Van Persie leaps to Walcott's defence.
The Gunners and England forward was on fine form on Saturday setting up the skipper's opening two goals in the 7-1 mauling of Blackburn on Saturday, and also laid on the pass for Oxlade-Chamberlain's second.
Walcott now has 16 assists in all competitions this season (8 in the league) which is actually a very good return.
But Walcott's lack of goals this season - he's scored just six times in all competitions - has seen the England international cop some flak from the north Londoners' supporters.
Van Persie, however, "cannot understand the criticism" of the 22-year-old and reckons people are forgetting how talented he is and how hard he works for the team.
"I love him, I honestly love him," said the Dutch striker.
"Theo was sharp, he was playing fantastically and, like anyone, he misses chances - but I miss chances. Ronaldo misses chances, Messi misses chances. It is life, you know.
"Sometimes I feel that people are a bit harsh on him. I don't know why. If you look at his assists rate then it is unbelievable.
"Theo will score. Trust me, he will score. He will get 20 goals at least every season. You will see. He will, trust me. Have faith in him."
Did you see his 1st touch of the game? Where he went to control it and ended it booting it out of play. Hilarious. One of the worst touches by anyone I have seen this season and possibly ever.
However, he did have a good game. He's been very poor recently, but he is a useful player.
Without Cesc and even Jack, Walcott has not been able to run onto passes that are made through defences like the one Song played for the 2nd goal. For some reason against Blackburn we finally could get him in behind their defence. Maybe it was the lack of pressing by Blackburn or one of those days where all the passes found their target. But I doubt any of our current midfield can keep playing quality passes ala Cesc and to a lesser extent Wilshere. Without a doubt we need a creative play maker.
Im with RVP on this one, too many people are on his back like he's the worst thing ever. I think he will be the one to watch against AC Milan....
However, there is one thing in RVP's statement that makes me wonder if Walcott will soon be playing in the middle. "Theo will score. Trust me, he will score. He will get 20 goals at least every season. You will see. He will, trust me. Have faith in him." How else will he be able to score at least 20 goals a season? Im probably grabbing at straws here.
Probably because Blackburn gave us absolutely insane amount of space on the flanks.Originally Posted by SuperJackWilshere19
RVP is right, too many of our fans are quick to dish out the criticism without recognising how much Walcott offers to Arsenal.
Awards:
I think Walcott's play will improve now Saga's returned
Do you know what the word nemesis means ? A righteous inflection of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent,personified in this case by an 'orrible ****.......Me!
Yes, very true. Sadly we will not face a defence like that again this season.
don't forget he's only 22 aswell!
Lennon whose basically the same (small speedy) has 2/3 + years on him and is half as good! AND lennon is in his preferred position
Behave!
Once known as Schteffen
3/5ths as good
VAN PERSIE IS STAYING AT ARSENAL!
Or theo is moving to Barca as well...
Formerly Bend it like Bendtner, Score it like Samir, Wank it like Wilshere and SamuraisShadow.
CYM 'now Saga's returned'..
TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF AGAIN?
Last edited by Bergkamp a Dutch master; 06/02/2012 at 08:35 PM.
RVP has always stated his love and commitment for Arsenal when he's spoken about it
men say that about their wives before they shag their lovers.
Not if your wife is hot
don't agree - there are dozens of men in the public arena who have 'hot' wives and still shag around......
Plus, you could hardly call Arsenal "hot" at the moment...
possibly 'shot'' but no hot.
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