Career
He also played for Wigan, Norwich, Tamworth and Coventry City. He was normally a defender but at times was used as a striker. He is the record holder for the most red cards in the Football League, with 13, a record he holds jointly with Roy McDonough.
In 1986, he received an eleven match ban after smashing the jaw of striker David Geddis, whilst playing for Leicester against Shrewsbury, part of his often violent reputation which included a longstanding rivalry with Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Steve Bulletin, which led to both being sent off in separate matches.
Brian Little made Walsh Leicester"s club captain in 1992 and started playing him as a striker. He went on to score 15 goals that season including one in the Division 1 play-off final against Swindon Town at the end of the season.
This was his testimonial season, with the likes of Paul Gascoigne and David Seaman playing in his benefit game. He was also captain when City lost what was now the Worthington Cup final to Tottenham Hotspur in 1999.
Walsh is a hugely popular figure with Leicester fans, who nicknamed him "Captain Fantastic".
Peter Taylor let Walsh leave Leicester in 2000, ending his spell at Filbert Street after 14 years, and after unsuccessful spells at Norwich and Coventry he coached junior football schools and ran a golf course in Spain. Walsh made an unsuccessful attempt to become the new manager of when Gary Megson vacated the position in October 2007. Walsh runs a company with former rugby player Neil Back and regularly attends home games at the King Power Stadium, and is often a guest during the half-time shows.
First Division play-offs: 1994, 1996
League Cup: 1996-1997
Individual
Alan Hardaker Trophy: 1997.
