[Albion] Christian Walton (permanent transfer to Ipswich)

[Pinkie Brown]

The club has always spoken of wanting the development keepers to have first team competitive football. Not sure it would ever be possible to get them on loan to premiership club (would defeat the objective) perhaps overseas top level. I totally believe Walton would have been No2 and competing with no1 spot with Ryan if it wasn't for the terrible injury.

The fact we were in for Martinez and lots of rumors of us being in for Henderson as well, may well see our younger goalies move away to get full time football. Still at 25 and 23 years of age they may be happy biding their time. We should see what 2021 brings.

I haven't seen enough of Walton to make a call on his ability. One thing I have noticed, he does appear injury prone. For that reason I would be inclined to let him go given our options in that position with Sanchez, Ryan, Steele & Rushworth.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Chapeau to Sanchez, talk about getting the shirt and keeping it. Taken his chance big time and looked fantastic against Fulham. I think your call is happening, long may it continue.

It’s bad news for Walton but his form on loan has been patchy. Injuries haven’t helped either. He will probably get a Championship move, and with his contract coming to an end he will be on a free and be quids in.

I’m guessing Sanchez has shown a bit more. This is where Potter comes into his own - having the balls and vision to play a young and inexperienced player in such a key position , allowing him to jump the queue.
So far Sanchez almost looks too good to be true. It will be interesting to see how he handles the inevitable setbacks that happen for goalies. If he can come through it, we could have a serious talent on our hands. He’s been blessed with the perfect frame for a modern keeper.

 

[GT49er]

I haven't seen enough of Walton to make a call on his ability. One thing I have noticed, he does appear injury prone. For that reason I would be inclined to let him go given our options in that position with Sanchez, Ryan, Steele & Rushworth.

Injury prone? In the last four seasons on loan he has played 34, 31, 34 and 46 league games - seems very quick to mend, at least!

 

[sparkie]

Massive want him on loan don't they ?

Although they seem too skint to afford a loan fee

 

[GT49er]

Massive want him on loan don't they ?

Although they seem too skint to afford a loan fee

Unless he's signed an extension, I think his contract is up in the summer. January is presumably our last chance to re-coop some of our investment, but I think I'd be looking for a transfer, not another loan. If Walton's not going to make our first team, then the lad has certainly earned the stability and security of a permanent move.
Doesn't sound as if Sheffield Wednesday are likely to be the right answer though - he will certainly want to be paid!

 

[Hugo Rune]

So far Sanchez almost looks too good to be true.

With Ryan, I had no confidence that he would ever save a penalty for us, he does of course have some other brilliant attributes.

It will be an interesting experience to see all 6ft6” of Sanchez filling the goal when we are next facing a penalty, I have to say that I will no longer be assuming the other team will automatically score.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Unless he's signed an extension, I think his contract is up in the summer. January is presumably our last chance to re-coop some of our investment, but I think I'd be looking for a transfer, not another loan. If Walton's not going to make our first team, then the lad has certainly earned the stability and security of a permanent move.
Doesn't sound as if Sheffield Wednesday are likely to be the right answer though - he will certainly want to be paid!

I could see Walton going to a lower champ club for 500k

 

[sparkie]

With Ryan, I had no confidence that he would ever save a penalty for us, he does of course have some other brilliant attributes.

It will be an interesting experience to see all 6ft6” of Sanchez filling the goal when we are next facing a penalty, I have to say that I will no longer be assuming the other team will automatically score.

Spurs scored a penalty against Sanchez so we have already seen it, but I know what you mean about Ryan.

 

[GT49er]

I could see Walton going to a lower champ club for 500k

Lower Championship, yes - but £500K is a bit of an insult, IMHO.

 

[Springal]

I guess the problem is, the impact of COVID on championship clubs. And while a useful young (ish) player - those kind of goalkeepers in the championship don't tend to go for loads do they? Potentially couple of million tops

 

[GT49er]

I guess the problem is, the impact of COVID on championship clubs. And while a useful young (ish) player - those kind of goalkeepers in the championship don't tend to go for loads do they? Potentially couple of million tops.

Yes, that's more like it.

 

[DJ NOBO]

Lower Championship, yes - but £500K is a bit of an insult, IMHO.

6 months left on contract, less money around. I very much doubt it will be much more . Maybe a million.
He will probably hold in anyway, to get himself a decent deal in the summer.
In a way, it’s a shame we didn’t cash in sooner, but if Sanchez is as good as it looks it will hardly matter

 

[albionalex]

Could Walton have saved that?

 

[blue-shifted]

6 months left on contract, less money around. I very much doubt it will be much more . Maybe a million.
He will probably hold in anyway, to get himself a decent deal in the summer.
In a way, it’s a shame we didn’t cash in sooner, but if Sanchez is as good as it looks it will hardly matter

Yes. Under normal times a few million, but those clubs are burning through cash. We won't get much

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[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Need to get rid soon, before his testimonial year monies become due

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Surprised he got the gig today in front of Steele, simply rotating our keepers presumably, or trying to work out which of them to keep come the summer.

 

[Driver8]

Surprised he got the gig today in front of Steele, simply rotating our keepers presumably, or trying to work out which of them to keep come the summer.

Steele was ill.

 

[227 BHA]

Surprised he got the gig today in front of Steele, simply rotating our keepers presumably, or trying to work out which of them to keep come the summer.

Isn’t Steele unwell I think I heard?

 

[The Andy Naylor Fan Club]

Surprised he got the gig today in front of Steele, simply rotating our keepers presumably, or trying to work out which of them to keep come the summer.

He is out through illness.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Steele was ill.

Ah fair enough.