Andy Walls
Footballer (born 1993)

Andrew Walls (born 2 September 1993) is a Scottish former footballer who played for Raith Rovers in the Scottish First Division.
Career
Walls earned a full-time contract with Raith Rovers in June 2010 after progressing through the youth sides. In September 2011 he was part of a Raith side who won the SFL Reserve League Cup defeating Livingston 2–1 in the final.
He made his senior debut on 30 July 2011 as a substitute in a 4–1 victory against Montrose in a Scottish League Cup fixture replacing teammate Brian Graham. Walls was released by Raith in May 2012.
Career statistics
As of 4 June 2012.
a. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Scottish Challenge Cup.
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