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Stuart Walker

b. 1951

Football goalkeeper and physiotherapist (born 1951)

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About Stuart Walker

Born 1951. Stuart Walker is a British association football player.

Stuart Walker (born 9 January 1951) is an English former professional football goalkeeper and is currently a physiotherapist at Aston Villa.

Walker began his football career as an apprentice with Leeds United, but joined York City in August 1975 from non-league Tadcaster Albion, making his debut in the 1976–77 season. He played just two league games for York before injury ended his professional career also worked under Gregory with Derby County. He left Derby under a cloud after being suspended along with Gregory and assistant manager Ross McLaren in March 2003.

He subsequently returned to Aston Villa as physio and following the departure of manager David O'Leary Walker was temporarily one of Villa's first team coaches under caretaker manager Roy Aitken.

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Important facts

Born
9 January 1951, Garforth
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
University of Salford

People in Stuart Walker's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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David O'Leary
b. 1958
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Roy Aitken
b. 1958
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Ross McLaren
1953 – 2023
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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stuart Walker?

football goalkeeper and physiotherapist (born 1951)

When was Stuart Walker born?

Stuart Walker was born on 9 January 1951 in Garforth.

What is Stuart Walker's occupation?

Stuart Walker is an association football player.

What nationality is Stuart Walker?

Stuart Walker is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stuart Walker

· Wikidata: Q7627202

· DBpedia: Stuart Walker (footballer)

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