Lazlo78 Posted 22 January, 2012 Share Posted 22 January, 2012 Link to RvP-video - great reaction: http://www.101greatgoals.com/gvideos/arsenal-fans-boo-rvp-clearly-questions-substitution-of-oxlade-chamberlain-for-arshavin-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stdavid Posted 22 January, 2012 Share Posted 22 January, 2012 Sorry, should this be in "the Lounge"? Yes! Once they have left Southampton FC they no longer exist! Crazy sub by Wenger today. Think a similar film like that of the 'Iron Lady' will be filmed for him one day. 'The Whinging Frenchman'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paris Posted 22 January, 2012 Share Posted 22 January, 2012 OXO was top drawer today.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulletsaint Posted 22 January, 2012 Share Posted 22 January, 2012 Thought Oxo was Arsenal's best player today and as others have said Walcott was poor by comparison. I often wonder if when we look at Walcott now it's easy to overlook how good he was at a young age and believe that he always lacked a football brain and technique. I never saw a huge amount of him during his days with us, but when I did I thought he looked pretty intelligent, choosing the right time to run at defenders or pick a pass. He was a good finisher and while not possessing the largest repertoire of tricks he had quick feet and the odd bit of skill in his locker to help him beat his man, not just relying on pure pace. I honestly think that Wenger has caused a lot of his problems. In trying to protect Theo and introduce him slowly I think he confused the hell out of the boy. I can remember seeing a few good performances in his early days, but they were never enough to ensure he got a run of games. I remember him scoring a hat trick in Europe. His confidence must have been sky high. He didn't start another match for weeks. He must have been wondering what the hell he had to do. He doesn't seem to be such a strong character as Oxo and I would bet it effected him. I know arsenal fans who at the time couldn't understand why he couldn't get a run in the team. Couple all that dithering with his recurring injuries and it's hardly surprising his development has been stunted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Saint Posted 22 January, 2012 Share Posted 22 January, 2012 Absolutely fantastic player and he is just going to get better. Another reason I miss home, I end up making wildly inaccurate characterisations of players based on TV footage - thanks for the insight Chez and Matt go to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 22 January, 2012 Author Share Posted 22 January, 2012 Another reason I miss home, I end up making wildly inaccurate characterisations of players based on TV footage - thanks for the insight Chez and Matt go to read. Being a bit harsh on yourself there mate, you did say you hadn't managed to see much of him and that you may just have been unlucky to not have seen his positive side. Better than some people that watch a player for 5 mins and tell everyone he's crap and there's no hope for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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