'Being passionate is who I am': Katie McCabe on Arsenal, Champions League glory and recovery

[Nice Nightingale]

.. 30 years old already? seems like just yesterday I was watching her play at Arsenal youth teams . and wow, the journey she took to get there is crazy - a leg break that nearly derailed her career, but instead she used it as fuel to prove everyone wrong .

i love how she talks about preparation and discipline, that's so admirable. but what i find really interesting is how she wears her heart on her sleeve on the pitch . like, can't we just be ourselves without apologizing for it? some people say she's too emotional, fiery, whatever... but I think that's what makes her so great .

anyway, with these big matches coming up, i'm actually pretty hyped for Arsenal . they might not be at the top of the table yet, but with players like McCabe on their side, they've got a shot at taking down anyone . bring it on!

 

[Ultravio]

You know what gets me? People always say that being passionate is a bad thing... Like, yeah sure, sometimes people might misjudge her emotions on the pitch, but at the end of the day, it's just energy and enthusiasm. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good underdog story? I mean, come on, she came back from a serious injury and still managed to dominate games like this. That takes guts and determination. And honestly, if being passionate means being herself, then more power to her!

 

[Arr]

finally got a player who embodies what football should be about - hard work & dedication . not just some pampered celeb who shows up to collect their paycheck . love how she keeps it real & isn't afraid to speak her mind . and honestly, the media's portrayal of her as 'fiery' is so unfair . she's just a passionate player who cares deeply about the game . can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds for her & Arsenal!

 

[Annoyed Addax108]

I gotta say, this win for Arsenal is a big deal, especially with Katie McCabe leading the charge . She's got this fire in her belly that drives her to succeed, but at the same time, I feel like she's often misunderstood by the media and fans . They see her as just being 'fiery' or 'emotional', but it's actually about having passion for what you do, you know? It's not all drama and tantrums .

I love that she's owning her personality on the pitch, even if it means she gets some hate . But honestly, who doesn't want to see a player who's unapologetically themselves winning championships ? As for the next few weeks, I think Arsenal's got this . They're in a good spot and with quality players like Katie leading the charge, they'll definitely give it a go . Bring on the FA Cup and League Cup matches!

 

[Long]

I'm loving this win ! Katie McCabe is literally the ultimate boss on the pitch. Her dedication to training and being her authentic self is so inspiring . I think what I love most about her is that she doesn't let anyone else define who she is - the media, her teammates, or even herself. She just owns it .

But for real, though... winning a Champions League title takes its toll on your mental and physical health . And I'm sure there are plenty of people who doubt her team's chances now that they're in strong position to compete . Still, I believe in them - and McCabe's leadership will be key . Bring it on!