Simon Walton has played in the Football League for Leeds United, Ipswich Town, Cardiff City, Queens Park Rangers, Hull City, Plymouth Argyle, Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Stevenage, and Crawley Town.
18 Facts About Simon Walton
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Simon Walton came to attention after being sent off in a pre-season friendly against Valencia in 2004, whilst still just sixteen.
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Simon Walton was likened to former Elland Road heroes Alan Smith and David Batty.
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Simon Walton quickly moved on loan to get some regular first-team football, moving to Ipswich Town three games into the Championship season on 18 August 2006.
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Simon Walton scored several important goals for Ipswich before being loaned to another Championship side, Cardiff City, in January 2007.
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On 6 August 2008, Simon Walton signed for Plymouth Argyle on a four-year contract.
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On 22 December 2008 Simon Walton was placed on the transfer list by Paul Sturrock after being sent off in a league match against Barnsley.
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Simon Walton joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan in July 2010.
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On 5 April 2011, Simon Walton made his first appearance for nine months, and his first for Argyle since 2008, against Leyton Orient.
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Simon Walton scored his first goal in the match against MK Dons on 25 April 2011.
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Simon Walton has subsequently scored several goals, some as penalties, including a brace against Burton Albion on 14 January 2012.
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Manager Carl Fletcher revealed that Simon Walton had agreed a new deal the previous autumn when the club was in the process of being bought by businessman James Brent.
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Simon Walton was released by Plymouth in July 2012 so he could be closer to his daughter, and signed for Hartlepool United on 6 July.
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Simon Walton signed for Stevenage on 30 June 2014 on a free transfer.
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Simon Walton signed for Crawley Town on 18 June 2015 on a free transfer on a two-year deal.
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On 12 October 2018, Simon Walton joined Maidstone United permanently after a short-term loan.
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Simon Walton began dating Nicola Tappenden, a glamour model, in 2007 and they went on to be engaged.
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Simon Walton became a father in November 2008 when Tappenden gave birth to a baby girl named Poppy.