[Albion] Christian Walton (permanent transfer to Ipswich)

[GT49er]

The local paper up there said “small fee” to help with the move costs, so maybe even less than that.
Ipswich have lucked out on this one, because of his diminishing contract.
He’s already shown himself to be a decent championship keeper.
I bet he will go for seven figures in the future.
It would have been nice if we’d got a sell-on percentage rather than a fee.

Perhaps we have?

 

[DJ NOBO]

Perhaps we have?

I have read nothing to suggest that. Maybe unlikely with only a few months left on the contract ?

 

[Dolph Ins]

Good luck Christian and thanks for your service.

 

[GT49er]

I have read nothing to suggest that. Maybe unlikely with only a few months left on the contract ?

I've read nothing suggesting anything (or not suggesting or denying anything) either (other than that he's left permanently for an undisclosed fee). Conditions and clauses (if any) completely unknown. Could be anything!

 

[Springal]

Ipswich sources: Multiple clubs weighing up moves for Christian Walton

Football Insider has been told by sources that there are multiple clubs interested in signing Ipswich Town goalkeeper Christian Walton.

www.footballinsider247.com

In demand if Ipswich don’t go up it seems

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Ipswich sources: Multiple clubs weighing up moves for Christian Walton

Football Insider has been told by sources that there are multiple clubs interested in signing Ipswich Town goalkeeper Christian Walton.

www.footballinsider247.com

In demand if Ipswich don’t go up it seems

Good to see Christian's fortunes on the up again. Had a good few seasons where his career seemed to tail off somewhat, I think he is more than capable of holding down a role in the Championship.

 

[Rogero]

Sell on clause ??

 

[CheeseRolls]

Walton is on a record streak right now, not conceeding goals and this Ipswich revival is just what is needed to topple a wobbly Massive of Sheffield The ominpotent ones are nicely poised to blow an automatic promotion place, which was theirs for the taking.

 

[Badger Boy]

He is easily the best goalkeeper in League 1 (except maybe Carl Rushworth!) and he'll play Premier League football within a few years. Much like Gyokeres (who started and scored for Sweden last night), he had to leave to play regular football and develop his career. It doesn't suit all players to be loaned out for a season at a time. Eventually they have to make a career decision and it's worked out well for Walton and especially Gyokeres so far. Good luck to them both, I always keep an eye on players who have left us and I like to see them doing well.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Walton is on a record streak right now, not conceeding goals and this Ipswich revival is just what is needed to topple a wobbly Massive of Sheffield The ominpotent ones are nicely poised to blow an automatic promotion place, which was theirs for the taking.

The massive that is Sheffield Wednesday, who also have a fellow Albion custodian between the sticks.

 

[Badger Boy]

The massive that is Sheffield Wednesday, who also have a fellow Albion custodian between the sticks.

Not lately I'm afraid, he lost his place a little while ago after dropping a few clangers and now finds himself firmly second choice behind Cameron Dawson.

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

He is easily the best goalkeeper in League 1 (except maybe Carl Rushworth!) and he'll play Premier League football within a few years. Much like Gyokeres (who started and scored for Sweden last night), he had to leave to play regular football and develop his career. It doesn't suit all players to be loaned out for a season at a time. Eventually they have to make a career decision and it's worked out well for Walton and especially Gyokeres so far. Good luck to them both, I always keep an eye on players who have left us and I like to see them doing well.

Spot on this. If he does end up going to the PL or somewhere for big money, it doesn't at all infer we were wrong to let him go. Some will need to find a different route up

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

It was very much a sliding doors moment for both Walton and Sanchez.

Walton was looking like he was going to be second choice behind Ryan for the 20-21 season but picked up a nasty injury in the pre-season friendly against Chelsea. Sanchez then got the chance when Ryan fell out of favour with Walton becoming second choice again when fit and Maty had moved to Arsenal.

Walton had to move to get regular football, he could have stayed and sat on the bench and earned decent money but he wanted to play regularly which is to credit. He's done excellently at Ipswich, my best mate supports them and he rates Walton very highly. He'll get a move up the leagues soon, either with a promotion this season or with Ipswich possibly cashing if they don't go up.

 

[Machiavelli]

He is easily the best goalkeeper in League 1 (except maybe Carl Rushworth!) and he'll play Premier League football within a few years. Much like Gyokeres (who started and scored for Sweden last night), he had to leave to play regular football and develop his career. It doesn't suit all players to be loaned out for a season at a time. Eventually they have to make a career decision and it's worked out well for Walton and especially Gyokeres so far. Good luck to them both, I always keep an eye on players who have left us and I like to see them doing well.

I'm wondering on what basis you're making this claim.

 

[albionfan37]

Starts for them against the scousers

 

[pornomagboy]

Nice to see him start in the Premier league

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

My Ipswich supporting best mate is worried about them starting Walton. It’s not that he doesn’t think he’s good enough but he’s only had two half’s of football pre season (plus one 14 min sub appearance). Hopes there is no ring rust as he barely played last season. Hopefully Christian grabs this opportunity though.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

My Ipswich supporting best mate is worried about them starting Walton. It’s not that he doesn’t think he’s good enough but he’s only had two half’s of football pre season (plus one 14 min sub appearance). Hopes there is no ring rust as he barely played last season. Hopefully Christian grabs this opportunity though.

Was very unfortunate with us.
Good luck to him.

 

[GT49er]

My Ipswich supporting best mate is worried about them starting Walton. It’s not that he doesn’t think he’s good enough but he’s only had two half’s of football pre season (plus one 14 min sub appearance). Hopes there is no ring rust as he barely played last season. Hopefully Christian grabs this opportunity though.

I know Hladky, who kept Walton out of the team last season, has been moved on. Ipswich did buy a GK in the summer - was he meant to be no.1 (and presumably injured, if Walton is starting today) or is Walton now the no.1, with the other bloke brought in for cover?

Good luck to Walton anyway.

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

I know Hladky, who kept Walton out of the team last season, has been moved on. Ipswich did buy a GK in the summer - was he meant to be no.1 (and presumably injured, if Walton is starting today) or is Walton now the no.1, with the other bloke brought in for cover?

Good luck to Walton anyway.

Muric was meant to be first choice (certainly played the more mins in preseason) but isn’t in the squad today cause of an injury. Could be another sliding doors moment in Walton’s career.