A collection of the best Theo Walcott injured jokes after it was revealed that he will miss the rest of the season and World Cup 2014.

Twitter was awash with people around the world reacting to the news that the Arsenal star had suffered a “ruptured anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee” and would be ruled out for 6 months.

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In amongst the grief and banal banter, we’ve found the best Theo Walcott injured jokes for your pleasure.

Theo Walcott counts the number of World Cups he's now missed through injury. pic.twitter.com/xcMzWusGQt

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 6, 2014

How many months is Theo Walcott out for? #MUFC pic.twitter.com/BCxdDwuI0m

— Manchester United (@MANCHESTER20UTD) January 6, 2014

Theo Walcott out for 6 months? pic.twitter.com/qCKTyVfHHa

— Felix. (@WittyGooner) January 6, 2014

Hey Theo, how many games will you play in the World Cup this year? pic.twitter.com/rRZyKVxLe6

— Çarlton Çole (@_CarltonCole9) January 6, 2014

“@johncrossmirror: Theo Walcott ruled out for six months.” pic.twitter.com/KiRTmMmsmG

— Annie Road (@ThoseScouseLads) January 6, 2014

Theo Walcott has been ruled out for 6 months after getting hit by a pound coin!

— SPORTHumour (@SportHumour) January 6, 2014

How many months is Theo Walcott out for? pic.twitter.com/6Pd5nirb72

— Darren NOT Fletcher (@thefletcher24) January 6, 2014

Theo Walcott will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with a knee injury. #AFC pic.twitter.com/NITRCy16Tu

— Talking Söccer (@TalkingSoccer) January 6, 2014

So Theo is out for six months…Poleni Arsenal but don't you worry,Tanzanian economy has been out for an eternity,seemingly but life goes on

— Evarist Chahali (@Chahali) January 6, 2014

Theo Walcott ruled out for 6 months and will miss the World Cup. Fear not this man has his passport ready #Heskey pic.twitter.com/50Tj1718si

— Jamie Collins (@J_Collins1987) January 6, 2014

Theo should be pleased. He can no longer be blamed for the debacle we are about to witness in the Summer.

— Premier League Jokes (@PL_Jokes) January 6, 2014

DOES THAT MEAN THEO WALCOTT NO PLAY FOR BRITAIN IN THE WORLD SERIES?

— Stupid Vincent Tan (@VinTanTheMan) January 6, 2014

Hodgson could pull Theo up and down the wing on that little orange boat at the world cup and he'd still be more effective than Townsend.

— Kick Arse (@kickarseHD) January 6, 2014

Per Mertesacker on FB: "Theo, get well soon! We need you. Your BFG is always ready to carry you back on the pitch!" pic.twitter.com/mreF0UupO4

— Waleed Abu Nada (@waleedabunada) January 6, 2014

You just know that Per's already sent Ocado round to Theo's with a trolley of horse placenta. He's real husband material that German.

— Andrew Allen (@AAllenSport) January 6, 2014

FACT: Theo Walcott was selected in England's World Cup squad at the age of 17, but now won't play a World Cup match until he's at least 29.

— BBC Sporf (@BBCSporf) January 6, 2014

Talk about the World Cup all you want. But the worst thing about Theo's injury is the 8 point transfer hit my fantasy team has had to take.

— Jono Yates (@jonoBLITZ) January 6, 2014

Now that Theo Walcott is out for 6 months, there's only one thing left for Wenger to do… £40,000,002

— Mark Robinson (@robboma3) January 6, 2014

Me tonight #Theo pic.twitter.com/llQx4V56ZR

— Kick Arse (@kickarseHD) January 6, 2014

Theo Walcott's world cup kit… pic.twitter.com/8Xifc1uYe8

— Six Foot Newt (@6footnewt) January 6, 2014

Just heard the news about Theo Walcott pic.twitter.com/7f14ypadiT

— Meryem Öz (@MezzaaGooner) January 6, 2014

Spuds busy trolling Theo because he's out for 6months, it's nothing compared to these "ringers" 4-5yrs injury! #FOYS pic.twitter.com/SZdZgSl7bt

— Arsenal™ (@TotallyAFC) January 6, 2014

What's Theo Walcott and Spurs got in common? Both seasons are over in January

— Mark Robinson (@robboma3) January 6, 2014

First, break up with Emma Watson and now Theo's injury. I'm inconsolable right now.

— FG (@FunnyGooner) January 6, 2014

Ohh you'll be missing Theo. Now you're laughing, but in 6 months you'll cry. pic.twitter.com/v95Y39Mpfl

— German Gooner ?? (@ItsPatgro) January 6, 2014

HEY THEO HOW MANY ICECREAMS DO YOU WANT?! pic.twitter.com/yfqJ6J4Bwo

— Pejazzle (@PejiJoe) January 6, 2014

Gutted for Theo…get well soon mate. #AFC pic.twitter.com/e4hxbskXs4

— Kieran Gibbs (@KieranGibbs) January 6, 2014

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