That Young Man In Goal

[spanish flair]

Right now I do not see any of our players as Premier bound.

Walton has played 2 games and let in 2 goals. I think he needs far more experience before we know how good he truly is.

According to this they are already circling.

http://www.teamtalk.com/news/3018/9...City-eye-Brighton-goalkeeper-Christian-Walton

 

[Gazwag]

Funny isn't it, I felt he did his job last night, one reasonable save at the end but the rest were basic goalkeeper saves. Didn't get the unsavable shot which Stockdale gets criticised for not saving. My problem is he is sooo slow, makes a save and spends 10 seconds on the floor with the ball rather than getting up and looking to move the ball. End result is a kick up field with a 50/50 chance of possession.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Really excited by Walton....


..and I'd still play AAH on Saturday.

Wouldn't criticise either choice though, tbh.

 

[Skylar]

I've been banging the drum to play Walton for ages. £3m for Stockdale

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm 44 years old.

If Walton were to have a full career, I'll be a pensioner as he's hanging up his gloves.


With that in mind it's obvious we should squeeze every playing minute out of him now

 

[Black Rod]

He had a basic game - exactly what you'd expect a goalkeeper at this level to do.

Some of the praise on here is totally over the top. And it is exactly the sort of hype that Joe Gatting, Dan Harding, Jake Robinson, Jake Forster-Caskey and pretty much any player to come out of the youth side has had in the last ten years before, six months down the line, everyone inevitably ending up disappointed and slating them for not being the next Cristiano Ronaldo as promised

 

[Mellotron]

He was superb. Held saves that other keepers would've punched, has PRESENCE which is lacking in plenty of keepers and very impressive to see for a guy his size.

 

[Stat Brother]

Really excited by Walton....


..and I'd still play AAH on Saturday.

Wouldn't criticise either choice though, tbh.

Sadly though you can guarantee there are plenty already moist at the prospect of another Sami Screw-up.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Sadly though you can guarantee there are plenty already moist at the prospect of another Sami Screw-up.

Whoever he goes for he will be criticised for it, obviously.

 

[rippleman]

I thought he looked very solid; I have far more confidence in him than Stockdale for sure. I'd keep playing him; for sure he is going to make mistakes, but that's how a young 'un will learn.

True he only had one really difficult save to make. From the North Stand you could clearly see how much the ball moved in the air and he did very well to get a solid hand or two to it and push it well out of the danger area.

Dispassionately I'm not sure he was MoM on performance (he didn't have a real lot to do and most of that was routine) but I fully support him getting it. A great call by the sponsors (for once). First league game and MoM. Great for his confidence.

We aren't going to win any prizes this season so let's stick with him and give him the experience. And let's remember his age and experience when he does make a rickett and not get on his back.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Oh come on, that's a bit tough. It's 4 weeks and Walton in first team football was a big unknown - it could have gone horribly wrong.

Let's be grateful it didn't, looks like we have a star on our hands.

Yep I agreed in a follow up response to TLO it was a bit harsh. Posted after a post game beer discussing which players have truly added value. I stand by the follow up though in that I think it shows Sami doesn't trust Casper and that there is a risk of us losing Walton if he doesn't play. I'd also say the reverse of HKFC - I would play Walton on Saturday. I don't think you can drop a man of the match. However if Al-Habsi plays then I saw enough against Bournemouth to be happy with that decision.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Yep I agreed in a follow up response to TLO it was a bit harsh. Posted after a post game beer discussing which players have truly added value. I stand by the follow up though in that I think it shows Sami doesn't trust Casper and that there is a risk of us losing Walton if he doesn't play. I'd also say the reverse of HKFC - I would play Walton on Saturday. I don't think you can drop a man of the match. However if Al-Habsi plays then I saw enough against Bournemouth to be happy with that decision.

Blackburn are a big strong side, who will launch balls into the box all game. Rhodes and Gestede are both excellent in the air. It would be a big, big ask of Walton - one which he might well come through with flying colours. Or might not.

Al Habsi for me, with CW on the bench.

 

[Napper]

Blackburn are a big strong side, who will launch balls into the box all game. Rhodes and Gestede are both excellent in the air. It would be a big, big ask of Walton - one which he might well come through with flying colours. Or might not.

Al Habsi for me, with CW on the bench.

I'd fancy Walton to deal with this. Granted you can only deal with what you are given but his catching and command of the box looks good. Guarentee a couple of those crosses last night would of been punched by Anks

 

[dazzer6666]

Funny isn't it, I felt he did his job last night, one reasonable save at the end but the rest were basic goalkeeper saves. Didn't get the unsavable shot which Stockdale gets criticised for not saving. My problem is he is sooo slow, makes a save and spends 10 seconds on the floor with the ball rather than getting up and looking to move the ball. End result is a kick up field with a 50/50 chance of possession.

Agreed. Painfully slow at times to get things moving - almost like he couldn't decide what to do. Competent series of saves though and a great prospect.

 

[BensGrandad]

The impressive thing about him was that everything stuck in his hands no punching or palming away. Even the free kick down at his post he collected it straight in his hands with his body behind it. Very assured, very competent.

 

[brightonrock]

I've been banging the drum to play Walton for ages. £3m for Stockdale

And £20m for Baldock. See, I can make up numbers too.

 

[Bazzza67]

I thought his handling was assured, I liked his thow outs, had a couple of dodgy kicks straight out into touch in the first half, looked to be a bit unsure when he was forced to kick out under pressure on his weaker right foot. He wasn't really tested but certainly shows promise.

 

[The Upper Library]

For me the sign of a good keeper is not the spectacular saves but the saves that people think are routine - low shots that need to be held, claiming crosses cleanly. Making the right decisions (positioning, when to come out and clear) and distribution. He did this all with great authority. I particularly remember a low shot in the first half that he gathered cleanly. It is a dilemma whether to start with him on Saturday but I am leaning towards yes.

 

[Skylar]

And £20m for Baldock. See, I can make up numbers too.

Now lets not be silly. Stockdale , £1.2M, signing on fee, 3 year contract and he'll not take a drop in wages plus the agent fee.

 

[Withdean11]

Looked excellent. Hard to believe he's only 18. Does make me question our decision to bring in Al-Habsi.