Kyle Walker

[cookster]

Underwhelming. Feels like we're sleepwalking through this summer window.

Feels like you're negative on every thread.

 

[Dribble]

That's my issue. People always seem to talk about each new system like it's going to be a permanent fixture, without realising that each new iteration has come about because other teams have found a way to make the old one less effective.

Pep hasn't solved football. We will need to change again at some point and I'd rather we have a bit of variety in our options.

Agreed 100%...

Far be it for me to argue with Pep, however our lack of pursuing a LB (to my knowledge) & allowing our only senior RB leave without a replacement, is all speculation until the window closes.

I just don't get why we'd put all our eggs in one inverted defender basket, when Pep's shown a propensity for tactical & personnel flexibility. Hopefully I'm missing something...

 

[brazilians hurt]

Cancelo’s fault - he failed his audition!!

 

[mancityscot]

Cancelo’s fault - he failed his audition!!

agreed. it was supposed to be that fucker

 

[Blue and true]

Feels like you're negative on every thread.

Not really lad. Just not enthused about this target. And the one target I am enthused about is yet to be secured.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Seeing walker on starting 11 is like same feeling as paying check to your insurance company.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Yes I read that too, but RB at City is very different from any other club.

May also like the idea of tucking in centrally ahead of the backline like our wide defenders do - he's got the ability on the ball and intelligence to play in that role.

I don't think Pep Guardiola would struggle to convince him if we actually want him.

So a defensively better version of Rico?

 

[blueblueblue2]

Guess Sam Lee was right all along

The hate he gets is so bizarre

 

[cookster]

The hate he gets is so bizarre

Why because he might get the odd thing right?
He's a prick.

 

[Blue Smarties]

Thought I'd take a quick look at a Bayern forum to gauge their thoughts on Pavard, and then found their Walker thread. It's true, they're genuinely the German rags. Cunts.

I really dont get why we want this guy; he sucked even in his prime

 

[blueblueblue2]

Why because he might get the odd thing right?
He's a prick.

It’s fine if you don’t like him for whatever reason, but to not take him seriously when he reports stuff is just nonsense.

 

[Cobwebcat]

Thought I'd take a quick look at a Bayern forum to gauge their thoughts on Pavard, and then found their Walker thread. It's true, they're genuinely the German rags. Cunts.

Kuntz

 

[merz]

Thought I'd take a quick look at a Bayern forum to gauge their thoughts on Pavard, and then found their Walker thread. It's true, they're genuinely the German rags. Cunts.

on tm.de most are happy but think the fee is a bit high. bayern is in desperate need of leaders/guys who want to win, whatever it costs.

I'd say pavard would be a good signing but he is very different from walker and with kyle going to bayern we lose our only defensive option with real pace.

 

[Roy Munson]

We have the money and will get exactly what we need.

Should be excited, rather than fearful.

Exactly. Pep's next rebuild. He's done it twice before and you can't argue with the results.

 

[Dax777]

Agreed 100%...

Far be it for me to argue with Pep, however our lack of pursuing a LB (to my knowledge) & allowing our only senior RB leave without a replacement, is all speculation until the window closes.

I just don't get why we'd put all our eggs in one inverted defender basket, when Pep's shown a propensity for tactical & personnel flexibility. Hopefully I'm missing something...

The less we focused on Left back, the more we won. I'm not saying this is causal. But perhaps at a minimum, it's not as important as fans believe it is.

As for Kyle, I was always expecting he'd leave. The surprise would have been if he stayed. Great servant and top player. Now we must retool.

I sense we are going to lose a lot of backups this season. With Gundogan the only starter likely being lost ( I'm not sure Captain Marvelous would have been a full time starter next season either.) The only Certain starter we may lose is Bernardo. The rest will be role players who would need their roles covered.


I'm excited by the prospects of what we do.


Oh! Goodluck and Thank you Kyle!!

 

[Trickyblues]

Why because he might get the odd thing right?
He's a prick.

Why is he a prick out of curiosity?

 

[Dax777]

If Bayern sign Walker, let's pay 85m for Davies. Get it done Txiki!

Davies can ball out as a forward or a defender. Adds some speed to our attack and gives us our pacey man marking wingback (Assuming Walks is gone) for when we want to run that system. The guy can achieve levels under Pep. Canadian army knife?

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He is no forward. And technically he is average. He does have Kyle type speed, athleticism and youth though. So nothing to sneeze at.

 

[Roy Munson]

Hakimi > Pavard

Decent human > sex pest.

 

[paull1]

It's worked so far!

Sterling, Jesus, Zin.

I remember the meltdown on here last summer.

We brought in a £14m kid from Argentina and a bargain bucket from Dortmund.

Haaland is great, but he's not Messi.

The one thing Pep fears is stagnation. If these players are looking elsewhere, he already has his answer they aren't in the right mindset to go again.

The dressing room needs three or four new faces and we will get them.

the fact we're going through a big rebuild, is that maybe a hint that pep might be willing to stay beyond his current deal?

 

[Legal Alien]

Bayern are serious competition.

We are better than them as of today, but if they get Kane they become a major threat.