Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 17 Sept 2026
Walker: I've never wanted a win this much
Bottom of the Championship and 22 games without a win, Burnley turn to a serial trophy winner for belief.
K. Walker
player
Club
Burnley
Position
Right-back
Winless run
22 games
Next up
Derby County
Games this term
6
What happened. Kyle Walker says he has "never wanted a victory as much" as Burnley's game against Derby County on Saturday, with the Clarets bottom of the Championship and without a win in 22 matches. Their winless run stretches back to 11 February.
- Burnley have not won inside 90 minutes all season.
- Walker joined Turf Moor in July 2025 after winning 17 trophies at Manchester City.
- He has played six Championship games this term.
“I'm desperate. I've never wanted a victory so much because there's a lot of noise.”
— Kyle Walker
Burnley host Derby County on Saturday hoping to end a run that has left them bottom of the Championship.
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