Put it this way, the club said they'd offer him 120K a week, he'd sign up fast. Funny how Jack and the others were able to sign up deals quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshGooner
All this it takes time stuff, is wearing Thin.
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Put it this way, the club said they'd offer him 120K a week, he'd sign up fast. Funny how Jack and the others were able to sign up deals quick.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshGooner
All this it takes time stuff, is wearing Thin.
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JACK WILSHERE will sing the same old tune to Theo Walcott — urging him not to quit Arsenal’s boy band.
The England ace committed his long-term future to the club in midweek along with four other young Gunners.
And now the midfielder wants Walcott to end his contract stand-off with the club and keep the Gunners’ own version of teen idols One Direction together for several more years.
Wilshere, who will be 21 on New Year’s Day, said: “Everybody at the club wants Theo to re-sign. I’m always winding him up, saying ‘C’mon Theo, sign’.
“But that is something he has got to sort out. It is up to him and the club to reach an agreement and I hope they do.
“Theo’s been great for us and he knows what he means to us and the fans. Five of us British boys have just signed so hopefully he can be the sixth and cap it off.” Wilshere reckons the fact he along with Kieran Gibbs, 23, Aaron Ramsey, 22 on Boxing Day, Carl Jenkinson, 20, and teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all penned new deals will spur Walcott to re-signing. He added: “I think Theo looked at that.
“We’re all great friends, the British boys. We all go out together, have meals together and we all sit together when we’re on the road.
“It was nice to sign a new contract. It’s a great club. It’s like home, my friends and family are down the road. I’ve shown commitment to the club and they’ve shown commitment to me. We have a good thing going on.”
Apart from wanting more than the £75,000-a-week deal that is on offer, Walcott is looking for assurances from Arsene Wenger that he will be allowed to develop into a centre-forward. The Gunners boss once again deployed Walcott in the forward role he craves at Wigan on Saturday.
But unlike his display in the 5-2 thrashing of Reading, the England star did little to suggest his future is there. Often isolated from the rest of his team — and particularly fellow striker Lukas Podolski — Walcott lacked the physical presence to cause Wigan’s centre-backs too many problems. Significantly, it was when he darted into the area from his usual wider position that he forced the vital 59th-minute foul in the box by Jean Beausejour.
Mikel Arteta calmly slotted home the spot-kick to make it three wins in a row for Wenger’s side and boost their Champions League qualification hopes.
Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain were also denied by fine saves from Ali Al-Habsi but Arsenal will know they escaped with a lucky win.
Arouna Kone missed a first-half sitter and Wojciech Szczesny protected the lead with a couple of fine saves from Kone and Maynor Figueroa.
And Wigan boss Roberto Martinez was fuming that Gibbs’s late hand-ball from sub Jordi Gomez’s drive did not bring a penalty.
So a classic 1-0 to the Arsenal in lashing conditions in the North-West that have seen Wenger’s men come a cropper in the past. Wilshere admitted: “It wasn’t our prettiest performance but we got the result.
“We showed great character and we know we can come to places like this and dig out results.”
Wilshere also erased any lingering doubts about his readiness for a crunching challenge having only returned to action at the end of October after missing 14 months with ankle problems.
One no-holds-barred tackle on Shaun Maloney wrongly earned him a yellow card from ref Jon Moss and he was on the receiving end of several meaty exchanges.
Wilshere added: “It is a good feeling when you do a good tackle and you get rewarded for it. I had that feeling — but then the ref booked me!”
Wenger said: “It looked a perfect tackle. I think the ref was a bit provoked by the crowd reaction. I like Wilshere — after 25 minutes you look at him and he is dirty from top to bottom.”
There is no doubting Wilshere’s commitment to the Arsenal — now he just wants Walcott to sing from the same songsheet.
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Apart from wanting more than the £75,000-a-week deal that is on offer, Walcott is looking for assurances from Arsene Wenger that he will be allowed to develop into a centre-forward. The Gunners boss once again deployed Walcott in the forward role he craves at Wigan on Saturday.
But unlike his display in the 5-2 thrashing of Reading, the England star did little to suggest his future is there. Often isolated from the rest of his team — and particularly fellow striker Lukas Podolski — Walcott lacked the physical presence to cause Wigan’s centre-backs too many problems. Significantly, it was when he darted into the area from his usual wider position that he forced the vital 59th-minute foul in the box by Jean Beausejour.
Also the rest is such pure BS tbh
Theo :bow:Quote:
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed Theo Walcott is taking advice on adapting to a striking role from Thierry Henry.
The 23-year-old has featured in a central role for Arsenal in recent weeks and has publicly voiced his desire to be considered as a striker under Wenger on a number of occasions.
Henry has been training with his former club during the MLS off-season and Wenger believes the Frenchman's presence could benefit Walcott's development as a forward.
“He will learn something in his position and I am confident he will do well in that position. It's a bit early to compare him to Thierry Henry.
“Yes [Henry] gives him advice. It's always important. Theo is a very intelligent boy. He understands very quickly when you tell him something and that's why I think he can do very well in this position.”
Walcott's future Arsenal is in doubt with just six months left to run on his current deal, and the England international's desire to become the club’s focal attacking point is believed to be one of the stumbling points in negotiations.
Despite the delay in signing a new deal, Wenger admits he has been buoyed by Walcott's performances as a striker but insists he may still be needed as a winger.
“I like the signs that I have seen,” Wenger told the club’s official website. “If you look at my statements, I always said that one day he would play through the middle and it grew in his brain.
“He is now 23. I decided to play Thierry Henry at 23 through the middle because you have to learn a lot before. The fact that you play in other positions as well helps your technique.
“On the wing you need a shorter technique against the line. Once you [then] play in the middle you can go on both sides.
“From [the ages of] 19 to 23, Theo has learnt a lot. Now we will sometimes play him on the flanks and sometimes through the middle. I like what I have seen through the middle.
“He has played two games [through the middle] and you have to be open-minded in our job and give people a chance. If they take it, it's good. If [not], he will still be a fantastic winger so it puts some more assets in his game.
Hope he stays and beats Henrys record
Will give him one last wave as an Arsenal player today :fingers: then no doubt he will become Theo Walcཔnt
Theo can go Play for NY Red Bulls if he wants.
If he's insisting on playing as a striker, that's probably his level.
You're going to the match today? :pal:Quote:
Originally Posted by Injury Time
oh :(
Most people can see that Walcott has all the right attributes needed to be a top quality striker. Wenger really should have tried him up front earlier in his career (perhaps from 09/10 onwards), he's at an age now when he should now exactly what his best position is. He's probably thinking that the move to Arsenal hasn't been great for his career as a whole, and the way Wenger's used him has been somewhat detrimental to his personal development. I wouldn't blame him if he left, while some fans think he "owes" Wenger and the club because we pay him a weekly wage, in reality Wenger should apologise to him for stunting his development.
My turn to get the beers in yeah :cheers: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
Unfortunately or fortunately in my case, i'm not going now :dance:Quote:
Originally Posted by Injury Time
D- WUM RatingQuote:
Originally Posted by Joker
The drivel is strong with this one :rolleyes:
:lol: true
Stood up again :threaten: :crying: :threaten:Quote:
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surprised you're not blaming arseblog :coffee:
I reckon his advisors, they want him on par with the 100K players, I personally think he's not worth more than what we have already offered him. Still think he's a sprinter with no real football talent.
The past few games has proven you wrong tbh
Easily worth 200k a week. :coffee:
Who needs a footballing brain? :bow:
Apparently not a striker :haha:
You have to give it to him, whether he's playing for a move or not, he's certainly shown he's got enough about him to be the player we all want him to be.
Now just sign that contract. :(
Sign da ting you hoeee.
He's talking like WUMger. He's definitely signing now.Quote:
Arsenal striker Theo Walcott: "The team showed great quality and belief. It's great for the fans and was great to be part of it.
Premier League Assists - 7 Mata & Rooney, 6 Walcott, Podolski, Hazard & Van Persie.
14 goals in 20 games. 4 in the last 3, +winning a penality in a tight game. Who needs consistancy??
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I wonder how much he wants to be paid.
To me it's like he's saying "It's great for the fans and was great to be part of it, as I'm off in Jan"Quote:
Originally Posted by Master Splinter
This, only need to look at his celebration for the first vrs Ox, although what was that dance with Podolski (I think) anyone got that clip? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gervinho's Forehead
Think it was with Gibbs. And it was beta as fuck.
I found the clip>>>> :handbags:Quote:
Originally Posted by Synti Claus
Not often I take this guy seriously but I think he's right here.Quote:
Gary Lineker @GaryLineker
Magnificent from Walcott. Time for Arsenal to do what they have to do to keep him or resign themselves to being a feeder club.
He's gone, to Manu I reckon
I think he's off to. It's the final straw for me and I don't think the board will get away with it anymore, bunch of ****s letting our best players walk every season.Quote:
Originally Posted by -Xs-
Everyone always talks about his consistency, but for the last couple of seasons he has been one of our top performers (consistently enough) to merit being one of the top earners at the club. Is he worth 80k+ a week? Probably not, very few are, but he'd probably earn that at any of the other top 3 clubs because he can win games. He can be frustrating, but I watch him and he reminds me so much of Henry, it would be a great loss to our club IMHO if we sell him with his best years still to come.
I can't see the problem with offering him top dollar. It's my understanding that the board are tough and won't be bullied by players but letting a top top player like theo go as a free agent is disgusting business.
We can afford to pay him whatever if we're not paying 20£m for him... And if he wants out we can sell.
I just don't understand the boards business thinking here.
Is a disgrace we let r **** persie and nasri to 1 year of their contract. This shit doesn't happen at united.
it's lazy perceptions that have been stuck with him for a long time, even though, alongside RVP, he was our most important attacker last season. we saw glimpses of it yesterday when he misplaced that pass to cazorla on the break, huge groans reminiscent of those of years gone by toward him. the boy is 22/23 and far from the finished article. over the next couple of seasons, no matter where he is, we will really see him develop into a player. reading th14's biog at the moment reminds you of the stages of development he went through and just how raw he was as a forward in 99 - i distinctly remember he used to miss so many one-on-one's that would drive highbury nuts - but then look what happened to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by -Xs-
Until he puts pen to paper, I'm not going to crow over him, sing his name or even plead with Wenger to 'sign him up'. For all the nonsense AW has come out with in the last 3 or 4 years, that one small recent comment still holds true. These young players have taken so far from Arsenal. They've given nothing. I don't even mean trophies. Signing a new contract is the way to show you're committed, to prove you're a fan, to demonstrate that for all the badge-kissing in the world, therein lies a dedicated player.
It's time for Theo to buck the trend. Show the likes of Nasri, Fabregas, Song and van Persie what it's like to be a hero at one club rather than a mercenary, surplus to requirements at another. However, we've had our fingers burnt one too many times with other players. I'm not going to wait with baited breath for any news, be it positive or negative.
He's going to leave isn't he?!
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We are such a bullshit club.
There is no possible reason why he wouldn't sign his contract now unless he is leaving in the summer. We're playing him up front and will offer him £90k pw (Jack's on £80k pw so £90k for Feo seems 'reasonable')
He's fucking gone.
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Yea I think we may have lost Theo already (this wasnt my thought a few weeks back) during the post interview he said that the win was good for "Arsenal" he realised this then went back to his usual "we" talk, but i think it was a slip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grebbo
The ball is in his court and he had made his shop window look really nice for the new year now. I think Wenger has possibly fucked this one up again.
I think hes off.
Nasri, RvC now possibly Walcott....it's ridiculous that our first team starters are allowed to get to the last year in their contract.
I never thought RvC would leave, but he wanted to win trophies at any cost and he may do so at man united but he also said the year before that if he did leave and won something elsewhere that it wouldn't be the same.
Theo has time so i hope he signs but Im not optimistic.
Interested to know opinions on here, if you were Theo ..why would you stay and sign on?
If he stays, he will become imo a club legend. Staying when all others have left. He will become an even bigger fan favourite than he is now. Has all the makings to become one of our best ever. Maybe not quite at Bergkamps level but surely Henry level which isnt a bad level at all.
We have a core of British players signed up to long term contracts. He is the best of the lot so if he signs and this team grows together, he can be the leader of something special.
We have Wenger
Hes gone
Because we are Arsenal FC ffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maestro
Not many clubs are bigger, and certainly none where he's going to be 1st team.
Pisses me off how you can always be so bloody right.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cripps
A week ago I laughed at you saying Theo is the best of our British contingent....
Just fuck off, man.
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