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• Founded:1937
• Manager:John Ward

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Lambert seeks Walker stay

29 Dec 2008 - 11:29:24

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Colchester United manager Paul Lambert is hoping to make loan goalkeeper Jimmy Walker's stay with the League One club into a permanent one.

The 35-year-old has impressed since joining the U's from West Ham United, making a crucial penalty save in the 1-0 win at home to Leyton Orient on Sunday.

Lambert told the East Anglian Daily Times: "Jimmy Walker is a brilliant keeper. He has been a massive help since he's been here.

"He's a top, top goalkeeper. In fact, I rate him as highly as Scotland's Andy Goram. He's that good.

"I'd like to bring Jimmy in on a permanent basis. His last game is this Saturday, but I'll be doing my best to keep him at the club."