Allan Walker (born 3 January 1986) is a former

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who played as a

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Playing career

Walker was born in

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and began his career at

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. He signed on loan for Raith Rovers on 26 October 2007 for one month, then in June 2008 signed for the club permanently. During his time at Raith Rovers, he was part of the side that won the 2008–09 Second Division title. On 6 June 2013, Walker signed for

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side

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. Walker spent one season at Glebe Park before moving to East Fife in July 2014, spending eighteen months with the side before signing for

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in January 2016. Walker subsequently left Berwick in September 2016.

Coaching career

Walker was appointed as manager of

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in 2019, but departed the club in 2021.

Honours

;Raith Rovers * Scottish Second Division: 1 :: 2008–09

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* 1986 births Living people Footballers from Edinburgh Men's association football midfielders Scottish men's footballers Berwick Rangers F.C. players Brechin City F.C. players East Fife F.C. players Hibernian F.C. players Livingston F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players {{scotland-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub