England Arsenal Who comes first Theo or the Ox

England Arsenal Who comes first Theo or the Ox

Youve got to love Stewart Robson. The former Arsenal midfielder is making quite an impact Ernie Stautner Jersey in the media nowadays. I have to say I really enjoy his tactical analysis on Arsenal Player, although I dont always agree with his opinions. For instance, he suggested on Sky Sports yesterday that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain should start for England instead of Theo Walcott. Ive always had the feeling that Stewart is not a big fan of Theo. Maybe its because Theo relies on his speed so much, in comparison with the Ox, who relies more on guile and technical ability.I think its a great shame that so many pundits on Sky Sports underrate Theos qualities. I am sure he will prove them wrong if he gets enough playing time at Euro 2012.It was interesting seeing the Oxs England debut against Norway. ITVs summariser, Andy Townsend, was waxing lyrical about the Oxs every touch. I love the Ox as much as the next guy, but some of the media coverage he has been getting of late is a little bit over the top. Luckily for us, I feel sure he has the temperament Chris Boswell Jersey to handle the adulation.It is also lucky that Theo has a thick skin and can deal with all the flak much of it undeserved that has come his way since he joined Arsenal. The third bit of luck concerns Stewart Robson. England fans Le'Veon Bell Jersey must be so glad hes not managing the national side, as he would have The Three Lions playing with a back three instead of the back four. Of course that system can work sometimes, but generally it has fallen out of favour for a reason.Robson seems to think that fullbacks have to do more running in a traditional 4-4-2 then in the system he favours. However, whenever I have witne sed a 3-5-2 formation, I have seen wingbacks trying to be wingers and fullbacks simultaneously. In terms of work rate, it was really tough on those wide men.Back in the 1990s, I used to write match reports at Fratton Park. At the time, the manager of Portsmouth was none other than former Arsenal captain Alan Ball. He played with wingbacks and three central defenders, and although the football was attractive it wasnt always succe sful. I always felt that Pompey were vulnerable down the wings, where a wingback would have to do the job of two players. Of course, it may have been the playing personnel that led to Pompey being at the wrong end of the table. Perhaps, Alan Ball picked the right system for the players he had at his disposal.Sometime after that, I met Ray Wilkins in Trans World Internationals studios in Chiswick where Jack Lambert Jersey I was working as an a sistant producer for their Premier League radio show. I asked Ray about systems, and he explained why he favours 4-4-2. It was for the reasons Ive already given.Im not saying Ray is right, and Stewart Robson is wrong, as I think this system you play depends on the players you have. However, most English players are brought up on 4-4-2 J.J. Wilcox Jersey and find this system the easiest to play. And as former England manager Ron Greenwood used to say: Simplicity is genius. Therefore, I think the new England bo s Roy Hodgson is correct to keep things simple. And hell be even more correct if he starts Theo Walcott in Englands first game at Euro 2012!

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