Richard Walker
| Date of birth | 17 September 1980 |
| Place of birth | Stafford |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 83 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender/Centre back |
One of the youngsters to graduate through Crewe Alexandra's successful academy set-up, Richard stepped in to make his Football League debut at Preston North End in November 2000.
He also featured in the home game with Sheffield Wednesday soon afterwards, before being loaned to Dr Martens League outfit Halesowen Town in March.
He was subsequently recalled to Gresty Road and played in the 3-3 draw at Wimbledon the following month.
A very confident central defender, he looks to be a great prospect.
Richard agreed a new three-year deal with Crewe in June 2003.
He joined Macclesfield Town in March 2008 on a monthly contract that was extended to June 2009 in June 2008.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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| Crewe Alexandra | 06 Jul 1999 | 30 Jun 2006 | |
| Northwich Victoria | 01 Dec 1999 | 28 Feb 2000 | L |
| Halesowen Town | 02 Mar 2001 | 02 Apr 2001 | L |
| Port Vale | 01 Jul 2006 | 30 Jan 2008 | |
| Wrexham | 20 Mar 2007 | 20 Apr 2007 | L |
| Macclesfield Town | 07 Mar 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Hednesford Town | 10 Jul 2009 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2000-01 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 1 | 2 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | LDV Vans Trophy | 4 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 2 | 31 | 4 |
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| 2003-04 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Crewe Alexandra | League Division 1 | 17 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Crewe Alexandra | League Championship | 15 | 8 |
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| 2004-05 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Crewe Alexandra | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Crewe Alexandra | League Championship | 17 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Crewe Alexandra | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Port Vale | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Port Vale | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Port Vale | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Port Vale | League One | 12 | 4 |
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| 2006-07 | Wrexham | League Two | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Macclesfield Town | League Two | 10 |
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| 2008-09 | Macclesfield Town | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Macclesfield Town | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Macclesfield Town | League Two | 14 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov 2000 | Preston North End v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Wimbledon v Crewe Alexandra | D | 3-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Mar 2002 | West Bromwich Albion v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Cheltenham Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 31 Aug 2002 | Mansfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-5 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Sep 2002 | Peterborough United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Sep 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Tranmere Rovers | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 28 Sep 2002 | Cardiff City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Oct 2002 | Manchester City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-2 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 05 Oct 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Oct 2002 | Stockport County v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Oct 2002 | Mansfield Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-4 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 26 Oct 2002 | Port Vale v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Oct 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Luton Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Nov 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool | W | 2-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 07 Dec 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Mansfield Town | W | 3-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Doncaster Rovers | W | 8-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 26 Dec 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 14 Jan 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v AFC Bournemouth | L | 2-2 (1-3) | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 18 Jan 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Jan 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Jan 2003 | Shrewsbury Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 01 Feb 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Northampton Town | D | 3-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Feb 2003 | Notts County v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Feb 2003 | Brentford v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2003 | Chesterfield v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Feb 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Mar 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Peterborough United | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 04 Mar 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 4-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Mar 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Mar 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Mar 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | Luton Town v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Mar 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Stockport County | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Apr 2003 | Blackpool v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 15 Apr 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Bristol City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Apr 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Swindon Town | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Apr 2003 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Apr 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 May 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Sep 2003 | Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Sep 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v West Ham United | L | 0-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Sep 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Sep 2003 | Leicester City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 27 Sep 2003 | Cardiff City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Oct 2003 | Coventry City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Watford | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Bradford City | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Oct 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Derby County | W | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2003 | Stoke City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Nov 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Reading | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 04 Nov 2003 | Sheffield United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Dec 2003 | Crewe Alexandra v Gillingham | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Jan 2004 | Ipswich Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 6-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2004 | Derby County v Crewe Alexandra | D | 0-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2004 | Wigan Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Mar 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Mar 2004 | West Ham United v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Apr 2004 | Reading v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 May 2004 | Sunderland v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Aug 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Cardiff City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Aug 2004 | Sunderland v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2004 | Nottingham Forest v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Aug 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v West Ham United | L | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 11 Sep 2004 | Burnley v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Sep 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Queens Park Rangers | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Sep 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Sunderland | W | 3-3 (4-2) | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 28 Sep 2004 | Rotherham United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 19 Oct 2004 | Wigan Athletic v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Oct 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Manchester United | L | 0-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Nov 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Gillingham | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2004 | Coventry City v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Ipswich Town | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 11 Dec 2004 | Crewe Alexandra v Plymouth Argyle | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Dec 2004 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 28 Dec 2004 | Queens Park Rangers v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2005 | Leeds United v Crewe Alexandra | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Preston North End | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 08 Jan 2005 | Coventry City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 15 Jan 2005 | Watford v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2005 | West Ham United v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Mar 2005 | Cardiff City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Apr 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Stoke City | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Apr 2005 | Ipswich Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Aug 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Burnley | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Aug 2005 | Norwich City v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Aug 2005 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Crewe Alexandra | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Aug 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Leicester City | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 23 Aug 2005 | Lincoln City v Crewe Alexandra | L | 5-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 27 Aug 2005 | Southampton v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 29 Aug 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield United | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 01 Nov 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Nov 2005 | Millwall v Crewe Alexandra | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 19 Nov 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Stoke City | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 22 Nov 2005 | Luton Town v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Nov 2005 | Burnley v Crewe Alexandra | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Dec 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Preston North End | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 10 Dec 2005 | Crewe Alexandra v Norwich City | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 07 Jan 2006 | Preston North End v Crewe Alexandra | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Jan 2006 | Derby County v Crewe Alexandra | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 21 Jan 2006 | Crewe Alexandra v Plymouth Argyle | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 28 Jan 2006 | Watford v Crewe Alexandra | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Feb 2006 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Feb 2006 | Crewe Alexandra v Ipswich Town | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.