Theo Walcott Arsenal signed 16x12 inch print framed in black with a silver trim comes with a certifacate of authenticity.
Following his surprise and controversial selection in the England squad for the World Cup 2006, he made his Premier League début on 19 August 2006, the first day of the 2006–07 season, coming on as a substitute against Aston Villa and set up a goal for Gilberto Silva.
A Champions League début came in the second leg of Arsenal's third qualifying round match against Dinamo Zagreb, where Walcott became the youngest ever Arsenal player to appear in European competition, a record previously held by Cesc Fŕbregas 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 his cross beat the Dinamo defence and Mathieu Flamini scored, giving Walcott a record of two assists in two substitute appearances. His first start came in a home league game against Watford on 14 October 2006. Walcott's exploits with Arsenal and with the England team earned him the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award at the end of 2006.
Walcott warming up with Arsenal
Walcott's first goal for Arsenal came in the 2007 League Cup Final against Chelsea at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on 25 February 2007, but 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.
His first home goals were scored in a Champions League match against Slavia Prague, which Arsenal won 7–0, as well as setting up a goal for Cesc Fŕbregas. Walcott scored his first two Premiership goals in a 2–2 draw against Birmingham City at St. Andrews on 23 February 2008. He finished the 2007–08 season with seven goals from all competitions.
Following comparisons to former team-mate Thierry Henry, Walcott was assigned Henry's former number 14 for the 2008–09 season. During the season, Walcott has established himself as a first team regular, starting many games on the right midfield or winger.
On Saturday 18 October 2008, Walcott scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Everton, scoring the third and final goal in the match, which Arsenal won 3–1 despite going behind to a Leon Osman goal. Three days later, Walcott scored Arsenal's second goal in a 5–2 win away to Fenerbahçe, rounding the keeper before tucking the ball away from a tight angle.
On 18 November 2008, Walcott dislocated his right shoulder while training with England for a friendly against Germany. Arsene Wenger has stated that Walcott will be sidelined for 'at least three months'.
He made a full recovery by April 2009, scoring against Wigan to equalise before starting the second leg tie against Villarreal, where he scored in the 10th minute after receiving a pass from captain Cesc Fŕbregas and flicking the ball over the goalkeeper. Arsenal won 4–1 on aggregate.
In the next match, an FA Cup Semi-Final against Chelsea, Walcott put Arsenal ahead in the first half, although they eventually lost 2–1. Three days later, Walcott came off to the bench to run half the length of the field before squaring for Andrei Arshavin to put Arsenal 4–3 up against Liverpool in the 91st minute, although the match finished 4–4. Recently he signed a new contract, reported to last four years.
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 20 July, 2009.
