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Welbeck or Walcott

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  1. Bergkampspilot

    Bergkampspilot Active Member

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    I remember when these comparisons would come up from united fans between Cesc and Anderson. Now it's Walcott vs Welbeck. I like Welbeck. As Shwan said he has a terrific work rate. To answer the question posed by the OP currently Walcott is better than Welbeck. Welbeck will improve but so will Walcott.
     
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  2. One of the lads

    One of the lads Well-Known Member

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    I remember when it was Reyes v Ronaldo!
     
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  3. matth_22

    matth_22 New Member

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    That was and still is a no contest.
     
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  4. Bergkampspilot

    Bergkampspilot Active Member

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    Really when was that then?
     
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  5. matth_22

    matth_22 New Member

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    when they both came to the premier league in the 03/04 season.
     
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  6. Bergkampspilot

    Bergkampspilot Active Member

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    Lol you'll always get these delusional comparisons from opposition fans as the OP has clearly proven. I guess fans from all teams are guilty of it once the rose tinted specs are on.
     
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  7. shwan

    shwan Well-Known Member

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    Walcott played twice as much in the league and he is 1.5 years older .. so welbeck have more space for improvement
     
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  8. Bergkampspilot

    Bergkampspilot Active Member

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    Shwan. The potential of Welbeck is kind of irrelevant to the question posed by the OP.

    Who is better currently.... Welbeck or Walcott? If this was a poll Walcott would be the clear winner.
     
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  9. Purley

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    Walcott outshone Welbeck today
     
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  10. Gazautd

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    After tonights performance we can all see who had the better performance.
     
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  11. Sweats

    Sweats Sure Forum Moderator

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    Totally agree Walcott is better and offers more. I think even in a few years he will be better.

    Same with wilshere vs cleverly.. Wilshere is just that bit better.
     
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  12. Daveunited

    Daveunited Well-Known Member

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    At the moment Walcott>>>>>Welbeck, cant remember if Welbeck was injured priot to the game at Arsenal last season but he just about outpaced Mertesacker
     
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  13. shwan

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    most of players can out pace Mertesacker tbh
     
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  14. Purley

    Purley Well-Known Member

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    That's the point....
     
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  15. matth_22

    matth_22 New Member

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    Smalling outshone Cahill tonight.
     
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  16. matth_22

    matth_22 New Member

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    People who don't rate Welbeck? RVP age 21 - 10 goals in 41 games. Welbeck age 21 - 12 goals in 39 games. #MUFC
     
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  17. Drogs

    Drogs Well-Known Member

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    Welbeck - ****ing ****e.
     
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  18. matth_22

    matth_22 New Member

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    Cahill - ****ing **** defender.
     
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  19. Diego

    Diego Lone Ranger

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    For goals, at the moment Walcott. For all round team contribution, Welbeck.
     
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  20. Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Now compare RVP vs Welbeck at age 22... There's no two ways around the fact that Andy Carroll has a better goalscoring record this season.

    Welbeck is a decent player and can link up very well, but you're making a fool of yourself if you really think he's a good goalscorer.
     
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