How Good Was Robert Pires Genuinely?

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The perception when Robert Pires joined Arsenal in 2000 was that the team was already complete. But the Frenchman provided that final touch of class that made them one of the Premier League’s greatest ever outfits.
If Bergkamp was ‘The Iceman’ and Henry was a steely presence up front, Robert Pires was a silky finisher who brought a velvety finesse to Arsenal.
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@pip07200

He's one my favourites for sure, his great partnership with Cole and Henry and clinical finishing made him a joy to watch. Overall, he's one of the reasons why Arsenal played so beautifully during the early 2000s. Hope he finds success in coaching 😀

@jimboj460

Damn i love Pires and this was nostalgic to see again

@trojanhorse6029

"He seemed to be made of sterner stuff" Great line, true to R Pires. I remember his 2nd season and he was really trying to fight for the team and ball as well as play.

@leonciobarrera7965 Жыл бұрын

A great winger! One of my all time favorite player

@DontAskMePlease830 Жыл бұрын

He was special, dude looked so scrawny you'd be silly to think you can just take the ball from him until he drops some little bit of magic no one ever saw coming. The invincibles were scary, as defenders did not only have to worry about strikers but also keep an eye on Pires being a goal threat from the wing. One of my all time favourites.

@jordandavis3867

Pires is in a class of his own. Arsenal have had sooo many magical players wear our shirt.

@munyensangachrysostome5871 Жыл бұрын

He was a real monster!

@benjmin1542 Жыл бұрын

Legendary 🐐

@trojanhorse6029

You could right an Arsenal novel about the highs and lows of Robert Pires.

@gimmesomechocho7878 Жыл бұрын

Only behind Luis Figo at this time . There were very good wi gers at this time . I do t get it how players like Figo Pires shevshenko Nedved Rivaldo Deisler sergio Conceição just get forgotten . They are so much of legends like R. Carlos Ronaldinho Kaka Henry Zlatan . People need to research more .

@gbengaakindele-nelly2206

Pires was a magician. Arsenal over the years has been blessed to have special players.

@trojanhorse6029

I remember Pires being so passionate against the Iraq war. I was truly heartbroken for the guy for missing the World Cup because of injury. I remember him seemingly so poetic and philosophical qbout it.