Post by QPR Report on Nov 4, 2009 9:57:21 GMT
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Crewe Alex: Walton on stand-by as Schumacher struggles
Nov 4 2009 by Peter Morse, Crewe Chronicle
SIMON Walton will get the nod to face York City in the FA Cup if Steve Schumacher fails to prove his fitness.
The 22-year-old midfielder, on a season-long loan from Plymouth Argyle, has not started a game since the 5-3 defeat at Accrington Stanley on September 25.
Since then boss Dario Gradi has felt the ex-Leeds and QPR man has lacked fitness and discipline.
But Walton impressed as a substitute during the 4-0 win at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Now with Schumacher struggling to shake off a groin strain he is line to partner James Bailey in the Alex midfield.
Gradi said: “Simon came here to play but I came to win.
“Having said that, I told him he is the next one in and he’ll play if Schumacher isn’t fit.
“Steve would be a big miss, but I’ve been pleased with Simon. He has listened and is keen to learn and I have no worries about playing him.”
Crewe are Walton’s ninth club. He has a poor disciplinary record, faced off-field problems and suffered a broken leg 18 months ago.
But at times he has demonstrated the qualities that have persuaded clubs to part with around £1.5m for him in the past.
He wants to rebuild his career and – as an ex-Premiership player – has shown remarkable patience in waiting his chance
www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-alex-fc/crewe-alex-fc-news/2009/11/04/crewe-alex-walton-on-stand-by-as-schumacher-struggles-96135-25082932/
Crewe Alex: Walton on stand-by as Schumacher struggles
Nov 4 2009 by Peter Morse, Crewe Chronicle
SIMON Walton will get the nod to face York City in the FA Cup if Steve Schumacher fails to prove his fitness.
The 22-year-old midfielder, on a season-long loan from Plymouth Argyle, has not started a game since the 5-3 defeat at Accrington Stanley on September 25.
Since then boss Dario Gradi has felt the ex-Leeds and QPR man has lacked fitness and discipline.
But Walton impressed as a substitute during the 4-0 win at Cheltenham on Saturday.
Now with Schumacher struggling to shake off a groin strain he is line to partner James Bailey in the Alex midfield.
Gradi said: “Simon came here to play but I came to win.
“Having said that, I told him he is the next one in and he’ll play if Schumacher isn’t fit.
“Steve would be a big miss, but I’ve been pleased with Simon. He has listened and is keen to learn and I have no worries about playing him.”
Crewe are Walton’s ninth club. He has a poor disciplinary record, faced off-field problems and suffered a broken leg 18 months ago.
But at times he has demonstrated the qualities that have persuaded clubs to part with around £1.5m for him in the past.
He wants to rebuild his career and – as an ex-Premiership player – has shown remarkable patience in waiting his chance
www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-alex-fc/crewe-alex-fc-news/2009/11/04/crewe-alex-walton-on-stand-by-as-schumacher-struggles-96135-25082932/