Rory Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/3757079/Theo-Walcott-Ive-been-called-n-word-once-and-that-was-at-school.html Hopefully a lot of kids who look up to him will think the Saints academy is the place to be. If we can keep growing at the rate we are, we'll be able to hold on to the likes of Walcott, Bale and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
This Charming Man Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 I imagine his book will be one of the dullest ever written.
Super_Uwe Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 It is very good. We've always had a great youth set-up but it's nice that we are finally getting some recognition for it in the national media. We haven't IMO had anywhere near enough credit for the work that has been put in over the years. It all bodes well for our ambitions and I don't think there is any better way of achieving things in football than with home-grown talent.
sussexsaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 I imagine his book will be one of the dullest ever written.
This Charming Man Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 It is very good. We've always had a great youth set-up but it's nice that we are finally getting some recognition for it in the national media. We haven't IMO had anywhere near enough credit for the work that has been put in over the years. It all bodes well for our ambitions and I don't think there is any better way of achieving things in football than with home-grown talent. I'd say we have. When ever we flog one our Academy Starts on, the article nearly always mentions how fruitful our Academy has been over the years. That's enough for me. We don't want to be like West Ham, always banging on about how their academy won the WC etc.
Pilchards Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 I read so many sports book by those that have achieved, quite frankly I will avoid this one. Must admit reading the snips on that link made him come across as dull with very little to say, gotta admit that SOL hitting him hard as a way of welcoming him is sad because he has been crocked ever since
This Charming Man Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 I read so many sports book by those that have achieved, quite frankly I will avoid this one. Must admit reading the snips on that link made him come across as dull with very little to say, gotta admit that SOL hitting him hard as a way of welcoming him is sad because he has been crocked ever since Most people would be if Sol came in you, hard from behind...
Mowgli Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 It is very good. We've always had a great youth set-up but it's nice that we are finally getting some recognition for it in the national media. We haven't IMO had anywhere near enough credit for the work that has been put in over the years. It all bodes well for our ambitions and I don't think there is any better way of achieving things in football than with home-grown talent. It would be nice but this is the Sun serialising a 22 year old's autobiography (sic) not a direct acknowledgement. Walcott has been ill advised to write a book so soon - especially as his criticism of the England set up seems to have been badly received by manager and team mates alike. No doubt over the months ahead we'll see Oxo scribbling away whilst he is sitting on the bench...
This Charming Man Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 It would be nice but this is the Sun serialising a 22 year old's autobiography (sic) not a direct acknowledgement. Walcott has been ill advised to write a book so soon - especially as his criticism of the England set up seems to have been badly received by manager and team mates alike. No doubt over the months ahead we'll see Oxo scribbling away whilst he is sitting on the bench... I was very surprised that at the age of 22 he started having a pop at players and the manager. Assume he doesn't fancy spending his summer in Poland/Ukraine next year. You normally save that stuff for when you're some washed up, has-been, desperate for a few quid from a book nobody really cares about. Oh...
The9 Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 He's hardly likely to release a warts 'n' all biography slating people at his age when he's won nothing, seems like a nice chap and has about 10 years of his career left, is he ? Even the excerpt I saw in the paper when getting my MOT done the other day which lightly hinted at Capello being a complete ar5e referred to him as "Mr Capello" all the way through and ended by saying how much better it was now.
Prince Jazzbo Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 Whats it coming to when a bloke in his early 20s is writing his autobiography. I'm eagerly awaiting Harper Seven Beckham's book WAG Fashion Tips for the 2030 World Cup Finals
The9 Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 There's an interesting bit in WSC this month (or online, can't remember) about the bottom falling out of the footballer autobiography market around the time of Ashley Cole's well-pulped book - I'm glad "inane books for the hard-of-reading" is a market they're not able to exploit any more, at least. I have TWO utterly unread copies of "Beckham" in hardback. Thanks, thoughtful family Christmas presents.
This Charming Man Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 Whats it coming to when a bloke in his early 20s is writing his autobiography. I'm eagerly awaiting Harper Seven Beckham's book WAG Fashion Tips for the 2030 World Cup Finals She'll be too busy battling her drug addiction in rehab by then to write a book.
Huntingdon Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 I couldn't give a monkeys what Theo has to say. He left at the first available opportunity, that's all I remember him for If we get into the PL this year, it will be interesting to see what sort of reactions Theo & Oxo get, and whether they will get contrasting reactions
Pilchards Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 What is the best autobiography some of you have read? I would say a David Beckham one I found in a holiday cottage we rented, found him interesting with loads to share. Worse - Strauss from the Ashes down under this year, almost skipped pages to put me out of my misery. I did enjoy the Le Tiss one but I felt he held back on so many things.
Hatch Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 I wonder if each chapter starts really exciting, promising loads, but then peters out to nothing as the wrong ending is chosen.
merrimd Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 What is the best autobiography some of you have read? I would say a David Beckham one I found in a holiday cottage we rented, found him interesting with loads to share. Worse - Strauss from the Ashes down under this year, almost skipped pages to put me out of my misery. I did enjoy the Le Tiss one but I felt he held back on so many things. Brian Clough. Every single 16 year old about to sign their first contract should be forced to read it. Maybe then they will recognise just how bl00dy lucky they are.
sussexsaint Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 AOC's will sit on the shelf for a few years , only being picked up occasionally and flicked through
shurlock Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 Not specifically football but sporting-wise Marcus Trescothick's autobio is a great read. Tony adams' autobio isn't bad either.
hughieslastminutegoal Posted 17 August, 2011 Posted 17 August, 2011 Whats it coming to when a bloke in his early 20s is writing his autobiography. Just a step away from his own range of condoms, now.
STEVEADAMS Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Whats it coming to when a bloke in his early 20s is writing his autobiography. I'm eagerly awaiting Harper Seven Beckham's book WAG Fashion Tips for the 2030 World Cup Finals Haha exactly. He hasn't even lived yet.
Fan The Flames Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Kind words for potential purchasers of his book
CFSFC Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 F*ck him... Hes a jumped up little sh1t, autobiography... hes been out of nappies for 5 mins achieved nothing and never will. No more a legend for saints than david howells, or perry groves.
landford.saint Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 We get free papers at work, so I have scanned a couple of the extracts. The thing that amused me and probably got up the other players noses, was his comment refering to the WAG's, regarding his girlfriend, no idea what her name is, being the youngest in age but the eldest in attitude. Implying that the WAG's were a group of airhead bimbos. That probably endeared himself to his teammates.
Mowgli Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I couldn't give a monkeys what Theo has to say. He left at the first available opportunity, that's all I remember him for If we get into the PL this year, it will be interesting to see what sort of reactions Theo & Oxo get, and whether they will get contrasting reactions I can see it now. Arsenal trailing 1-0 at the Emirates and the subs come on with 18 minutes left on the clock. Walcott and Oxo for Arsenal (to ironic cheers); Schneiderlin and De Ridder for Saints. Final score 3-0 to the Saints. #stayed at Southampton, you should have stayed at Southampton#
sambosa75 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 The ex-Newcastle player Rob Lee wrote a good one. Plenty of funny anecdotes and holds nothing back about his spat with Ruud Gullit.
saint1977 Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 I can see it now. Arsenal trailing 1-0 at the Emirates and the subs come on with 18 minutes left on the clock. Walcott and Oxo for Arsenal (to ironic cheers); Schneiderlin and De Ridder for Saints. Final score 3-0 to the Saints. #stayed at Southampton, you should have stayed at Southampton# I don't think they should be booed though, maybe a cheeky taunt like that but I'd much rather we'd had the £12m for AOC than the skates who don't deserve it after swindling the taxpayer and local businesses so badly. We also got good money for Theo who could have gone earlier for far less, not his fault Wilde and Burley wasted the proceeds. I still think Walcott is too young to have written a book though. A good one I read recently was Steve Hodge's - the Man who Got Maradona's shirt. Self-effacing but interesting. Mel Sterland's book is gritty and although I don't like the bloke, Neil Warnock's was a good read with plenty of spice. Agree with whoever said Cloughie's is the best though. Sports books generally are more interesting when a player has finished the bulk of their career, a current international cricketer like Andrew Strauss has to toe the party line really.
Redondo Saint Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Whats it coming to when a bloke in his early 20s is writing his autobiography. I'm eagerly awaiting Harper Seven Beckham's book WAG Fashion Tips for the 2030 World Cup Finals Yes, it's firkign ridiculous but it seems anything in football will sell these days. I don't blame him in the least for exploiting people dumb enough to buy a story of a 22 year old's life!
Redondo Saint Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 What is the best autobiography some of you have read? I would say a David Beckham one I found in a holiday cottage we rented, found him interesting with loads to share. Worse - Strauss from the Ashes down under this year, almost skipped pages to put me out of my misery. I did enjoy the Le Tiss one but I felt he held back on so many things. Alan Ball's is definately worth a read as is both of Mike Channons and Terry Venables.
thegaffer Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 Roy Keanes,Micky Channons and Ian Botham are really good reads
LGTL Posted 18 August, 2011 Posted 18 August, 2011 He is so boring it's untrue. Needless to say it will be a borefest.
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