The return of Simon Walton

[r4h4al]

He won't be booed; no supporter has any reason to. He was one of my favourites during that first Fletcher season, as was Purse and Blanchard, because without them we'd have been even weaker and would probably be a Conference player today. Having said that, he's average even for League Two, so was he really Championship quality when we paid over £300k for him!?

He had the potential to be a great player which is why we paid so much so just a shame that he didn't see it out.

He has made a good career in League 2, but at the time I guess Sturrock thought he had a future in the Championship

 

[crownhill pilgrim]

I don't believe in booing ex-players - it's something you should have got over by the age of twelve (unless, of course they've run off with your missus or keyed your Jag).

 

[Andy in Peverell]

Can't stick him. I don't boo past players (I never booed Capaldi for instance) but wont applaud him - did f all for us.

Did f### all for us?
Very harsh imo. we avoided relegation by the skin of our teeth and his goals and pens were a major reason we escaped.

Was never worth anything like the money we paid for him and he's probably found his level in league 2 but when poo hit the fan he stood up.

 

[Paul_Roberts]

He won't be booed; no supporter has any reason to. He was one of my favourites during that first Fletcher season, as was Purse and Blanchard, because without them we'd have been even weaker and would probably be a Conference player today. Having said that, he's average even for League Two, so was he really Championship quality when we paid over £300k for him!?

He had the potential to be a great player which is why we paid so much so just a shame that he didn't see it out.

He has made a good career in League 2, but at the time I guess Sturrock thought he had a future in the Championship

I'm not too sure he was Sturrock's signing. Sturrock may have been manager at the time, but I don't know how much he had to do with Walton joining the club.

 

[earl grey]

He won't be booed; no supporter has any reason to. He was one of my favourites during that first Fletcher season, as was Purse and Blanchard, because without them we'd have been even weaker and would probably be a Conference player today. Having said that, he's average even for League Two, so was he really Championship quality when we paid over £300k for him!?

He had the potential to be a great player which is why we paid so much so just a shame that he didn't see it out.

He has made a good career in League 2, but at the time I guess Sturrock thought he had a future in the Championship

I'm not too sure he was Sturrock's signing. Sturrock may have been manager at the time, but I don't know how much he had to do with Walton joining the club.

He seemed delighted about signing him at the time, from what I understand very much his signing

 

[loyal1970]

:clap: :clap: :clap: did very well for us that season.

 

[tigertony]

I don't believe in booing ex-players - it's something you should have got over by the age of twelve (unless, of course they've run off with your missus or keyed your Jag).

Slight amendment
I don't believe in booing ex-players - it's something you should have got over by the age of twelve (unless, of course they've keyed your car)

 

[X Isle]

Awful signing, poor player and the reason we got into such a financial mess personified.

None of those however were his fault and I bow to the observations of those who report on his generous personality.

Laughed like a drain when 'pool took him off our hands but wouldn't boo him. He was inoffensive and it'd be counter productive........ much like his contribution to the team then ;-)

 

[r4h4al]

Awful signing, poor player and the reason we got into such a financial mess personified.

None of those however were his fault and I bow to the observations of those who report on his generous personality.

Laughed like a drain when 'pool took him off our hands but wouldn't boo him. He was inoffensive and it'd be counter productive........ much like his contribution to the team then ;-)

Yeah I think a lot of our fans wanted us to spend big at that point but without a sugardaddy like other clubs have then administration was the result of spending big. I suppose in a way League 2 is our level because when we were in the Championship we just couldn't compete financially.

 

[pilgrim steve]

Not my cup of tea!

Could never forgive him for that stupid red card at Barnsley!!

Still onwards and upwards!

COYG's

 

[X Isle]

Awful signing, poor player and the reason we got into such a financial mess personified.

None of those however were his fault and I bow to the observations of those who report on his generous personality.

Laughed like a drain when 'pool took him off our hands but wouldn't boo him. He was inoffensive and it'd be counter productive........ much like his contribution to the team then ;-)

Yeah I think a lot of our fans wanted us to spend big at that point but without a sugardaddy like other clubs have then administration was the result of spending big. I suppose in a way League 2 is our level because when we were in the Championship we just couldn't compete financially.

That's an interesting angle to look at it. If he was booed how many booing would be those who also harangued the board to spend the money we didn't have to buy him and the others?

Careful what you wish for :sad:

Our level though is a whole other debate, pretty much done on the 'will it happen' thread last week.....

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League 2 us NOT our level though, we're naturally a League 1/Championship club I'd say. It's going beyond that where our problem lies.

But we digress.

 

[Adam]

In terms of performances I don't think he justified the £750,000 price tag BUT by sticking with the Club, waving goodbye to big part of his wages and supporting the younger players I think he fully justified (and more) his status as a 'Club Hero'.

 

[Johndelve]

I for one certainly wouldn't boo the bloke and in my opinion anyone who does is a muppet.
May not have been the greatest player the club has ever had, but he , like many, stuck by us, and went without pay to make sure the club survived .

That's worthy of respect in my book.

 

[X Isle]

Think the £750k figure was 'outed' as a myth. T'was the overall figure with 'add on's', think it was somewhere round £200-250k up front.

Even so that's between £199.99-£249.99k more than he was worth :facepalm:

 

[briangreen]

I agree with the general feeling. Met the bloke in town that penalty-laden season and he was a genuinely nice person who didn't seem flash at all.
I too wish him all the best from Wednesday onwards, but sods law he will probably score against us. Has helluva shot on him :shocked: