AngolanGunner
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Hello Fellow Arsenal supporters im a new member in the Arsenal Mania page...
wiltord was better thoughWhen we're arguing money, I just want to remind people of a bit of history. At one point, Sylvain Wiltord was our record signing and among our highest earners. He was an important member of the squad but definitely not a nailed on starter. He played both up front and on the right flank. A lot of people said he wasn't good enough, he certainly wasn't close to our best player in either position, but he did what he was played to do.
Walcott constantly used to get compared to Henry, but let' be realistic, he's this squad's Wiltord. Useful and important to have around, but not the star. Personally I think he's fine for that.
Fancy taking time to recover from ACL reconstruction knee surgery, the bast*rd. He's played the full 90 minutes twice this season ffs, he should be on top form. Sick of these excuses.Why should his injuries be any excuse? The fact that he cannot control a ball or hides from passes? Is that due to his injuries? If he is reaching his peak now doesn't bode well. That peak sure isn't much to brag about...
It's an ACL injury and nothing more. It's not like they chopped off his leg. He had the injury in the beginning of 2014 and there has been plenty of time to get back and get into form. And it is also not like he was tearing up trees before he was injured.Fancy taking time to recover from ACL reconstruction knee surgery, the bast*rd. He's played the full 90 minutes twice this season ffs, he should be on top form. Sick of these excuses.
It's an ACL injury and nothing more.
Trust me I know the impact of ACL surgery having had them on both my knees following sports injuries. Of course they will have an impact (although that is getting less and less each year) but that is mainly on your speed and quickness. It took me about a year to get back to close what I was before the injuries, but that was quite a while ago. With the new surgical techniques they use now and the rehab support Walcott will have had it should be quicker unless you have setbacks in the healing process (infections etc.) which I don't think Walcott had. After the knee is healed and the muscles are back it is a matter of getting it out of your head and trusting the knee again.I think you might be underestimating the negative impact an ACL reconstruction can have on a player. Not saying that's the reason for Theo's apparent dip, but it's the sort of injury that can practically end a career. Theo done his at an age where it's pretty much touch and go. The same injury took a chunk off Arteta, ended Essiens career as a top class cmf and sent Falcao to the knackers yard. The list goes on. You've got to be very lucky to return from that injury 100%
Doesn't really change anything though does it? The injury can ruin a player regardless of the latest techniques. They've made no strides at all for about 25 years or more regarding the actual procedure; rehab has improved, but your genetic makeup is still a big factor.Trust me I know the impact of ACL surgery having had them on both my knees following sports injuries. Of course they will have an impact (although that is getting less and less each year) but that is mainly on your speed and quickness. It took me about a year to get back to close what I was before the injuries, but that was quite a while ago. With the new surgical techniques they use now and the rehab support Walcott will have had it should be quicker unless you have setbacks in the healing process (infections etc.) which I don't think Walcott had. After the knee is healed and the muscles are back it is a matter of getting it out of your head and trusting the knee again.
But my point is that this is something Walcott needs to own. In my view it is not an excuse anymore. We need to stop allowing the players and our manager to get away with not owning their own lack of performance and continuously blaming outside factors.
If we leave Wenger aside, how can Walcott 'own' his performance, unless you want him to say, 'Sorry I'm sh*te at the moment'. He'll be sold sooner or later if he stays like this. But that decision is not his to make.Trust me I know the impact of ACL surgery having had them on both my knees following sports injuries. Of course they will have an impact (although that is getting less and less each year) but that is mainly on your speed and quickness. It took me about a year to get back to close what I was before the injuries, but that was quite a while ago. With the new surgical techniques they use now and the rehab support Walcott will have had it should be quicker unless you have setbacks in the healing process (infections etc.) which I don't think Walcott had. After the knee is healed and the muscles are back it is a matter of getting it out of your head and trusting the knee again.
But my point is that this is something Walcott needs to own. In my view it is not an excuse anymore. We need to stop allowing the players and our manager to get away with not owning their own lack of performance and continuously blaming outside factors.
Great post. People don't realize that with an ACL injury, your body change forever. When I had mine, I was amazed by the amount of things I had to re-learn. The physical part is easy to recover, but getting back to the same technical level when it comes to first touch, dribbling, shooting isn't easy at all.I think you might be underestimating the negative impact an ACL reconstruction can have on a player. Not saying that's the reason for Theo's apparent dip, but it's the sort of injury that can practically end a career. Theo done his at an age where it's pretty much touch and go. The same injury took a chunk off Arteta, ended Essiens career as a top class cmf and sent Falcao to the knackers yard. The list goes on. You've got to be very lucky to return from that injury 100%
Cause you were a professional footballer who had to goto training three days or four week plus a match or two every week. No comparison between an ordinary Joe and a professional footballer returning to the rigours of professional football.Trust me I know the impact of ACL surgery having had them on both my knees following sports injuries. Of course they will have an impact (although that is getting less and less each year) but that is mainly on your speed and quickness. It took me about a year to get back to close what I was before the injuries, but that was quite a while ago. With the new surgical techniques they use now and the rehab support Walcott will have had it should be quicker unless you have setbacks in the healing process (infections etc.) which I don't think Walcott had. After the knee is healed and the muscles are back it is a matter of getting it out of your head and trusting the knee again.
But my point is that this is something Walcott needs to own. In my view it is not an excuse anymore. We need to stop allowing the players and our manager to get away with not owning their own lack of performance and continuously blaming outside factors.
Anyway. If Theo isn't reevaluating his career then he isn't a player I want around. He either has to step up massively in pre season or accept he has to move on. Losing your spot to Andros Townsend whose just been relegated is fairly embarrassing considering he plays for a team that just finished second in the league.