Robin Van Persie is one the greatest strikers to win the Premier League. He scored 144 goals making him the highest-scoring player from the Netherlands in English top-flight history. He was a cult hero at Arsenal, before moving to arch rivals Manchester United in 2012, then finishing his career at his first club Feyenoord. Listen to the lessons he learnt through his career, the truth behind his controversial Arsenal and Manchester Untied exits, the sacrifices he made to be an elite athlete and so much more.

Rio Ferdinand, a former England star, joins Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and Dutch striker Robin Van Persie to share insights on the Premier League life. They discuss the pressure of expectations versus the joy of the game. The trio emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with the right people and the emotional rollercoaster of triumphs and failures. They also tackle the challenges of career transitions, revealing how resilience and a supportive network play critical roles in navigating life after football.

Welcome to our new series of short bitesize episodes, looking at stand-out moments from the podcast.  Today’s clip comes from our chat with former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie and the advise he gave his son to take control of his life. This has been the most viewed clip in our whole archive. The guys discuss just why it rang so true.