Fair enough, just checking ;)
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Was comparing Young not on the basis of how he plays in comparison to Walcott but more as a mythical talent. The idea of Young was a lot bigger than the reality that unfolded. Same with Walcott, he's still surfing on all that potential he had when he joined and on that England call-up as the next big thing. But yes, playing off the shoulder of the defender and getting in behind is what Walcott ought to be doing but Wenger doesn't play that way. Given how Wenger sets things up we'd be far better off with a player who could retain the ball, beat his man and get some consistent crossing going. The final ball has been our problem for years, when it used to be our greatest strength. The reason we've gone to hell in that area of the pitch is because the quality has dropped so sharply. I'd say it's not so unlucky Walcott has to play with inferior players as much as him being one of those inferior players. And now we're seeing the same with Ox who looks half the player he was when he signed.
Interesting how far Rooney's stock has fallen. It's all Bale/ Suarez, will they or won't they.
And in other news, Rooney is probably leaving too.
Nevermind, it was all usual BS
Cesc spoke to Tito last season and asked to go. It was agreed he could talk to AFC. Afterwards they demanded he do it publicly.
I can't go into it all, but if you consider why United kept bidding, it'll make sense of what Cesc's people were trying to do.
Not that I know of. It was always delayed for a reason (at our end), but Barça are being difficult with Cesc. We do have…
…something in the works to prompt Barça to change their mind about Cesc to speaking publicly, but I can't really talk about it.
Two reasons: 1. They don't have to pay any outstanding payments on his sign-on fee; 2. Club want him to take the blame for going.
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30mio is less than 51mio is less than 100+mio.
ergo he is not that good - obviously
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Flamini returns??
Hope so.
Very good squad player who became a vital player