The Swedish Maestro

When he first step into the English game, many gooners, myself included, was wondering how is this Swedish player looking like Donny Osmond could be? Well, this swedish maestro was to give Arsenal and Gooners, pure artistic joy from 1990 to 1994.

Not long after, many of us would agree that this gem of a player was heaven sent. He was the entertainer who brought with him, a new dimension to a then Arsenal side which is ruthlessly efficient, but lacking flair and audacity. His impact then was huge.

This expert ball juggler was terrific while operating on the left flanks. There was everything…. great goals, mouth watering skills and mesmerising charm. He gave the Highbury faithful zest, dash and of course, lethal wing play. Back then, there was always moments of magic from Limpar… those superb long range strikes from him.

He was indeed, rapier-like with his many incursions on enemy line. His uncanny ball control posed many bewildering problems to defenders. It must have been sheer twist and torment for most opposing sides.

Summing it up, Anders Limpar was the ball wizard who can bring a dour game to life, passes the ball with great incisiveness, creates confusion with his sudden change of direction and creates openings when none seems to exist. My only quarrel is that he falls down too easily like a granny.

Well, enough said. He was indeed, exhilarating. Another of my Highbury heroes.