Nicky Walker (footballer, born 1994)
# Nicky Walker (footballer, born 1994)

Nicholas Thomas Walker (born 8 September 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Liversedge.

He has notably played as a professional for Rotherham United, Barrow, Wycombe Wanderers and Grimsby Town, despite only four appearances combined during this period. He has since gone on to play non-league football for Boston United, Buxton, Shaw Lane, Gainsborough Trinity, Alfreton Town, Whitby Town and Guiseley.

## Career

### Rotherham United

Walker started his career with Rotherham United, starting a two-year scholarship with the club in the summer of 2011. He made his professional debut whilst still a youth player on 17 November 2012, in a 4–2 win over Cheltenham Town in League Two, replacing Courtney Cameron as a substitute. Soon after, Walker was soon linked with many Championship clubs keen to sign him.

At the 2012–13 season, Walker signed his first professional contract at the club. Shortly after, Walker switched number shirt from thirty-two to twenty-nine.

On 25 October 2013, Walker joined Conference North side Barrow a one-month loan deal. Following his loan spell at Barrow came to an end, Walker contract with Rotherham United was extended for another season.

On 31 July 2014, Walker joined League Two side Wycombe Wanderers on loan for three months, along with teammate Daniel Rowe. However, Walker didn't start first team place at Wycombe Wanderers and stayed at the club until his loan came to an end.

On 28 November 2014 it was announced that Walker had joined Conference Premier side Grimsby Town on loan until January 2015.

### Boston United

On 1 January 2015 after making no appearances on loan at Grimsby Town, he was released by Rotherham United, he joined Conference North side Boston United on a free transfer.

### Gainsborough Trinity

On 28 February 2018 Walker signed for Gainsborough Trinity of the National League North. He made his debut on 10 March, scoring a 94th-minute winner against Kidderminster Harriers.

### Northern Premier League

In June 2022, following a title-winning campaign with Liversedge, Walker joined Whitby Town. In September, he signed for Guiseley before returning to Liversedge for an undisclosed fee in December.

## Career statistics

    As of match played on 4 January 2015.

| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Rotherham United | 2012–13 | League Two | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Barrow (loan) | 2013–14 | Conference North | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 2013–14 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grimsby Town (loan) | 2014–15 | Conference Premier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boston United | 2014–15 | Conference North | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
