| Haven't seen much chat about Walton 15:14 - Oct 24 with 1368 views | The_Flashing_Smile |
Thought he had another decent game last night. |  |
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| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 22:37 - Oct 24 with 164 views | Ewan_Oozami |
| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 19:15 - Oct 24 by FrimleyBlue |
The downvote was because it was simply the ball hitting a toe of a keeper diving the opposite direction, theres no save made, It was still going in regardless of the touch. Its all about davis excellent danger awareness imo. As i said no matter what keeper did that id say the same. So no not frimley back to usual. Just a poster not seeing the same as you just like some said diop red. Some said not. Even seen some say not a foul. |
If Walton doesn't get a toe on that ball, with the way it's spinning, it's going in, Leif won't get there in time, Walton deliberately flicks his foot out at the ball to deflect it, giving Leif time to knock the ball out.
What you're saying is if a keeper deflects a shot but the ball gets past him and is still heading into the net, but that deflection gives a defender time to clear the ball, the keeper should get no credit at all? |  |
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| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 22:55 - Oct 24 with 123 views | FrimleyBlue |
| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 22:37 - Oct 24 by Ewan_Oozami |
If Walton doesn't get a toe on that ball, with the way it's spinning, it's going in, Leif won't get there in time, Walton deliberately flicks his foot out at the ball to deflect it, giving Leif time to knock the ball out.
What you're saying is if a keeper deflects a shot but the ball gets past him and is still heading into the net, but that deflection gives a defender time to clear the ball, the keeper should get no credit at all? |
No as i dont agree that Davis doesnt get there without the ball hitting waltons toe. |  |
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| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 23:28 - Oct 24 with 92 views | Smoresy |
| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 16:50 - Oct 24 by The_Flashing_Smile |
I think when he's had pelters from some quarters, like suggesting he's the worst keeper in the league and/or not a Prem keeper, then it's nice to give some credit where credit's due. |
Do find it strange that you think the 'worst starting keeper in the league' suggestion is akin to getting pelters. Obvs the vast majority of professional keepers aren't nearly good enough to be a regular choice up here (Opta ranks us 36th in the world currently, one place behind Juve, the PL is that strong - see Bournemouth v Milan earlier). Time will tell how many PL seasons Walton completes as first choice over his career!
I'm not convinced yet that he's superior to others who have started worse (the mostly well-understood form vs underlying ability conundrum) but I'm very happy with his performances so far. He let in more than he should have against City imo but that's the only game I've really thought it, and even the very best let in soft goals from time to time. Distribution didn't help us Friday but conditions almost guaranteed that.
If he continues like this then I wouldn't be pulling the panic lever in Jan, albeit you've got to be open to improvement when opportunities arrive. |  | | |
| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 23:49 - Oct 24 with 59 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
| Haven't seen much chat about Walton on 22:55 - Oct 24 by FrimleyBlue |
No as i dont agree that Davis doesnt get there without the ball hitting waltons toe. |
Just seen it on MOTD. It slows the ball down significantly allowing Davis to block it. In real time behind the goal last night it didn’t look like he got hardly anything on the ball. You can argue the toss all day long but in my view, it’s excellent goalkeeping akin to a save.
Walton has been decent so far, bearing in mind that most of the supporters including me thought he would be the understudy this season. |  |
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