Personal information | |||
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Full name | Dean Anthony Walling | ||
Date of birth | 17 April 1969 | ||
Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1986–1987 | Leeds United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1987–1990 | Rochdale | 65 | (8) |
1990 | Kitchener Spirit | 24 | (3) |
1991 | Franklin Grizzlies | ||
1991 | Guiseley | 2 | (2) |
1991–1997 | Carlisle United | 236 | (22) |
1997–1999 | Lincoln City | 38 | (5) |
1999–2001 | Doncaster Rovers | 42 | (0) |
2001 | Northwich Victoria | 14 | (0) |
2001–2002 | Cambridge United | 20 | (0) |
2002 | Gainsborough Trinity | ||
International career | |||
1999 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Dean Anthony Walling (born 17 April 1969) is a former professional footballer. [1] [2] Although he started his career as a forward, he predominantly played as a centre-back. Born in Leeds, England, [3] to parents from Saint Kitts, [4] he played for the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team. [5]
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. [6] He was also one of Carlisle's scorer's in the 1997 EFL Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium, which Carlisle won on penalties after a 0–0 draw after 120 minutes. [7]
He now runs a soccer club in Lincoln, coaching young players. [4]
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