Andy Walker

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Lore & Background

Walker joined Celtic from Motherwell in the summer of 1987 for a fee of £350,000. His first season was hugely successful as the Bhoys won the double in 1987–88, their centenary season, and Walker earned his first Scotland cap against Colombia. After falling out of favor by 1991–92, he moved to Bolton Wanderers, where he returned to form, establishing a prolific partnership with John McGinlay that helped the club earn promotion to the First Division in 1992–93.

In Their Own Story

Walker's time at Bolton is highlighted by his famous goal at Anfield during the 1992–93 season, which helped the Trotters knock holders Liverpool out of the FA Cup. After a serious knee injury against Swansea City and a brief return to Celtic in 1994 where he won the Scottish Cup, he joined Sheffield United for £500,000 in early 1996. His career concluded with short spells at Ayr United, Carlisle United, Partick Thistle, and Alloa Athletic.

Reader's Guide

Born in Glasgow, Walker started his professional career with Motherwell in 1984 before moving to Celtic in 1987. He made three full international appearances for Scotland, earning his last cap in October 1995. Following his retirement, he became a television pundit and co-commentator, working for STV on Scotsport and later Sky Sports for Scottish Premiership games. In May 2016, Celtic captain Scott Brown criticized him as a 'poor man's Gary Neville'. In 2021, Walker was prohibited from entering Ibrox Stadium and Celtic Park after making comments about Rangers' finances and criticizing Celtic's Dubai training camp.

Did You Know?

• Walker scored a famous goal at Anfield in the 1992–93 season to help Bolton Wanderers knock out Liverpool from the FA Cup.
• He returned to Celtic for one season (1994–95) and won the Scottish Cup before leaving again due to the arrival of Andreas Thom.
• In May 2016, he was publicly criticized by then-Celtic captain Scott Brown, who labeled him a 'poor man's Gary Neville'.
• He was banned from entering both Ibrox Stadium and Celtic Park in 2021 after on-air comments regarding Rangers' finances and Celtic's COVID-affected training camp.
• Walker established a prolific strike partnership with John McGinlay at Bolton Wanderers that led to promotion to the First Division.