Knighton Matt Posted 17 May 2005 Share Posted 17 May 2005 Former England footballer Des Walker was arrested for being drunk just hours after his own testimonial match. The ex-Nottingham Forest defender was issued with a fixed penalty notice in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Police said they were called to reports of a domestic disturbance in The Park area of Nottingham where a 39-year-old man was arrested. On Monday evening nearly 14,000 fans watched a match in honour of his 14 years at Forest. Fixed penalty Stars at the game, which was followed by a private party in the Lace Market, included Stuart Pearce, Steve Stone, Ian Wright and Les Ferdinand. A spokesman for Notts Police said: "A 39-year-old man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly at an address in The Park after reports of a domestic disturbance at around 5.30am." Walker was not charged but received a fixed penalty notice of between £50 and £70. The footballer, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Sampdoria in Italy, retired from club football in 2004. Nottingham Forest football club, where Walker played for 10 years before leaving and returning for the final two years of his career, declined to comment on the arrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 17 May 2005 Share Posted 17 May 2005 There's something about Forest that turns you to drink. And that's just the players! At his age though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MON Posted 18 May 2005 Share Posted 18 May 2005 Was he a forest player last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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