Walker (1 Viewer)

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

There’s a difference between being given a chance and being our main back up striker.

Waghorn would hold this role as main back up

 

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[Sick Boy]

Waghorn would hold this role as main back up

Yeah and then in situations like now Tavares would be the only option off the bench.
Christ.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Yeah and then in situations like now Tavares would be the only option off the bench.
Christ.

Is that an issue, he has a lot of pace and clearly knows where the back of the net is

 

[Sick Boy]

Is that an issue, he has a lot of pace and clearly knows where the back of the net is

Well yes it is considering we are trying to actually progress as a club and maintain a play-off place in the Championship.
I am sure that Robins would think it's nonsense as well.

 

[Grendel]

Why not? If we get a decent sum and can improve other areas

Tavares hasn’t even become the next Ponticelli yet

 

[Grendel]

Found your login details then?
Bait well and truly taken.

Internet is pretty non existent in Dundee apparently

 

[Winny the Bish]

Robins is turning Walker into JCH 2.0.

A great penalty box striker that MR has no idea how to use because our strikers have to work out of possession and be involved in build-up play. Watch us sell him to League 1 and instantly turn back into a 20-goal striker because he'll finally get service.

 

[PVA]

Robins is turning Walker into JCH 2.0.

A great penalty box striker that MR has no idea how to use because our strikers have to work out of possession and be involved in build-up play. Watch us sell him to League 1 and instantly turn back into a 20-goal striker because he'll finally get service.

If he instantly turned into a 20 goal striker it wouldn't be because he's finally getting service, it'd be because he's playing at a level below. Like JCH isn't a 20 goal striker this season.

 

[steve cooper]

If he instantly turned into a 20 goal striker it wouldn't be because he's finally getting service, it'd be because he's playing at a level below. Like JCH isn't a 20 goal striker this season.

Yes, JCH only has 3 goals this season, and I believe 2 of those were penalties

 

[CovBrummie94]

Is that an issue, he has a lot of pace and clearly knows where the back of the net is

Where the goal is in the development league… so did Ponticelli.


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[clint van damme]

I said Walker was probably number 4 striker at the start of the season and got laughed at. I think we need to see more of Waghorn to be sure, but Godden and Gyokeres are quite a bit ahead of Walker for sure.

Waghorns contribution has been vastly under rated in my opinion.
Him and O'Hare were a two man army pressing from the front. I think you're right about Walker being 4th choice and he's too good for that so will need to move on.
No reflection on him, the other 3 just suit our style more. Good luck to the lad wherever he ends up.

 

[pusbccfc]

JCH has done nothing in the Championship. We've improved since he's gone

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Robins is turning Walker into JCH 2.0.

A great penalty box striker that MR has no idea how to use because our strikers have to work out of possession and be involved in build-up play. Watch us sell him to League 1 and instantly turn back into a 20-goal striker because he'll finally get service.

Flip that on its head. Perhaps Walker can’t fit himself into the way we play. Godden finds a way and he’s a similar poacher type striker.

I like Walker and think he gets a lot of undue stick. We’re 5th in the league, so if anyone or thing needs to change, it’s Walker not the way Robins sets up the team. The team takes precedence over individuals and ultimately the players need to fit into our wider team structure.

A great example is JCH. He has not pulled down any trees in his Championship career so far.

 

[wantageskyblue]

We’re not going to sell Walker and replace him with Tavares.

I bloody well hope not!

 

[Hertsccfc]

If he instantly turned into a 20 goal striker it wouldn't be because he's finally getting service, it'd be because he's playing at a level below. Like JCH isn't a 20 goal striker this season.

Exactly. 20 goal league 1 strikers aren't much use to us now

 

[Legia Sky Blue]

To do well in the Championship you need a minimum of 4 potential 1st team strikers to take account of injuries, suspensions, tactical variations and fluctuations in form. Getting rid of Walker would be madness, unless we have some top PL loan to bring in to replace him. We certainly shouldn't be releasing him to rely on the unproven Tavares as our 4th striker.

 

[Walsgrave]

To do well in the Championship you need a minimum of 4 potential 1st team strikers to take account of injuries, suspensions, tactical variations and fluctuations in form. Getting rid of Walker would be madness, unless we have some top PL loan to bring in to replace him. We certainly shouldn't be releasing him to rely on the unproven Tavares as our 4th striker.

Agreed with the caveat that this is if you want to be able to play two up top. which we do. Three good strikers would suffice for a team that plays one up top every game, which we don't.

 

[CDK]

Think 2 seasons ago if anybody has said we would be where we are that we would have round the 1st team 4strikers for 2 places I would have bit there hand off so you have to play out of your skin to keep your place and gyo with 9,godden with 7 walker should be straining at the leash when on the pitch to leave an impression a lasting impression.

 

[Liquid Gold]

The trouble is keeping all four happy.

At the moment one of the four is injured so all three should theoretically be getting decent minutes but one is being given 2 mins here and there. I don’t see a player that left his boyhood club in order to play regularly being happy with that.

 

[covcity4life]

Walker can score all the goals as we win the fa cup

 

[Grendel]

JCH has done nothing in the Championship. We've improved since he's gone

We’ve improved since Maddison has gone

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

We’ve improved since Maddison has gone

We have improved since Vincenti has gone

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We have improved since Vincenti has gone

I just think Jordan Maguire-Drew could add that extra spark with O’Hare

 

[blunted]

Worry Waghorn may break down again with his shoulder. A risk not having an operation at this stage as his game is based on physicality. Think Walker will get his chance as suspensions and injuries kick in and there is always the FA Cup. Unfortunate for Walker that Gyo and Godden are playing so well. Feel Walker would have done better to have joined us on loan in league 1 instead of opting for Lincoln. Would have been a year further on fitting in with our style of play.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

I just think Jordan Maguire-Drew could add that extra spark with O’Hare

I think Duckens Nazon would be a big improvement on Gyokeres

 

[pusbccfc]

We’ve improved since Maddison has gone

We got relegated the season after Maddison left and got promoted the season after JCH left.

 

[Evo1883]

Robins is turning Walker into JCH 2.0.

A great penalty box striker that MR has no idea how to use because our strikers have to work out of possession and be involved in build-up play. Watch us sell him to League 1 and instantly turn back into a 20-goal striker because he'll finally get service.

To be fair though , there aren't many forwards that get away with being just a box striker these days .. yea you have the odd 1 in some leagues that are exceptional .

 

[Evo1883]

Flip that in its head. Perhaps Walker can’t fit himself into the way we play. Godden finds a way and he’s a similar poacher type striker.

I like Walker and think he gets a lot of undue stick. We’re 5th in the league, so if anyone or thing needs to change, it’s Walker not the way Robins sets up the team. The team takes precedence over individuals and ultimately the players need to fit into our wider team structure.

A great example is JCH. He has not pulled down any trees in his Championship career so far.

This is 100% correct very well said .

It's Walker that needs to change , he's found himself at the back of the queue at 2 clubs now .. he needs to adapt to what the club want now and if he cant he will go

 

[Paxman II]

Walker will be just fine. he's a good striker and finisher who will get plenty of game time before the season ends.

 

[fernandopartridge]

I think we probably will look to offload if a suitable offer comes in as Tavares will be chomping at the bit, I reckon also if we could reinvest would play a part in if that happens as well

Tavares is literally not in the same league as Walker

 

[fernandopartridge]

To be fair though , there aren't many forwards that get away with being just a box striker these days .. yea you have the odd 1 in some leagues that are exceptional .

Quite unfair on Walker anyway, he's good in the air and with his back to goal.

 

[fernandopartridge]

On the flip side of Robins not playing Walker much is Godden's excellent form and Gyokeres' overall contribution even when he's not scoring.

 

[slowpoke]

His goal scoring record is good compared to his minutes on the pitch, he is third maybe even fourth choice but it wouldn’t bother me if he started games.

 

[Cov kid 55]

His goal scoring record is good compared to his minutes on the pitch, he is third maybe even fourth choice but it wouldn’t bother me if he started games.

Agree, I’m not saying he should start, but if he did play a full game, you wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him score.

 

[Cov kid 55]

And, how sure are we that we’d be able to upgrade if we moved Walker on. It’s a long season, hopefully he will get more game time and will take his opportunity.