Match Reaction vs Bayern Munich (home).

[Globalgunner]

If he stayed on the wing he would hopefully restrict the misfiring Ramsey to bench duties. His criticism on the wing was that he did not backtrack and help his FB enough. Who would start ahead of him on the wing, certainly not the motley crew from Doddering Hotspurs. LOL

[Power n Glory]

If he stayed on the wing he would hopefully restrict the misfiring Ramsey to bench duties. His criticism on the wing was that he did not backtrack and help his FB enough. Who would start ahead of him on the wing, certainly not the motley crew from Doddering Hotspurs. LOL

I don’t rate Walcott’s dribbling ability to play the right wing and I don’t think that’s something he’s going to learn. I rate him more in the final third with his runs. That’s where he causes serious problems. He’s no Thierry Henry but we should have been training him up to be our Michael Owen or an Ian Wright.

[Niall_Quinn]

What were the chances he didn't take that game? I think he needs to work on his long range striking and put some zip on his shot. There was one where he broke from the left cutting in was really tame and easy but if he belts that in, that's a wonder goal. Not an easy goal. So far he's looked very good as striker and it's getting more out of other players plus it's getting Bif to raise his game. Just some patience would be nice because it's not as if he's had a really dry spell like other players have had in this squad. Been saying for donkeys that he's best suited as a striker and he's proving it. But you shouldn't be so quick to write him off after one or two games.

I'm not writing him off at all. I'm saying he has limited time to hit the top level because we can't hang around waiting for him. So far he's quite a way from being the level we should be looking for if we realistically want to sustain a challenge for trophies. If we don't care so much about being at the sharp end of competition then I suppose we can wait around. But we do care so Theo needs to be right on his game and banging the goals in on a consistent basis if he wants to make that place his own. This is fairly obvious. Same would apply at any club. Tuesday's game is not a writing him off, it's saying he failed to take the next step. He has another chance in a couple of weeks.

[Letters]

and that's always going to be the problem. He can score and assist as much as we all dream of for a while, then he'll fall apart again. He's had too much so far to suggest those days are over.

He's hardly a Diaby, he had one major injury but I wouldn't write him off just yet.

[Niall_Quinn]

I don’t rate Walcott’s dribbling ability to play the right wing and I don’t think that’s something he’s going to learn. I rate him more in the final third with his runs. That’s where he causes serious problems. He’s no Thierry Henry but we should have been training him up to be our Michael Owen or an Ian Wright.

He's definitely no Owen or Wright either. Both those guys were decisive and clinical, which certainly can't be said for Theo at this stage. Theo has ridiculous pace, he's shown signs he's learning how to make the runs and find the space as a striker, he occasionally reminds us he would be a good finisher if he was more focused, but he's a mile behind the likes of Owen and Wright. Owen at a much younger age was well ahead of where Theo is now, and Wright was a late starter but even so developed year in year in a way Theo hasn't. Unfortunately we are still trying to judge Theo's potential. He hasn't arrived yet. He may be closer than ever before but he hasn't arrived.

[Marc Overmars]

Main thing for Theo this season is to stay clear of injuries if he's going to truly prove himself, if he's out of the team for a while again I don't think he's getting back in. Particularly when Welbeck is back.

[Power n Glory]

Main thing for Theo this season is to stay clear of injuries if he's going to truly prove himself, if he's out of the team for a while again I don't think he's getting back in. Particularly when Welbeck is back.

Welbeck isn't a threat. He had a long time playing up front and he really didn't change our game like I imagined. I thought he'd combine the physical hard working play that Giroud brings along with some pace so we can get behind teams in a similar way Walcott does. Maybe he needs more time to adjust but when Giroud was out injured, I wasn't convinced and I doubt he'll get an extended uninterrupted run like that again with no competition. I'm more worried for him to be honest.

[Kano]

He's hardly a Diaby, he had one major injury but I wouldn't write him off just yet.

Do you remember that link I posted here a couple of months back detailing the ridiculous amount of time he has spent away from the pitch? Also, based on the past 15 years worth of data, he is currently 8th on the list of players who have spent the longest time out injured in the PL. Over 1000 days. He can't be relied on long term.

[Kano]

Fingers crossed but at least he has no reoccurring problems. They’re mainly imapact. If he had constant hamstring injuries like Ramsey/Rosicky and Wilshere’s constant ankle problems, I’d be less hopeful.

Given how many have occurred, it's safe to say they will keep popping up, no matter what causes them. I mean, Rosicky has a rep for being a sick note but Theo is only 150 days behind the guy in terms of time spent out injured. It's particularly worrying given it has happened so much in the early stages of his career, not after being worn down by the wear and tear of playing the game for years. All those injuries have seriously affected his development too, years he just can't get back now.

[Marc Overmars]

Welbeck isn't a threat. He had a long time playing up front and he really didn't change our game like I imagined. I thought he'd combine the physical hard working play that Giroud brings along with some pace so we can get behind teams in a similar way Walcott does. Maybe he needs more time to adjust but when Giroud was out injured, I wasn't convinced and I doubt he'll get an extended uninterrupted run like that again with no competition. I'm more worried for him to be honest.

I have a feeling Welbeck is one of those players WUMger unequivocally trusts. With some players you feel like they're always on trial with him, and rightly or wrongly Theo is one of those.