Theo Walcott

Ian Wright makes that comparison. He knows what he's talking about when it comes to strikers.

Yes, I want Theo to play up front or on the left of the 4-3-3 but again, you don't seem to understand how difficult it is for a striker to play on the flanks and especially on the right wing where he's always coming in on his weak foot. I mentioned the Henry example, Adebayor was the same, Ade wasn't a natural finisher but he got most of his goals from the left side coming in on his right foot. RVP is the reverse. Notice how many tines he's passed up a chance to shoot on his right foot this season? Play him on the left wing and RVP would lose his edge. The side you play on and your preferred foot makes a huge difference. Remember Reyes? He could have been a beast on the wing or as a striker if Wenger had played him on the right instead of the left. He got loads of assists but his goal record wasn't great. These things make a difference.

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Originally Posted by ItsMe

I thought you wanted him to play as striker though?

I'm fine with him on the wing scoring a few goals here and there, just don't think he should be a striker personally as I'd rather have that spot filled by an out and out goalscorer.

Owen was an out and out finisher, that's why he scored so many goals (until injuries took their toll), so I'm not sure how valid the comparison is other than the run's they make.

Owen was not just about making runs, his finishing in the box was also top notch.

We'll see how he progresses, think he need to get more invloved though and improve his final ball.

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theo's final ball should be a shot, not a cross. he needs to be played through the middle now

Andy Townsend said it the best.

"Play Theo down the middle and have a Bergkampesque player feeding him in and watch him go"

I agree.

Obviously we wont find anyone as good as Bergkamp ever but whos out there thats a similar player?

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Originally Posted by Ach

Obviously we wont find anyone as good as Bergkamp ever but whos out there thats a similar player?

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The only player who can replace Dennis Bergkamp is Dennis Bendtner.

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

The only player who can replace Dennis Bergkamp is Dennis Bendtner.

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He would be the greatest player in the world. ;)

Van Persie is Bergkamp-esque

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Originally Posted by Ach

Obviously we wont find anyone as good as Bergkamp ever but whos out there thats a similar player?

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Berbatov. Worth a cheeky bid.

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

The only player who can replace Dennis Bergkamp is Dennis Bendtner.

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No doubt :gp:

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Originally Posted by Power_n_Glory

Ian Wright makes that comparison. He knows what he's talking about when it comes to strikers.

Yes, I want Theo to play up front or on the left of the 4-3-3 but again, you don't seem to understand how difficult it is for a striker to play on the flanks and especially on the right wing where he's always coming in on his weak foot. I mentioned the Henry example, Adebayor was the same, Ade wasn't a natural finisher but he got most of his goals from the left side coming in on his right foot. RVP is the reverse. Notice how many tines he's passed up a chance to shoot on his right foot this season? Play him on the left wing and RVP would lose his edge. The side you play on and your preferred foot makes a huge difference. Remember Reyes? He could have been a beast on the wing or as a striker if Wenger had played him on the right instead of the left. He got loads of assists but his goal record wasn't great.
These things make a difference.

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Yes, Wenger is good at fekin this part up. Reyes was a monster at right wing/striker role but Wenger forced him to play wide left. Now he is doing very well at Alteltico Madrid, as a right wing forward! I am so bitter with the way Wenger feck up Reyes's carrier at Arsenal. Feo will end up the same way as right wing forward, stupid French twat! :coffee:

Reyes' downfall had nothing to do with Wenger.