Tag: Theo Walcott

Theo Walcott played for Arsenal Football Club. The English forward joined Arsenal from Southampton in 2006. Walcott left Arsenal for Everton in 2018 for around £20m. In total, he made 397 appearances for Arsenal and scored 108 goals. Walcott wore the number 14 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on March 16, 1989. Walcott currently plays for Everton.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on February 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Theo Walcott insists Arsenal star is ‘world class’

Bukayo Saka may not want to get involved in the debate, but Theo Walcott insists the Arsenal winger is world class.
Former France International Thierry Henry smiles upon arrival to attend the Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony in London on January 15, 2024. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

“I’m relaxed”: Arsenal legends predict Porto 2nd-leg result

Arsenal legends Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott aren't worried about the Gunners' Champions League campaign, despite Wednesday's defeat.
PORTO, PORTUGAL - FEBRUARY 21: Declan Rice of Arsenal reacts, as he wipes his face with his shirt, during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between FC Porto and Arsenal FC at Estadio do Dragao on February 21, 2024 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Rice and Arteta call on Arsenal fans to be 12th man

Declan Rice says Arsenal fans can make the difference in overturning their Champions League deficit against Porto. Can the Emirates crowd roar them to victory?
Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott, and Mathieu Flamini attend an Arsenal game at the Emirates Stadium

3 ex-Arsenal players return to watch Liverpool clash

Former Arsenal trio Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott, and Mathieu Flamini were all in attendance for the Gunners' win over Liverpool on Sunday.
Yaya Sanogo

Arsenal striking flop explains why he was signed

Yaya Sanogo reflects on his time at Arsenal, recalling his interactions with Arsène Wenger and learning from teammates like Özil and Walcott.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Kyle Walker of Manchester City clashes with Ben White of Arsenal after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on April 26, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Man City man to offer Arsenal apology

Kyle Walker plans to apologise to Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover after a confrontation. The clash followed a significant Arsenal win, ending a 12-game losing streak against Manchester City.
Cam'ron Ismail with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal teenager eligible for 3 international teams

Arsenal youngster Cam'ron Ismail is making his mark in the u18s, and he's eligible to play for three different national teams in the future.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal win should not shield referee and VAR from consequences

Arsenal's win over Manchester City raises questions about Premier League refereeing inconsistencies that will fall from view because Arsenal won. They shouldn't.
Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard (R) reacts after being fouled by Manchester City's Croatian midfielder #08 Mateo Kovacic (C) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 8, 2023. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

VAR criticised after Arsenal beat Manchester City

In the match between Arsenal and Manchester City, the spotlight is on VAR decisions and controversial tackles by Mateo Kovacic. Experts like Gary Neville and Theo Walcott weigh in, questioning the efficacy of VAR in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Arsenal fans cheerduring the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on October 08, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Who set off Arsenal vs Manchester City tunnel altercation?

An analysis of the tunnel confrontation between Arsenal's Nicolas Jover and Manchester City's Kyle Walker, following Arsenal's recent win over City. 
LONDON, ENGLAND: Mikel Arteta of Arsenal (L) congratulates Theo Walcott of Arsenal for scoring Arsenal's second goal of the match during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on March 24, 2012. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Ex Arsenal star recalls Mikel Arteta’s most inspirational team talk

Theo Walcott has revealed Mikel Arteta gave him the greatest team talk he's ever received, before the Arsenal boss was even a manager.
Arsenal's English midfielder Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 15, 2016. Arsenal won the game 3-2. (Photo credit JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP/Getty Images)

Theo Walcott announces retirement at 34

Former Arsenal winger, Theo Walcott, has chosen to retire from professional football rather than take up an offer from Saudi Arabia.
Nathan Tella

‘Embarrassed’ Arsenal Academy product flying with 19 goals

Arsenal fan and academy product Nathan Tella talks about his journey, role models Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott, and overcoming challenges.

Aleksandr Kokorin: I turned down Arsenal

Former Dynamo Moscow striker Aleksandr Kokorin opens up about his decision to reject a move to Arsenal and the impact it had on his career.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Theo Walcott of Southampton scores the team's second goal past Gabriel of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on April 21, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Walcott felt he ‘couldn’t win’ on ‘indifferent day’ against Arsenal

Theo Walcott admits he felt like he couldn't win playing against Arsenal on Friday, and he hopes the Gunners can still win the league.
Southampton's English midfielder Theo Walcott (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Southampton's English defender Kyle Walker-Peters (C) and Southampton's English midfielder Che Adams during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 16, 2020. (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA / POOL / AFP)

‘Emotional’ Walcott ready to ‘do a job’ against Arsenal

Theo Walcott says Friday's game against Arsenal will be emotional for him, but he has to put his current club first and try to win.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: The injured Theo Walcott of Arsenal makes a 2-0 gesture to the Tottenham fans as he is stretchered off the pitch during the Budweiser FA Cup third round match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on January 4, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Former Gunner mocks Spurs after north London derby

Former Gunner Theo Walcott poked fun at Tottenham Hotspur after the north London derby on Sunday, posting on his social media pages.
Southampton's English midfielder Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on November 23, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW BOYERS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Reading held talks with Premier League former Gunner over summer deal

Reading held talks with Theo Walcott over a summer transfer, with the former Gunner seemingly falling out of favour with Southampton.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Saka urged to ignore Manchester City who deny interest

Theo Walcott has urged Bukayo Saka to stay at Arsenal amid rumours, that they've denied, Manchester City are interested in signing him this summer.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finally signs new Arsenal deal LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal poses with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal and the FA Cup Trophy after their teams victory in the Heads Up FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

5 of Arsenal’s best-ever January signings

The January transfer window isn't always the best to buy in, but let's take a look at some of Arsenal's top winter signings.
Southampton's English midfielder Theo Walcott (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Southampton's English defender Kyle Walker-Peters (C) and Southampton's English midfielder Che Adams during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 16, 2020. (Photo by PETER CZIBORRA / POOL / AFP)

Theo Walcott: The Emirates has changed, there’s fear

Theo Walcott said he could feel the fear at the Emirates as he scored on his return with Southampton during Arsenal's 1-1 draw on Wednesday night.
Southampton's English midfielder Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on November 23, 2020. (Photo by ANDREW BOYERS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

3 goal contributions in 4 games: Walcott impresses with Southampton

Theo Walcott is rediscovering his form back on loan with former club Southampton, scoring against Wolves over the weekend.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: (L-R) Substitutes Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck of Arsenal look on from the bench during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on April 24, 2016 in Sunderland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Wilshere, Welbeck, Walcott: What went wrong?

Danny Welbeck and Jack Wilshere ended deadline day without a club while Theo Walcott ended up back at Southampton, so what happened?
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - APRIL 24: (L-R) Substitutes Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere and Danny Welbeck of Arsenal look on from the bench during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on April 24, 2016 in Sunderland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Welbeck and Wilshere now free agents as Walcott returns home

Danny Welbeck is now a free agent after he cancelled his contract with Watford as West Ham cancelled Wilshere's and Walcott returned home
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: Theo Walcott of Everton looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Preston North End at Goodison Park on September 05, 2020 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Theo Walcott close to Southampton return

Theo Walcott got his first few league minutes for Everton at the weekend but the former Arsenal man is close to a move back to Southampton.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signs new Arsenal contract (via@Arsenal)

Aubameyang has no idea what ‘sign da ting’ is about, do you?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he doesn't know where 'sign da ting' comes from and we probably shouldn't tell him
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Norwich City at Goodison Park on November 23, 2019 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Carlo Ancelotti wants Theo Walcott to do something he’s just not capable of

Carlo Ancelotti called on Theo Walcott to show more bravery and be an example to the youngsters at Everton but I'm not sure that's...
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

What Theo Walcott can teach us about Nicolas Pepe

I find it hard not to think of Theo Walcott when I watch Nicolas Pepe play, but probably not for the reasons you're thinking.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on January 20, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Everton likely to sell Theo Walcott this summer

Everton are likely to sell Theo Walcott this summer as the former Arsenal’s man career fails to take-off at Goodison.

He’s had his moments, but overall pretty useless: Everton fans on Theo Walcott

There were more than a few Arsenal fans who were sad when the club made the decision to sell Theo Walcott but any ideas that he had merely stalled at Arsenal can surely be put to bed now.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur gestures the score to the crowd after being hit by a water bottle during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on December 19, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Will the FA remind Dele Alli of his responsibilities after Arsenal game?

Dele Alli reacted to getting hit on the head by a bottle by gesturing 2-0 to the Arsenal fans but is unlikely to face any further punishment.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Everton FC at Stamford Bridge on November 11, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

How’s Theo Walcott doing since he left Arsenal?

As I tuned into the Everton v Watford game on Monday night I couldn’t help but wonder how Theo Walcott has been getting on since he left Arsenal.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on January 20, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Walcott WILL celebrate against Arsenal if he scores

Theo Walcott has said he would celebrate against Arsenal if he manages to find the net on Sunday when he faces up to his old side at the Emirates.

Walcott targeting return from injury against Arsenal

Theo Walcott is targeting a return from injury in time to face Arsenal later this month, but he's set to miss out on Everton's next game against West Ham United.

Wenger: I’m glad Walcott got good reception and hopefully so will Giroud

Arsene Wenger says he's glad that Arsenal fans gave Theo Walcott such a good reception on his return to North London, and expects the same when Olivier Giroud comes back.

13 key points from Arsenal’s 17/18 plan revealed

Not long after the Emirates stadium opened I was told by a person I met in the Tollington that Arsenal were set to spend the next ten years severely shackled.

Nicholas: Arsenal’s young players are getting punished for the first-team’s failures

Charlie Nicholas thinks Arsenal's youth players are being punished for the first-team's failures, and I can't say I disagree with him.

It wasn’t good enough: Will Chambers be Walcotted?

Calum Chambers may have just cemented his Arsenal fate after heavily criticising his side's performance against Östersunds FK on Thursday night.

How would another season without Champions League affect Arsenal?

Climbing into the top-four is starting to look like an impossible task, and winning the Europa League is a long-shot so could Arsenal cope with another year without Champions League football?

6 of our favourite times Arsenal humiliated Tottenham

Ahead of the North London derby this Saturday, we've looked at some of Arsenal's humiliations of their local rivals.