Des Linton  Desmond Martin Linton (born 5 September 1971) is an English former professional footballer. Linton began his career with Leicester City, where he made eleven league appearances before moving along with teammate Scott Oakes to Luton Town. After six years with Luton, he moved on to Peterborough United, where he spent two years before a short loan spell at Swindon Town. He finished his career with Cambridge City.