Fans can’t believe Theo Walcott’s ‘shocking’ blind ranking of top 10 Champions League stars and ask ‘is this a prank?’
THEO WALCOTT has been mocked by fans after his blind ranking of Champions League stars.
The pundit was asked to judge stars one by one on where they fit in a top ten order.
Instagram @bbcsportTheo Walcott was mocked by fans over his selection[/caption]
And fans were left shocked by some of Walcott’s picks, with even the former winger himself not entirely happy with his selection.
Thierry Henry was the first name out of the hat and as a long-time admirer, Walcott placed his former team-mate at the top of the rankings.
Next came five-time Champions League winner Paolo Maldini, and Walcott sparked outrage from fans by putting the legendary centre-back in NINTH spot.
Walcott drew criticism for placing Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos in tenth despite his six Champions League wins, with Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney ranked above him.
Unfortunately for Walcott he only had one spot left by the time Lionel Messi was picked out, meaning the Argentine had to be picked in third spot behind Henry and Zinedine Zidane.
Fans were quick to tear into former Arsenal star Walcott, with many particularly dismayed by Henry’s placing.
One fan reacted saying: “This is shocking. I didn’t think it could get worse after he put Henry 1st, then he puts Mr Champions League Maldini 9th I stopped watching.”
Another added: “Henry 1st And off you go immediately. Banter FC gonna banter.”
Instagram @bbcsportHe was criticised for his ranking of multiple Champions League winners[/caption]
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A third wrote: “Is this a prank! Please post the real video.”
And another commented: “I stopped watching after he placed Henry at number 1 due to the fact that he is one of his favorite players.”
A final person said simply: “Everything was wrong.”
Walcott’s punditry career has taken off this season with him joining the punditry team on Match of the Day following Ian Wright’s departure.
