Full name Patrick Robert Walker Playing position Team Apps Position Forward | Date of birth 14 September 1984 Years Team Apps (Gls) | |
Patrick Robert 'Pat' Walker (born 14 September 1984) is a Scottish footballer who played senior football for Albion Rovers, Annan Athletic and Dumbarton.
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Career
After starting his career in Ayrshire Junior football as an 18 year old, Walker joined Albion Rovers in 2006. He took a break from football mid-way through his spell at Cliftonhill to travel the world. On his return he re-signed for Rovers, before moving on to Annan Athletic. He made just 1 start before leaving the Galabankies due to travelling issues.
Dumbarton
After leaving Annan he joined Scottish League One side Dumbarton as a trialist, scoring on his debut against boyhood club Ayr United in a 3-2 win for the Sons. After agreeing a deal until the end of the season he went on to score 9 goals in 24 appearances for the club, including a header against Livingston that secured the club's place in Scottish League One for another season.
He agreed a new deal in the summer, but found his game time limited due to the arrival of Bryan Prunty. That season he made 37 appearances, many from the bench, scoring 4 goals. Despite this he still played in both legs of the playoff final, where Sons beat Airdrie United to win promotion to the Scottish Championship
During his time at Dumbarton he became a firm fans favourite, with fans wearing masks of his face to their final away league game of the season against Stirling Albion
He signed a new deal with the club in the summer of 2012, but did not make an appearance due to injury and left the club in January 2013, rejoining Albion Rovers soon after