John Walker (footballer)

John Walker (footballer)

John Walker (born 31 May 1874–died 1940) was a Scottish international footballer who played for Liverpool Football Club in the late-19th and early-20th centuries, helping them to a Football League Championship.

Life and playing career

Born in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, Walker played for Hearts before being signed by Liverpool manager Tom Watson along with Tom Robertson for £350 on the 30 March 1898. Making his debut in a Football League Division One fixture on the 11 April 1898. Walker only missed 2 games during his first full season scoring 12 goals in 38 games a descent return for an inside forward. John was a regular member of the Anfield clubs first League Championship win in 1901. He went on to play another 18 times for the Reds before joining Rangers in 1902. Walker played 8 times for Scotland making his debut in a British Championship match on the 30 March 1895 against Northern Ireland, he had a debut to remember scoring twice in the 3-1 victory at Celtic Park, Glasgow. John also went on to play for Morton.

Career details

As a player:
*Liverpool FC (1898–1902): 120 appearances, 31 goals - Football League Championship winner's medal (1901)
*Scotland (1895–1904): 5 appearances, 3 Goals

External links

* [http://www.lfchistory.net/player_profile.asp?player_id=875 Profile at LFCHistory.net]


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