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title: "Southampton fans want Theo Walcott to partner Che Adams this evening"
canonical: "https://readsouthampton.com/2020/11/06/southampton-fans-want-walcott-start-newcastle/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "News"
published: "2020-11-06T09:41:54Z"
modified: "2020-11-06T09:41:55Z"
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# Southampton fans want Theo Walcott to partner Che Adams this evening

Southampton host Newcastle United tonight knowing a win at St Mary’s would take the Saints top of the Premier League.

Ralph Hasenhuttl has a key selection call to make heading into the fixture, though, with [Danny Ings](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/12123453/danny-ings-southampton-striker-out-for-four-to-six-weeks-due-to-knee-surgery) ruled out with a knee injury, and some fans have called for [Theo Walcott](https://readsouthampton.com/2019/04/04/southampton-retain-interest-in-walcott/) to get the nod in attack next to Che Adams.

Ings, who suffered his knee injury last time out in the 4-3 win over Aston Villa, has been ruled out for [four to six weeks](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11700/12123453/danny-ings-southampton-striker-out-for-four-to-six-weeks-due-to-knee-surgery). That leaves Hasenhuttl with limited central attacking options, with Adams, Michael Obafemi, Dan N’Lundulu, Nathan Redmond and Walcott all at the Austrian’s disposal.

Southampton’s official Twitter channel [shared Sam Tighe’s tactical piece,](https://twitter.com/SouthamptonFC/status/1324079972592590849) looking at Hasenhuttl’s attacking options.

Redmond was at the heart of the tweet, but these Saints fans staked their claims for Walcott to start in a central role against Steve Bruce’s side.

> Twitter: @TheTrueFraudie @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball I’d prefer Walcott down the middle (@HasenhuttlIn)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball this man plays ST on Friday. https://t.co/ccVs7kk0Vq (@sfcrxbbo\_)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball No, my vote goes to @theowalcott who has a better scoring record an… https://t.co/VbaySjJALU (@SaintsPundit)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball I want wallcott in central also big ups the prem for removing the 14.95 paper view price (@SamuelS48251357)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball A little odd for the club to post this, Walcott would be the preferred option up front. (@PixelKicker)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball No disrespect to Redz but Walcott would be the better choice. (@RobJ002)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball Would rather Theo & Che up front. Redmond on left. (@DTagg64)

> Twitter: @SouthamptonFC @NathanRedmond22 @stighefootball @theowalcott this man needs to play up top with @CheAdams\_ all day. (@gregoryjkennedy)