Gibraltar midfielder itching to upset Pompey-loving family

The attacking midfielder will line up for Gibraltar at the Victoria Stadium tonight for the opening match of the pre-season tour.

And among the Blues fans urging on Michael Appleton’s side will be the 24-year-old’s nan and uncle.

Although born in Gibraltar himself, Walker’s family hail from Waterlooville and the surrounding area.

Some, including his parents and grandparents, relocated to the British territory.

His uncle, Matthew, is a massive Pompey supporter who travelled from Gibraltar to the 2010 FA Cup final against Chelsea.

Meanwhile, nan Jackie is also a staunch Pompey follower, although his dad is a fan of West Ham.

Walker, who works as a builder and plays in the Spanish third division for part-time outfit San Raque, even visited Fratton Park when he was a child.

And the Gibraltar footballer is relishing the opportunity to impress tonight against the club so many of his family support.

Walker said: ‘A lot of my family over here support Portsmouth – as do many who are still living over there.

‘Not me. I was born in Gibraltar and live in Spain so my team is Barcelona.

‘Our family moved over here when my granddad, who was in the navy, decided to settle over here. That was before I was born, but I consider myself British.

‘I’ve got lots of aunts and uncles back in England, while my uncle Matthew who lives over here is a big Pompey fan, just like my nan.

‘There are going to be plenty of them there tonight at the match hoping that the opposition I am facing win, which doesn’t really happen too often!