Ric Flair Posted 10 May 2006 Share Posted 10 May 2006 I couldn't care less if he's unfazed about the World Cup, it's the impact that he will make that counts. You could throw any 17 year old kid in the World Cup and they would be just as carefree and bouyant. Walcott might be confident and raring to go, but will he have the intelligence and sharpness (that comes with playing top tier football) to have the desired effect? I somehow doubt it. Who knows, that's why it's a massive gamble but I can't see why he can't have an impact. He won't be starting matches, but his pace and trickery for the closing stages of matches might be crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 10 May 2006 Share Posted 10 May 2006 He doesn't strike me as being fazed by anything, in his interview he showed hardly any nervous emotion. I think it's fair to say that one of the reasons why we handled him well was the pole axe from Douglas than nearly killed him. I recall Leicester having Michael Owen in their back pocket on several occasions but it doesn't necessarily mean naything. As an impact player Walcott could be lethal for England. Nobody knows much about him and with 20 mins to go when teams are knackered he could run amok. Doesn't he run the 100 metres in about 10.5 seconds? Frightening. Altogether I think it's a positive move and I agree he'll most likely be used in the last 20-minutes for greatest effect. I'm all being positive, though it is an unusually big ask of an untried 17-year-old. Still, far better than being negative and I hope it comes off. It will give us something we can look forward to watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted 10 May 2006 Share Posted 10 May 2006 theo walcott, you're having a laugh sven, why not aj, or even matty fryatt, you're losing your marbles sven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDEA OR IKEA Posted 10 May 2006 Share Posted 10 May 2006 theo walcott, you're having a laugh sven, why not aj, or even matty fryatt, you're losing your marbles sven sven,sven,sven - why do people miss the point - he does not pick the squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 11 May 2006 Share Posted 11 May 2006 Video Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wils Posted 18 May 2006 Share Posted 18 May 2006 saw someone in tesco with walcott 23 on his shirt today....i couldnt belive it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomassi Posted 20 May 2006 Share Posted 20 May 2006 can use both feet, pacey, finishing ability, just no experience!! will be interesting to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_Leicester_Lad Posted 20 May 2006 Share Posted 20 May 2006 Give the lad a chance, owen is fit and THE SUN are reporting that Rooney is fit to START the world cup and crouch, I somehow dont think he's not going to get much of a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystonFox Posted 20 May 2006 Share Posted 20 May 2006 saw someone in tesco with walcott 23 on his shirt today....i couldnt belive it!! im gonna get that done. whats the problem? have faith in the kid, hes the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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