Kyle Walker

[BladeInIreland]

Although he isn't the player he is,

Who is he then?

 

[Pintor75]

I'd go for him if we go up, Wilder would want one of his heroes too, depending on taking a big pay cut!. We have to be careful that we don't become a retirement home for ex blades though

 

[SwissBlade]

I listen to Kyle Walkers podcast a lot with him and Brownie.

It’s very clear they both love the Blades and Walker wants to come back, eventually. He also still wants to continue playing at the top for a couple of years, so I could see him moving to a side in the Champions League first.

As for wanting him back. Anyone saying they wouldn’t want him even for a season would be mad. His experience alone would be huge for the younger players as well as the experience players in the squad. His pace is still incredible and he’s kept himself in fantastic shape.

Money would be the only reason not to try and do a deal, from ourside

On the other side, I wouldn’t want Maguire, too long at Man U and his attitude just seems all wrong for me. No doubt he’s still got some ability, but I just don’t like the cut of his jib anymore

 

[John Street West Terrace]

Only if he came on massively reduced wages & let’s be honest he doesn’t need the dough .. as said in the thread potentially a good mentor for Seriki ..but it would have to soon don’t want a Walker at very end of his career if that was the case the money could be better spent elsewhere

 

[Balham]

I listen to Kyle Walkers podcast a lot with him and Brownie.

It’s very clear they both love the Blades and Walker wants to come back, eventually. He also still wants to continue playing at the top for a couple of years, so I could see him moving to a side in the Champions League first.

As for wanting him back. Anyone saying they wouldn’t want him even for a season would be mad. His experience alone would be huge for the younger players as well as the experience players in the squad. His pace is still incredible and he’s kept himself in fantastic shape.

Money would be the only reason not to try and do a deal, from ourside

On the other side, I wouldn’t want Maguire, too long at Man U and his attitude just seems all wrong for me. No doubt he’s still got some ability, but I just don’t like the cut of his jib anymore

Competely agree on Walker. He's still being picked for England yet some of our fans don't want him back? Madness.

Completely disagree on Maguire. We looked miles better defensively with Souttar in the team. Maguire is a top-half Premier League version of Souttar and if there was any way of doing a deal we should be all over it. I very much doubt it would happen though, he's got another year on his Manchester contract and they're not going to want to sell to a relegation rival.

 

[LBA_Blade]

Competely agree on Walker. He's still being picked for England yet some of our fans don't want him back? Madness.

Completely disagree on Maguire. We looked miles better defensively with Souttar in the team. Maguire is a top-half Premier League version of Souttar and if there was any way of doing a deal we should be all over it. I very much doubt it would happen though, he's got another year on his Manchester contract and they're not going to want to sell to a relegation rival.

It depends on what we are signing him for, if we go up tomorrow and stay in the PL for 1 season (all likelihood) he will be 37 if we got promoted the following year. We probably get a season out of him. Would he come to us if we are in the Championship - not so sure, current rumours are AC Milan are after him, if more than a 2 year deal if that comes true then probably be only in a coaching capacity

 

[Shadota]

On the other side, I wouldn’t want Maguire, too long at Man U and his attitude just seems all wrong for me. No doubt he’s still got some ability, but I just don’t like the cut of his jib anymore

I get the impression that Maguire, along with many players at Man U, has just become jaded by the club's effective non-existence in the last 10-15 years since Fergie retired. Every season is just a tedious grind through to May, with very little of note. Multiple times of missing the Champions League, and now missing out on Europe altogether.

There are horrendous, deep rooted issues at Old Trafford, which nobody in a position to change them has even considered addressing, and it results in the players and management being hung out to dry. I think a change of scenery would do him the world of good, and I also think that that could be back with us.

 

[mattbianco1]

If we go up then it's a no for me. If we don't go up then a 1 year contract would be fine. He would rip it up in the Championship - not so much now in the Prem.

Walker is still in the top 10 best right backs in the PL. Easily

 

[mattbianco1]

Competely agree on Walker. He's still being picked for England yet some of our fans don't want him back? Madness.

Completely disagree on Maguire. We looked miles better defensively with Souttar in the team. Maguire is a top-half Premier League version of Souttar and if there was any way of doing a deal we should be all over it. I very much doubt it would happen though, he's got another year on his Manchester contract and they're not going to want to sell to a relegation rival.

As Champagneblade says. A back 3 with those 2 would be unreal.

 

[PageHallBlade]

Only if he came on massively reduced wages & let’s be honest he doesn’t need the dough .. as said in the thread potentially a good mentor for Seriki ..but it would have to soon don’t want a Walker at very end of his career if that was the case the money could be better spent elsewhere

well according to tabloid reports he cant keep it in his pants so probably does need the money for divorces/child payments etc etc

 

[Gin&Juice]

The greatest player we've produced, and unless Illy goes and wins the Ballon, the greatest we’ll ever produce. No brainer, new ambitious owners. A lot more feasible than seasons before. Could happen?

 

[Gin&Juice]

As Champagneblade says. A back 3 with those 2 would be unreal.

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Need to tempt Iliman back and ill never make a Gerrrimallback joke again.

 

[Balham]

As Champagneblade says. A back 3 with those 2 would be unreal.

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Back 5 is dead. Teams committing that many players defensively can't compete on the transitions. Burrows - Maguire - Ahmedhodzic - Walker as a back four with Arblaster, Souza and Peck patrolling in front of them and we might stand a chance.

 

[mattbianco1]

Back 5 is dead. Teams committing that many players defensively can't compete on the transitions. Burrows - Maguire - Ahmedhodzic - Walker as a back four with Arblaster, Souza and Peck patrolling in front of them and we might stand a chance.

 

[Varkanoid]

I get the impression that Maguire, along with many players at Man U, has just become jaded by the club's effective non-existence in the last 10-15 years since Fergie retired. Every season is just a tedious grind through to May, with very little of note. Multiple times of missing the Champions League, and now missing out on Europe altogether.

There are horrendous, deep rooted issues at Old Trafford, which nobody in a position to change them has even considered addressing, and it results in the players and management being hung out to dry. I think a change of scenery would do him the world of good, and I also think that that could be back with us.

Just because he is shocking for Man U doesnt mean he wouldnt be an asset for us. I agree there is going to be an exodus at Man U soon. Only problem is money. Maguire still comes to watch the odd game at the Lane. He would just cost too much.

 

[Sithblade]

Pep has confirmed Walker is leaving this summer.

 

[Uganda Blade]

Has anyone tried messaging him on Twatter?