Gemmill 46097 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Why has he taken this lad? Has anyone worked it out yet? 149573[/snapback] I know I am in the minority but I think its a great decision to take Walcott. He isnt going to start but if youve got to ten minutes to go and you want one last throw of the dice then Bent or Defoe are a complete waste of time. But throw some teenager who nobody has ever heard of who can run 100 metres in 10 seconds and you might just create enough confusion for something to happem 149605[/snapback] I would understand your point if he was using him, but I don't see Sven chancing him against one of the big sides in the knockouts. He's already pretty much admitted that having seen him more regularly in training, he doesn't think he's ready. Might have been an idea to do that before you picked him, Sven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Why has he taken this lad? Has anyone worked it out yet? 149573[/snapback] I know I am in the minority but I think its a great decision to take Walcott. He isnt going to start but if youve got to ten minutes to go and you want one last throw of the dice then Bent or Defoe are a complete waste of time. But throw some teenager who nobody has ever heard of who can run 100 metres in 10 seconds and you might just create enough confusion for something to happem 149605[/snapback] I would understand your point if he was using him, but I don't see Sven chancing him against one of the big sides in the knockouts. He's already pretty much admitted that having seen him more regularly in training, he doesn't think he's ready. Might have been an idea to do that before you picked him, Sven. 149614[/snapback] When he was pressed on the matter he blamed Wenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4155 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Why has he taken this lad? Has anyone worked it out yet? 149573[/snapback] I know I am in the minority but I think its a great decision to take Walcott. He isnt going to start but if youve got to ten minutes to go and you want one last throw of the dice then Bent or Defoe are a complete waste of time. But throw some teenager who nobody has ever heard of who can run 100 metres in 10 seconds and you might just create enough confusion for something to happem 149605[/snapback] I would understand your point if he was using him, but I don't see Sven chancing him against one of the big sides in the knockouts. He's already pretty much admitted that having seen him more regularly in training, he doesn't think he's ready. Might have been an idea to do that before you picked him, Sven. 149614[/snapback] He wouldnt be a surprise weapon if he had already used him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Sven isn't usually as coy with his "surprise weapon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I don't think the taking or not taking of Walcott is the issue. It's only taking 4 strikers given the injury problems that Owen and Rooney have had that seems daft. I agree with Spongebob about Bent and Defoe though, especially at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob toonpants 4155 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I don't think the taking or not taking of Walcott is the issue. It's only taking 4 strikers given the injury problems that Owen and Rooney have had that seems daft. I agree with Spongebob about Bent and Defoe though, especially at this level. 149637[/snapback] He certainly could have left Jenas at home and taken another striker, but its fairly certain they wouldnt have aeen any action so theres not really any point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Why has he taken this lad? Has anyone worked it out yet? 149573[/snapback] I know I am in the minority but I think its a great decision to take Walcott. He isnt going to start but if youve got to ten minutes to go and you want one last throw of the dice then Bent or Defoe are a complete waste of time. But throw some teenager who nobody has ever heard of who can run 100 metres in 10 seconds and you might just create enough confusion for something to happem 149605[/snapback] I would understand your point if he was using him, but I don't see Sven chancing him against one of the big sides in the knockouts. He's already pretty much admitted that having seen him more regularly in training, he doesn't think he's ready. Might have been an idea to do that before you picked him, Sven. 149614[/snapback] He wouldnt be a surprise weapon if he had already used him 149630[/snapback] I don't know about anyone else, but Mr toonpants has actually changed my mind with his point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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