What is the point of Theo Walcott?

I ventured recently that there was no point to Jeremie Aliaidiere. In a side with Adebayor, Henry, Van Persie, Baptista and Walcott it seems unlikely that we will ever again see Aliadiere play a part in either league or Champions League football for Arsenal Football Club.

But what about Theo Walcott? Where will he fit into the side this year. Given the amount of pre-made Walcott 32 shirts for sale at The Armoury he's clearly part of the first team this season. So much less negatively, I'd now like to pose the question... What is the point of Theo Walcott?

Oh what a player to have in the side! Please don't misunderstand... I've seen the goals against the German Under 21s and like my mate Matthews says, they get better with each viewing. And at 17 he will only get better and better... particularly under the tutelage of Arsene Wenger and alongside the likes of good eggs Thierry Henry and the similarly aged Cesc Fabregas.

And yes, Walcott is almost certainly the long term solution to the quandary of trying to *replace Thierry Henry but with so many top international strikers in the side its rather likely that Walcott will begin his Arsenal career wide of midfield.

Arsene Wenger noted after the 3-0 victory against Watford that...

"He gives the feeling he can be decisive and make a difference. He is not a real midfielder, I played him in a 4-4-2 on the flanks because he is more of a striker - but you could see that if you give him a good ball, you can never catch him.

Walcott made his starting debut against Watford for the Arsenal on the right and played a very impressive 64 minutes. He looks an ideal replacement for Jose Reyes with his frightening combination of pace, finishing and techique and while Wenger may insist that his future is up front he surely must be impressed by Walcott's crossing ability and football brain.

So unlike Aliadiere, the point of Walcott is to add some pace to the wing in advance of replacing Reyes and then later his point is to replace Henry.

Good to be a GOONAH!!