re: Arsenal 2012/2013 Season Long Thread

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Theo will have one good game in every 5 or 6.

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His return says otherwise.

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Your right we have invested a tremendous amount of time in him and for all that he has only slightly improved over the last 6 years.

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He hasn't only slightly improved. His technique is miles better, his crossing is miles better, his positioning is miles better, and his intelligence off the ball is miles better. People like shitting on Theo without actually watching him closely.

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I think it stupid to keep such a limited footballer who's only saving grace is his pace.

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I think it's stupid to sell a homegrown player who has world-class pace and produces around 10 goals and 10 assists per season. Ox might become better, but we'd be back to square with a 19 year old playing on the right.

Theo is obviously a certain kind of player, but I'm not sure what people want from him. He produces as much as more heralded wingers, he's improved every season he's played, he gives us an outlet when teams try to press us, and he's homegrown. If he doesn't want to sign a new contract, fine, but acting like we won't miss him is myopic.