Rumour - Theo Walcott

[Stranded]

According to a journalist from The Guardian - we are in advanced talks with him to join.

Fairly obvious deal given he nearly signed last year and was involved in every game under Selles.

Could be a good deal at L1 level as didn't look out of place in the Prem so dropping two leagues is decent for us.

Hopefully signing a 34 yo is the exception rather than the rule but in isolation, should be OK.

[NathStPaul]

Yep all for it.

If we are (as it looks like we will) have a very young squad a good role model like Walcott is very important.

[Hendo]

If he can stay relatively injury free, should be a good signing.

Still got a bit about him and would surely be good enough to be very good in L1.

Will be good for the youngsters as well.

[On Strings]

Would be a real coup at this level, has connections to the local area, and has a good relationship with Selles. Would be good around the kids too. Hope we get it over the line.

[Wycombe Royal]

I can't see any downsides for us with this move. We need wide attacking players and someone with his skill and experience is currently lacking in our squad.

[Stranded]

Account that posted it is a known fake apparently - so as you were.

Doesn't mean it won't happen of course.

[On Strings]

Account that posted it is a known fake apparently - so as you were.

Doesn't mean it won't happen of course.

Her account has been right a lot too. She gets a lot of grief like ReluctantNicko used to when he started out.

[Royal_jimmy]

Wouldn't be one I'd expect to play more than 20-30 games but one we can use as a role model to our youngsters. If the price is right I'd say we should go for it.

[Hound]

He’s expecting to be paid?

[On Strings]

Walcott at Bearwood right now according to James Earnshaw.

[Stranded]

Walcott at Bearwood right now according to James Earnshaw.

Courtney Friday stating there are 2 other players there, who are not currently signed to Reading.

Be interesting* to see if anyone gets announced ahead of the squad flying to Spain on Saturday.

[leon]

Which 3 positions will Walcott play?

[Brogue]

this would be a great signing, he looked like he still has it in the last 10/15 games last season in the prem, he will tear up League one

[Brogue]

Drinkwater still without a club too, would happily take him in league one also

[genome]

how exactly are we going to pay his wages

[leon]

this would be a great signing, he looked like he still has it in the last 10/15 games last season in the prem, he will tear up League one

can he cross the ball? If so I'm all in.

[Schards#2]

Right now, any signing would be a good signing as it would be an indicator that the club has a viable future

[On Strings]

how exactly are we going to pay his wages

Aldi food vouchers.

[CountryRoyal]

100% not the type of signing we should be making.

[Pepe the Horseman]

100% not the type of signing we should be making.

Generally agreed, but if it's him + some youngish something to prove types I'll be happy. Feel like we've said this a lot in recent years, but if he can stay fit he'll be far too good for this league.