Source: Daily_Mail
Jamie Redknapp: Robin van Persie is just like Glenn Hoddle
Therewas a moment on Sunday when Robin van Persie reminded me of Glenn Hoddle's famous goal for Spurs against Watford in 1983. The one that wasreplayed endlessly on Match of the Day and now YouTube. [LNB]Hoddle takes a pass in the box, turns and clips a shot over Steve Sherwood, like a golfer with a pitching wedge. [LNB]The only difference with the exceptional RVP is that his audacious effort sadly came back off the woodwork.[LNB]VIDEO: Hoddle's classic against Watford[LNB][LNB] Throwback: Robin van Persie brought back memories of Glenn Hoddle (right) on Sunday[LNB]... but quit the corners!I'vegot some stats here that show how prolific Van Persie has been in 2011.But before studying the figures, can I ask one thing of him: please stop taking corners and get in the box! Since January 1, counting only Premier League goals and including Sunday: 1 Van Persie 23 goals in 25 games. 2 Rooney (19 in 25). 3 Lampard (13 in 25). 4 Sturridge (12 in 19); Ba (12 in 20); Hernandez (12 in 22); Bent (12 in 26). 8 Odemwingie (11 in 24). 9 Adam (10 in 27); Kuyt (10 in 27). [LNB]If Robin stopped taking corners, he might score even more...[LNB]The best of BritishMuch is written about the continental explosion in the Barclays Premier League, but it is also warming to note there were 15 British players involved in the Liverpool v Manchester United game at Anfield: 11 Englishmen, two players from Scotland, one from Wales and one from Northern Ireland. Having Scots Kenny Dalglish and Sir Alex Ferguson making those decisions obviously helps.[LNB] Brit of all right: Kenny Dalglish (left) and Sir Alex Ferguson (right) selected 15 Brits between them[LNB]Playing a good ToonThese seem to be decent times at Newcastle and the draw with Tottenham continues their progress under Alan Pardew, but there is a Geordie manager who has caught my eye. My old mate Lee Clark is doing a very good job at Huddersfield in League One. They won 4-0 at Exeter and are now 38 games undefeated in the league. Lee was 13 when we first met and we went on to play together for the England Schoolboys team. He was the captain and the best young midfielder at that age. A great lad, I'm not sure I ever thought he would become a boss, but I'm delighted for him.[LNB]Serie A for a-wfulI'm glad I don't have to rely on Serie A for a living. Sunday's early programme of six games produced the following results: 0-0; 0-0; 0-0; 0-0; 0-0 and 0-2. Only one team, Bologna, scored on their sorry Sunday. There were, however, 31 yellow cards in those six games![LNB]Is Dan the man?Like the England manager, Fabio Capello, I'm going to be watching Daniel Sturridge closely in the next few months. The truth is, I'm not totally convinced about him yet. But there is a chance for a young English striker to make his mark - like Danny Welbeck or Sturridge, who is playing, scoring and taking his Chelsea chance.[LNB] Dan the man: Sturridge (right) celebrates his goal on Saturday[LNB]Packing them inHealthy gates of 30,000-plus at three grounds outside the top flight: Derby, West Ham and Sheffield United. You don't have to be one of the big four to get big attendances. Another turn-out that caught my eye was at Southend where almost 10,000 went to Roots Hall to see Paul Sturrock's team draw with Morecambe.[LNB]It's another PoyetMy spies tell me Diego Poyet, son of Gus, was excellent in Charlton's U18 2-0 win at West Ham. A driving central midfielder, this dynamic junior England player can pass, tackle and create a tempo to a game. Lots of bigger clubs know of him, Charlton have done well to nurture him. I'm very keen to follow his progress.[LNB] Arsenal 2 Sunderland 1: Gunners leave it late as Van Persie double sinks Black CatsLiverpool 1 Manchester United 1: Gerrard back to give Reds a kickstart'Upset' Suarez hits back in race row with Evra after pair clashed in Anfield dra[LNB]
