Roger Walker

Roger Anthony Walker (born 15 November 1966) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Playing career Born in Bolton, Walker began his career with Bolton Wanderers, making 12 appearances in the Football League between 1984 and 1986. Later he played for Swedish team IF Friska Viljor, before returning to England at Gillingham, where he spent a year without making a League appearance.

Walker later spent time in Switzerland, playing for FC Bern 1894, FC Baden and FC Zürich between 1991 and 1997. He also played in Malta for a number of teams including Sliema Wanderers, Hibernians and Marsaxlokk.

Coaching career In June 2022, Walker, having remained in Malta, was appointed as assistant coach and youth team coach at Mellieħa.

Personal life Walker's son Jacob has also played professional football, representing Malta at under-21 level and has followed in his father's footsteps by playing for Marsaxlokk.