The next big player Theo Walcott

[Trini _2026]

Theo Walcott (born March 16, 1989 in Newbury, Berkshire, England) is an English footballer of Barbadian descent who plays for Southampton in the Football League Championship. Previously a player for A.F.C. Newbury in his youth, his most memorable game was in the year 2000 (Under-11 Age Group), when Newbury beat Down Grange Albion 4-2 in the Peter Houseman League Cup Final. Theo and Down Grange player Daniel Evangelepolous stole the show in this match. Walcott also scored over 100 goals in his one and only season for AFC Newbury, before leaving for Southampton.

Aged just 15 years and 175 days he became the youngest ever person to play in the Southampton reserve team when he came off the bench against Watford in September 2004. In the 2004-05 season he went on to star in the Southampton youth side, which reached the FA Youth Cup final against Ipswich Town. In the 2004-05 season Walcott also broke into the under-17 England national team where he hit five goals in nine games.

Before the start of the 2005-06 season Walcott linked up with the first team's tour of Scotland - just two weeks after signing a full-time contract with Saints. The striker then went on to become the youngest-ever player to play for the Southampton first team when he made his first team debut aged just 16 years and 143 days, after coming on as a substitute in Southampton's 0-0 draw at home to Wolves in the Football League Championship.

Walcott made his full first team debut away to Leeds United on 18 October 2005, scoring his first senior goal in the same game. He continued his scoring spree four days later away at Millwall before scoring again on his full home debut against Stoke City the following Saturday.

His performances soon attracted attention from the British media, who saw him as one of the most promising young English footballers of his time. At the time of Walcott's senior debut Southampton were playing in the Football League Championship, having been relegated from the Premiership the previous season. There was speculation that Walcott would move to the Premiership and media reports linked him with some of the league's top clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as rumours circulating in Europe about interest from Real Madrid, A.C. Milan and Juventus. Although he and his family are all lifelong Liverpool supporters, according to the tabloid press Theo favours a move to Arsenal and as of January 19 appears set to seal a £12.5m move to the London club.

His rapid rise to fame also led him to be named amongst the top three finalists for the prestigious BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award on 11 December 2005.

[Trini _2026]

is he to Clyde Walcott, the West Indies Test cricketer Futbol help meh out nuh

[Tenorsaw]

They better don't clog this youth up.  Sometimes I think the "Big Clubs" step in too early and then these youth don't live up to true potential.  It might be better to let them flourish at the lower divisions for a while longer.  I think Arsenal, 'Pool, or Spurs would be a good place for him though, although it looks like he wants to go to Arsenal.  Chelsea just bidding to put another good player on de bench.  Look what Mourinho doing to Wright-Philips.  It's despicable that they be allowed to do that to such promising young talent.

[morvant]

henry talked to him recently and done chain up he head long time so he comming home to de bosses one time

[trinbago]

Arsenal hope to sign teenager Walcott within 24 hours
 
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Arsenal hope to conclude a deal within 24 hours to sign Southampton's exciting 16-year-old striker Theo Walcott, manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday.

"We're very heavily in the race but nothing is done and, as long as nothing is signed, you cannot talk about it," the Frenchman told the Premier league club's website.

"However, we are hoping to get a decision in the next 24 hours."
 
The pacy teenager, who is rated as the finest English prospect since Wayne Rooney, has said he wants to join Arsenal if he leaves second division Southampton.

Walcott became the south-coast club's youngest player when he featured against Wolves on the opening day of the season.

He has scored four goals in 13 league matches and also hit five goals in nine games for England's under-17s last season.



Updated on Thursday, Jan 19, 2006 12:44
 

[rastafari]

is he to Clyde Walcott, the West Indies Test cricketer Futbol help meh out nuh

Yeah man that is his family.

JAH BLESS RASTAFARI

[Filho]

It's despicable that they be allowed to do that to such promising young talent.

who force SWP go make a big money move to an ultra competitive club? de man got many chances to prove his worth and didn't play up to his potential (yet). so he hadda handle the bench (when he makes the squad) on a team that is dominating without him. when he gets his chances, he will have to take them. that is life at the huge clubs. not despicable at all. sink or swim....

you are right about young talented players going to big clubs and getting lost. At 16, this youth is real pressure. I feel he will make it big...unreal speed and good skill plus the bravado of youth. Arsene looks like a good coach for young up and coming players

[g]

Saw him on tv once. Dat man have speed to burn, real pace

[andre samuel]

speaking of southampton, what about kenwyne? is he still injured??

[Peong]

Arsenal are desperate to sign some English players. 

[Gladman]

Theo Walcott impressing in Southampton wah goin on with we boi Jones

[Trini _2026]

jones was injured last weel . Boss i hope he has a good second half season . Cause his contract  end this season. Since he has not been offered a new one by now has me worried.

[Mose]

What yuh mean injured? Ent Kenwyne play against QPR Saturday gone. He come on as a sub fuh de last 20-25 mins.

[Wilson]

I've seen Walcott play at Southampton. He is very impressive, with good speed and as you would expect from someone his age he runs all about. When he has the ball, expectations on the field and in the crowd rise. However, he is still young and his inexperience showed up the other day when he missed two one-on-ones with the goal keeper. Southampton also have another good yound player call Nathen Dyer.....he is also very very good and runs well down the wings crossing into the area. When he controls the ball, it does stick to he boot like he have velcro on he foot.

I'm going to the game on Saturday against Ipswich....hopefully Kenwyne will get a start. Will report back if he plays. 

[FF]

I've seen Walcott play at Southampton. He is very impressive, with good speed and as you would expect from someone his age he runs all about. When he has the ball, expectations on the field and in the crowd rise. However, he is still young and his inexperience showed up the other day when he missed two one-on-ones with the goal keeper. Southampton also have another good yound player call Nathen Dyer.....he is also very very good and runs well down the wings crossing into the area. When he controls the ball, it does stick to he boot like he have velcro on he foot.

I'm going to the game on Saturday against Ipswich....hopefully Kenwyne will get a start. Will report back if he plays. 

Anybody else crack up at tha line? 
All along de man going in perfect queens english and dry so he hit we some trini english!!!

[Wilson]

Ease me up nah. Is only pressure I taking all day at wok, not now I getting pressure here too

LOL

[JDB]

jones was injured last weel . Boss i hope he has a good second half season . Cause his contract  end this season. Since he has not been offered a new one by now has me worried.

If Southampton let him go Wednesday woudl probably pick him up, at least on a one year contract.