Dean Anthony Walling (born 17 April 1969) is a former professional

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. Although he started his career as a

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, he predominantly played as a

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. Born in Leeds, England, to parents from Saint Kitts, he played for the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team. He was a key player in Carlisle's Third Division win in 1995, and helped the to a promotion from the same division in 1997. He was also one of Carlisle's scorer's in the 1997

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Final at

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, which Carlisle won on penalties after a 0–0 draw after 120 minutes. He now runs a soccer club in

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, coaching young players.

Honours

Carlisle United *

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: 1994–95 *

: 1996–97 Individual *

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: 1994–95 Third Division, 1996–97 Third Division, 1997–98 Third Division

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1969 births Living people English sportspeople of Saint Kitts and Nevis descent Saint Kitts and Nevis men's footballers Footballers from Leeds Men's association football defenders Saint Kitts and Nevis men's international footballers English Football League players Canadian Soccer League (1987–1992) players Rochdale A.F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Lincoln City F.C. players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Nuneaton Borough F.C. players Gainsborough Trinity F.C. players Kitchener Spirit players Saint Kitts and Nevis expatriate men's footballers English expatriate men's footballers English expatriate sportspeople in Canada Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada {{SaintKittsNevis-footy-bio-stub