This one was one of his more recent goals, he scores with his right and runs to tell Ribery on the sidelines. Announcers where saying it was like his first right footed goal in the Bundesliga in 2 or 3 years if i remember right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Palace Fan 1,814 Posted October 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Cicero said: World Class player who looks to be coming to an end at top level. The one player I regret most we got rid. Even though he wasn't a regular for Chelsea in his last season it was evident at the time that himself, Ribery and Malouda were the cream of wide players of that season in the late naughties. Finishing fourth and being Boltons level was the best thing that could have happened to Bayern as the reaction was signing Robben and Ribery that kicked the club in to the level they should have been at I the first place. Chelsea under Abramovich round that era seemed weird from a teenage outsider. That summer you signed free agents (Pizzarro, Sidwell, Ben Haim) because it appeared Roman wanted to cut the cloth but then Jose got sacked very early on the following season. That must have been an expensive pay off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Palace Fan 1,814 Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Stan said: don't forget this @Lucas on a serious note in addition to Lucas' post, this was one of my favourite goals of his I remember watching that last goal in a Wetherspoons. So glad at that time English teams weren't dominating The Champions League any more with our riches. So mad that with all our money we haven't had the scouting or coaching infrastructure to do it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluewolf 4,286 Posted October 11, 2017 15 hours ago, Stan said: don't forget this @Lucas Yea I remember that one.... his worst dive ever... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,240 Posted October 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Yea I remember that one.... his worst dive ever... definite contact from the grass though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluewolf 4,286 Posted October 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Stan said: definite contact from the grass though Ball had got away from him though mate... he was never going to reach it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicero 3,735 Posted October 11, 2017 17 hours ago, Stan said: don't forget this @Lucas on a serious note in addition to Lucas' post, this was one of my favourite goals of his You can't even score that in fifa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 10,240 Posted October 11, 2017 Just now, Cicero said: You can't even score that in fifa speak for yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6666 848 Posted October 11, 2017 He's been a great player for a lot of his career and in my opinion doesn't get as much credit as he should. Said it before, but it's hilarious that people label Bale as being world class but not Robeen when Bale has, at no point, been better than Robben. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
True Blue 850 Posted October 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, 6666 said: He's been a great player for a lot of his career and in my opinion doesn't get as much credit as he should. Said it before, but it's hilarious that people label Bale as being world class but not Robeen when Bale has, at no point, been better than Robben. Bale is labelled as World Class? since when? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites