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[Albion] Christian Walton - what to do?
- Thread starter DJ NOBO
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Horton's halftime iceberg
Blooming Marvellous
If we stay up, I think they will send him to another club, top half chamionship side to get another years experience before vying for the no 1 shirt at the Albion. Especillay as keepers probbaly have longer carears and play to an older age i.e he is still very young, not 23 until November.
My only issue with this is he doesnt get to work with our oustanding coach Ben Roberts.
Cowfold Seagull
Fan of the 17 bus
Yes, l feel sure Walton will spend at least one more season out on loan, (probably at Wigan again), promotion to the Championship will test him more, and give Chrish Hughton an idea of what he might be capable of at a highr level.
I'd like to see Tim Kruhl stay for another year as number two, (Chris knows him of old), but really don't see the point in offering Maenpaa another new deal, or him wanting to stay for that matter.
If Wigan want him on loan for another season (and I imagine they will) that looks like a win-win situation to me. I'd be happy with either Krul or Maenpaa as our number two - Krul probably gets the nod as an HGP, if he wants to sign on for another season. I expect Maenpaa won't mind going somewhere to get a regular game - and as a free transfer he'll be a useful signing for someone.
I think it's high time we relied on our First Class Academy to provide a third choice GK in the unlikely event of us actually needing one.
I think it's high time we relied on our First Class Academy to provide a third choice GK in the unlikely event of us actually needing one.
Pretty much this I'd think.
Monkey Man
Your support is not that great
I really feel for goalkeepers. Such an exposed position on the field of play – one mistake can cost you so dearly – and so difficult to get a game in the first place. I sometimes find myself worrying about Maenpaa and wondering how they stay sane and motivated.
Marshy
Well-known member
Championship loan is the correct move for the lad.
Another 40 games at that level will do him the world of good.
Another 40 games at that level will do him the world of good.
Justice
Dangerous Idiot
Not read all of this thread but sell for £1m 
I can think of thousands of reasons why this isn't a problem.
££
End of the day , they may not be playing first choice but money aside there work is basically having a crack with the lads , training and keeping fit.
Dream job
driller
my life my word
Championship club loan
Not Wigan
To learn from new coach. New experience.
Not Wigan
To learn from new coach. New experience.
Anyone who thinks otherwise is clearly a bit special.
They probably did all the coursework at school but never went to the final exam.
Marshy
Well-known member
And if he has not had a new contract with us recently a nice little pay rise would do him no harm in keeping him happy.
BensGrandad
New member
What about Villa if United dont let Sam Johnstone back or he goes to Spurs as suggested as cover for LLoris.
AZ Gull
@SeagullsAcademy @seagullsacademy.bsky.social
He signed a new 4-year deal last July.
Joe Gatting's Dad
New member
He has publicly stated he would like to stay in Brighton and challenge Ryan for the number one spot, unless the manager suggests otherwise.
I do not believe he said when he'd like that to happen.
TSB
Captain Hindsight
Yes. How many did Pope get as number 2 to Heaton?
severnside gull
Well-known member
TSB
Captain Hindsight
Yes. The point I was making is that it didn't do him any harm and isn't an 'off chance' in our case as we know that Ryan will be away for a while next year.