Theo Walcott's cheeky reminding of the score to Tottenham fans when he was stretchered off during the Gunner's FA Cup triumph over their local rivals divided opinion. Some said it was foolhardy, as the Spurs fans responded in kind by showering the England winger with pound coins and other foreign objects, while others said it was merely passion bubbling over. Walcott clearly cares about his club and actions such as these prove that. But he also cares about the game. No one will be more devastated than he that he will miss this year's World Cup with a knee injury. His absence from this summer's tournament is a massive blow, because there are very few players who show such heart.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
