REPUBLIC OF IRELAND international Jonathan Walters has poured petrol on the fire as his stand-off over a new Stoke contract continues.
Last night, the 31-year-old scored for the Potters in their 1-1 League Cup draw at Luton and netted in the penalty shoot-out which followed too.
But speaking to BBC Radio Stoke afterwards, the attacker hit out at his current employers for what he views as a derisory offer on a new deal.
In my eyes, if they valued me, it would be there but it’s not. People behind the scenes know why. I’ll leave it with my agents and my lawyer. I can’t really go too much into it.”
“I’ve been here five years and improved every year. I can give you every stat for the past five years and I’m probably in the top two for everything.”
“There’s a contract there. But talk’s cheap on things like that. I’ll leave it for the men behind the scenes to sort.”
Norwich have been sniffing around the former Ipswich striker and tabled a £1.5 million bid for him last week but it was quickly rejected. His current contract expires in June of next year.
He was left out of Mark Hughes’ squad for Stoke’s last league game against the Canaries though he was struggling with a virus in the build-up to the fixture.
It will be interesting to see if Walters is included for the Saturday clash at home to West Brom.
Not a fair reflection considering what’s he’s done for stoke last few seasons. Shame! He’d be a huge addition to any team in the lower half could be the difference of staying up with that level experience and what have ya
agree with that. He gives his all and is very effective even if he doesn’t have a high profile
he’ll dig in and scrap for dear life for his club. there aren’t enough players like him anymore
He has to dig and scrap its how he plays. Not the most blessed skillwise.
celtic could have done with his presence during the week
I saw the man himself on another thread a couple of hours ago so hopefully we can get some exclusive comments :) Definitely worth more than they are offering, gives everything for club and country.
As a Villa fan, I’d grab him with both arms.. works like a dog for every team he plays with and same for boys in green…
Works like dog is right. If more of Stoke worked like dogs like the man Walters himself they’d be landing trophies. Think the Stoke board need their heads examining.
At the end of the day he’s getting on in age. Sounds a bit like he’s trying to grab more than he can hold bigging himself up.
Not sure many premier league sides would take him on.
I’d have him at Everton if I’m honest. He can do a job in a few positions and he’s very good at set pieces too. Has never shirked a challenge and gives 100% all the time.
I think a lot of premier league clubs will be keeping an eye on this and be looking on the possibility if getting him for a free next year. I could certainly think of worse free signings to make
a true pro.
Anybody know what he’s on now and what they offered ? He’s a hard worker but don’t score too many . Stoke are being cheap from what I’m reading. Maybe it’s time to move on