Theo man of the match

Post by **Chippy** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:29 am

Seems a consensus in the press that Theo was man of the match in the U21s yesterday and Psycho seems to be in love with him

and Arsenal

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Sto ... 65,00.html

Love the bit about Theo trying to wrestle the ball from Milner

Did anyone see the game

stearmaster · Post by **stearmaster** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:34 am

Chippy wrote:Seems a consensus in the press that Theo was man of the match in the U21s yesterday and Psycho seems to be in love with him and Arsenal

http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Sto ... 65,00.html

Love the bit about Theo trying to wrestle the ball from Milner

Did anyone see the game

no didnt see the game, any highlights avalible anywhere?

Galasso · Post by **Galasso** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:40 am

An excerpt from Stuart Pearce interview:

His appetite to play the game was there. He's full of it at the minute and has been all season. He was a thorn in their side the whole game. He's a box of tricks, he's game and he wants to improve the whole time. He's at a fantastic club with a fantastic manager and he couldn't be doing any better."

I wouldn't want to sit near Theo in the dressing room or on the club coach.

Post by **REB** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:38 pm

watched that game last nite and theo was brilliant,, he wanted to take the penalty when he was brought down but milner grabed the ball from him

but theo was by far motm

26may1989 · Post by **26may1989** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:46 pm

Given his MOTM performance yesterday, his good form for us and the injury to Owen, what odds on a call-up for Theo for the England v Croatia match??

Galasso · Post by **Galasso** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:34 pm

26may1989 wrote:Given his MOTM performance yesterday, his good form for us and the injury to Owen, what odds on a call-up for Theo for the England v Croatia match??

Depends what Sir Stevie Referee thinks!

And it's a chance for defoe to show his class

26may1989 · Post by **26may1989** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:57 pm

My bet is McClown would play safe (in terms of tabloid reaction) and choose mediocre, over-priced Darren Bent or non-scoring Andy Johnson before going for the much more talented and in-form Theo.

Galasso · Post by **Galasso** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:59 pm

Looks like only one Arsenal benchwarmer will be scoring at Wembley on Wednesday night.

Post by **I Hate Hleb** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:06 pm

THEO IS NOWHERE NEAR READY FOR THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM YET. CERTAINLY NOT AS AN OUT AND OUT STRIKER, BECAUSE HIS FINISHING ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH.

YES, THEO WAS MAN OF THE MATCH BUT IN TRUTH, THAT WASN'T SAYING MUCH. THE LAD HAD THREE OF FOUR RUNS AT THE OPPOSITION DEFENCE WHICH WERE ALL STOPPED ILLEGALLY. HOWEVER, HIS CROSSING WAS AGAIN POOR AND HE ALSO HAD THREE OR FOUR DECENT CHANCES WHICH HE FAILED TO TAKE. UNLIKE WENGER, I STILL WONDER WHETHER HE HAS THE PREDITORY INSTINCTS TO PLAY THAT ROLE FOR ARSENAL, LET ALONE ENGLAND, AT THE MOMENT.

I'M NOT SAYING THAT HE WON'T EVENTUALLY TURN INTO A GREAT STRIKER - MUCH LIKE HENRY DID - BUT AT THE MOMENT ANY MENTION OF HIM BEING READY FOR THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM IS PURE FANTASY AND JUST WISHFUL THINKING.

U.F.G Anfield '89 · Post by **U.F.G Anfield '89** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:58 pm

I Hate Hleb wrote:THEO IS NOWHERE NEAR READY FOR THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM YET. CERTAINLY NOT AS AN OUT AND OUT STRIKER, BECAUSE HIS FINISHING ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH.

YES, THEO WAS MAN OF THE MATCH BUT IN TRUTH, THAT WASN'T SAYING MUCH. THE LAD HAD THREE OF FOUR RUNS AT THE OPPOSITION DEFENCE WHICH WERE ALL STOPPED ILLEGALLY. HOWEVER, HIS CROSSING WAS AGAIN POOR AND HE ALSO HAD THREE OR FOUR DECENT CHANCES WHICH HE FAILED TO TAKE. UNLIKE WENGER, I STILL WONDER WHETHER HE HAS THE PREDITORY INSTINCTS TO PLAY THAT ROLE FOR ARSENAL, LET ALONE ENGLAND, AT THE MOMENT.

I'M NOT SAYING THAT HE WON'T EVENTUALLY TURN INTO A GREAT STRIKER - MUCH LIKE HENRY DID - BUT AT THE MOMENT ANY MENTION OF HIM BEING READY FOR THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM IS PURE FANTASY AND JUST WISHFUL THINKING.

what do you mean "let alone england" if we played england i wouldn't expect anything less than a comfortable 3-0 win, our reserves would give them a run for their money. He's more than ready for that sack of shit we call our national team, the question is; when will he be ready for The Arsenal?

Post by **I Hate Hleb** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:13 pm

BUT IF WE PLAYED ENGLAND THEO WOULD PROBABLY NOT START, AND CERTAINLY NOT DOWN THE MIDDLE.

NOWHERE DID I SAY ARSENAL COULDN'T BEAT ENGLAND. WHAT I DID WRITE WAS THAT THEO ISN'T READY TO PLAY UP FRONT FOR ARSENAL OR ENGLAND, AND STATED THE REASONS WHY.

OR ARE YOU ON A WIND-UP UFG?

gus ceasar is a legend · Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:57 pm

Keep the faith my fellow lovelies..........keep the faith in Theo!

26may1989 · Post by **26may1989** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:03 am

I Hate Hleb wrote:I'M NOT SAYING THAT HE WON'T EVENTUALLY TURN INTO A GREAT STRIKER - MUCH LIKE HENRY DID - BUT AT THE MOMENT ANY MENTION OF HIM BEING READY FOR THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM IS PURE FANTASY AND JUST WISHFUL THINKING.

You miss the point, my Hating friend. I agree Theo is a long way short of being the finished article (and I think Sven was mad to pick him for the WC squad) but England have very few options up front. And given a choice, right now, between Bent, Johnson and Theo, I'd go for Theo - he wouldn't start but if England needed someone to run at tired defenders for 20 minutes at the end, who better than Theo?

And if it's fantasy to think of Theo playing for England now, I'm in good company - AW said it a few weeks ago.

Galasso · Post by **Galasso** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:18 am

26may1989 wrote:
I Hate Hleb wrote:I'M NOT SAYING THAT HE WON'T EVENTUALLY TURN INTO A GREAT STRIKER - MUCH LIKE HENRY DID - BUT AT THE MOMENT ANY MENTION OF HIM BEING READY FOR THE FULL ENGLAND TEAM IS PURE FANTASY AND JUST WISHFUL THINKING.
You miss the point, my Hating friend. I agree Theo is a long way short of being the finished article (and I think Sven was mad to pick him for the WC squad) but England have very few options up front. And given a choice, right now, between Bent, Johnson and Theo, I'd go for Theo - he wouldn't start but if England needed someone to run at tired defenders for 20 minutes at the end, who better than Theo?

And if it's fantasy to think of Theo playing for England now, I'm in good company - AW said it a few weeks ago.

I would want him picked just to see the look on Defoe's face

goonerk · Post by **goonerk** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:42 am

i agree. I think its fair to say that we ALL want Theo to fullfill his potential because we've seen what he can do - in flashes albeit. I must admit at the beginning of the seaon I was doubting whether Theo really had the consistancy to play for us. I went up to blackburn and decided to watch Theo as closely as I can. His movemen, in terms of creating space, isn't great, but wants he's set free and running, blackburn shit themselves. what really frustrates me at the minute is the fact that he'll beat 2,3,4 players but his runs always seem to end in a foul. Not his fault obviously, but how often did we see theirry beat 2,3,4 people and then have a shot?...most times! perhaps when he builds up his strength the final pass or shot will come. its just not quitr there yet...consistantly anyway.

as for engerland. i say get him in. at least theo would keep me awake. so so boring watching the national side most (every) times. whether he is ready or not, i think the above says it all. although having said that, the standard required to play for england is a lot lower than whats needed to play for us...so why not. Theo AND Eddy on wednesday night...brilliant!

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