2 | Kyle Walker - 2024/25

[David Silva]

Seeing his battles with - and absolute domination of - Vinicius were extraordinary.

Especially the ones at their place. Just a player at the very top of his game. Giving a rapid player a head start then still catching up to him. Same with Mbappe. And Dembele.

The first few years with us were elite. He knew his strengths and was more than happy to play to them, not pretend to be something he wasn’t. It’s always a pleasure watching a player who is so obviously in his prime and for him it was extra special because his profile as a player was so unique.

Fantastic player. Had the arrogance and pride to dominate the world’s best and that same arrogance and pride has meant he can’t continue playing here because he knows his legs (and head) have gone. Which is fine. It’s better than watching him cost the team week in, week out.

Thanks Kyle, it’s been a pleasure. I don’t think we’ll see another full back like him for years. Strong, rapid, good on the ball and elite winning mentality.

Absolutely spot on. Good luck Kyle

 

[shemnel]

Thank you Kyle, good years. That's all I need to say.

 

[freshie]

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

That’d be amazing as they’d pay his wages. He’d also probably weaken them.

 

[mancityvstoke]

Thanks for everything and good luck Kyle Walker.

You did us proud.

 

[freshie]

That’d be amazing as they’d pay his wages. He’d also probably weaken them.

Doku/Savinho v Walker would be fun to watch

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Doku/Savinho v Walker would be fun to watch

Probably shows that Walker is still in VJ’s and Ancelotti’s heads.

Think if we did have to play against him, Marmoush would have a field day. ;-)

 

[Keeper!]

There are no problems with Pep and Walker.

Walker asked to leave because HE feels that he hasn't been up to par this season and if he stays, he'll do more harm than good to both City and himself. Recognising that you've lost your legs and are causing harm to the team is EXACTLY why he was made captain by the people who actually know him personally rather than watch him on the telly and have no idea what type of person that he is.

100% correct.

A magnificent player who simply knows he is done at our club but what a ride it's been.

50m from Spurs seemed an outrageous fee but he went on to become the best RB in PL history and win numerous titles and that fee was a bargain and he proved to be one of the best signings in our history.

Looking back it's a shame he was not moved in to Bayern 18 months ago but hindsight is a wonderful thing.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

There are no problems with Pep and Walker.

Walker asked to leave because HE feels that he hasn't been up to par this season and if he stays, he'll do more harm than good to both City and himself. Recognising that you've lost your legs and are causing harm to the team is EXACTLY why he was made captain by the people who actually know him personally rather than watch him on the telly and have no idea what type of person that he is.

There might be a bit of a problem now though. Pep sounded genuinely hurt that Walker went to Txiki, not him.

He gave off “I’m not mad, just disappointed” vibes.

 

[eastmanc]

Light years ahead of any other right back in my life time. Zabba was great, a proper defender. It was no coincidence we completely evolved as a club when getting Walker in. Widely regarded as the best right back in the prem era, which easily makes him ours. He goes with my blessing and thanks, yes off the field he isn't a role model and I certainly never wanted him near the captaincy but he has been a great servant.

Zabba was a proper player and a warrior.

 

[bobmcfc]

Wish him all the best

 

[eastmanc]

There might be a bit of a problem now though. Pep sounded genuinely hurt that Walker went to Txiki, not him.

He gave off “I’m not mad, just disappointed” vibes.

Possibly.

 

[Citycity76]

Bloody hell, another one taking about bad apples.
Someone said that exact thing on here about De Bruyne a few weeks ago.

Who said there’s any bad apples at all?

He's leaving because hes unpopular within the squad KDB did not give him the captain armband vs West Ham

 

[M16 citeh]

He's leaving because hes unpopular within the squad KDB did not give him the captain armband vs West Ham

Walker didn't want it

 

[MillisleBlue]

Smart-mouthed, Spuds supporting colleague couldn't help but give it the big one when Walker joined us. Everyone in work was assured that we'd paid way over the odds for a tube who couldn't defend and Spuds were laughing their legs off at our stupidity. Since joining us, Walker has won the lot. Spuds on the other hand...

Best wishes to Kyle and try keeping it in your underpants once in a while, fella.

 

[eastmanc]

Haven't really enjoyed his stint as captain tbh, don't think it should ever really have been given to him for numerous reasons, peps system of letting the players vote is shit lol, they just vote for the next senior player after Kev says no. That means Bernardo will probably get it next time even though he's a terrible choice.

I feel like Walker's been finished for about 18 months, maybe a bit longer but he was top for a lot of years and I think once he's gone and the bitter end is over people will remember that part, not how it ended.

He was made captain because the team wanted him to be captain. Which shows how much they thought of him.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

He was made captain because the team wanted him to be captain. Which shows how much they thought of him.

I shows how dense footballers can be.

 

[Damocles]

He's leaving because hes unpopular within the squad KDB did not give him the captain armband vs West Ham

This is wrong in two separate ways yet you say it with such certainty.

 

[thegoatsthegoat]

Zabba was a proper player and a warrior.

Absolutely, loved watching him and he bled blue. You won't get any arguments on that one from me.

 

[eastmanc]

This is wrong in two separate ways yet you say it with such certainty.

What ways would that be?