Ernie Walker (football)
Ernie Walker CBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ernest John Munro Walker 7 July 1928 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 14 May 2011 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Association football administrator |
Ernest John Munro Walker CBE (7 July 1928 – 14 May 2011), known as Ernie Walker, was a Scottish association football administrator who served as the Secretary of the Scottish Football Association from 1977 to 1990.[1][2] He was also Chairman of UEFA's Stadia Committee for more than a decade.[1][2]
Walker was awarded the OBE in the 1988 New Year Honours and upgraded to CBE in the 1995 Birthday Honours.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b "Former Scottish FA secretary Ernie Walker dies". BBC Sport. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Former Scottish FA secretary Ernie Walker dies". STV. 15 May 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Martin Hannan (16 May 2011). "Obituary: Ernie Walker, OBE, CBE, football administrator". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 14 July 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2011.
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