Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 8539089)

He didn't really though did he. He had a miracle against Monaco and then got a few courtesy starts at best. He was never really going to displace Giroud then :think:

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 8577237)

It's nearing rumour season and there's already hundreds that are upsetting me because they'll never happen </3

Morata, Xhaka, Kroos seem to be the main three atm. I'd be delighted with either of the former two.

Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 8583345)

Alltrue. There is no excuse for how the team has performed in big matches and the lack of improvement in the players..

Wenger must take responsibility as all team affairs are down to him. There is a joke among Arsenal fans that all Steve Bould does is set the cones out in training; he has no other duties. There is no one at the club who has any kind of influence on the team other than Wenger.

Arsene Wenger says that Theo Walcott is still to offer his best at Arsenal, and will show that in the future.

There had been reports that Arsenal’s longest-serving player could leave the Emirates this summer, after losing his place in the first team.

Walcott has spoken regularly of his desire to play as a central striker, but Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck both appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order.

However, Wenger has issued a strong message that he still sees Walcott as a valuable member of his squad.

“I like that we live in a society where people always want new faces and new names,” Wenger told Arsenal.com.

“But we forget sometimes the loyalty, cohesion and the long-term phase that is needed in a player to be successful at the club. You need players through the generations and I’m very pleased with him.

“He’s been here for 10 years, that shows as well that he loves Arsenal and I’m convinced he will give us much more in the next five years than the last five.

“Because he is a player who is always moving forward and trying to do better. He has a very positive attitude.”

Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 8585094)

Walcott has played 230 matches in ten years if he goes at that rate he'll have played about 350-400 in another five years. So is he going to finally fulfill his potential after about 400 games? :facepalm: :joker:

Originally Posted by Mystic Mock (Post 8614765)

Walcott may not be at his best anymore, but he has been one of Arsenal's star players in some of his earlier on seasons in my view.

I think Wenger needs to find a replacement for Walcott who has been suffering with injuries lately.

Originally Posted by GiRTh (Post 8614864)

No he isnt and has never been a star performer. He's scored twenty goals in a season only once in his ten years. Not good enough for an attacking player who is currently one of the highest paid at the club. Only Sanchez and Ozil are on more money and he isnt any where near their class or ability.

As for injuries, hes never had an injury that affected his pace so I dont think any injury can be blamed for his lack of improvement.