2 | Kyle Walker - 2024/25

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ninjamonkey said:
Just seen a quote about him taking the message "it doesn't matter how you start, but how you finish" from Prince William to England squad at the Euros back to City. That's not how the league works Kyle you pleb, it's not a knockout competition, every game matters. He needs to be a non-vocal captain.
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Fucking hell. You're telling a six time Premier League winner how it works ? Seriously ?

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ninjamonkey said:
Just seen a quote about him taking the message "it doesn't matter how you start, but how you finish" from Prince William to England squad at the Euros back to City. That's not how the league works Kyle you pleb, it's not a knockout competition, every game matters. He needs to be a non-vocal captain.
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That's true of many things in life. Also true for several of City's Premier League triumphs....just ask the Rags, Scousers and Gooners ;)
 

Father's tough love made me player I am - Walker​


England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Walker has enjoyed a glittering career at City, winning the Premier League six times as well as two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and the Champions League.

He has been capped 90 times by England and is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.

Speaking on the You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast the 34-year-old opened up on the influence his dad Michael has had on his career.

Walker said his father "made me be the person and player that I am" and at the start of his career it was about "proving my dad wrong" after he criticised his performances as a youngster.

"I used to hate going to football with him," said Walker, who has also played for Sheffield United and Tottenham - and had loan spells at QPR, Aston Villa and Northampton.

"No matter if I played good or I played bad, I'd get in the car and I'd be reduced to tears. He'd say I wouldn't have done this right, I wouldn't have done that right.

"He didn't do it because he wanted to hurt me. He did it because he cared."

England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Walker has enjoyed a glittering career at City, winning the Premier League six times as well as two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and the Champions League.

He has been capped 90 times by England and is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.

Speaking on the You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast the 34-year-old opened up on the influence his dad Michael has had on his career.

Walker said his father "made me be the person and player that I am" and at the start of his career it was about "proving my dad wrong" after he criticised his performances as a youngster.

"I used to hate going to football with him," said Walker, who has also played for Sheffield United and Tottenham - and had loan spells at QPR, Aston Villa and Northampton.

"No matter if I played good or I played bad, I'd get in the car and I'd be reduced to tears. He'd say I wouldn't have done this right, I wouldn't have done that right.

"He didn't do it because he wanted to hurt me. He did it because he cared."
 
Dipsis_LTU_MC said:

Father's tough love made me player I am - Walker​


England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Walker has enjoyed a glittering career at City, winning the Premier League six times as well as two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and the Champions League.

He has been capped 90 times by England and is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.

Speaking on the You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast the 34-year-old opened up on the influence his dad Michael has had on his career.

Walker said his father "made me be the person and player that I am" and at the start of his career it was about "proving my dad wrong" after he criticised his performances as a youngster.

"I used to hate going to football with him," said Walker, who has also played for Sheffield United and Tottenham - and had loan spells at QPR, Aston Villa and Northampton.

"No matter if I played good or I played bad, I'd get in the car and I'd be reduced to tears. He'd say I wouldn't have done this right, I wouldn't have done that right.

"He didn't do it because he wanted to hurt me. He did it because he cared."

England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Walker has enjoyed a glittering career at City, winning the Premier League six times as well as two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and the Champions League.

He has been capped 90 times by England and is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the world.

Speaking on the You'll Never Beat Kyle Walker podcast the 34-year-old opened up on the influence his dad Michael has had on his career.

Walker said his father "made me be the person and player that I am" and at the start of his career it was about "proving my dad wrong" after he criticised his performances as a youngster.

"I used to hate going to football with him," said Walker, who has also played for Sheffield United and Tottenham - and had loan spells at QPR, Aston Villa and Northampton.

"No matter if I played good or I played bad, I'd get in the car and I'd be reduced to tears. He'd say I wouldn't have done this right, I wouldn't have done that right.

"He didn't do it because he wanted to hurt me. He did it because he cared."
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Sounds like some unresolved child trauma lol
 
Kamaro011 said:
He is very unlikely going anywhere this summer.
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He may be tempted though.
He'll obviously get gametime but will it be enough.
If a reasonable offer came in, he may be tempted and I can't see us standing in his way if he were open to leaving.
 
Looking forward to seeing him in combination with Savinho. His unselfish willingness to run hard and deep will create huge amounts of space for the latter to exploit.
 
Honestly, Walker is a specialized player at this point. He can still be useful against certain teams but the vast majority of the teams in England will play extremely defensive. Rico is just a better option against those low block teams.
 
Gabriel said:
Looking forward to seeing him in combination with Savinho. His unselfish willingness to run hard and deep will create huge amounts of space for the latter to exploit.
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No reason Rico cannot do that.

Wish to see Walker as well though.
 
Pep's mention of Kabore, plus the outstanding form of Rico and the complexities of Kyle's personal life, lead me to believe that we may see some changes in the RB slot. I wouldn't be surprised to see some activity before the close of the transfer window. Pure speculation on my part, and a desire to see more of Rico, but I also wish Kyle well. He is approaching the natural end to his time with us and his home life must be placing tremendous pressure on him. I don't believe it is coincidental that we had a young, natural RB on the subs bench, in addition to one on the pitch.
 
oldius said:
Pep's mention of Kabore, plus the outstanding form of Rico and the complexities of Kyle's personal life, lead me to believe that we may see some changes in the RB slot. I wouldn't be surprised to see some activity before the close of the transfer window. Pure speculation on my part, and a desire to see more of Rico, but I also wish Kyle well. He is approaching the natural end to his time with us and his home life must be placing tremendous pressure on him. I don't believe it is coincidental that we had a young, natural RB on the subs bench, in addition to one on the pitch.
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The only reason Walker would want to leave is to get away from his bizzare off field life and also bring in some much needed cash before he quits playing.
 
oldius said:
Pep's mention of Kabore, plus the outstanding form of Rico and the complexities of Kyle's personal life, lead me to believe that we may see some changes in the RB slot. I wouldn't be surprised to see some activity before the close of the transfer window. Pure speculation on my part, and a desire to see more of Rico, but I also wish Kyle well. He is approaching the natural end to his time with us and his home life must be placing tremendous pressure on him. I don't believe it is coincidental that we had a young, natural RB on the subs bench, in addition to one on the pitch.
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Kobore seems like a similar player to Walker in the making. Walker has played no minutes so far &It wouldn't surprise if negotiations are in place for his transfer this window.
 
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