Walker: UC vs. Colo, 12/22 (R) Doesn't look good for Jonny and company. Down 2-0 coming into the second leg, they get an early goal--then give up a goal. 3-1 now on aggregate. Now, the killer blow. 2 men sent off with straight red cards for UC, 33rd and 37th minutes. Down to nine men.
Walker: UC vs. Colo, 12/22 (R) It's been ugly so far.. I'm taping it.. Don't know why..Just in case some miricle happens, I guess.
No aggragate. A win of any margin by UC and it goes to Golden Goal. Still an outside hope, I suppose.
Did you see the foul Walker committed for the PK that resulted in Colo-Colo's goal to notch it at one? I pull for Jonny, i.e. trying to watch him on FSWE etc... But that foul should put to rest any rumblings of him deserving a legit shot at the #3 keeper spot on the Nats... One of my Chilean buddies once said that Walker is a good athlete, a solid keeper, but at times that makes some rookie mistakes that result in goals for the opposition. Today's, I think, was a prime example of that.... Anyway, a bummer of a final for him and Catolica...... It will be interesting to see whether he stays w/ Catolica or moves to Mx over the break.
Of course, we should also eliminate Keller for that foul on Thierry Henry last week, and Tim Howard for his red card against DC United in the second-to-last game of the year in injury time of a game they'd really already lost, and Meola for his two reds this year... Not a good day for Johnny or his side, though. Probably his weakest effort that I've seen.
Yes, I concur... probably the weakest performance I have seen of him. I have seen him 10+ times in the past 12 mos.... Despite my comment, I do think Bruce will eventually call Jonny into camp. But, he is much more of a fringe player. So, such a performance is more costly for him... I have (had) thought that one of the attributes Jonny could bring to the table is playing in hostile envirnoments. His experience could be a value to the team - be it on the field or in the locker room - during qualifying for away games in Central America. However, today's performance tempers that thought for me.....
Yeah, it was pretty bad and easily cardable -- although to be fair, once again the Catolica defense hung him out to dry. Jonny probably faces more one-on-one situations than any other Yank keeper abroad (although he would get a stiff challenge in this department from MLS guys like Rimando and Howard). Having watched most of FSWE/FSW's broadcasts of Catolica's games, I would generally agree with your Chilean buddy's assessment. Walker is usually solid, but unspectacular. Occasionally, he'll make a goofball play like the foul or the dropped ball on the play that followed. But most of the time, he's steady and makes the saves he's expected to make (versus Howard and Rimando -- or even Keller or Friedel -- who also make the occasional goofball play, but also make a save or two that no one in their right mind would expect them to make).
I'm honestly not trolling, but seriously asking: Who the heck cares about Jonny Walker?! Any MLS starting keeper deserves more attention.
Well, well, well... Had you seen yesterday's game (final between Catolica and Colo-Colo), there would be no questions about how bad Jonny Walker is. At some point in the game, not even his mates trusted on his work. What pityful situation!
Statistically, U would be better if he was hurt, not that that proves anything... Ben, if you can't answer your own question you are thicker than I thought. Too bad for Walker and U. Is there any real news on the alleged Mex transfer?