Famous People with Name Walley

Walley Barnes            Origin/Culture/Country: Welsh

Walley Barnes: was a Welsh footballer and broadcaster.Born in Brecon to English parents (his father, a soldier, was stationed there at the time), Barnes initially played as an inside-forward for Southampton in wartime games, where he was spotted and duly signed by Arsenal. He played in virtually every position on the pitch for Arsenal in wartime matches (including a match as goalkeeper), but suffered a serious knee injury incurred in 1944. Despite a poor prognosis at the time, he recovered, and forced himself back in the Arsenal side after insisting on playing a reserves match against Cambridge University.

Ernie Walley            Origin/Culture/Country: Welsh

Ernie Walley: was a Welsh footballer who played at outside right and inside forward.He started his career at Arsenal in 1935, turning professional in 1936. However he spent two years on loan at Arsenal's nursery club Margate before returning to the Gunners and making his league debut against Preston North End on October 22, 1938, a match that Arsenal won 1-0. Walsh made a total of three first-class appearances for Arsenal, all of them in the First Division, before being transferred to Derby County in June 1939.