Raymond Walker (born 28 September 1963) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
He played fifteen games for John Rudge's side, scoring his first goal in professional football on 15 September in a 3–1 win over Torquay United at Plainmoor.
[7] These awards were handed to him for his performances during his 53-game season, with one of his seven goals coming from a long-range effort against Tottenham Hotspur in a celebrated FA Cup Fourth Round upset.
[12] The pair helped the club win promotion in 1988–89, both men being key players in the 1989 play-off final.
Walker was also selected in the PFA Team of the Year for a second successive season, scoring six goals in 56 appearances.
He only scored one goal, though it came at a crucial time, helping the "Valiants" to record a 3–2 victory over top-flight Derby County at Pride Park in the FA Cup.
He was sidelined for five months with ligament damage in September 1991, and his absence during the 1991–92 was notable and was a factor in the club being relegated, with Vale finishing just five points from safety.
He spent a brief five-game loan period with Second Division Cambridge United in September 1994 but managed to win his place back at Vale Park upon his return.
[16][17][18] After leaving Port Vale, Walker spent time as a player-coach with Conference new boys Leek Town, including a five-game spell as caretaker manager from 17 March 1998.
Later that year he became player-manager at North West Counties League side Newcastle Town, where he remained until leaving to join the Crewe Alexandra academy in 2001.