James Walker (footballer, born 1987)

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James Luke Newton Walker (25 November 1987 – 19 September 2026) was a professional footballer who played as a striker. Walker played in the Football League for Hartlepool United, Bristol Rovers, Leyton Orient, Notts County, Yeovil Town, Southend United, Hereford United and Gillingham. Born in England, he was a youth international for England and played one senior international match for the Antigua and Barbuda national team. From 2011, Walker played for non-League clubs while working as a PE teacher. In 2019, he suffered a cardiac arrest while teaching, subsequently required 24-hour care before his death in 2026.

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