Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:50 pm
What a signing. He’s been there or thereabouts our best player every game this season. Absolutely immense today.
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Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:51 pm
A class above anything on the pitch today.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:52 pm
Really? He was good, but had some sloppy passes today
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:53 pm
One of the best players we've had in my lifetime.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:00 pm
Apart from a couple of sloppy passes I thought he was very good. You can see he’s really taken to the club and the new challenge he’s facing.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:01 pm
I thought he had a great game, but I don't think he was a class above everybody else, due to other players also having great games.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:01 pm
Thought he was absolutely brilliant today, yeah a couple pf sloppy passes, but the number of tackles he made to win the ball, his creativity with the switches, his tracking to cover and then his organising at the back - unbelievable player. If anyone thinks he is "done" at this level they need to watch those performances from him.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:02 pm
His game intelligence is on a different level.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:06 pm
He literally invites (almost goads) the guy with the ball to take him on and then just takes it off him. I agree about the sloppy passes here and there on a couple of occasions today, but he genuinely oozes class and it was never more evident than today imo.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pm
A million miles ahead of anyone on the pitch, his sloppy passes were likely where he expected players to be. I genuinely think he will adapt to the level
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pm
This has to be the best pair of full backs we’ve had at the club doesn’t it?
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:09 pm
Without a doubtdandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pmThis has to be the best pair of full backs we’ve had at the club doesn’t it?
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:12 pm
Did anyone else clock him telling Dubravka to go down for treatment so that Walker could change his boots without having to miss any of the game. Gamesmanship but experience that will help in the long run hopefully.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:14 pm
Certainly since Briscoe and West.dandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pmThis has to be the best pair of full backs we’ve had at the club doesn’t it?
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:18 pm
Similar issue to when we signed Defour, his game intelligence was way above anyone else's initiallyBurnley1989 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pmA million miles ahead of anyone on the pitch, his sloppy passes were likely where he expected players to be. I genuinely think he will adapt to the level
The players we have now will need to raise their game, we don't want Walker to lower his
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:24 pm
And the time he kicks the ball against the advertising boards which makes the ball go on the field, to get time to get into position. Cant teach that
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:28 pm
I didn't see this, but the guy sitting next to me did and pointed it out when I was fretting about Dubravka being "injured". He said Walker told him to feign injury and get treatment. Very naughty, unless he happens to be playing for you!
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:28 pm
Absolute masterclass from KW today , he was all over the pitch in the 1st half , his class and intelligence is supreme . At times he’s thinking ahead of his teammates .He’s also rather well versed in the dark arts ..
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:30 pm
He definitely did this at least once in the first half when he was on the wrong side of the pitch. He ensured the ball ended up on the field to delay any quick throw in.blatherwickstattoos wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:24 pmAnd the time he kicks the ball against the advertising boards which makes the ball go on the field, to get time to get into position. Cant teach that
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:30 pm
He was excellent today. Despite a couple of sloppy passes some of his diagonal balls were outstanding. He was one step ahead of other players for large spells and making runs and lay offs we didn’t make the most of.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:34 pm
He's absolutely fantastic. I still can't quite believe he plays for us.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:37 pm
Best since Newton /Angus.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:40 pm
Tremendous player. Real leader and what a player.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:43 pm
If only Kompany had looked towards players like Walker and Dubravka, that was his biggest undoing.
Add to this, Parker has also solidified the midfield and so we have given ourselves a real chance of staying up.
Add to this, Parker has also solidified the midfield and so we have given ourselves a real chance of staying up.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:43 pm
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:50 pm
Unreal that he plays for us, such a pleasure to watch. He's still world class.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:54 pm
Thought some of his passing was sloppy today. A couple of times we were close to being punished by them. But overall he’s been an excellent signing.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:58 pm
Bravo sir!Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:59 pm
His run into central midfield and made a very sloppy pass, but overall had a good game. Certainly still Premier League class, but some posters giving others a disservice saying he's miles better. Steve for one was just as good.hoskinsgoalatswansea wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:54 pmThought some of his passing was sloppy today. A couple of times we were close to being punished by them. But overall he’s been an excellent signing.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:13 pm
Cricket field still singing that stupid song though. Surely we can come up with better!
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:17 pm
He's every inch the Kyle Walker I hoped we were signing.
News of his demise was mistaken.
News of his demise was mistaken.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:24 pm
Absolutely baffling that Forest persisted in attacking down our right the way he was playing. Glad they did, though.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:26 pm
Watch him today. While the ball is in the air being switched to his man, he’s running back not looking at the ball or his man, but looking at and barking orders at the back line. Multiple times. Then, when he’s done that he turns around runs at his man and either wins the ball or they cross against an organised back line.
I’ve never seen that level of organisation in any Burnley player. He’s an absolute leader and class above anyone else on either team today.
How he didn’t win MotM I have no idea.
I’ve never seen that level of organisation in any Burnley player. He’s an absolute leader and class above anyone else on either team today.
How he didn’t win MotM I have no idea.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:26 pm
Fantastic player.
Also, I don't know whether Im seeing this but Ive been watching his interactions with the referees.
It's like the refs treat him differently, like they realise they are talking to a guy who has 90 England caps, there seems to be a lot more respect and tolerance of talking from him.
Im not saying its right but I just don't think its as easy to dismiss complaints from one of the best right backs in the world over the last decade as opposed to a young lad on his way up the pyramid
Also, I don't know whether Im seeing this but Ive been watching his interactions with the referees.
It's like the refs treat him differently, like they realise they are talking to a guy who has 90 England caps, there seems to be a lot more respect and tolerance of talking from him.
Im not saying its right but I just don't think its as easy to dismiss complaints from one of the best right backs in the world over the last decade as opposed to a young lad on his way up the pyramid
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:31 pm
Absolutely this, weve had numerous retired refs say they didnt send so and so off because off who they wereBobbyBoucher wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:26 pmFantastic player.
Also, I don't know whether Im seeing this but Ive been watching his interactions with the referees.
It's like the refs treat him differently, like they realise they are talking to a guy who has 90 England caps, there seems to be a lot more respect and tolerance of talking from him.
Im not saying its right but I just don't think its as easy to dismiss complaints from one of the best right backs in the world over the last decade as opposed to a young lad on his way up the pyramid
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:49 pm
Angus and Elderdandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pmThis has to be the best pair of full backs we’ve had at the club doesn’t it?
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:52 pm
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:57 pm
Small sample size, but recruitment in general is currently looking as spot on this summer as I can ever remember.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:59 pm
Yes Hartman looks the real deal Walker is also good in the air. If I recall he has played CH for England.dandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pmThis has to be the best pair of full backs we’ve had at the club doesn’t it?
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:07 pm
Was thinking earlier whist watching him, it's just great to see a player of his calibre playing in a Burnley shirt.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:21 pm
Certainly in the back four and midfield, yep.agreenwood wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:57 pmSmall sample size, but recruitment in general is currently looking as spot on this summer as I can ever remember.
I thought Walker was head and shoulders the best player on the pitch today.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:22 pm
Nope, that pass was spot on, but as others have observed, the problem was that Anthony hadn't read it in the way all those players he's played with at City would have.ollieclarets8 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:59 pmHis run into central midfield and made a very sloppy pass, but overall had a good game. Certainly still Premier League class, but some posters giving others a disservice saying he's miles better. Steve for one was just as good.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:22 pm
Since Angus and Elder perhaps.dandeclaret wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 6:07 pmThis has to be the best pair of full backs we’ve had at the club doesn’t it?
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:24 pm
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:25 pm
Maybe the signing of the season. HE must have been some player at his peak
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:25 pm
He’s a level above privilege to see him in a Burnley shirt
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:38 pm
I think he'll go far. 
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:48 pm
My man of the match today, we was fantastic. We're incredibly fortunate to have such a top quality player with us. Cricket field, just please stop signing that ridiculous chant about his personal life and come up with something more football related.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:51 pm
Just watched it back and for once, you might be right.claretspice wrote: ↑Sat Sep 20, 2025 8:22 pmNope, that pass was spot on, but as others have observed, the problem was that Anthony hadn't read it in the way all those players he's played with at City would have.
Will see if MOTD shows it again later.
Re: Kyle Walker
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2025 9:00 pm
An absolute privilege to watch. Some player, still. Absolutely flabbergasted that he chose to play for us but so glad he did.