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So a goal and 1 and a half assists? I think one clear assist and the other one he provided the main ball in for the other?
Anyhow he has climbed up the stats table to 80th, he seems to in good form, I was not always his biggest
fan but happier to see his name on the team sheet now.
Great pro and always gives a whole hearted performance for Ireland.
Talking of great pros, Richard Dunne is up to 26th in the stats, very few Irish players have got to that level in recent years, indeed in a good
number of years. He is 2nd in the Premiership in blocks per game.
Probably quite high up on own goals too, but I won't mention that, but actually is you are
getting a lot of blocks in the odd own goal is inevitable.
If he is blocking nearly 2 shots per game (1.7) that is about 50 blocks per season and it is inevitable
one will deflect in now and again but if he was not blocking them a hell of a lot more goals would
have been scored.
He does have one own goal to his name though.
http://www.theguardian.com/football/...-city-football
Article on the Guardian dedicated to Walters. In essence, it's complimentary. Maybe it ignores the fact that some degree of skill is required to get the goals he manages to score- his record ain't all that bad for a player who players either behind a front man or to the right of one (4-1-1, 4-3-3).
Either way, he's been tireless for Ireland. I take my hat off to him.
Yes a true professional. He reminds me of players from past times in that he always wants to turn up regardless even if injured. I think he was ruled out of a home friendly one summer and then returned for the next game in America a week or so afterwards. Not many if any would do that today. It also seems Mark Hughes is very fair towards players playing for the national teams.Quote:
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He has missed several friendlies in debatable circumstances in the past, notwithstanding.
I also appreciate his endeavour and graft but you need a bit more than running around a lot; case in point Scotland.
Now I appreciate he has had some pretty good games for Ireland recently but if someone can't be trusted to do the basics of pressing and covering their full backs then they shouldn't be playing Intl. football.
All things said, he's having some Indian summer with Stoke. The fans opinions on him have gotten softer post Pulis era.
Apologies I wasn't aware of missed friendlies in debatable circumstances.Quote:
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Only debatable circumstances I can remember is when he was excused the US trip to go to a wedding with the other Stoke players.
There was confusion during Trap's tenure too, when Trap said he didn't show up. Walters / Stoke had already emailed a scan to the Irish doctor though, showing a shoulder injury. Something like that. Communication on these matters was a fiasco when Trap was there.
There was confusion initially about Walters' whereabouts (and some other Stoke players) before a Nations Cup game (was it against NI or Scotland?), but I think that was all cleared up to everyone's satisfaction. Didn't Tardelli reassure us all that everything was OK then? Walters was genuinely injured with a shoulder problem; there was no debate. There was just a communications issue.
He didn't miss just one squad gathering..
Well perhaps then you could furnish us with the details instead of needlessly dragging it out.Quote:
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This is absolutely disgraceful. I don't pull you up on much but there is absolutely zero and utter need to query... I'm gonna be careful what I call it, desire, passion.. either way you'll call it misinterpretation such is your desire to rely on semantics when you criticize a player and you are called out. Walters gives nothing short of 100%.Quote:
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you heard them TOWK, I'm going to insist you explain yourself. And in future, you're going to have to stop ignoring questionsQuote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
I think I'll take a back-seat and enjoy this one play out...
http://x3.cdn03.imgwykop.pl/c3201142...FNi0ORFjbA.gif
I don't tend to call this chap out but that insinuation is utterly baffling. Seeing the effort Walters puts in when he's asked to play an auxiliary right-hand role (supporting defence, supporting attacks at the same time) demonstrates his commitment.
The tactic of dropping a comment with all sorts of insinuations, waiting for the inevitable negative reaction and responding by crying misinterpretation seems to be a personal favourite for TOWK.
To be honest, I wouldn't start now. It's bad for your health! :dazed:Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé
I recall in-depth discussion over Walters' absence(s) back in 2011, so I've had a look back and think SvD's post here in response to the stirring Murfinator summed matters up pretty well: http://foot.ie/threads/152510-Should...=1#post1517628
There were some posts too in Marc Wilson's thread as well as Glenn Whelan's about the Stoke players who were originally feared to be AWOL.Quote:
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I see. I'm sure you agree it's hardly anything incriminating on Walters' part?Quote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
Amazing how it was even mentioned in the context of that article. I'm going to take your advice and mind my health.
I agree completely. Totally inappropriate to even bring it up. I have no gripe with Walters and no issues with his commitment. It's typical stirring from TOWK; just throws in an innuendo-laden grenade with a completely rash statement and lets it fester. No doubt, he'll somehow try to feign innocence (if he even decides to engage with the responses).Quote:
Originally Posted by Olé Olé