Walcott new deal: Four reasons this divisive Arsenal star is the most frustrating Gunners player

4) Negative: Lack of footballing brain

Walcott has earned a reputation for lacking intelligence in his play, and was most notably criticised by England legend Chris Waddle (via the London Evening Standard) for lacking ‘a football brain’. Many agree that, while Walcott is blessed with natural talent and great physical attributes like tremendous pace, he does often let himself down with some poor decision-making when given too much time on the ball.