He was brought in as cover for Stephen Bywater .
The first signing Alan Pardew made following the end of the previous season was goalkeeper James Walker , signed on a free transfer from Walsall , where he had been a folk hero .
James Walker was brought in as cover for Stephen Bywater .
The first signing Alan Pardew made following the end of the previous season was goalkeeper James Walker , signed on a free transfer from Walsall , where he had been a folk hero .