| Simon Walton | ||
| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Simon Walton | |
| Date of birth | September 13 1987 | |
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | QPR | |
| Number | 19 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| pre-2004 | Leeds United | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2004-2006 2006-2007 2006-2007 2007 2007- |
Leeds United Charlton Athletic → Ipswich Town (loan) → Cardiff City (loan) Queens Park Rangers |
34 (3) 0 (0) 19 (3) 6 (0) 1 (0) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Simon Walton (born September 13 1987 in Leeds, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for QPR.
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Career
Walton started his career at hometown club Leeds United. He came to attention after being sent off in a pre-season friendly against Valencia in 2004, whilst still just sixteen. He was likened to former Elland Road heroes Alan Smith and David Batty, with whom he shares tenacity and "Leeds blood" in his veins. He scored three goals in his first season and was considered a part of Leeds' future as it continued to rebuild in its attempt to return to the Premier League. Walton, however, struggled to break into the first team during the 2005-06 season with his only appearances coming after injuries to Sean Gregan, Shaun Derry, Jonathan Douglas and Gylfi Einarsson. In July 2006 he joined Charlton Athletic for a fee of £500,000, although this could rise to £1m. He quickly moved on-loan to get some regular first-team football, moving to Ipswich Town three games into the Championship season on the 18 August 2006. Walton scored several important goals for Ipswich before moving to Cardiff City in January 2007, again on loan. When playing for Cardiff, he was sent off against former club Leeds for two bookable offences. Walton joined Queens Park Rangers on 27 July 2007 in a £200,000 deal,[1] having never played a competitive game for Charlton. Shortly afterwards, Walton broke his leg in a friendly against Fulham.[2] Walton's sister Sophie Walton plays for Leeds United Ladies.[1].
Personal life
Walton is currently in a relationship with page three girl Nicola Tappenden.[3]
Notes
- ^ "Gregory lands Addicks midfielder", BBC Sport, 2007-07-27. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
- ^ "QPR await X-rays on Walton injury", BBC Sport, 2007-08-04. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
- ^ "Sintillate North newsletter 07-09-10", Sintillate, 2007-10-09. Retrieved on 2007-11-10.
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