Introduction
Nicholas Thomas "Nicky" Walker (born 8 September 1994) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a Winger for National League North side Gainsborough Trinity.
He has previously played for Rotherham United, Barrow, Wycombe Wanderers, Grimsby Town and Shaw Lane.
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.
Career statistics
- As of match played on 4 January 2015.
| Season | Club | Division | League | Play-offs | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | Discipline | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |  |
| |||
| 2012–13 | Rotherham United | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | Barrow (loan) | Conference North | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | Grimsby Town (loan) | Conference Premier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014–15 | Boston United | Conference North | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||