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Goalkeeper thread
- Thread starter Giraffe
- Start date
Is that true? Walton looked anything but composed, for a mad ten minutes after the Blackburn goal. He was all over the place for a bit.
I'm a big fan of Walton, but some of the opinion on here is very one-eyed - just as it is (in the opposite fashion) regarding Stockdale.
I genuinely believe had Stockdale played on Saturday, there would have been a thread on here suggesting he should have saved the goal.
Joe Gatting's Dad
New member
Stockdale should play with Walton on the bench, reversed for FA Cup. Walton has done OK in matches where we have picked up points at home, but how would he react after Derby have stuck five in the net?
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
- 10,896
Probably the way we rushed out and signed Al Habsi on loan and through him straight into the Bournemouth game, I can understand the reluctance to give Walton his league debut against the divisions form team and live on tv but it didn't give me the impression that Ankergren was rated that highly otherwise he would have stepped straight in.
British Bulldog
The great escape
- Feb 6, 2006
- 10,896
It's worked for a lot of young keepers but unless he's guaranteed first team football then in our currant situation there's no advantage to us and it leaves us looking for another keeper.
c0lz
North East Stand.
Walton has done ok since coming in it should be his place to prove or lose it
Yes we're in a relegation battle and Stockshit isn't the man. He's had one good game. Walton is the keeper and hasn't made any clangers to date so he should keep the shirt.
kevo
Well-known member
- Mar 8, 2008
- 9,103
There can't be any more obvious choice - Al Habsi is class, always thought he was one of the top keepers in the country, as he proved season after season helping to keep Wigan in the Premier League.
Walton looks very promising - but he's only played for the first team a few times, far too early to pass judgment really. Stockdale I think will come good - Fulham fans swore by him last year and were gutted that he left. He obviously has the ability but just not impressed so far.
Ninja Elephant
Doctor Elephant
- Feb 16, 2009
- 18,855
Stockdale for me, because we shouldn't risk over-exposing Walton at this stage. As others have said, I would be in favour of loaning him to a League 1 club for the remainder of the season from January, possibly keeping Al-Habsi for the rest of the season in a similar loan deal and let them battle it out for the number 1 shirt. Then Al-Habsi goes back to Wigan in the summer and Walton challenges Stockdale for the #1 shirt.
As [MENTION=249]edna krabappel[/MENTION] said, Jack Butland was loaned to Cheltenham having never played for Birmingham. The fact Walton has only played 3 times for us won't stop a club at that level snapping him up, knowing how highly rated he is and seeing how well he's done in his performances so far. He wouldn't break the bank, either, so I'm sure there are any number of clubs looking at him and asking the question. I don't see too much value in putting him straight in at number 1 for us long term this season, we're better off using him as we are at the moment and then when Stockdale is fit, get him back in the side and let Walton carry on his education without the pressure of being the first choice.
I have faith in Annti Niemi to know how best to use Walton at this age.
As [MENTION=249]edna krabappel[/MENTION] said, Jack Butland was loaned to Cheltenham having never played for Birmingham. The fact Walton has only played 3 times for us won't stop a club at that level snapping him up, knowing how highly rated he is and seeing how well he's done in his performances so far. He wouldn't break the bank, either, so I'm sure there are any number of clubs looking at him and asking the question. I don't see too much value in putting him straight in at number 1 for us long term this season, we're better off using him as we are at the moment and then when Stockdale is fit, get him back in the side and let Walton carry on his education without the pressure of being the first choice.
I have faith in Annti Niemi to know how best to use Walton at this age.
'Stockshit'.
Hahahahaha That's absolute GENIUS. I'll ignore the obvious fact that its uncalled for and unhelpful to be constantly abusing one of our players, and just bow to your amazing wit.
Stockshit. It really is superb.
Ever so well done
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
Just shows girls know nothing about football
No need to be sexist.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
You started it by being goalieist
paul pring
Member
nothing to lose give him game time or send on loan,going to be a great keeper
Publius Ovidius
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If Al habsi was signed ona season long loan, or permanent, there would be no contest whatsoever.
flying high
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- May 12, 2009
- 192
Perhaps that is the aim and recoup our money on Stockdale if we can find a mug club to buy him and not have him on loan.
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Walton is the only keeper tp leave a good impression with me this season, so he gets my vote.
World of Sport
Active member
Would Walton rush out of goal like a headless chicken, like Stockdale did in the Cardiff game.
CH gets my vote and he can keep the gloves on for the rest of the season.
CH gets my vote and he can keep the gloves on for the rest of the season.