WALCOTT - which position is best etc?

[Gunnersaurus]

Interesting article, Wenger has either learned from his mistakes or is being hypocritical again, can't make up my mind which way it is.

He talks about being responsible but has neglected buying a defensive midfielder because he's waited for this player to be fit or that player coming back and the same at the start of the season when we knew Koscienly was struggling but he was prepared to gamble on his fitness.

Just seems to me that he wants rid of Walcott now and is trying to force him out so Walcott looks the bad one, he's the easy and obvious sale this Summer because as good as he was (or as important he was due to the lack of squad depth) he's not good enough to start now given that Sanchez, Welbeck and Chamberlain are all seen to be offering more.

[augie]

It appears Wally has been told he's a squad player now and isn't particularly happy about it:

http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... eal-tricky

I suspect talks will collapse and Theo will eventually be sold, which would be a shame.

And a squad player is all he is good enough to be - people view may me as a wally hater but I would be more than happy if we kept him at the club as long as it is on a salary more in line with his status/contribution cos £100k per week is excessive imo. I will say though that I think that he has an awful fcuking cheek to hold the club to ransom last time in contract negotiations - who the fcuk does he think he is ? He is playing for a huge club at a time when the quality is nowhere near the required level, and yet he doesnt even stand out as top quality in a poor team

[Gunnersaurus]

Maybe this is Wenger/the club's way of putting him back on his place.

He did hold them to ransom last night at a time when losing him would have been bad, he's not important now so the club are in a good position to 'settle that score' and if he don't like it then cash in, I'm sure Liverpool would pay over the odds for him although if Sterling doesn't sign his deal for them then a swap could be a good move.

Wilshere is another who needs to be worried IMO.

[SteveO 35]

It appears Wally has been told he's a squad player now and isn't particularly happy about it:

http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... eal-tricky

I suspect talks will collapse and Theo will eventually be sold, which would be a shame.

And a squad player is all he is good enough to be - people view may me as a wally hater but I would be more than happy if we kept him at the club as long as it is on a salary more in line with his status/contribution cos £100k per week is excessive imo. I will say though that I think that he has an awful fcuking cheek to hold the club to ransom last time in contract negotiations - who the fcuk does he think he is ? He is playing for a huge club at a time when the quality is nowhere near the required level, and yet he doesnt even stand out as top quality in a poor team

You mate? Never !

Maybe its because I get the feeling you'd rather see England win the World Cup than admit Wally ever had a decent game

[Nuggets]

It appears Wally has been told he's a squad player now and isn't particularly happy about it:

http://www.theguardian.com/football/201 ... eal-tricky

I suspect talks will collapse and Theo will eventually be sold, which would be a shame.

And a squad player is all he is good enough to be - people view may me as a wally hater but I would be more than happy if we kept him at the club as long as it is on a salary more in line with his status/contribution cos £100k per week is excessive imo. I will say though that I think that he has an awful fcuking cheek to hold the club to ransom last time in contract negotiations - who the fcuk does he think he is ? He is playing for a huge club at a time when the quality is nowhere near the required level, and yet he doesnt even stand out as top quality in a poor team

Walnut has never really come through with the goods, he should be thankful we have kept him on he has nearly been out as much as sick note Diaby. I have always thought he was made out better than he really is, I won't be too sorry to see him go if we use the money wisely to buy a better player.

[StuartL]

On the first half performance today he should be sub.

Giroud has shown him how to hit a ball

[trustno10]

The bench

[Nuggets]

I know he hasn't played for sometime BUT he should have done better when he had those chances, he is all speed and sadly not much else.

[Midz]

Waterboy?

[northbank123]

If he still has this grossly-inflated perception of himself then I can't see Wenger being that desperate to keep him. Wenger doesn't like losing players - especially those that have been under his tutelage for so long - but Walcott rarely gets a start now.

A player with his assets is useful to have as an option but he can only play one way in one position, and in Wenger's mind we have Ozil, Sanchez, Cazorla, Welbeck and Oxlade-Chamberlain who can play on either wing. If he's looking at £120k/w he'll probably be looking elsewhere - likely Liverpool especially if Sterling is likely to go.

[swimmer1]

If he still has this grossly-inflated perception of himself then I can't see Wenger being that desperate to keep him. Wenger doesn't like losing players - especially those that have been under his tutelage for so long - but Walcott rarely gets a start now.

A player with his assets is useful to have as an option but he can only play one way in one position, and in Wenger's mind we have Ozil, Sanchez, Cazorla, Welbeck and Oxlade-Chamberlain who can play on either wing. If he's looking at £120k/w he'll probably be looking elsewhere - likely Liverpool especially if Sterling is likely to go.

swap being saying this at work and could be a possibilty

[defleppardisking]

He is going down the same path as Podolski.

[begeegs]

With Gnarby pushing for a spot next year, I think that we are cashing in this summer and rightly so, in my opinion. He isn't good enough to play here as his all around game isn't as good as most others in his way to a first team spot.

I expect Liverpool or Man City to buy him because I doubt that a team from outside the Premiership will bother and if they do will pay our valuation.

[StuartL]

With Gnarby pushing for a spot next year, I think that we are cashing in this summer and rightly so, in my opinion. He isn't good enough to play here as his all around game isn't as good as most others in his way to a first team spot.

I expect Liverpool or Man City to buy him because I doubt that a team from outside the Premiership will bother and if they do will pay our valuation.

Any takers interested in selling Walcott and putting a cheeky bid in for Bale ? Not exactly enjoying his second season at Madrid.
Only reservation I have is that he is not renowned for being a team player, I prefer the ethic of the team winning together rather than having an individual trying to do it all himself.

An upgrade on Walcott in many area's, but also including wages.....bonus of no overpaying due to world cup or European Championship s too

[Henry Norris 1913]

He is going down the same path as Podolski.

i'd recall podolski back from inter and give him a one year contract extension, and loan walcott back the s'hampton. I know which one is the better finisher and it can't theo "kickitatthekeeper'sshins" walcott.