Hehe, I shared your assessment of Walcott before, but you cant still be negative about him, surely?
I dont mean the hattrick, but he doesnt look as hapless and stagnated anymore (running into defenders straight, poor touch etc). He plays considerably more intelligent and technically refined, not one track mind but quite varied approach to his footballing now. ALOT of it is due to the massive confidence he has gotten now, totally improved his game, doesnt look like a deer caught in headlights, but quite the predator. Took a while for Wenger to get it through him, but the change is quite visable.
P.S Andy, Nimani's first real senior season is this season, here's one his goals so far:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dwX5_1HGMs&feature=related