Transfer Rumour Theo Walcott

[brieverton]

Walcott certainly is an improvement on what we have but for me it’s the type of signing you make to chase the 7th place trophy again.

You don’t generally make progress taking unwanted players in this age bracket from clubs that you regard as your peers.

Just one too many players in this late 20s age group IMO. Each signing is pivotal and you almost start again each time. The impact of two excellent signings in succession can be monumental.

It just seems we are fumbling in the dark at present with no overall strategy other than to get to the end of the season.

It certainly lends credence to the argument that Allardyce knows his stay will be short-lived and is prioritising accordingly.

 

[bullybeef]

So has he actually signed or still undergoing medical...??

I think he’s probably in bed Spud, or at least getting ready for bed.

Night night Spud.

 

[RomanReigns]

bet he can't wait to latch on to all the great balls from martina

 

[bullybeef]

bet he can't wait to latch on to all the great balls from martina

He shouldn’t expect any through balls at all from Schneiderlin

 

[Big Fat Sam]

Announced at ten in the morning
#itk

 

[AdaBrummieblue]

Haha, I definitely reckon there'll be a few over at Arsenal Fan TV who'd have a lot to say about that.

We shall see I guess. I can only say I hope you're right and it's not another £20m pissed away.

To be fair mate, none of us know for sure. Not even Walsh and Allardyce. He might hit the ground running and be ace or just be yet another piss poor flop. But if he's coming here then he gets my backing from the off.

 

[Ste__R]

Announced at ten in the morning
#itk

Educated guess if true

 

[Saint Domingo]

He’ll come here expecting a new challenge and be delighted to find we run an even bigger boys club/holiday camp than even Wenger had going at Arsenal.

 

[jceverton]

Exactly. It's all ad hoc.

We need a new plan.

An actual plan would be a start.

 

[whiteshadow]

Walcott certainly is an improvement on what we have but for me it’s the type of signing you make to chase the 7th place trophy again.

You don’t generally make progress taking unwanted players in this age bracket from clubs that you regard as your peers.

Just one too many players in this late 20s age group IMO. Each signing is pivotal and you almost start again each time. The impact of two excellent signings in succession can be monumental.

It just seems we are fumbling in the dark at present with no overall strategy other than to get to the end of the season.

It certainly lends credence to the argument that Allardyce knows his stay will be short-lived and is prioritising accordingly.

I think Allardyce is making these kind of signings to ensure his stay isn't short lived, rather than because he knows he won't be here long.

 

[nsno-chris]

An actual plan would be a start.

To purchase over priced premier league players and hope they gel. Followed by: hoof it and hope for the best

 

[Papa Shango]

To purchase over priced premier league players and tell everyone you found gel. Followed by: hoof it and hope for the best

20M isn't overpriced for a proven premier league player like Walcott.

20M doesn't even get you a Klaassen these days. Or half a Sigurdsson.

 

[Librarian]

Spare a thought

 

[jceverton]

I think Allardyce is making these kind of signings to ensure his stay isn't short lived, rather than because he knows he won't be here long.

That’s the problem short term thinking.

 

[nsno-chris]

Spare a thought