An Evening with Des Walker

Service Description

Des will reflect on his early life in London, his development as a young footballer, and his journey through the Tottenham Hotspur academy before being released at the age of 18. He will explain how that setback motivated him to work even harder, eventually earning a professional contract with Nottingham Forest. Des will also share stories from his playing career, including his experiences under Brian Clough, the challenges of performing under pressure at the highest level, memories from Wembley finals, and his experiences representing England at the 1990 World Cup. He will also answer questions and offer advice to players on life as a professional footballer, resilience, and managing the highs and lows of the game.