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Alna Walker Interview

kentfa.com spoke to former Gillingham and Millwall Championship winning captain Alan Walker. Alan is currently Head of Edcuation and Coaching at the Kent FA and gave an insight on his career.

Kentfa.com:  You’ve had along career within the game. Who have you played for?

Alan Walker: I have played for a number of clubs. I have played for Mossley, Stockport, Bangor, Telford, Lincoln, Millwall, Gillingham, Plymouth, Mansfield, Barnet, Sittingbourne, St Leonards, Walton and Hersham, Fisher, Chatham and Maidstone. Hopefully I have remembered them all.

Kentfa.com: What is your first football memory?

Alan Walker: Watching my Dad who was a pro at Blackpool.

Kentfa.com: How did you become involved in football?

Alan Walker: Through my dad who was a great player. He was in the Blackpool squad for the Matthews FA Cup final but substitutes were not common back then and unforunatly he did't get a run out.

Kentfa.com:  Who was your inspiration when playing?

Alan Walker: Bryan Robson

Kentfa.com: Who was the best player you played with?

Alan Walker: I played along side Teddy Sheringham at Millwall

Kentfa.com: What is the most memorable game you were involved in?

Alan Walker: The most memorable game was when I was at Braford City stadium, Valley Parade.  It was terrible tragedy.

Kentfa.com: What is the funniest moment of a game you have been involved in?

Alan Walker: Watching our Medical and First Aid tutor Mal Watkins being knocked out by a ball in the face. He had to be stretchered off! It is great because I have it on video.

Kentfa.com: What do you enjoy about being Head of Coaching education for The Kent FA?

Alan Walker: I enjoy being involved in the game. I love meeting lots of like minded people and being part of a great team at the Kent FA.

Kentfa.com: What is your aim from now until you retire?

Alan Walker: To enjoy myself.

Kentfa.com: What would you say to people looking to get into coaching and why choose Kent FA to start?

Alan Walker: Just enjoy it! It is very rewarding and at Kent FA we have a proven track record of delivering Quality courses.