Dean Walling
Footballer (born 1969)
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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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dean Anthony Walling | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1969 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Position | 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 | |||
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 scorers in the penalty shootout of the 1997 Football League 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]
Honours
Carlisle United
Individual
