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Discussion in 'Arsenal' started by TheOXOCube:5pur2, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. TheOXOCube:5pur2

    TheOXOCube:5pur2 Pride of North London

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    Knew you'd come around. Not bad for a German-Ethiopian "Yank"
     
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  2. Batmoanu

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    He is ready for the 1st team. His vision is and passing range is outrageous.
     
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    League Cup for Zelalem this season then?
     
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    Defo
     
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    And still not a word of praise for Theo despite him probably being our best player in this game - love it!
     
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    Iggy putting some decent tackles in
     
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  7. Han Shot First

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    I thought Theo was poor today.
     
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    Hmm not so sure. His range of skills is fantastic but is he mentally and emotionally prepared for the rigours of life in the EPL? Remains to be seen.
     
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    I'd say take a risk on putting him in the first team. He's currently outperforming people like Wilshere and Ramsey.
     
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    He had a meh game. Scored a goal but meh overall
     
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    I know you did - it was one of the reasons i took it upon myself to point out some of his better moments. He got in behind repeatedly, scored, had more opportunities (crafted by his own intelligent movement) than any other player and looked the most dangerous. He also played 2 or 3 beautifukl passes whiuch went ignoredo n here even though all the creaming over zelalems passes ;)

    Your blinkered like a few others by your ingrained view of Walcott despite his high level of performance. He is one of our most consistent players these days.
     
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    I normally defend Theo, i just think he's been crap today.
     
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    Maybe not to start week in week out or start at all but he could definitely be an impact sub off the bench. He is making passes that nobody in our squad seem capable of, apart from Cazorla.
     
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    HE had a crap first half. Picked up in the 2nd but nowhere near our best player.
     
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    I'd ease him in. League Cup games then by mid-season have him on the bench
     
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    He had one selfish moment and one poor ball where he didnt look up and assumed he knew where the other players where - he then went on a great run and had a shot saved, he then scored, he then set up 2-3 chances in quick succession with great little passes. He had a good game and looked morel ikely to make something happen than anyone else in the front line.
     
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    Who then has been our best player oxo? Rosicky has had a good game but no other player has dominated.
     
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    I don't think Zelalem is as ready as you lot seem to think. He is a good young player but not quite ready imo. He has looked lively today and i do think he will make it. For now i'd go for LC games and see how he does.
     
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    Rosicky and Ramsey with decent shouts for it. Sagna's been soil at CB. Zel has looked quality.
     
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    Zelalem has not been the best player on the pitch - he has made a few very good passes - thats it.

    Ramsey has been his usual hard working self and Rosicky as i said had a good game. Walcott easily did as well as these two though.
     
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