comment by Bentaleb - The Algerian Zidane (U5073)
posted 4 minutes ago
Might it just have something to do with Walcott wanting to be a striker? Just doesn't feel like he has to track back.
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This is what i sometimes think....
Walcott can never be a line striker up front. Has no intelligence on the ball nor the technique or physicality. A wide right player is his best position. He's become a good finisher no doubt but his general play is shocking.
But his pace is so unique that he is vital to the squad.
comment by jonafc for real (U1385)
posted 1 minute ago
it's amazing how many times a Theo Walcott thread like this goes up, indicative of the type of player he's.
----------------------------------------------------------------------Does that say more about arsenal fans or theos performances???
Im not one lf those ppl who slates ramsey giroud ozil etc. Even though ramsey has been out of form that doesnt stop him trying to be all over the pitch. I know hes a midfielder so its slighty different and he gets caught upfield alot! but you see him busting a gut to get back. Thats all im saying. Walcott just casually jogs back hoping the counter attack breaks down so hes on the last man again
Walcott is a goal scorer, his recent record before he got injured was 1 in 2. 12 months out at this level, it can take a long run of games to find your sharpness. The guy is like 70-80% match fit and he's still contributing with goals.
The criticism laid at him has been ridiculous and uncalled for imo. At least give him 10 - 12 consistent games before making your judgement. It wasn't long ago before Sanchez arrived when fans were cursing Theo's loss and our season fell apart.
I get frustrated with him too tbh. Lethal weapon to have in the team but don't know if that is enough to warrant a start, especially if we do improve again this summer.but no doubting that we should keep him
He looks more like a striker now than a winger. Just play him there.
I still feel he can score a goal in every game. In his overall game I still think he needs some more sharpness and more contact. He’s a very intelligent player and the quality of Theo’s game is about the quality of his movement, the quality of his receptions, where he gets the ball. He knows where to be dangerous and when he’s in front of goal he can score. I was quite surprised because in the first half he was through but then Jores Okore caught up with him and I think that once he’s through, you know that nobody can catch him. Okore must be very quick!.
This is why Wenger rates him and why he's nothing more than what Wenger described. The media portrayed him as a wonderkid but all he is, is a clever, efficent, fast goal scorer and nothing more. That is not a bad thing.
We don't have a choice really due to our injury problems. Walcott is clearly well off his game, and far far away from the player we had at the start of last year. If he ever finds that form again then it would be insane not to play him, but I can't see him reaching that level at all this season, and for that reason I would play Ox ahead of him when fit.
comment by 50 (U1147)
posted 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
Walcott can never be a line striker up front. Has no intelligence on the ball nor the technique or physicality. A wide right player is his best position. He's become a good finisher no doubt but his general play is shocking.
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That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
His off the ball movement was excellent and very intelligent, his link play with Rosicky/Cazorla/Gnabry on the day was fantastic, whether playing with his back to go or running in behind he was incredibly effective, ironically, the only thing that let him down that day was his finishing.
Walcott has pretty much all the attributes required to become a top striker. The only thing he's really missing is tricks/skills to get past players because physically he's not going to really bully opposition defenders.
That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
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This is bollox of the highest order. Theo Walcott is simply not a CF, never has been and never will be.
Walcott was poor but has done ok since his return, its gonna take time. Look at Falcao and Benteka both look completely different after such a long lay off.
Fans are hilarious
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 4 minutes ago
Fans are hilarious
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
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Don't get me wrong Castor. I am happy that Theo is back to play but you have to say he is not match fit yet. Hope it will come soon. We will need him.
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
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I think alot of people are still mad about the Spurs game and how we played and the performance yesterday just rubbed salt into the wounds.
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 24 minutes ago
Fans are hilarious
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
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Im inclined to agree with you, its as if people have absolutely lost their marbles. We have a guy on the right wing who even when hes not 100% will still produce more goals and assists than anyone else in the premier league from that position yet there is talk of dropping him for the likes of Ox who is not at the required level yet and for all his "tracking back" (Chambers against Montero anyone??) has barelyi a combined total of 3 goals and assists to his name . Last year we didnt score enough goals that was mainly due to Theo's abscence. Giroud is not an out and out goalscorer, his attributes require us to have people around him scoring too, working off his flicks etc.
Im just glad some of you arent managing Arsenal. Ozil and Theo have probably come under the most attack in the last couple of weeks whlst they have been our best players easily
Cant remember Ozil being attacked much, hes been our star man since his return. He wasnt great against Spurs but was ok and got the goal.
"That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
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This is bollox of the highest order. Theo Walcott is simply not a CF, never has been and never will be."
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It really isn't bollox, GT. Whether or not Theo is a centre forward isn't the point (and is a matter of debate) Bats was making, the point he was making was that Theo, in that game gave a centre forward display as good as anyone in an Arsenal shirt has produced since Van Persie was leading our line. He was superb. Direct in his penetration. selfless in his off the ball the movement (check out how he drags defenders to open up the space that lead to Cazorla's first) and just the kind of option that kept Spurs honest and fearful the entire game allowing us to pin them back and dominate the entire 90 minutes of that game. I was genuinely excited after that to see him get a run of games up top and perhaps develop as a centre forward, but alas our injury bug came back to bite us firm on the árse.
But why just take my word for it? Watch for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OobGzGu-RlU
Again, he may or may not be a striker, but on that day he was as unplayable as anything we've seen at the Grove for a good few years.
comment by BO$$™ (U6401)
posted 14 minutes ago
Cant remember Ozil being attacked much, hes been our star man since his return. He wasnt great against Spurs but was ok and got the goal.
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http://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/301522
Somehow gets thre 5 star ratings too
I remember one good game of Theo as a CF against a "weaker" opponent the season before he got injured. I remember him playing there well because he was able to run faster than the defender. This is his game.
I won't trust Theo to do it against better teams who defend well and organised and on a regular basis.
I like Theo and want him to play well but please as a winger and not as a CF on a regular basis.
Herbie, my comment above is for you. Can't watch the video link now. Will do it later but it wont change my opinion on Theo neither on Giroud as a CF and what they bring to the team.
So the Walcott haters are out even when he scores the winner. Stupidity has no bounds.
Fact is an 80% Theo Walcott is still more efficient than any other English winger. Wait til he's fully fit, his all round game will drastically improve.
Walcott contributes to goals and assists. Ox doesn't. The end!
comment by Herbie (U7136)
posted 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
"That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
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This is bollox of the highest order. Theo Walcott is simply not a CF, never has been and never will be."
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It really isn't bollox, GT. Whether or not Theo is a centre forward isn't the point (and is a matter of debate) Bats was making, the point he was making was that Theo, in that game gave a centre forward display as good as anyone in an Arsenal shirt has produced since Van Persie was leading our line. He was superb. Direct in his penetration. selfless in his off the ball the movement (check out how he drags defenders to open up the space that lead to Cazorla's first) and just the kind of option that kept Spurs honest and fearful the entire game allowing us to pin them back and dominate the entire 90 minutes of that game. I was genuinely excited after that to see him get a run of games up top and perhaps develop as a centre forward, but alas our injury bug came back to bite us firm on the árse.
But why just take my word for it? Watch for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OobGzGu-RlU
Again, he may or may not be a striker, but on that day he was as unplayable as anything we've seen at the Grove for a good few years.
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posted on 10/2/15
comment by Bentaleb - The Algerian Zidane (U5073)
posted 4 minutes ago
Might it just have something to do with Walcott wanting to be a striker? Just doesn't feel like he has to track back.
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This is what i sometimes think....
posted on 10/2/15
Walcott can never be a line striker up front. Has no intelligence on the ball nor the technique or physicality. A wide right player is his best position. He's become a good finisher no doubt but his general play is shocking.
But his pace is so unique that he is vital to the squad.
posted on 11/2/15
comment by jonafc for real (U1385)
posted 1 minute ago
it's amazing how many times a Theo Walcott thread like this goes up, indicative of the type of player he's.
----------------------------------------------------------------------Does that say more about arsenal fans or theos performances???
Im not one lf those ppl who slates ramsey giroud ozil etc. Even though ramsey has been out of form that doesnt stop him trying to be all over the pitch. I know hes a midfielder so its slighty different and he gets caught upfield alot! but you see him busting a gut to get back. Thats all im saying. Walcott just casually jogs back hoping the counter attack breaks down so hes on the last man again
posted on 11/2/15
Walcott is a goal scorer, his recent record before he got injured was 1 in 2. 12 months out at this level, it can take a long run of games to find your sharpness. The guy is like 70-80% match fit and he's still contributing with goals.
The criticism laid at him has been ridiculous and uncalled for imo. At least give him 10 - 12 consistent games before making your judgement. It wasn't long ago before Sanchez arrived when fans were cursing Theo's loss and our season fell apart.
posted on 11/2/15
I get frustrated with him too tbh. Lethal weapon to have in the team but don't know if that is enough to warrant a start, especially if we do improve again this summer.but no doubting that we should keep him
posted on 11/2/15
He looks more like a striker now than a winger. Just play him there.
posted on 11/2/15
I still feel he can score a goal in every game. In his overall game I still think he needs some more sharpness and more contact. He’s a very intelligent player and the quality of Theo’s game is about the quality of his movement, the quality of his receptions, where he gets the ball. He knows where to be dangerous and when he’s in front of goal he can score. I was quite surprised because in the first half he was through but then Jores Okore caught up with him and I think that once he’s through, you know that nobody can catch him. Okore must be very quick!.
This is why Wenger rates him and why he's nothing more than what Wenger described. The media portrayed him as a wonderkid but all he is, is a clever, efficent, fast goal scorer and nothing more. That is not a bad thing.
posted on 11/2/15
We don't have a choice really due to our injury problems. Walcott is clearly well off his game, and far far away from the player we had at the start of last year. If he ever finds that form again then it would be insane not to play him, but I can't see him reaching that level at all this season, and for that reason I would play Ox ahead of him when fit.
posted on 11/2/15
comment by 50 (U1147)
posted 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
Walcott can never be a line striker up front. Has no intelligence on the ball nor the technique or physicality. A wide right player is his best position. He's become a good finisher no doubt but his general play is shocking.
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That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
His off the ball movement was excellent and very intelligent, his link play with Rosicky/Cazorla/Gnabry on the day was fantastic, whether playing with his back to go or running in behind he was incredibly effective, ironically, the only thing that let him down that day was his finishing.
Walcott has pretty much all the attributes required to become a top striker. The only thing he's really missing is tricks/skills to get past players because physically he's not going to really bully opposition defenders.
posted on 11/2/15
That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
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This is bollox of the highest order. Theo Walcott is simply not a CF, never has been and never will be.
posted on 11/2/15
Walcott was poor but has done ok since his return, its gonna take time. Look at Falcao and Benteka both look completely different after such a long lay off.
posted on 11/2/15
Fans are hilarious
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
posted on 11/2/15
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 4 minutes ago
Fans are hilarious
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
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Don't get me wrong Castor. I am happy that Theo is back to play but you have to say he is not match fit yet. Hope it will come soon. We will need him.
posted on 11/2/15
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
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I think alot of people are still mad about the Spurs game and how we played and the performance yesterday just rubbed salt into the wounds.
posted on 11/2/15
comment by Castor Troy (U8700)
posted 24 minutes ago
Fans are hilarious
Not to long ago everyone couldn't wait for Theo to be back. He has been out for a year. Scores 3 goals but still getting slated
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Im inclined to agree with you, its as if people have absolutely lost their marbles. We have a guy on the right wing who even when hes not 100% will still produce more goals and assists than anyone else in the premier league from that position yet there is talk of dropping him for the likes of Ox who is not at the required level yet and for all his "tracking back" (Chambers against Montero anyone??) has barelyi a combined total of 3 goals and assists to his name . Last year we didnt score enough goals that was mainly due to Theo's abscence. Giroud is not an out and out goalscorer, his attributes require us to have people around him scoring too, working off his flicks etc.
Im just glad some of you arent managing Arsenal. Ozil and Theo have probably come under the most attack in the last couple of weeks whlst they have been our best players easily
posted on 11/2/15
Cant remember Ozil being attacked much, hes been our star man since his return. He wasnt great against Spurs but was ok and got the goal.
posted on 11/2/15
"That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
_______________
This is bollox of the highest order. Theo Walcott is simply not a CF, never has been and never will be."
=========================================
It really isn't bollox, GT. Whether or not Theo is a centre forward isn't the point (and is a matter of debate) Bats was making, the point he was making was that Theo, in that game gave a centre forward display as good as anyone in an Arsenal shirt has produced since Van Persie was leading our line. He was superb. Direct in his penetration. selfless in his off the ball the movement (check out how he drags defenders to open up the space that lead to Cazorla's first) and just the kind of option that kept Spurs honest and fearful the entire game allowing us to pin them back and dominate the entire 90 minutes of that game. I was genuinely excited after that to see him get a run of games up top and perhaps develop as a centre forward, but alas our injury bug came back to bite us firm on the árse.
But why just take my word for it? Watch for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OobGzGu-RlU
Again, he may or may not be a striker, but on that day he was as unplayable as anything we've seen at the Grove for a good few years.
posted on 11/2/15
comment by BO$$™ (U6401)
posted 14 minutes ago
Cant remember Ozil being attacked much, hes been our star man since his return. He wasnt great against Spurs but was ok and got the goal.
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http://www.ja606.co.uk/articles/viewArticle/301522
Somehow gets thre 5 star ratings too
posted on 11/2/15
I remember one good game of Theo as a CF against a "weaker" opponent the season before he got injured. I remember him playing there well because he was able to run faster than the defender. This is his game.
I won't trust Theo to do it against better teams who defend well and organised and on a regular basis.
I like Theo and want him to play well but please as a winger and not as a CF on a regular basis.
posted on 11/2/15
Herbie, my comment above is for you. Can't watch the video link now. Will do it later but it wont change my opinion on Theo neither on Giroud as a CF and what they bring to the team.
posted on 11/2/15
So the Walcott haters are out even when he scores the winner. Stupidity has no bounds.
posted on 11/2/15
Fact is an 80% Theo Walcott is still more efficient than any other English winger. Wait til he's fully fit, his all round game will drastically improve.
posted on 11/2/15
Walcott contributes to goals and assists. Ox doesn't. The end!
posted on 11/2/15
comment by Herbie (U7136)
posted 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
"That's such a load of shít His last performance as a striker vs Spurs in the cup shíts on anything Alexis has done up front and is better than 95% of Giroud's performances there, too.
_______________
This is bollox of the highest order. Theo Walcott is simply not a CF, never has been and never will be."
=========================================
It really isn't bollox, GT. Whether or not Theo is a centre forward isn't the point (and is a matter of debate) Bats was making, the point he was making was that Theo, in that game gave a centre forward display as good as anyone in an Arsenal shirt has produced since Van Persie was leading our line. He was superb. Direct in his penetration. selfless in his off the ball the movement (check out how he drags defenders to open up the space that lead to Cazorla's first) and just the kind of option that kept Spurs honest and fearful the entire game allowing us to pin them back and dominate the entire 90 minutes of that game. I was genuinely excited after that to see him get a run of games up top and perhaps develop as a centre forward, but alas our injury bug came back to bite us firm on the árse.
But why just take my word for it? Watch for yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OobGzGu-RlU
Again, he may or may not be a striker, but on that day he was as unplayable as anything we've seen at the Grove for a good few years.
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Exactly.
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