Posts tagged “Walcott”
Theo Walcott deserves more credit for being a key player for Arsenal
Now that Cesc Fábregas is no more, there is a spot vacant for the player who personifies Arsenal the most. Robin van Persie might be it because of the goals he has scored and also being the incumbent of the captain’s armband. But more suited might be Jack Wilshere who, is not only homegrown, but [...]
Gervinho comes into form to fit nicely into Arsène Wenger’s grand plan
Arsenal fans have a lot to look forward too if Gervinho’s first man-of-the-match in the 3-1 win over Stoke City is anything to go by. Daniel Jeandupeux, the man responsible for bringing Gervinho to Ligue 1 at Le Mans, tells Sabotage Times that “if he continues to improve, he could become one of the very best players [...]
Ten conclusions to make from Arsenal’s season 2010/2011
1. Mental fragility cost Arsenal the season There is a valid assertion that with the youth policy, certain characteristics – in some cases, the key characteristics that make up the anatomy of a successful football club – have had to be exaggerated and the others, harder to reproduce. Indeed, the most attractive qualities of Arsenal since [...]
Crossing is football’s greatest divide
An interesting sub-context to this season has been the running battle between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur fans to “prove” who is the “better player”; Theo Walcott or Gareth Bale. Of course, such debates can only be subjective but Spurs currently have the bragging rights on this one as Bale is the PFA Player of the [...]
Speed of passing remains key for Arsène Wenger’s side
Despite seeing his side outclassed at Camp Nou last season, technical efficiency and movement remains Arsenal’s forte. Theo Walcott apparently personifies the stereotypical anatomy of English football; that of “kick and rush.” All running and no brain he is, according to Chris Waddle. His exclusion from the England squad indicates that Fabio Capello is looking for a [...]
Samir Nasri floats like a butterfly but Walcott provides the sting
Theo Walcott roundly answered his critics with a fine performance but Samir Nasri also stepped up to the plate following the injury to Cesc Fabregas. Somewhere in his dorm in Paris, with a telescope by one side, a silver-haired, rectangular-rimmed spectacled man was frantically searching the night sky for some answers. Destiny has always been [...]