What now for Walcott?

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Thank you. Nobody knows what sort of deal Theo's agent can get him or whose interested. Did anyone think Song would go to Barca or RVP to Man Utd?

And the fact is, it's another blow to the clubs reputation and it hurts us on the field.

No about Song, But RVP it clear he was going to go many thought to City but not UTD, no.

[Cripps_orig]

Yep im sure he'd be happy playing at liverpool for 50k a week as long as he plays up top, cause like you say its not about the money.

Oh dear

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Oh dear

Its about playing up top like you say, so whats the big deal its him getting what he wants is it not.

[Cripps_orig]

Its about playing up top like you say, so whats the big deal its him getting what he wants is it not.

Contract negotiations can be about more than one thing

[Olivier's xmas twist]

big wages at liverpool - that would sum up the level of his ambition, if he went there.

Yeah but he supports them and he'd be played up top whixh is what he wants.

[Power n Glory]

I think thats right. Are we to assume then that Theo doesn't fancy his ability? Maybe he believes his stock won't be higher - it's easier to make people believe you're a goal-a-game striker than actually become one. At the moment, any club can pick him up on a low transfer fee (and therefore pay very high wages because Theo has shown enough promise recently to suggest he can do it). There are no guarantees that in 2 years time he will have made the sort of impact people are predicting now.

It's true that the top players can always find a way out but what if Theo doesn't think he'll be a top player? In that case, moving now is his best move.

You may have a point there which is probably why he wants to play as a striker. Nobody rates him as one of the top wingers and if he stays another 2 years at Arsenal and playing in that position, his stock may continue to fall. After last season and his past few games, he's gained some credit, but he's been heavily criticsed in the past and with Wenger buying Pod, Gervinho, talking up Gnarby, Ox, he needs to be careful about signing a new deal. We know the club are willing to freeze a £75k player out of the starting line up. Look at Arshavin and Chamakh. You may have point.

[She Wore A Yellow Ribbon]

This is just Wenget / Board getting their excuses in early.

Theo has been advised badly, and has stated that the stumbling block is his position. Ultimately, it will lead to him being lynched by the fans, as we have just won the politics on this one.

The "striker" argument is now redundant, and the only thing left is money. And money is what will see him leave. i) Because he'll get paid more elsewhere and ii) Because we'll want the transfer fee.

All in all. We're the ones getting mugged again. Not Theo. Not Wenget. Not Arsenal.

The fans.

spot on.

there's a recurring theme here which is clear for everyone to see:

player wants new contract
board/manager refuse to match wage
board/manager go to press, give some sentimental crap & say the player will stay loyal
player makes up excuse about wanting to leave (ambition/being played out of position)
player leaves

its shocking and its happening year on year.

they're insulting our intelligence and think we're all mugs. trying to spin it off every time as if its the players fault. its clear where the problem lies.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Contract negotiations can be about more than one thing

Yes they can,your the one who's been spouting on about its not the money is where he plays.

But feck it give him a 100K like Terry says, football is filled with players who don't deserve to be on wages their on.

Though even if they gave him a deal he'd only be sold in the summer for 25 mill anyways.

[Cripps_orig]

Yes they can,your the one who's been spouting on about its not the money is where he plays.

But feck it give him a 100K like Terry says, football is filled with players who don't deserve to be on wages their on.

Though even if they gave him a deal he'd only be sold in the summer for 25 mill anyways.

Well no its been the player and Wenger himself

Funny how you believe everything Wenger says but he says one thing that goes against something you say and hes a liar

Charlie

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Well no its been the player and Wenger himself

Funny how you believe everything Wenger says but he says one thing that goes against something you say and hes a liar

Charlie

Well no but if helps you feel better then sure. Wenger won't come out and say its about the money, he never does that sort of thing.

Funny though you say Wenger chats BS, but as soons as he says something that suits you Agenda he istalking sense etc.