Laurie Walker (footballer)


Laurie Dean Walker is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently a free agent.

Career

Early career

Walker joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at the age of 16 and left the club in July 2009 at the end of his scholarship period. Following his release, Walker had brief spells with then Conference Premier club Cambridge United and League Two club Morecambe.
He made his professional debut on 6 February 2010 for Cambridge United in a 1–0 defeat away to Crawley Town. With Morecambe, on 31 August 2010 Walker featured in a 1-0 first round League Trophy defeat away to Macclesfield Town.

Non-League

After his exit from Morecambe at the end of the 2010–11 season, Walker went on to spend much of his career playing in non-League football for Kettering Town, Brackley Town, Leamington, Oxford City and Hemel Hempstead Town. For Hemel Hempstead Town, Walker made over 180 appearances in all competitions across two spells with the club.

Milton Keynes Dons

Following the mutual termination of his contract with Hemel Hempstead Town, on 1 July 2019 Walker returned to his boyhood club, newly promoted League One side Milton Keynes Dons. Prior to signing, Walker had spent time training with the club's first team as well as working as one of the club's academy goalkeeping coaches.
Walker was immediately loaned out to National League South club Hampton & Richmond Borough ahead of the 2019–20 season with the option of an immediate recall. On 18 December 2019, Walker signed for Chelmsford City on loan.
Following the conclusion of the 2019–20 season, Walker was one of nine players released by the club.

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