Kyle Walker Desperate for Burnley Win Against Derby After 22-Game Drought
Kyle Walker says he is “desperate” for Burnley to beat Derby County on Saturday as the Clarets head into a pivotal Championship match without a win in 22 games inside 90 minutes.
What we know
- Burnley are bottom of the Championship after seven matches, with three points from three draws and four losses.
- The club’s run without a regulation-time victory dates back to February 11.
- Walker, who arrived at Turf Moor in July 2025 after a short AC Milan loan, has played six league games this season.
- The 35-year-old has urged the squad not to surrender under mounting pressure, saying he will “fight all the way to the very end”.
- Walker stressed that Burnley’s players remain united, describing the group as “a great bunch of lads”.
- Before joining Burnley, Walker won 17 trophies with Manchester City, including the 2023 Treble. He said City’s self-driven standards were markedly different from his current experience.
Next step: Derby County before the break
Burnley travel into Saturday’s meeting with Derby knowing the result will shape a three-week international break. Derby are 22nd, one place above the bottom two, and have taken four points.
Walker said a win would leave the squad wanting to continue immediately, while another setback could make the pause feel necessary. He admitted it is unfamiliar territory after a career spent at the top end of the game.
“I’ve probably never experienced this,” Walker said of the situation. “At City, players managed themselves and set their own standards.”
Burnley now have one final fixture to change the mood before the league schedule pauses.
