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Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 8:49 am

Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker says he feels he is "being harassed" after it was reported he had broken social distancing rules again.

Walker confirmed he went to Sheffield to see his sister on Wednesday to give her a birthday present and hugged her.

He then admitted he travelled to his parent's house to "pick up some home-cooked meals".

Walker, 29, is already facing disciplinary action from City for a lockdown breach in early April.

He was reported to have hosted a party involving two sex workers and City said the right-back's actions had "directly contravened" his responsibility as a role model.

The defender apologised and urged people to "stay home, stay safe" during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Thursday, the Sun reported Walker broke lockdown three times in 24 hours this week with visits to his sister, his parents and a cycle ride with a friend.

Walker responded in the early hours of Friday with a social media post explaining his actions. he said the reports were affecting his and his family's mental health, adding: "At what stage do my feelings get take into consideration?"

The government has put social distancing restrictions in place to combat coronavirus. According to the latest figures, 30,615 people in the UK have died with coronavirus in hospitals, care homes and the wider community.

"I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life, which I take full responsibility for," Walker said.

"However, I now feel as though I am being harassed. And so he should be! This is no longer solely affecting me, but affecting the health of my family and my young children too."

He added: "At a time when the focus is understandably on Covid-19, at what point does mental health get taken into consideration?

"I am a human being, with feelings of pain and upset like everybody else. Being in the public eye does not make you immune to this.

"It is sad, but I feel as though my life is being scrutinised without any context.

"I understand if people are upset or angry with me, but it was important for people to have a better understanding of my life."
Footballers to have breached lockdown guidelines

Everton striker Moise Kean is set to be disciplined by the club after being filmed at a house party.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was pictured at the scene of a car crash, after going to "see a friend". He apologised and said he was "deeply embarrassed".
Tottenham's Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko apologised for training together despite the coronavirus restrictions.
Spurs manager Jose Mourinho "accepted his actions were not in line with protocol" after being pictured holding a one-on-one training session in a park with midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
Arsenal spoke to all their players after Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka were pictured breaking social distancing guidelines.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount was pictured having a kickabout with West Ham's Declan Rice despite Mount testing positive for coronavirus and being told to self-isolate for 14 days.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 9:16 am

Igovernor wrote:Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker says he feels he is "being harassed" after it was reported he had broken social distancing rules again.

Walker confirmed he went to Sheffield to see his sister on Wednesday to give her a birthday present and hugged her.

He then admitted he travelled to his parent's house to "pick up some home-cooked meals".

Walker, 29, is already facing disciplinary action from City for a lockdown breach in early April.

He was reported to have hosted a party involving two sex workers and City said the right-back's actions had "directly contravened" his responsibility as a role model.

The defender apologised and urged people to "stay home, stay safe" during the coronavirus pandemic.

On Thursday, the Sun reported Walker broke lockdown three times in 24 hours this week with visits to his sister, his parents and a cycle ride with a friend.

Walker responded in the early hours of Friday with a social media post explaining his actions. he said the reports were affecting his and his family's mental health, adding: "At what stage do my feelings get take into consideration?"

The government has put social distancing restrictions in place to combat coronavirus. According to the latest figures, 30,615 people in the UK have died with coronavirus in hospitals, care homes and the wider community.

"I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life, which I take full responsibility for," Walker said.

"However, I now feel as though I am being harassed. And so he should be! This is no longer solely affecting me, but affecting the health of my family and my young children too."

He added: "At a time when the focus is understandably on Covid-19, at what point does mental health get taken into consideration?

"I am a human being, with feelings of pain and upset like everybody else. Being in the public eye does not make you immune to this.

"It is sad, but I feel as though my life is being scrutinised without any context.

"I understand if people are upset or angry with me, but it was important for people to have a better understanding of my life."
Footballers to have breached lockdown guidelines

Everton striker Moise Kean is set to be disciplined by the club after being filmed at a house party.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was pictured at the scene of a car crash, after going to "see a friend". He apologised and said he was "deeply embarrassed".
Tottenham's Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko apologised for training together despite the coronavirus restrictions.
Spurs manager Jose Mourinho "accepted his actions were not in line with protocol" after being pictured holding a one-on-one training session in a park with midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
Arsenal spoke to all their players after Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka were pictured breaking social distancing guidelines.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount was pictured having a kickabout with West Ham's Declan Rice despite Mount testing positive for coronavirus and being told to self-isolate for 14 days.

He’s never come across as the brightest spark in the box and unfortunately this article proves it.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 10:21 am

Who’s not to say he hasn’t mental health issues. I’m not going to judge there could be more we don’t know about.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 10:37 am

Bigmarkw wrote:Who’s not to say he hasn’t mental health issues. I’m not going to judge there could be more we don’t know about.

Mmm i do see your point but it’s also unfortunately an excuse that anyone could make if he was let off.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 10:39 am

Yeah. I totally agree with you.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 10:43 am

I saw read this the other day and has made me change my thinking I’ve been way to quick to judge some during lockdown.
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Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 12:33 pm

Bigmarkw wrote:Who’s not to say he hasn’t mental health issues. I’m not going to judge there could be more we don’t know about.


Oh so getting caught having a party with two prostitutes attending means he has mental issues? Man city are fuming over it and that is what he meant when he said "I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life" and still he breaks the lockdown, Walker broke lockdown three times in 24 hours this week with visits to his sister, his parents and a cycle ride with a friend. Nothing wrong with the guy except he thinks rules do not apply to him. This quote that is published below, is more than likely a made up one, I mean to say how would the person who wrote it all know all this.
I really do sympathise with anyone who has mental issues, but certainly not for people who use the issue as an excuse for their inexcusable behaviour.
Ps it's a pity he did not think of his family and children when partying, as I said all excuses :thumbup:

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 12:39 pm

Igovernor wrote:
Bigmarkw wrote:Who’s not to say he hasn’t mental health issues. I’m not going to judge there could be more we don’t know about.


Oh so getting caught having a party with two prostitutes attending means he has mental issues? Man city are fuming over it and that is what he meant when he said "I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life" and still he breaks the lockdown, Walker broke lockdown three times in 24 hours this week with visits to his sister, his parents and a cycle ride with a friend. Nothing wrong with the guy except he thinks rules do not apply to him. This quote that is published below, is more than likely a made up one, I mean to say how would the person who wrote it all know all this.
I really do sympathise with anyone who has mental issues, but certainly not for people who use the issue as an excuse for their inexcusable behaviour



I agree totally with you, but I don’t know for sure that he has or hasn’t mental health issues, I imagine the same for you. The using of prostitutes would signal to me there are underlying health problems there. Now the problem arises with what part of the spectrum he’s on. I don’t know the answer to that, which is why it disappoint me that I’ve judged him.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 12:47 pm

Bigmarkw wrote:
Igovernor wrote:
Bigmarkw wrote:Who’s not to say he hasn’t mental health issues. I’m not going to judge there could be more we don’t know about.


Oh so getting caught having a party with two prostitutes attending means he has mental issues? Man city are fuming over it and that is what he meant when he said "I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life" and still he breaks the lockdown, Walker broke lockdown three times in 24 hours this week with visits to his sister, his parents and a cycle ride with a friend. Nothing wrong with the guy except he thinks rules do not apply to him. This quote that is published below, is more than likely a made up one, I mean to say how would the person who wrote it all know all this.
I really do sympathise with anyone who has mental issues, but certainly not for people who use the issue as an excuse for their inexcusable behaviour



I agree totally with you, but I don’t know for sure that he has or hasn’t mental health issues, I imagine the same for you. The using of prostitutes would signal to me there are underlying health problems there. Now the problem arises with what part of the spectrum he’s on. I don’t know the answer to that, which is why it disappoint me that I’ve judged him.



Fair comment but on the point of using prostitutes showing you have problems if that was the case then there would be ten's of thousands that would have issues. :thumbup:

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 12:53 pm

Lol. That is true.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 3:23 pm

He is 29 years of age.
Hes going to his mums to collect home cooked meals? He should be doing her parents shopping for them but he's clearly too selfish for that. Hope Man City throw book at him.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 4:19 pm

Judge. Juror. And executor all in one. Impressive. Lol.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 4:34 pm

Isawgarystevensscoreagoal wrote:He is 29 years of age.
Hes going to his mums to collect home cooked meals? He should be doing her parents shopping for them but he's clearly too selfish for that. Hope Man City throw book at him.

He’s a professional footballer mate - probably can only just think for himself let alone cook for himself. :old:

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Fri May 08, 2020 4:51 pm

He's not doing much different than thousands of other people.
Yes he's wrong but i think theres a big deal being made.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 5:46 am

Maybe he should try this.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52558639

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 7:28 am

Whenever someone gets caught breaking the rules/law they will always trot out a victim card designed to mitigate their actions.

Kyle Walker has done his version of a victim card but to me its all bollocks and he should face the appropriate sanction.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 9:07 am

Tony Blue Williams wrote:Whenever someone gets caught breaking the rules/law they will always trot out a victim card designed to mitigate their actions.

Kyle Walker has done his version of a victim card but to me its all bollocks and he should face the appropriate sanction.


Your right Tony. The victim card is played. More respect though is gained by simply saying sorry and changing the behaviour. Walker shows no sign of this with his repeated actions which is why he should be at the end of appropriate discipline from club or punishment from authority.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 9:34 am

Isawgarystevensscoreagoal wrote:
Tony Blue Williams wrote:Whenever someone gets caught breaking the rules/law they will always trot out a victim card designed to mitigate their actions.

Kyle Walker has done his version of a victim card but to me its all bollocks and he should face the appropriate sanction.


Your right Tony. The victim card is played. More respect though is gained by simply saying sorry and changing the behaviour. Walker shows no sign of this with his repeated actions which is why he should be at the end of appropriate discipline from club or punishment from authority.


You are completely right an apology for his actions would have been the correct course.

The bonking boffin Prof Neil Ferguson said he regretted "undermining" social distancing rules when it was found he had broken the social distancing rules which he advised the Government to impose on the rest of us and he also resigned from his job.

No excuses no victim card no deflection by Prof Ferguson and I now have a higher opinion of him than I did before!

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 10:19 am

Tony Blue Williams wrote:
Isawgarystevensscoreagoal wrote:
Tony Blue Williams wrote:Whenever someone gets caught breaking the rules/law they will always trot out a victim card designed to mitigate their actions.

Kyle Walker has done his version of a victim card but to me its all bollocks and he should face the appropriate sanction.


Your right Tony. The victim card is played. More respect though is gained by simply saying sorry and changing the behaviour. Walker shows no sign of this with his repeated actions which is why he should be at the end of appropriate discipline from club or punishment from authority.


You are completely right an apology for his actions would have been the correct course.

The bonking boffin Prof Neil Ferguson said he regretted "undermining" social distancing rules when it was found he had broken the social distancing rules which he advised the Government to impose on the rest of us and he also resigned from his job.

No excuses no victim card no deflection by Prof Ferguson and I now have a higher opinion of him than I did before!


Just a point Tony. You said when someone gets caught out they ‘always ‘ play the victim card. This isn’t the accurate is it?

Also if someone breaks lockdown advice you have more respect for them than previously?

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 12:12 pm

Tony Blue Williams wrote:
Isawgarystevensscoreagoal wrote:
Tony Blue Williams wrote:Whenever someone gets caught breaking the rules/law they will always trot out a victim card designed to mitigate their actions.

Kyle Walker has done his version of a victim card but to me its all bollocks and he should face the appropriate sanction.


Your right Tony. The victim card is played. More respect though is gained by simply saying sorry and changing the behaviour. Walker shows no sign of this with his repeated actions which is why he should be at the end of appropriate discipline from club or punishment from authority.


You are completely right an apology for his actions would have been the correct course.

The bonking boffin Prof Neil Ferguson said he regretted "undermining" social distancing rules when it was found he had broken the social distancing rules which he advised the Government to impose on the rest of us and he also resigned from his job.

No excuses no victim card no deflection by Prof Ferguson and I now have a higher opinion of him than I did before!



well you've been reading different articles to me... yes him and his lover have both made excuses.. he HADTO RESIGN because he has been part of the process that sees us locked up in the first place.

Re: Is Kyle walker for real?

Sat May 09, 2020 12:16 pm

Igovernor wrote:
Bigmarkw wrote:
Igovernor wrote:
Bigmarkw wrote:Who’s not to say he hasn’t mental health issues. I’m not going to judge there could be more we don’t know about.


Oh so getting caught having a party with two prostitutes attending means he has mental issues? Man city are fuming over it and that is what he meant when he said "I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life" and still he breaks the lockdown, Walker broke lockdown three times in 24 hours this week with visits to his sister, his parents and a cycle ride with a friend. Nothing wrong with the guy except he thinks rules do not apply to him. This quote that is published below, is more than likely a made up one, I mean to say how would the person who wrote it all know all this.
I really do sympathise with anyone who has mental issues, but certainly not for people who use the issue as an excuse for their inexcusable behaviour



I agree totally with you, but I don’t know for sure that he has or hasn’t mental health issues, I imagine the same for you. The using of prostitutes would signal to me there are underlying health problems there. Now the problem arises with what part of the spectrum he’s on. I don’t know the answer to that, which is why it disappoint me that I’ve judged him.



Fair comment but on the point of using prostitutes showing you have problems if that was the case then there would be ten's of thousands that would have issues. :thumbup:



there probably are 10s of thousands if not 100s of thousands.