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"Arteta locked us in the dressing room, it was like he was the manager” ⚽ Theo Walcott | Up Front
On today’s episode, we are joined by a former Arsenal favourite who is 1 of only 8 players to score over 100 goals for the club.
Theo Walcott shot to fame at 16 when he signed for Arsenal in 2006, and his profile soared further when he was called up for England for the 2006 World Cup six months later. Upon his signing, he was widely tipped for greatness with comparisons to Thierry Henry. To go along with the goals, Theo won multiple FA Cups during his time in North London, whether that number is 2 or 3 is a point of debate in this very conversation.
Theo joins Simon in Frankfurt, Germany to discuss his career, from his rapid rise in professional football to his time at Arsenal and England. He shares what it was like to play under Arsene Wenger in a transitional period in the club's history. Theo also provides insights on Mikel Arteta, highlighting the traits he saw in him as a player that have contributed to his success as a manager, while also touching on the current England squad and their chances at EURO 2024.
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00:00 Introduction to Walcott
01:02 Walcott’s journey
08:03 Southampton Academy
15:33 Harry Redknapp giving him his debut
17:55 Joining Arsenal & Arsène Wenger
26:38 Taking Henry’s shirt number
29:11 Chasing Top 4 & his personal ambition
34:12 The culture changing at Arsenal / Mesut Özil
39:49 Did he challenge Wenger?
41:24 Mikel Arteta
46:57 Playing through the middle
50:12 Does he look at his time at Arsenal as a success?
52:04 England
58:34 Current England squad / Euro 2024
01:02:48 Looking back at his career at 35
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @heneganov
    @heneganov 19 годин тому

    Totally agree. I won't support a non-English manager again. But we all know the FA can't be trusted, so let's not be too surprised when a foreigner gets the job. Just look at what the FA did to our flag.

  • @RobbieLee90
    @RobbieLee90 20 годин тому

    Theo is so articulate

  • @lowdenlad8807
    @lowdenlad8807 20 годин тому

    As a Newcastle fan this is a Load of shit he never lived up here in Newcastle he used to get a private helicopter from Cheshire. his “trying” to get fit again to play for England never had any interest in playing for us and he was just upset he couldn’t go back to Liverpool

  • @mac-sm9zb
    @mac-sm9zb 21 годину тому

    This hasn't aged well...

  • @adeshas83
    @adeshas83 21 годину тому

    Is Simon Jordan the new king of interviews??

  • @True4kinblue
    @True4kinblue 21 годину тому

    Troy been on the marching powder again?

  • @colingeddes2172
    @colingeddes2172 22 години тому

    Theo is a nice and humble guy. Very good player, but too much expectaiton and pressure put on him at such a young age. He never fulfilled his potential imo due to injuries and playing wide and not down the middle etc but still had a good career but not a great one.

  • @freetimeyoi
    @freetimeyoi 22 години тому

    England team is destroyed by the pressure of the media and disrespectful fans who are selfish and delusional and think they will win every international cup

  • @James-bc1jk
    @James-bc1jk 22 години тому

    Rubbish if you are good enough then you get a seat at the table stop woth the excuses its 2024 not 1914

  • @leedsunitedoldschool2837
    @leedsunitedoldschool2837 23 години тому

    Painkillers

  • @patrikcarlsson8975
    @patrikcarlsson8975 23 години тому

    No need to add ”too early” in the sentence ”He went to Tottenham to early”.

  • @SuperCityMCFC
    @SuperCityMCFC 23 години тому

    Will you be interviewing anyone from the most successful footballing project this country has ever seen?

  • @service2204
    @service2204 23 години тому

    Lol yous are only picking champions league over euros because England wont win it

  • @jsim5475
    @jsim5475 День тому

    The fact he grew taller and changed his name to Dominic Calvertlewin to keep playing is a testament to his dedication to the sport

  • @Muhammedalshabea
    @Muhammedalshabea День тому

    3 up front with Simon Jordan, Simon J and S. Jordan! And I never knew the special guest Joleon lescott never had so much personality!

  • @James-bc1jk
    @James-bc1jk День тому

    Did he pay for that hair

  • @dannyward673
    @dannyward673 День тому

    Tactics…. Are pony and that’s the problem.

  • @marknewton7212
    @marknewton7212 День тому

    Well done Theo. Great listen

  • @jamiemckell34
    @jamiemckell34 День тому

    Best Team.. is about teamwork, balance and tactics... As well as ability individually... But if we are measuring by JUST individuals... Let's think among other European countries. Goalkeeper. Pickford has been brilliant for England, but Donnaruma and Maignon are probably better. Top 5 maybe at a push? Walker - Probably the best in Europe. LB - Top 10? CB PAIR - top 3-5 maybe? Midfield - top 2/3? Attack - top 1/2 The challenge is balance and teamwork. Rice, Foden, Bellingham are all top top players, but as a Three in midfield they have weaknesses.

  • @organeyes7611
    @organeyes7611 День тому

    65 goals in 270 prem games for arsenal, he's always been seen as some sort of footballing prodigy in the media but ive just never seen the interest in him...

  • @judeeze2575
    @judeeze2575 День тому

    THE MINDSET WAS TOP 4???? NOT TROPHIES, BUT TOP 4???? NOW I KNOW WHY WE HAVEN'T WON A TROPHY IN YEARS!! RUBBISH

  • @prash_t
    @prash_t День тому

    I remember one year soon after the financial crisis when he re-negotiated his salary and his pay rise was equivalent of the increase in season ticket costs for the following year. I can’t be certain but I remember the season tickets price raised an additional 6m in and his pay rise was an addition 100k+ pw. It was hard for me to pay for mine and my son’s tickets but at least Theo was happy.

  • @leojordan1
    @leojordan1 День тому

    Simon's the best. Really looking for honesty. Great interview from a fantastic interviewer.

  • @johnjones8026
    @johnjones8026 День тому

    come across as a really nice guy and i like the way he talks about football too

  • @Trecesolotienesdos
    @Trecesolotienesdos День тому

    Simon asking harder questions this time!!

  • @pablobreezy1451
    @pablobreezy1451 День тому

    Simon Jordan puts his questions across in a very toxic/unpleasant way without consideration to the feeling of the guest.

  • @Dontbeafoool
    @Dontbeafoool День тому

    Suchhhhhhh a soft belly on him

  • @Marklad62
    @Marklad62 День тому

    Two seasons two trophies

  • @Dontbeafoool
    @Dontbeafoool День тому

    This showed us A LOT of Theo’s character… someone who would shy away from responsibility & lacking conviction but in his head, he’s ALWAYS doing the right thing and nothing is his fault…

  • @musamupfekeri
    @musamupfekeri День тому

    Arsene Wenger never got the best of him…at Southampton he was rising but at Arsenal he levelled

  • @noomadNick
    @noomadNick День тому

    Great interview. Theo spoke so well, great insight into his career

  • @JohnDoe-nt1sv
    @JohnDoe-nt1sv День тому

    Souness don’t even know who these guys are 🤣

  • @LUFC123
    @LUFC123 День тому

    He's good in Eastenders

  • @GAZZAPACE1
    @GAZZAPACE1 День тому

    Humped out very soon 🤩

  • @chucky7826
    @chucky7826 День тому

    Simons little smirk to let Walcott know getting 4th spot in a league isn't an achievement 😂

  • @user-uf8br3dz5k
    @user-uf8br3dz5k День тому

    Mesut ozil he's fire play👌

  • @apollian
    @apollian День тому

    Legend