Theo Walcott
Personal information
Full name	Theo James Walcott
Date of birth	16 March 1989 (1989-03-16) (age 19)
Place of birth	London, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Winger, Striker
Club information
Current club	Arsenal
Number	32
Youth clubs
	Swindon Town Southampton
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2004–2006 2006–	Southampton Arsenal	21 (4) 38 (2)
National team2
2004–2005 2006 2006– 2006 2006–	England U17 England U19 England U21 England B England	11 (5) 01 (1) 14 (5) 01 (0) 01 (0)
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Theo James Walcott (born 16 March 1989 in Stanmore, London^[1]) is an English footballer of Jamaican and British descent renowned for his pace, who currently plays for Arsenal, having signed there from Southampton on 20 January 2006. is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... , Stanmore is a place in the London Borough of Harrow, England. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... Soccer redirects here. ... Jamaica is a country in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba and to the west of Hispaniola, on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Southampton Football Club is a professional English football team, nicknamed The Saints and based in the city of Southampton. ... is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Club career

Southampton

In the 2004–05 season, he starred in the Southampton youth side that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup against Ipswich Town. In addition, he became the youngest person to play in the Southampton reserve team at 15 years and 175 days, when he came off the bench against Watford in September 2004.^[2] However, he did not play in the Premier League, as Southampton were relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2004–05 season.^[3] The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ... This page is an attempt to record all matchday squads for the FA Youth Cup Finals. ... Ipswich Town Football Club (also known as Ipswich, The Blues, Town or The Tractor Boys) are an English professional football club based in Ipswich, Suffolk. ... It has been suggested that Harry the Hornet be merged into this article or section. ... The Football League Championship (often referred to as The Championship for short, or the Coca-Cola Football League Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League. ...

Before the start of the 2005–06 season, Walcott linked up with the first team's tour of Scotland, just two weeks after leaving school. The striker then went on to become the youngest-ever player to play for the Southampton first team at 16 years and 143 days and also the youngest player to , after coming on as a substitute in Southampton's 0–0 draw at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Football League Championship. The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England. ... This article is about the country. ... Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club are an English professional football club based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. ...

Walcott made his full first team début away to Leeds United on 18 October 2005, scoring his first senior goal in the same game. He scored again away at Millwall four days later, and yet again in his full home debut against Stoke City the following Saturday. His rapid rise to fame also led him to be named amongst the top three finalists for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year Young Personality award on 11 December 2005. Leeds United Association Football Club are an English professional football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. ... is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Millwall Football Club are an English professional football team based at the New Den Stadium in Bermondsey, South East London. ... Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. ... The BBC Sports Personality of the Year Young Personality award is given annually to the British sportsperson below 17 years of age who has made the most substantative contribution to sport in that year. ... is the 345th day of the year (346th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Before breaking into the Southampton first team, Walcott's massive potential was showcased in the 2005 MATCH Annual. His performances soon attracted attention from the British media, who saw him as one of the most promising young English talents of his time. 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 non-English clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus, A.C. Milan and Barcelona. Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... Current season Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... Juventus redirects here. ... Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to by the abbreviation AC Milan or simply Milan, is an Italian professional football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... FC Barcelona, also known as Barça, is a sports club in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain with sections in many different sports. ...

^[4]===Arsenal=== Walcott ultimately signed for Arsenal on 20 January 2006 for an initial fee of £5m, rising to a possible £12m^[5] based on appearances for club and country, making him the most expensive 16 year old in the history of British football.^[6] In April 2008, financial pressures forced Southampton to accept an early settlement which means that Walcott will actually have cost Arsenal around £9.1 million. The new deal is understood to involve an immediate payment to Southampton of £1.6 million followed by a further £500,000 later this year added to the £7 million that Arsenal already paid to date.^[7] Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 7 February 2006, Walcott made his debut for the Arsenal reserves against Portsmouth reserves at Havant; he scored, but Arsenal lost 3–2. Walcott was then named in an 18-man squad to face Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions League second round first-leg tie at the Bernabéu on 21 February 2006. is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the south coast island city of Portsmouth. ... Havant is a town and district in Hampshire on the South coast of England, between Portsmouth and Chichester. ... European Cup redirects here. ... The Santiago Bernabéu is a football stadium in Madrid, Spain. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 16 March 2006 – his 17th birthday – Walcott signed a professional contract worth a reported £1 million a year, which lasts until summer 2008 and includes provisions to extend it.^[8] is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 19 August 2006, Walcott made his Premier League début as an Arsenal player on the first day of the 2006–07 season. He came on as a substitute after 73 minutes against Aston Villa and supplied the cross from which Gilberto Silva volleyed in the equaliser. is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other sports leagues which may be referred to by this name, see List of professional sports leagues. ... The new Wembley Stadium was completed in time for the 2006-07 seasons FA Cup Final. ... Aston Villa redirects here. ... Listen to this article ( info/dl) This audio file was created from a revision dated 2007-03-02, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ...

Walcott's Champions League début came in the second leg of Arsenal's third qualifying round match against Dinamo Zagreb, where he became the youngest ever Arsenal player to appear in European competition, a record previously held by Cesc Fàbregas.^{[citation needed]} Within minutes of coming on he received his first yellow card in Arsenal colours for taking a shot several seconds after the referee had already blown for offside. During stoppage time, however, his cross beat the Dinamo defence and Mathieu Flamini scored, giving Walcott a record of two assists in two substitute appearances. Walcott made his first start for Arsenal on 14 October 2006 at home against Watford. Dinamo is one of the most famous and successful Croatian football clubs. ... Francesc Cesc Fàbregas Soler (pronounced ) (born 4 May 1987 in Arenys de Mar, Catalonia[2][3]) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Arsenal in the English Premier League and for the Spanish national team. ... A yellow card is used in many sports as a means of cautioning a player regarding their conduct, or indicating that a player is to receive a certain level of punishment. ... This article is about the rule in football (soccer). ... Mathieu Flamini (born 7 March 1984 in Marseille) is a French international footballer currently playing for Arsenal. ... is the 287th day of the year (288th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that Harry the Hornet be merged into this article or section. ...

Walcott's exploits with Arsenal and with the England team earned him the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2006.^[9]

Walcott taking a corner.

Walcott scored his first goal for Arsenal in the Carling Cup Final against Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on 25 February 2007, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in a League Cup final.^{[citation needed]} His eleventh minute strike was overshadowed by events later on in the match as Didier Drogba scored twice to give Chelsea a 2–1 victory and three players were dismissed following a mass brawl.^[10] Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... The 2007 Football League Cup Final, also known as the Carling Cup Final[1] was played on Sunday February 25, 2007 at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. ... Chelsea Football Club (also known as The Blues or previously The Pensioners) are an English professional football club based in west London. ... The Millennium Stadium (Welsh: Stadiwm y Mileniwm), is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff, and is used primarily for rugby union and football home internationals. ... This article is about the capital city of Wales. ... is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (born March 11, 1978 in Abidjan, Côte dIvoire) is a footballer from Côte dIvoire who currently plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League. ... A red card displayed to a player indicates a penalty This article is about red cards in sports. ...

On 23 October 2007, Walcott scored his first goals at the Emirates Stadium in a Champions League match against Slavia Prague, which Arsenal won 7–0, as well as setting up a goal for Cesc Fàbregas. His second goal came from a fast run up the left wing which drew comparisons from television pundits with former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry.^[11] Walcott dedicated these two goals to his brother-in-law's brother Luke who had died exactly a month ago that day.^{[citation needed]} On 9 January 2008, he scored another goal in a Carling Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur, it was a 79th minute equaliser, but Tottenham Hotspur went on to win 6–2 on aggregate. Walcott scored his first Premiership goal in a match against Birmingham City at St.Andrews on 23 February 2008 when he scored both Arsenal goals in a 2–2 draw.^[12] is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... The Emirates Stadium is a football stadium located on Ashburton Grove in Holloway, north London, and the home of Arsenal Football Club since it opened in July 2006. ... The 2007-08 UEFA Champions League is the 53rd edition of the top-level European club football tournament and the 16th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. ... SK Slavia Praha is a Czech football club, from Prague. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Francesc Cesc Fàbregas Soler (pronounced ) (born 4 May 1987 in Arenys de Mar, Catalonia[2][3]) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Arsenal in the English Premier League and for the Spanish national team. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Thierry Daniel Henry, born 17 August 1977 in Paris, France, is a French football player. ... is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... Current season Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. ... Current season Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. ... Birmingham City Football Club are an English professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. ... is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 8 April 2008, during the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool, Walcott made an incredible impact by coming on as a substitute. 10 minutes after coming on, he controlled the ball from a headed clearance by Philippe Senderos. He then embarked on a 70-metre run, went past four Liverpool players in the process and cut the ball back for Emmanuel Adebayor to score the equalizer. Again this drew comparisons to former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry. However, Arsenal went on to lose the game with a scoreline of 4-2, which involved a controversial penalty goal for Liverpool. Walcott is a rising star and is seen to be a key player for Arsenal in the future. He has received praise from team-mates after this scintillating assist. April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Philippe Sylvain Senderos (born February 14, 1985 in Geneva) is a Swiss football player of Serbian and Spanish descent who currently plays for Arsenal of the English Premier League as a central defender. ... Emmanuel Adebayor (born 26 February 1984 in Lomé) is a Togolese football player of Nigerian descent who currently plays for Arsenal. ... Arsenal Football Club (also known as Arsenal, The Arsenal or The Gunners) are an English professional football club based in Holloway, north London. ... Thierry Daniel Henry, born 17 August 1977 in Paris, France, is a French football player. ... This article is about armaments factories. ...

International career

Walcott came on as a second half substitute on 25 May 2006 for the England B team against Belarus. On 30 May 2006, he made history by becoming the youngest ever England player in a full international by appearing in England's friendly against Hungary at Old Trafford, aged 17 years and 75 days. England won the match 3–1. is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... England B team England B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the England national football team. ... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article lists various football records in relation to the England national football team. ... Old Trafford (given the nickname The Theatre of Dreams by Sir. ...

Walcott was a shock inclusion in Sven-Göran Eriksson's preliminary England squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup when it was announced on 8 May 2006. Even with first-choice strikers Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen both recovering from injury, Walcott was selected over established Premiership strikers such as Darren Bent (the top English goalscorer in the Premiership in the 2005–06 season), Andy Johnson (the top English goalscorer in the Premiership in the 2004–05 season), Dean Ashton (like Bent, already an established player at England U21 level) and England squad regular Jermain Defoe.^[13]   (IPA: , born 5 February 1948) is a Swedish football manager. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... 2006 World Cup redirects here. ... is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other persons named Michael Owen, see Michael Owen (disambiguation). ... Darren Ashley Bent (born 6 February 1984 in Tooting, London, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Tottenham Hotspur. ... The 2005–06 season was the 126th season of competitive football in England. ... For other persons of the same name, see Andrew Johnson (disambiguation). ... The 2004-2005 season was the 125th season of competitive football in England. ... Dean Ashton (born November 24, 1983 in Swindon, Wiltshire) is an English footballer who currently plays for West Ham United in the Premiership. ... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Biggest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Biggest defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21... Jermain Colin Defoe (born 7 October 1982 in Beckton, London) is an English footballer of Saint Lucian and Dominican descent. ...

Despite being one of only two fully fit strikers in the England squad, he did not play during the tournament. Eriksson has since defended his decision,^[14] claiming that the experience has served him well for future tournaments. However, Eriksson's decision to include Walcott in the preliminary squad was made despite never having seen him play a professional match, and the decision was generally regarded as the most unexpected in what was seen as a surprisingly uncharacteristic set of selections. It received mixed reactions, some regarding it as an unnecessary risk when England had more established strikers, while others praised Eriksson for his willingness to "try something new". Walcott did not however play a single minute throughout England's time at the tournament.

On 15 August 2006 Walcott became the youngest player ever to score for the England under 21s when he scored the opener after three minutes in England's 2–2 draw with Moldova at Ipswich Town's ground Portman Road. The game against Moldova was his first cap for the England under 21s. His impressive form for the under 21 team continued in a 3–2 win against the highly rated Swiss. is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Biggest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Biggest defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Biggest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Biggest defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21... Ipswich Town Football Club (also known as Ipswich, The Blues, Town or The Tractor Boys) are an English professional football club based in Ipswich, Suffolk. ... Portman Road is the home ground of English Football club Ipswich Town. ... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Biggest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Biggest defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21...

Walcott scored two goals against Germany to seal qualification for England to the Under-21 European Championships, in the playoff second leg on 10 October 2006. For his first goal, he received the ball from a long Leighton Baines pass before taking just two touches and curling the ball past the onrushing Michael Rensing and into the bottom corner. He later received another pass from Leighton Baines close to the left touch-line just inside his own half, he jinked the ball just beyond a defender who was attempting to close him down before using his pace to get past two defenders before cutting inside and curling the ball beyond Michael Rensing and into the net, in a move reminiscent of Thierry Henry.^[15] He scored his fifth U21 goal against the Republic of Ireland on 5 February 2008. is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Leighton John Baines (born December 11, 1984 in Liverpool, England) is an English footballer, who currently plays at left fullback for Everton in the English Premier League. ... Michael Rensing (born May 14, 1984 in Lingen, Niedersachsen, Germany) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. ... Thierry Daniel Henry, born 17 August 1977 in Paris, France, is a French football player. ... is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ...

On 26 March 2008, Walcott was among the unused substitutes in Fabio Capello's 23 man squad for the friendly match against France.^[16] March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... Fabio Capello (born June 18, 1946 in San Canzian dIsonzo, Gorizia) is an Italian football manager and former professional player who most recently coached Real Madrid. ...

Personal life

Walcott warming up.

Walcott grew up in the small village of Compton near Newbury, where he played for AFC Newbury and went to the secondary school The Downs School . Walcott scored more than 100 goals^[17] in his one and only season for Newbury, before leaving there for Swindon Town and later for Southampton. Nike agreed to a sponsorship deal with Walcott when he was fourteen years old.^[18] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 284 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (453 × 956 pixels, file size: 166 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 284 × 599 pixelsFull resolution‎ (453 × 956 pixels, file size: 166 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Compton is a village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire, located near the start of River Pang valley, in the Berkshire Downs. ... Newbury is a civil parish and the principal town in the west of the county of Berkshire in England. ... A.F.C. Newbury is a football club based in Newbury, Berkshire, in England with over 30 teams from seven years old through to veterans including junior teams, a senior squad, a Ladies and several Girls teams competing in national, regional and local football leagues and competitions throughout the year. ... The Downs is a comprehensive secondary school in rural Compton, Berkshire, United Kingdom. ... Swindon Town F.C. are an English football team. ... Nike, Inc. ...

His family made a cameo appearance in the 2007 film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Theo himself was due to appear as well, but his commitments to Arsenal forced him to drop out.^[19] 2007 has been referred to, by film and media critics, as the year of the threequels, a nickname referring to both the 2004 summer movie season and several film franchises which premiered or had installments released in 2004, which appear again this year: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Ocean... Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy adventure film, based on the novel of the same name, by J. K. Rowling. ...

Walcott and his father are both Liverpool FC fans. Walcott has never hidden the fact that he's a massive Liverpool supporter and even when Chelsea laid out the red carpet for him as a youngster, he used the opportunity to meet his real idols: "I was playing in a tournament for Swindon when Southampton and Chelsea showed an interest," recalls Walcott. "Chelsea invited me to be a ball-boy for a game against Liverpool and it was fantastic to meet my heroes Michael Owen and Robbie Fowler." Liverpool Football Club are an English professional football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, who play in the Premier League; they are historically the most successful club in the history of English football, having won more trophies than any other English club. ... For other persons named Michael Owen, see Michael Owen (disambiguation). ... Robert Bernard Robbie Fowler, born 9 April 1975 is an English footballer who currently plays for Championship side Cardiff City. ...

"I was a Liverpool fan simply because my dad followed them. Unfortunately I wasn't born when the team had their golden era, but I enjoyed watching the likes of Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Steve McManaman when I was growing up. When Liverpool won the Champions League last year, I went mad. I was shouting so loud I think I woke up the entire village where I live!"^[20]

Walcott has been involved with the UK Charity Build a school.^[21] An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

On 6 April 2008, Walcott was a torchbearer for the Olympic flame as it was paraded around London. He was the 2nd last torchbearer just before Dame Kelly Holmes. is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... The flame at the 2002 Winter Olympics The Olympic Flame, Olympic Fire, Olympic Torch, Olympic Light, Olympic Eye, and Olympic Sun are all names for an important marketing promotion and symbol of the Olympic Games. ... Dame Kelly Holmes, DBE (born April 19, 1970) is a retired British middle-distance athlete. ...

Reading F.C. midfielder Jacob Walcott is a distant relative of Theo, he currently plays for the England Under-16 Team. Reading Football Club are an association football club, based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. ...

Walcott's mother, Lynn Walcott, appeared on the morning television program GMTV. She was promoting for more mothers to get involved in children's football coaching. GMTV (Good Morning Television) is a national British breakfast television station owned by ITV plc (75%) and The Walt Disney Company (25%). It has held the license for the breakfast Channel 3 franchise since 1993, when it outbid the previous 6am-9. ...

Club career statistics

(correct as of 20 April 2008)

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Honours

Southampton

• FA Youth Cup: Runners-up (2004-05)
• Youngest ever player to play in the Southampton Reserve side (aged 15 years and 175 days) (2003-04)
• Youngest ever player to play for the Southampton first team (16 years and 143 days) (2005-06)

Arsenal The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under-18 sides. ...

• Football League Cup: Runners-up (2006-07)

Personal The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ...

• Named amongst the top three finalists in the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award (2005)
• BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year Award (2006)

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