The Shocking Secret That Kept Mike Walker Away From Ipswich Town Job 30 Years Ago Revealed

Former Norwich City boss Mike Walker has revealed a stunning secret in an exclusive interview, opening up about the shocking turn of events that almost led him to become Ipswich Town manager 30 years ago.

Walker, who managed Norwich City from 1992 to 1995, made the astonishing claim that he was on the verge of taking the Ipswich Town job instead of George Burley, who eventually got the job in 1994.

Walker's revelation is sure to send shockwaves through the football world, with fans of both Norwich and Ipswich left wondering what could have been if the former Norwich boss had ended up at the helm of their arch-rivals.

The conversation, which was sparked by a question about Walker's managerial career, led to a candid discussion about the unexpected twist of fate that saw Burley take the Ipswich Town job instead.

Walker revealed that he had been approached by Ipswich Town officials, who made it clear that they wanted him to take over as manager. However, the deal ultimately fell through, paving the way for Burley to take over instead.

"I remember getting a call from Ipswich Town, saying 'we want you,'" Walker recalled in the interview. "I was surprised, to say the least. I mean, I was managing Norwich City at the time, and the idea of crossing the divide to join our arch-rivals was certainly not something I had considered before."

Walker went on to reveal that he was tempted by the offer, despite his loyalty to Norwich City. "As a manager, you always want to challenge yourself and push your career forward," he explained. "The opportunity to manage Ipswich Town was an attractive one, especially given the club's rich history and passionate fan base."

However, despite the initial interest from Ipswich Town, the deal ultimately fell through, leaving Walker to continue managing Norwich City. Burley, who had previously managed Falkirk and Airdrieonians, was eventually appointed as manager of Ipswich Town instead.

Walker's revelation has sparked a lot of debate among fans of both clubs, with many left wondering what could have been if the former Norwich boss had taken the Ipswich Town job.

"It's certainly an interesting thought experiment," said one Norwich fan. "Would Mike Walker have been successful at Ipswich Town? Who knows? Perhaps we would be looking at a very different landscape in East Anglian football if he had ended up taking the job."

Regardless of what could have been, Walker's revelation is sure to be remembered as one of the most stunning secrets in recent football history.