http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...-know-the-time-is-right-for-me-to-retire.html A nice article and an honest admission to go with it. More respect to the man. "Four years ago, I said that Theo Walcott did not have a "football brain", without realising that my comments would be misinterpreted to such an extent. The meaning of my observation was not as brutal as it may have come across, but nonetheless, I was critical of Walcottâs ability and I am pleased to say that Theo has proved me wrong one million per cent. He is a proper player and I have to admit that my comments about him were the only time that I have ever been happy to be wrong. Theo is an intelligent boy, very bright, with genuine ability and he has given the best possible response to my remarks by pretty much showing two fingers to what I said. I have met him since I said it and there has never been a problem between the pair of us. I am delighted with how he has developed as a player. England may have performed better at this World Cup in Brazil had Theo Walcott been fit and able to play a part, with his cruciate ligament injury ultimately costing him his place."
That's as maybe, but still I have to respect him for stating that in print. More than a lot of the other useless shower would do.
Bloody Hell Alan! Credit where it's due fella. Indeed Theo has progressed very well but imo he still has not reached his full potential. He needs an injury free season to see what the lad can really do.
Still not reached his potential? You need to buy the coaches & staff at the Sa1nts Academy. Oh ****.........
