‘My early candidate,’ says pundit, ‘is remarkable.’ Man City’s £50 million man might win Player of the Year instead of Haaland.
Garth Crooks praised Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker following his team’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
The outspoken commentator chose the £50 million (Guardian) guy in his BBC Team of the Week.
Kyle Walker shined for a 10-man Manchester City side as they upset Nottingham Forest, and Garth Crooks was clearly impressed.
Garth Crooks says Manchester City defender Kyle Walker could win Footballer of The Year award after Nottingham Forest win
Branded as ‘truly exceptional’ by Paul Lake, the 33-year-old assisted Phil Foden’s cracking opener on Saturday.
Darting past Forest’s backline to get on the end of a stunning raking pass from Rodri, Walker’s deft touch set up Foden’s strike.
After Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest, Garth Crooks showered Kyle Walker with praise and had him down as a candidate to potentially win an individual award this season.
“The desire by Walker to yet again get in behind the opposition defence and then watch a 40-yard pass from Rodri fall out of the sky onto his foot for the perfect volleyed lay-off for Phil Foden to finish was football at its finest.”
“Walker has started the season for club and country like a dream. I said last week, the City captain is my early candidate for footballer of the year and we’re only in September. More candidates are sure to follow but Walker’s the only one on my list so far.”
Kyle Walker is a possible possibility.
Garth Crooks made a good point regarding Kyle Walker potentially being up for the award as he was top-drawer for Manchester City against Nottingham Forest.
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