But it was left to local lad Walker to fire his side to FA Trophy glory with that blistering effort that sent the Cumbrian fans into raptures and crown his season as Barrow's 21-goal top scorer.
BBC: Barrow celebrate winning the FA Trophy
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Lakanal House was a "high-risk building", Mr Walker said, but no valid fire risk assessment was in place when the fire broke out.
BBC: Lakanal House Fire: 'No fire risk assessment' done of tower
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The suspended ceiling was high-risk and needed immediate attention before the fatal fire as it breached safety designs around compartmentation, Mr Walker told the inquest.
BBC: Lakanal House Fire: 'No fire risk assessment' done of tower