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"In Stillness and Speed, one of football's most enigmatic stars finally opens up about his life and career, revealing the things that motivate and inspire him. Viewed by many as one of the most influential figures in Premier League history, and scorer of the goal that Arsenal fans voted the best in the club's history, Dennis Bergkamp is a true giant of the game.
As a youngster, Bergkamp learned from the Dutch master Johan Cruyff. By the time the pupil was ready to graduate from Ajax and move abroad, he was ready to spread the word, but in Italy he found few willing listeners. It was only when he moved to Arsenal and linked up with Arsene Wenger that he met someone else who shared his vision for football's possibilities.
Bergkamp became central to everything the club did: now he had become the teacher, their creative genius, and the one who inspired some of the wayward old guard to new heights, helping them to seven major trophies."
"For me Dennis Bergkamp stood out the most, particularly in his attitude towards training and matches. He left the greatest impression on me." Junichi Inamoto
Pat, it is a real pity you are retiring because you mean a lot to the Club. You have been a fantastic player there, a fantastic coach and assistant. It was a pleasure to work with you. Sometimes I gave you a bad time, but I hope you were okay with that! I found it fantastic to work with you and I wish you well for the rest of your life. Good luck with everything you do, thanks again.
Ajax Amsterdam's Assistant Manager Dennis Bergkamp awaits kick off during the UEFA Europa League, round of 16, football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Manchester United at the Amsterdam Arena in Amsterdam on February 16, 2012.
Dennis Bergkamp studied and received a first class degree in Mechanical engineering from the University of Bath, choosing to study there during the summers of his time spent at Arsenal.
RP drew great inspiration from the work ethic of big names like Bergkamp.
"Someone like Dennis Bergkamp, if you watch what he did in training, he was amazing - and after training he'd stay behind and practise at 28 years old. Us lot would be walking in to go and have our lunch! He was a much better player than us in our eyes, so why was he practising when we're not? Suddenly we started staying out a little bit longer to try and improve our technical ability. (...)
The likes of Bergkamp, Vieira, Pires and people like that... it was a great moment to play in those games."
“Whenever Henry scored, you’d try to copy what he did in the park with friends…
Whenever Bergkamp scored, you looked up at the heavens to thank God he played for us and not for our opponent. Trying to copy what Dennis did would mean breaking an ankle or two…”
"Some players elicit admiration, some provide inspiration, and a precious few can do both. Bergkamp was one such individual. His cast-iron technique was forged on the youth team training ground at Ajax and his steely character developed at Inter. But his best years will always belong to Arsenal."
