Theo Walcott...the Great
No, I am not being sarcastic. I actually think Theo Walcott is great, or he can be great...a legend at Arsenal I might add. From a previous blog, some may say I hate Walcott or rather Theo's Ego.
This is totally untrue. I actually quite like Theo and hence the excess criticism on him. The reasons I think he is a great footballer are:
He is a team player- Theo is a great team player and he is hardly ever accused of ball hogging or holding possession for a minute too long. This is shown by his numerous assists and his involvement in goal scoring chances for the team.
He is brilliant at running behind defences- Theo is exceptionally great at turning out behind defenses. This element of his game gives Arsenal the advantage of surprise. This ability and his pace form a lethal goal scoring weapon which should lead to Walcott being a top forward at his prime.
Potential game changer (the Super-sub)- Walcott can be used as a game changer. His pace and determination are a nightmare to any defender and they would totally finish an already tired one.
Strong finisher- given the right ball and the right on the right foot (everything has to be right with Theo). Last season he was top scorer for Arsenal and he can do better.
Great key passer- As said before, he has many assists. This means that he has to give the proper ball for the goal to happen and he has certainly done this on many occasions. He may not be the creative genius but he definitely is efficient.
He keeps fullbacks occupied- Walcott is very good at keeping the fullbacks busy. This cuts out an attacking channel for opponents, especially opponents with attacking fullbacks such as Everton, Westham etc. An exposed fullback effectively ruins the opponents.
Last but not least, and definitely what I love Walcott most for is the fact that he doesn't dive. With his pace and size, it would be easy for him to dive and easily win those penalties and freekicks and ultimately, games. However, Theo stays on his feet. He is a player who knows that games should be won by men on their feet not men rolling on the pitch, screaming for nothing.
These few points show the faith and expectations of not just myself but also other Arsenal fans.
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