James "Jimmy" Walker - A little Praise if you will...

[Richard_Cadette]

James Walker seems to have come in for a little bit of criticism over recent weeks, some of it maybe deserved, some of it a little OTT, but almost completely un noticed, he has now notched 3 in 4 games, and no matter the opposition, that's a tidy little run he has got himself on.

I think a lot on here, possibly myself included, thought his days at the Hall were numbered, but it would seem that he has reacted in completely the right way, got his head down, and when the opportunity was given to him, he has taken it.

I thought it was a brave decision to drop him today by Tilly after he scored against Oldham last weekend, and instead of sulking and moaning about it, he came on and scored a very tidy goal indeed.

He seems to have had a shot of confidence and I think this totally backs up the argument about havig competition for places - Our attacking options are very healthy when all are fit, and it seems every striker who gets the chance to play is scoring goals as they know they have to.

Good on James, and I am really pleased for what seems a top young man.

 

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

Agree 100%. I think a lot of people on here forget that he is still only 20, and only a little bit older than some of our "kids", and just because we paid a bit of money for him he doesn't get any slack.

 

[chapperzUK]

I was pleased with his performance today. Against Telford and Oldham he played shockers and scored but I believe that he fulled deserved his goal. Hope it continues as Barney keeps getting injured and Dougies return being delayed weekly.

 

[Irate Ian]

James Walker seems to have come in for a little bit of criticism over recent weeks, some of it maybe deserved, some of it a little OTT, but almost completely un noticed, he has now notched 3 in 4 games, and no matter the opposition, that's a tidy little run he has got himself on.

I think a lot on here, possibly myself included, thought his days at the Hall were numbered, but it would seem that he has reacted in completely the right way, got his head down, and when the opportunity was given to him, he has taken it.

I thought it was a brave decision to drop him today by Tilly after he scored against Oldham last weekend, and instead of sulking and moaning about it, he came on and scored a very tidy goal indeed.

He seems to have had a shot of confidence and I think this totally backs up the argument about havig competition for places - Our attacking options are very healthy when all are fit, and it seems every striker who gets the chance to play is scoring goals as they know they have to.

Good on James, and I am really pleased for what seems a top young man.

Well stated.

It is important that Substitutes when brought on do change things and in a strikers case to score, given that the opposition defence are tiring.

If he can continue to shine from off the bench he could develop into a super sub as he has the pace to cause damage and by consistently doing so, will force his way into the starting 11.

IMO T & B are looking to place more or greater emphasis on both youth and pace in offensive positions, and JW fits both bills. Keep hammering that door James.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I've said before many times that Jimmy's best performances for us have been when coming on as a sub - remember his first couple of appearances? It was almost like watching a new David Fairclough!

 

[Swiss Tony]

James Walker seems to have come in for a little bit of criticism over recent weeks, some of it maybe deserved, some of it a little OTT, but almost completely un noticed, he has now notched 3 in 4 games, and no matter the opposition, that's a tidy little run he has got himself on.

I think a lot on here, possibly myself included, thought his days at the Hall were numbered, but it would seem that he has reacted in completely the right way, got his head down, and when the opportunity was given to him, he has taken it.

I thought it was a brave decision to drop him today by Tilly after he scored against Oldham last weekend, and instead of sulking and moaning about it, he came on and scored a very tidy goal indeed.

He seems to have had a shot of confidence and I think this totally backs up the argument about havig competition for places - Our attacking options are very healthy when all are fit, and it seems every striker who gets the chance to play is scoring goals as they know they have to.

Good on James, and I am really pleased for what seems a top young man.

When you put it like that,i don't think anyone can disagree,nice observation.

 

[RobM]

Three in less than 4 games - he was only on for a few minutes yesterday.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Agreed its nice to see Walker get a few goals and make the most of his opportunity, we have alot of options up front when (if!) everyone is available.

 

[Welly7]

James Walker seems to have come in for a little bit of criticism over recent weeks, some of it maybe deserved, some of it a little OTT, but almost completely un noticed, he has now notched 3 in 4 games, and no matter the opposition, that's a tidy little run he has got himself on.

I think a lot on here, possibly myself included, thought his days at the Hall were numbered, but it would seem that he has reacted in completely the right way, got his head down, and when the opportunity was given to him, he has taken it.

I thought it was a brave decision to drop him today by Tilly after he scored against Oldham last weekend, and instead of sulking and moaning about it, he came on and scored a very tidy goal indeed.

He seems to have had a shot of confidence and I think this totally backs up the argument about havig competition for places - Our attacking options are very healthy when all are fit, and it seems every striker who gets the chance to play is scoring goals as they know they have to.

Good on James, and I am really pleased for what seems a top young man.

Agree totally. I would like to see Walks be more of a threat just with his pace alone, but 3 in 4 is a good return by anyone's standards.