Fact of the Week

Players first wore names on the backs of their shirts in the League Cup and FA Cup Finals of 1992-93.

 

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About Theo

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FACT FILE

Theo was born on 16 March 1989 and grew up near Newbury. After joining the youth scheme at Southampton, he became the Saints’ youngest ever player, before joining Arsenal in January 2006.

Theo set another record by making his England début at the age of just 17 years and 75 days, and was voted the BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2006.

He is now a star player for both Arsenal and England and in September 2008 became the youngest player to score a hat-trick for England.

QUICK FIRE Q&A

  • Q: What was your favourite book as a child?
  • A: Goosebumps
  • Q: Who is your favourite writer?
  • A: Roald Dahl
  • Q: What is your favorite colour?
  • A: Orange
  • Q: What do you like to read in your spare time?
  • A: Stuff Magazine (all the latest gadgets)
  • Q: Who is your foot-balling hero?
  • A: Thierry Henry
  • Q: Who was your inspiration growing up?
  • A: My whole family for showing their support but especially my dad for travelling up and down on the motorways with cars breaking down and still not missing any games. Fantastic to know your dad’s watching at all times.
  • Q: Did you always want to be a footballer?
  • A: Yes – but I was also into Athletics, running the 100m & 200m.