Walter Whittaker

Who was Walter Whittaker?

Walter Whittaker was an English footballer. His regular position was as a goalkeeper. Born in Manchester, he played for several clubs, including Newton Heath, Grimsby Town, Reading, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Clapton Orient, Exeter City and Swansea Town.

Whittaker began his career with Manchester League side Molyneaux. He had a short spell with Buxton, but returned to Molyneaux before joining Newton Heath in February 1896 as a replacement for William Douglas, who had transferred to Derby County. Whittaker was one of four goalkeepers Newton Heath tried following Douglas' departure, but the team lost all three matches Whittaker appeared in; he was transferred to Fairfield at the end of the season.

After a season away, Whittaker returned to The Football League with Second Division side Grimsby Town in May 1897, playing in all but two of the club's matches in the 1897–98 season. In May 1898, Whittaker transferred to Southern League club Reading, where he played for almost two seasons before returning to The Football League with Blackburn Rovers in February 1900.