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re: Arsenal 2015/2016 Season Long Thread
Posted on 6/6/16 at 3:04 pm to Stewie Griffin
Posted on 6/6/16 at 3:04 pm to Stewie Griffin
Honestly, if we move Walcott back to RW and keep them both, this would be excellent. Walcott is a better winger than anyone we have save for Alexis, and has produced in the past at a higher level than any of our current wingers (again not including Alexis). What irks me is the short memories people have of Walcott. He's struggled with injuries and confidence after his ACL tear, but between 2010 and 2014 he was one of our best players. Between 2010 and his injury in 2014, he contributed 36 goals and 29 assists, and that is only in league play. And his movement off the ball during that time was excellent because he doesn't like the ball played into feet. For the last couple of years, we get bogged down when teams do ten behind the ball. But Walcott does lots of little things that no one notices. Think back to the goal that Nasri scored against Man U in 2008. If I could find a clip I would post it. But the key that opened up the space for Nasri was two things. The first was Fabregas being able to turn Gary Neville, who was in no man's land. The second was Walcott running in-front of the CB (Vidic in this case) to draw him away from the space.
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There are many goals like this where he did the intelligent thing. There was a goal that I believe Rooney scored for England against maybe Switzerland which also showcased Walcott's intelligent movement. He also injured his ankle on the same play.
People are turning on Walcott, but I don't think they understand how important he is on the wing. I also think he could excel in a 4-4-2 with a striker partner, as he played amazing in that lopsided 4-2-3-1 we played with RVP. He needs confidence and support. Honestly I think he's better than Campbell and Ox, and the only thing Welbeck beats him on is workrate.
I really hope we don't sell him.
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There are many goals like this where he did the intelligent thing. There was a goal that I believe Rooney scored for England against maybe Switzerland which also showcased Walcott's intelligent movement. He also injured his ankle on the same play.
People are turning on Walcott, but I don't think they understand how important he is on the wing. I also think he could excel in a 4-4-2 with a striker partner, as he played amazing in that lopsided 4-2-3-1 we played with RVP. He needs confidence and support. Honestly I think he's better than Campbell and Ox, and the only thing Welbeck beats him on is workrate.
I really hope we don't sell him.
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Posted on 6/6/16 at 4:45 pm to crazy4lsu
Looks like Vardy has made his decision.
Nevermind. Apparently it is photoshopped.
Nevermind. Apparently it is photoshopped.
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 6/6/16 at 4:52 pm to crazy4lsu
I'm so jealous y'all are signing Vardy.
I think the idea that he can only be super productive on the counter are a little harsh. It definitely suits him as Gary and Jamie's breakdown from early in the season shows. However, his movement is just so smart that he's a nightmare to mark. He runs channels so well. It's almost impossible for CBs to track him. He's underrated in the air. He works so hard defensively to close people down.
This goal against Chelsea just highlights how wonderful his movement is. Nobody knew who was marking him. His movement just caused Zouma and Terry to freeze. He completely lost his marker and finished lethally. He'll get some chances over the top with midfield players of Arsenal's quality feeding him. I think he can also give people nightmares with his movement if y'all have the ball, though.
I think the idea that he can only be super productive on the counter are a little harsh. It definitely suits him as Gary and Jamie's breakdown from early in the season shows. However, his movement is just so smart that he's a nightmare to mark. He runs channels so well. It's almost impossible for CBs to track him. He's underrated in the air. He works so hard defensively to close people down.
This goal against Chelsea just highlights how wonderful his movement is. Nobody knew who was marking him. His movement just caused Zouma and Terry to freeze. He completely lost his marker and finished lethally. He'll get some chances over the top with midfield players of Arsenal's quality feeding him. I think he can also give people nightmares with his movement if y'all have the ball, though.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 1:02 pm to crazy4lsu
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.
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.
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the only thing Welbeck beats him on is workrate
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.
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