Colin Walker (born 1 May 1958) is a former professional footballer and manager who is head of coaching at EFL League Two side Grimsby Town.

He later had coaching roles at Barnsley and Leeds United whilst also working for Rugby Union side Rotherham Titans.

[9] In November 1985, Walker returned to Doncaster Rovers on non-contract terms, playing five times before moving to Cambridge United in January 1986.

[11] He then returned to New Zealand for a final spell with Gisborne City,[10] where he took over as player-manager, but left because of financial problems at the club.

[12] After returning to England for a run-out with Doncaster, he suffered a cruciate ligament injury to his knee which brought an end to his playing career.

[17][18] Billy McEwan appointed him as first team coach at York City on 28 May 2005, stating that Walker would "bring honesty and commitment to the club, as well as a lot of knowledge".

[24] During York's 1–0 defeat to Mansfield Town in an FA Cup fourth qualifying round replay in October 2008, Walker was targeted by some fans chanting his name.

[27] Walker left Forest Green in September after the club appointed Dave Hockaday as their new manager.

[citation needed] In 2017 he moved to Grimsby Town as head of coaching, within the clubs academy system.