Match Reaction vs Bayern Munich (home).

[Power n Glory]

Ok FYI. You're a nice chap. Let's put this one to bed. Walcott should smash one in against Bayern in 2 weeks and I will be eating humble pie by the carton. COYGs

I would have thought humble pie was already being served from the way he’s playing already. If you really preferred him playing him on the wing then you should know he’ll score important goals against anyone. His main function from the flank was to score goals. If he was able to do it on the flanks where he had less goal scoring opportunities, why would you object to him playing as a striker? If he had an anonymous game against Bayern, I’d understand the reservation.

[Herbert_Chapman's_Zombie]

Whilst I agree, I don't think playing him up front nullifies our need for a striker.....But I think him playing up there stretches the play through the middle of the park, where as Giroud can hold up the ball well which is good when defending a lead and maybe looking to add to it.

[Power n Glory]

I think he has at least until January to prove himself and then he has until the summer. But really it all depends on the market. I can understand the reluctance to spend a bomb for someone like Benzema or Cavani. But I’d rather we try someone up front with pace rather than Giroud. But I think we may see Wenger play Walcott out wide this weekend with Giroud up front. He’s said today they can work together. I hope that’s not case because I think it’s much easier to defend against.

[IBK]

I'm wondering whether its not a good thing - and a bit of a step change in AW's philosophy to be able to mix it up a bit in attack. We have seen Wenger alter his approach in the past few years - for example shedding what had become a frustrating obsession with possession football when it comes to playing teams that are arguably better than us. I think it is good that he seems a bit more flexible now in altering our attacking approach depending on who we are up against - something that seemed to be lacking in the past, and which frustrated the hell out of me.

As for the players themselves - given Walcott's performances this season and the back end at last I am prepared to accept that there was no similar player available in the transfer window who would have been an improvement. I think he deserves more time in a central role given that he has not played there for that long.

And Giroud has responded to being 'demoted' by scoring more goals than he has been given starts this season.

I'm going to be glass half full here - and am happy to allow both strikers to show what they can do over the next few months...

[alexander]

I'm going to be glass half full here - and am happy to allow both strikers to show what they can do over the next few months...

Agree. I wasnt happy going into the season with just Feo/Olly, but they are proving me wrong, and fair play, particularly Theo. They both offer something different and we can mix it up a bit. For now Im happy to continue like this, but I have my concerns if either pick up a lengthy (2 weeks plus) injury.

[fakeyank]

Frankly, I'd like us to play with both Theo and Giroud up front in some games. Change some things tactically and see how we do. I think Theo will be much more effective with another player holding up the ball for him.

[LDG]

Frankly, I'd like us to play with both Theo and Giroud up front in some games. Change some things tactically and see how we do. I think Theo will be much more effective with another player holding up the ball for him.

That, and Theo actually provides pretty decent service from the byline, which is where Giroud thrives.

We should be swapping it up more often anyway....keep the opponent guessing.