Chris Walker (footballer)
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Chris Walker | ||
Personal information | ||
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Full name | Christopher Walker | |
Date of birth | 12/11/73 | |
Place of birth | Belfast, Northern Ireland | |
Nickname | Wiggie | |
Position | Defender | |
Club information | ||
Current club | Glentoran F.C. | |
Number | 4 | |
Professional clubs* | ||
Years | Club | Apps (goals) |
1994 -2006 | Glentoran | 451 (10) |
* Professional club appearances and goals |
Chris Walker (born 12 November 1973, Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a Northern Irish footballer.
Walker plays has played as a centre back for Glentoran for his entire professional career. He previously played for First Liverpool. He is a Glentoran supporter, growing up close to the club's home, The Oval. A fan's favourite, Walker has the club crest tattooed on his thigh.
Walker recently had a testimonial match, against The New Saints F.C. (previously known as TNS) which Glentoran lost 2-1. Former Glens player Jim Cleary featured in the match. Cleary's reason for playing was that if he played he would not be overtaken by Walker on attendances before his 50th birthday.
[edit] Honours
- Glentoran (1994 - )
- Irish Premier League: 1998/99, 2002/03, 2004/05
- Irish Cup: 1995/96, 1997/98, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2003/04
- League Cup: 2000/01, 2002/03, 2004/05
- County Antrim Shield: 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03
- Gold Cup: 1994/95, 1998/99, 1999/00, 2000/01
[edit] External link
Glentoran F.C. - Current Squad |
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1 Morris | 2 Nixon | 3 Glendinning | 4 Walker | 5 Leeman | 6 Lockhart | 7 Feeney | 8 Ward | 9 Halliday | 10 Hamilton | 11 Hill | 13 McLaughlin | 15 Simpson | 16 Berry | 17 McCann | 18 Neill | 22 McDonagh | 23 Morgan | 25 Tolan | 26 Mannus | Manager: Millar |