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: 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)

Former Arsenal star 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.
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‘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.
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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)

I wasn't enjoying my football: Walcott WILL celebrate against Arsenal if he scores for...

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.

Ex-Arsenal forward to return from injury just in time for Gunners clash

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 insists former Arsenal star deserves good reception from fans

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.

Arsenal's first team problems have punished 4 academy prospects

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.

23-year-old kills Arsenal career

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

Finances: Could Arsenal survive another year without Champions League football?

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.
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)

Theo Walcott explains how manager played key role in Everton switch

Theo Walcott has revealed that he signed for Everton because Sam Allardyce is the type of manager he needs.

The Sun publish bizarre story about Theo Walcott – is it really what is...

Theo Walcott's father, Donald, has reportedly been told that he can't take four pictures of his son from his private box at the Emirates unless they're removed from the frame.
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)

Not a bad thing: Arsenal forward no regrets despite admitting development suffered

Theo Walcott looked back at his Arsenal career and talked about what it would feel like to go back, ahead of the Gunners' game against Everton on Saturday.

Manager says goalscoring forward would have retired at Arsenal but for this

Sam Allardyce feels Theo Walcott would have retired at Arsenal had he still been a first team regular. 

Impressive business from Arsenal must now be turned into immediate success

Arsenal made the best out of several bad situations this January transfer window, and with more players moving in and out of the club than any winter in recent memory, this month has felt like a whirlwind.

Arsenal slash calendar price, S*n call it ‘disastrous’

Arsenal have halved their 2018 calendar price and this is apparently to do with the Gunners selling players.

Arsenal fans are emotional wrecks after Theo Walcott’s heart-felt message to Olivier Giroud

Arsenal fans are far from happy that Olivier Giroud has signed for Chelsea and just as we were beginning to move past allowing the 31-year-old to move to our rivals, Theo Walcott had to pipe up.

3 in and 13 out: Arsenal’s January transfer dealings tell a huge story

Arsenal signed three players and let 13 leave in its busiest January transfer window for years.

Transfer window recap: Ins, outs and loans so far, and what to expect

For a January transfer window, Arsenal have been extremely busy this month. We've rounded up all the news as it stands, in case you missed any of it.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during a Borussia Dortmund training session, ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group D match against Arsenal, at Emirates Stadium on November 25, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)

141 goals in 213 games: Aubameyang is considerable upgrade on Alexis Sanchez

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will add the final-third quality that has been lost with the departures of Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott.