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Theo Walcott: Sold to Everton
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His dribbling skills are the problem. The guy can pulls out messi moment once evry 10 games. Aside from that I cannot remember him taking a player on, and when he did play lw it was not a good for monreal.
I believe there is a system that the guy would flourish in, but its a system that arsenal will never play.
Mark Tobias
Mr. Agreeable
He'd have done well with Vardy in the Leicester system. He is a counter attacking player. Nothing more.
CaseUteinberger
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Country: Sweden
Think we can rest assured that this is the case when it comes to Walcott. When it comes to our English midfielders their best position has been discussed and rediscussed ad nauseum.
I think we did try this during Gervinho days. Didn't think it work
Rocky
Swears he's not a Tottenham fan
I imagine he'll stay for at least another year. This situation is a bit of a shame all round really, except for Walcott's bank balance.
The lad could offer plenty of value to teams just below Arsenal, a West Ham type club, where his goals will help them. Starting most weeks.
At Arsenal, he'll likely be a fringe player from now on, taking up a squad place that could otherwise potentially be used for a younger player with more footballing ability and the ability to go up a level and force themselves into the team.
The goals that Walcott scores tend to be so boring to watch. Not the kind of player I'd pay to watch. People forget quickly, but many on this forum were singing his praises earlier last season while Ox was (wrongly) sitting on the bench.
The lad could offer plenty of value to teams just below Arsenal, a West Ham type club, where his goals will help them. Starting most weeks.
At Arsenal, he'll likely be a fringe player from now on, taking up a squad place that could otherwise potentially be used for a younger player with more footballing ability and the ability to go up a level and force themselves into the team.
The goals that Walcott scores tend to be so boring to watch. Not the kind of player I'd pay to watch. People forget quickly, but many on this forum were singing his praises earlier last season while Ox was (wrongly) sitting on the bench.
BigPoppaPump
Reeling from Laca & Kos nightmares
I'm not a big fan of Walcott but I never understand why he doesn't get cut the same slack guys like Ramsey and Ox do. So many people come to the defence of the latter 2, but there seems to be a consensus on Walcott. His role should of always been to support the star players and use his speed for counter attack opportunities, he's great when playing with guys like Van Persie or something.
Probably to do with the contract situation a few years back... The guy ****ed us over. Only after that he was taken to task more over all the weaknesses in his game. Very media hungry as well.
pigge
#Pigge #Equality
Player:Martinelli
Hes so frustrating, plays like a man possessed one day, and looks **** after a new contract. Looks like he might get going then gets injured. Does 7 goals in 4 games and disappears for next 7. It's like he needs to go and do 10 ayahuasca ceremonies to get himself balanced out
yybecause
Formerly known as ArsenaLover
Had a really good game yesterday. Like I said in Welbz thread, this formation could do him well. He wont be pushed to play to wide, nor he will play as central striker. Its something in between, which is excatly what both him and Welbeck are. Think Welbeck will find it easier since he has good hold up game and physical presence, but with a right setup around him Theo will be very dangerous and useful.
Now I am gonna leave this topic while all the haters do the expected
Now I am gonna leave this topic while all the haters do the expected
GeorgiaGunner
#FreeClaude
Were he not on such ridiculous wages, that would be a great exit valve.
Brown Gooner
DoN'T ceNsOR maH FreE SpEecH
Both his goals were simple tap ins. Just like how Ronaldo scores tap ins after the likes of Modric/Kroos/Marcelo/Carvajal/Benzema/Bale/Asensio do all the hard work.
If Theo had missed his goal scoring chances then he should have been sold right after the match. All of Walcott's goals are replaceable.
The much despised Lucas would also have surely scored those two goals if he was playing yesterday.
If Theo had missed his goal scoring chances then he should have been sold right after the match. All of Walcott's goals are replaceable.
The much despised Lucas would also have surely scored those two goals if he was playing yesterday.
Country: Iceland
Goal machine.
MATHEO
Active Member
Had a really good game yesterday. Like I said in Welbz thread, this formation could do him well. He wont be pushed to play to wide, nor he will play as central striker. Its something in between, which is excatly what both him and Welbeck are. Think Welbeck will find it easier since he has good hold up game and physical presence, but with a right setup around him Theo will be very dangerous and useful.
Now I am gonna leave this topic while all the haters do the expected
I'm also a big Theo fan and I agree that he would score loads, as he usually does when he is fit. But in this formation in particular, I think that , even though he is gonna chip in with goals, he would ruin our tactical shape.
One of the main strengths of our formation is that we have two floating No 10s on each side, which makes it difficult for opposition midfielders to defend, Özil found his old form really after the switch because having another No 10. next to him does release him and gives him space. Instead of playing as an attacking midfielder, Theo stays too close to his striker which makes our shape very unbalanced.
Theo will score but Im not sure at this moment if the team generally would play better with/without him.
Impact
Established Member
Agree entirely. The benefit of this system is an extra player in between the lines while maintaining width. Theo doesn't have the ball skills to make the most of the role. His game is based off his off-the-ball movement.
Add the fact that Ramsey's game is similar, and we're down to only 2 players in the midfield/forward quartet who are either comfortable on the ball/who are effective most when on the ball players.
Add the fact that Ramsey's game is similar, and we're down to only 2 players in the midfield/forward quartet who are either comfortable on the ball/who are effective most when on the ball players.
Brown Gooner
DoN'T ceNsOR maH FreE SpEecH
Although he did score an excellent penalty today (honestly all the penalties were good today), it was a typical Theo performance once again.
Once again he looked like a deer caught in headlights when the ball was passed to him.
Arsène and the club need to cut their losses with him and move on already. At this point I'm even willing to accept £10m for him.
Once again he looked like a deer caught in headlights when the ball was passed to him.
Arsène and the club need to cut their losses with him and move on already. At this point I'm even willing to accept £10m for him.
pacstud
Well-Known Member
His inability to maintain possession in the final 1/3 is frustrating to say the least.
Player:Saliba
Can't wait until we're finally free of him. There was a time I was one of his biggest defenders and thought he was going to kick on (the season he and Van Persie) had a connection. His numbers were as good as anyone in football out wide
How wrong I was. He's an awful footballer while still being individually effective. His goals to me do not make up for his shortcomings
Sadly he'll be with us this season it seems
How wrong I was. He's an awful footballer while still being individually effective. His goals to me do not make up for his shortcomings
Sadly he'll be with us this season it seems
carlitobrigante
Active Member
Looked useless yet again when he came on this season. My main gripe against Theo is how much money he drains from the club, and how if he wasnt here for the same wages we could have real quality. Its not his fault that Wenger insists on persisting with him and chose to pay him crazy wages that mean he is hard to sell on, but his presence in the squad and wages robs us of a potential top top player we could call on.
He doesn't seem to know how best to use his pace, and his finishing has gone backwards big time. He used to look quite lethal in front of goal, not no more. He is now just a skinny and short Gabby Agbonlahor.
I am a massive Wenger fan, huge supporter of his but his indulgment of Theo is the biggest of his Arsenal era mistakes imo.
He doesn't seem to know how best to use his pace, and his finishing has gone backwards big time. He used to look quite lethal in front of goal, not no more. He is now just a skinny and short Gabby Agbonlahor.
I am a massive Wenger fan, huge supporter of his but his indulgment of Theo is the biggest of his Arsenal era mistakes imo.
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