David Walton (born 10 April 1973 in Bedlington, Northumberland) is an English retired footballer who is remembered for his exploits at Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra where he made over 250 league appearances for both clubs.
Walton made his Crewe debut in a 1–0 defeat away at Bradford City on 25 October 1997,[1] going on to make 27 further appearances that season.
In his last season at the club, Walton helped Crewe to the runners-up spot and promotion from Division Two after making 28 league appearances.
[2] Manager Dario Gradi made his feelings clear that he wished to keep Walton at the club and offered him a new contract.
Walton failed to establish himself in George Burley's first team and was soon loaned out to Stockport County where he made seven league appearances.