re: Arsenal 2015/2016 Season Long Thread

Zouma was more at fault there than Terry, but it seems like both could have done better. What that clip highlights the understanding between Mahrez and Vardy. The cross in was sublime and the finish was good, but that goal was made by the understanding between the two

I'm not denying Vardy's ability to run or his movement. In fact I'd rather we don't buy another no.10 for a while, as it seems our team is full of them. I just don't want to sell Walcott to make room for Vardy.

i could be wrong, but i think vardy's nationality is the inspiration for that comment more than his position/role

Walcott's problem last year, after the injury, was he absolutely did not fit the style we were trying to play. Very few of our players did in fact.

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the only thing Welbeck beats him on is workrate

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Welbeck is much, much better with the ball at his feet. Better first touch, better dribbler, much better passer. Better in the air.

Walcott's movement is better, his finishing is better, and he's faster.

I'm fine with keeping Walcott. I think we should. Having Xhaka might get him some use running in behind on long balls. But I'd also be fine with selling him if it financed a better player.

The big difference between Walcott and Welbeck is that Welbeck always wants the ball to feet even though he's one of the fastest players in the league.

The style we were trying to play in the second half of last season was legitimately awful. I'd rather play Walcott because he creates space, even when he is ineffective. No one makes space like Walcott in our team.

The second half style was literally the same thing we saw from 08 til Fab left. Aimless possession that required individual moments to break through. When Walcott and RVP were linking together, we were arguably a more cohesive side, especially defensively.

And I dispute Welbeck is a better passer. Walcott averaged nearly 10 assists a season for 3 years, which indicates a very good final ball, which is a thing Welbeck seems to lack. Welbeck is way better at the link up play, which is where his close control and passing ability come through, but he hasn't delivered a final ball as good as Walcott at his best.

Sorry, but last year was god awful for theo. How many times did he run right at someone and get dispossessed? Also he's 30. At least ox could be loaned out or may turn it around. We could get someone 4-6 years younger than theo for a fraction of the wages that could play just as well as he did last year. I just don't think he will improve enough to justify is keeping him. Hope I'm wrong honestly but I guess we will see

No idea why I thought 30, my bad. Ok maybe I'm a little off haha. I do still think he's not an option for a striker and obviously he really needs to rebound this year if he stays

Vardy is staying at Leicester. As long as we get another CF I'm fine with it. I saw the positives but it was far from an ideal signing.

I'm not upset with him remaining a Fox, but I wasn't upset he was coming here--just not thrilled.

I'm for parting ways with Theo and Ox, if we get suitable replacements and with Arsene, that's never a given.

And because Vardy spurned us, definitely doesn't mean we're going after a world-class striker.

I hate to be a lazy consumer/fan. I will be rooting as usual this next season, but I hope Arsene does something to make me excited during the summer transfer window.

And yes, Xhaka was a very good signing. Adds some much-needed muscle.

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He hasn't really stood out to me to be honest.

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Exactly what you want from his position. He rarely makes a mistake to hurt the team. Unless it is being over aggressive. He is going to be an excellent player for Arsenal. Captain of Gladbach at 23 is a very good sign.