In fact, let's take Theo out of the equation because his name must drive you mental.

Let's talk about Bendtner. Good in the air, not a bad finisher, strong but inconsistent with his first touch, had no pace and isn't the most skilful player in the world. He's a right footer and can't shoot with his left. Do you stick that sort of player out on the right wing in a 4-3-3 formation?

Arshavin...30 years old, a great playmaker with one touch passing ability, great technically, lots of pace but poor stamina, seems comfortable on either foot, dangerous around the box. Considering his age and lack of defensive awareness, wouldn't it be better to play him behind the striker and give him a free role similar to how Bergkamp played for us? His passing and shooting ability outweighs his dribbling skills and defensive awareness.

Do you see what I'm getting at? Most managers are able to make do with players with certain limitations and get the beat out of them. We play far too many players out of position and it's costing us. We could get more out of a lot of our players but we play this rigid system. All I'm doing is weighing up the pros and cons of certain players.