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can welbeck become a world class player?

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posted on 21/9/12

Prepare to have this article overrun by Arsenal fans.

But if starts scoring more consistently, and I think he will eventually, he'll certainly be up there. Because he has pretty much everything else you would want from a striker.

comment by Bruno (U1664)

posted on 21/9/12

Serial in 3 2 1

posted on 21/9/12

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comment by VCG © (U13761)

posted on 21/9/12

Serial go now........

comment by shafiul (U6126)

posted on 21/9/12

bloodred

I really hope he does, it'll be fantastic to see a player brought through the ranks, rise to be one of best

posted on 21/9/12

His hold up and link up play are already very good, just needs to be calmer in front of goal.

comment by shafiul (U6126)

posted on 21/9/12

daveunited, VCD

no I'm not serial in disguise if that's what ur implying??? I really think welbeck will not be a prolific scorer as Hernandez, van persie and rooney, though I hope he proves me wrong and score loads

comment by Bruno (U1664)

posted on 21/9/12

no I meant Serial would come on here, but guess not

comment by VCG © (U13761)

posted on 21/9/12

daveunited, VCD

no I'm not serial in disguise if that's what ur implying??? I really think welbeck will not be a prolific scorer as Hernandez, van persie and rooney, though I hope he proves me wrong and score loads

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you got it wrong, didn't mean that at all.

He will be here soon to give his views.

posted on 21/9/12

Him, Dubbed, Pete, Kamran, Batmanu...The whole gang will here soon.

posted on 21/9/12

He'll be brilliant in a couple of years providing he gets plenty of games. Trouble is atm he is third choice number 10 at best and third choice number 9 when last season he was pretty much first choice with Rooney all season.

He just isn't going to get the same pitch time this season unless of injuries of course

With the right attitude though, the competition could well propell him up to the next level. Let's hope so

posted on 21/9/12

Do i hope Welbeck will be world class? Yes

Do i expect Welbeck will be world class? No

He has never really blown me away but he is a fan favourite and i hope he fulfils his potential.

posted on 21/9/12

What TRC said.

I dont think Welbeck will be world class but if he adds finishing to his game he will be a top notch player.

You just know when someone is going to be world class, but Welbeck is not in that category.

A good 3rd choice striker

posted on 21/9/12

I don't know about 'world class', which is a bit of a vague term from my point of view. My hope is that he can be a player who can do for us something like what Saha did (only as a more durable player over a longer period).

Saha wasn't a world class player. But he was an important component in a world class attack. I think Welbeck, with his athleticism and footballing brain, has the potential to be the spearhead of our attack: scoring goals of course, but also providing the clever movement that creates holes for other players to exploit.

posted on 21/9/12

The problem with welbeck is, as good as he is, his style doesnt scream world class if that makes sense.

his hold up play, touch etc is all very good, its just his decision making and goalscoring that lets him down at times.

however he runs awkwardly, at times he doesnt look in control of the ball even though he is, which why i dont think people will ever see him as world class ( hope that makes sense)

posted on 21/9/12

On your last point, I see what you mean Dunc. He looks like he has jelly legs when he runs.

posted on 21/9/12

Cheers RVP, at least someone understood

posted on 21/9/12

That reminds me of Rivaldo. He moved around as though one of his legs was 10cm shorter than the other.

...no one questioned whether he was world class though, as I recall.

posted on 21/9/12

That reminds me of Rivaldo. He moved around as though one of his legs was 10cm shorter than the other.
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And his face ran the whole length of his body too.

posted on 21/9/12

Looks like hes gonna fall over but doesnt and feels like hes gliding when he has the ball.

comment by RtM (U1097)

posted on 21/9/12

can welbeck become a world class player?


No. I will not allow it.

posted on 21/9/12

No. He will become a decent player but he is not a natural finisher like Owen, Villa or Hernandez. His all round game is good but he will not become world class striker because he is not a natural goal scorer.

posted on 21/9/12

Short and to the point, no.

comment by RB&W (U2335)

posted on 21/9/12

if Rooney is 'world class' then yes he can.

posted on 21/9/12

Don't be facetious RBW.

I am a fellow gainsayer of Rooney's 'influence' in our team but Welbeck has in no way, shape or form showed the exceptional promise that Rooney USED to show.

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