| Where do we think Christian Walton stands 17:31 - May 3 with 2195 views | GeoffSentence |
in the Ipswich pankeeperon?
Goalkeeper is one position where we have not really had anyone who could be considered truly exceptional. We have had some decent ones , Cooper, Wright, Bailey and Forrest stand out I'd say.
Would Walton fit in in that company? |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:38 - May 3 with 1745 views | TractorJack |
In the middle of the goal usually. |  | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:52 - May 3 with 1694 views | homer_123 |
About 6ft 5. |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:52 - May 3 with 1681 views | BasingstokeBlue |
Between the sticks. |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:53 - May 3 with 1669 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Once we have won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League with him, I will come back to you! |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:56 - May 3 with 1655 views | Ryorry |
None of Cooper, Wright, Bailey and Forrest were "truly exceptional"?
I wouldn't want to be an employee of yours! |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:02 - May 3 with 1625 views | blueislander |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:56 - May 3 by Ryorry |
None of Cooper, Wright, Bailey and Forrest were "truly exceptional"?
I wouldn't want to be an employee of yours! |
I would argue that Bailey was exceptional. Surprised no mention of Richard Wright. |  | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:04 - May 3 with 1602 views | jas0999 |
I like Walton. But I’d be stunned if we don’t sign a new keeper. | | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:08 - May 3 with 1580 views | GeoffSentence |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 17:56 - May 3 by Ryorry |
None of Cooper, Wright, Bailey and Forrest were "truly exceptional"?
I wouldn't want to be an employee of yours! |
They are not exceptional in the way that players like Muhren, Beattie, Wark or Mariner were. Those were players who were all amongst the best in their position at the time. None of our goalies have truly been that good. | |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:21 - May 3 with 1517 views | Camul123 |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:02 - May 3 by blueislander |
I would argue that Bailey was exceptional. Surprised no mention of Richard Wright. |
Two Wrights? Or are you wrong? | | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:22 - May 3 with 1502 views | Ryorry |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:08 - May 3 by GeoffSentence |
They are not exceptional in the way that players like Muhren, Beattie, Wark or Mariner were. Those were players who were all amongst the best in their position at the time. None of our goalies have truly been that good. |
I''ll stand by my previous comment re not wanting to work for you then! | |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:32 - May 3 with 1451 views | Axeldalai_lama |
Is Hladky seen as one of the best? Palmer technically has played twice the amount of top flight games as Walton.
Having said all that, he's had a great season and has literally kicked on a fair bit. I think he'd need a season of top flight at least to be considered anywhere near the others. |  | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:36 - May 3 with 1421 views | WolfieAtTheBack |
If he starts in the PL and has Haaland and what have you at him for 90 mins whilst trying to pass out from the back we are going to have a terrible old time and get walloped week in week out again. He doesn't have the passing range.
Sorry Christian, you did a bloody good job this season mind. | | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:01 - May 3 with 1214 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:04 - May 3 by jas0999 |
I like Walton. But I’d be stunned if we don’t sign a new keeper. |
He has been very good this season.
I’d hope we learn from the Muric ‘mistake’ and allow him to continue as No.1. He’s earned it. |  | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:04 - May 3 with 1204 views | pointofblue |
In both Championship seasons under McKenna, our number two keeper has played at least the majority of the season. That must be pretty unique too. | |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:08 - May 3 with 1183 views | Superblue95 |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:01 - May 3 by ElderGrizzly |
He has been very good this season.
I’d hope we learn from the Muric ‘mistake’ and allow him to continue as No.1. He’s earned it. |
I must be in the minority but I never feel confident with Walton between the sticks.
Time and time again he palms a shot straight back into the danger zone where a better keeper would put it away from danger, he’s often hesitant claiming crosses and he’s not really as good on the ball as we want our keeper to be either.
He’s had some good games too and made some big saves at times this season but he’s nowhere near premier league standard and I’d be stunned (and pretty annoyed) if we didn’t upgrade there. It’s as important as signing a striker for me this summer |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:11 - May 3 with 1171 views | runaround |
I would assume it depends where the ball is at the time? |  | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:46 - May 3 with 1104 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:08 - May 3 by Superblue95 |
I must be in the minority but I never feel confident with Walton between the sticks.
Time and time again he palms a shot straight back into the danger zone where a better keeper would put it away from danger, he’s often hesitant claiming crosses and he’s not really as good on the ball as we want our keeper to be either.
He’s had some good games too and made some big saves at times this season but he’s nowhere near premier league standard and I’d be stunned (and pretty annoyed) if we didn’t upgrade there. It’s as important as signing a striker for me this summer |
Yep I like him he is a solid keeper. Prem is a bridge too far, he puts the ball back in the danger area so many times. [Post edited 3 May 20:47]
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:52 - May 3 with 1066 views | LeoMuff |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:46 - May 3 by TRUE_BLUE123 |
Yep I like him he is a solid keeper. Prem is a bridge too far, he puts the ball back in the danger area so many times. [Post edited 3 May 20:47]
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Got away with one Saturday as well |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:25 - May 3 with 962 views | monty_radio |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 18:22 - May 3 by Ryorry |
I''ll stand by my previous comment re not wanting to work for you then! |
Yet I see what Geoff means if you look at it like this: Compile a list of Town all-time greats such as Crawford, Phillips, Elsworthy, Viljoen, Beattie, Muhren, Thijssen, Hunter, Mills, Osman, Butcher - and quite a few more - and you get through a good few names before most long-standing fans would insert the name of a goalkeeper. | |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:29 - May 3 with 938 views | FrimleyBlue |
I like walton. A perfect number 2 imo. For me hes similar to taylor in that our poor recruitment meant they ended up being important cogs in the machine this season
For me. We need walton to become our number 2. Palmer to be sold. |  |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:33 - May 3 with 928 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 20:01 - May 3 by ElderGrizzly |
He has been very good this season.
I’d hope we learn from the Muric ‘mistake’ and allow him to continue as No.1. He’s earned it. |
He hasnt.
We thank him for being better than Palmer. And hes a good number 2. But the amount of times he parries the ball down the middle of his own box causes us so many problems. Even yesterday he parried a shot straight down in front of him.
Its tho little extras that make a big difference. Esp in the prem. | |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:42 - May 3 with 907 views | chantryblueboy |
i’d have him a level above Bart which is a big compliment | | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:50 - May 3 with 888 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:33 - May 3 by FrimleyBlue |
He hasnt.
We thank him for being better than Palmer. And hes a good number 2. But the amount of times he parries the ball down the middle of his own box causes us so many problems. Even yesterday he parried a shot straight down in front of him.
Its tho little extras that make a big difference. Esp in the prem. |
16 clean sheets. One behind Rushworth at Coventry.
He’s been very good. | | | |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:51 - May 3 with 886 views | TRUE_BLUE123 |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:42 - May 3 by chantryblueboy |
i’d have him a level above Bart which is a big compliment |
No way.
Bart couldn't kick but as a shot stopper they were on different planets. Bart was basically the difference between us going down or staying up. 3x POTS was it ? | |
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| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 23:02 - May 3 with 862 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Where do we think Christian Walton stands on 22:50 - May 3 by ElderGrizzly |
16 clean sheets. One behind Rushworth at Coventry.
He’s been very good. |
Doesnt make him a prem keeper tho.
I 100% would have him as number 2. But I dont think those parries would get him out of jail in the prem. | |
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