UPDATED: ‘ Chris Barker sad news ‘

Terrible news.

I remember reading previously that Chris was a deep person who struggled with the sudden loss of his Dad which I could relate to.

Devastating for his family and friends, awfull news indeed.

grief and sudden loss is a horiffic thing lost my old man jus over 7 years ago and I'm still suffering awful thing to deal with

This is very sad news indeed. Chris was a decent player for Cardiff City FC and my condolences go out to his family and loved ones

RIP, Chris Barker

I remember talking to Chris with a mate of mine outside the Holiday Inn, Wembley, before our FA Cup semi final with Barnsley. He seemed a very humble down to earth guy and although he’s a Yorkshireman who we signed from Barnsley, he really wanted us to win the game due to the fond memories he had of playing & living in the area. RIP Chris Barker.

Rest In Peace Chris Barker.

That's awful, was one of not many players you knew was a gent. Met him a couple of times at charity events and in a few pubs in Cardiff, as well as playing against him in 5 a side games.

Went to Norwich and he and Roger Gibbins (and a few other ex players) were in same hotel, sincere condolences to his friends and family.

RIP Chris.

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My neighbor plays cricket with him. He asked me to post this. So sad to here of Chris Barker’s passing. Played cricket with chris top player and a gent who had time for everyone. RIP mate.

Footballer Chris Barker dies: Former Cardiff City, QPR and Barnsley star passes away, aged 39

Barker made over 150 appearances for the Bluebirds between 2002 and 2007, helping the club to promotion in his first season at Ninian Park


2 JAN 2020

Chris Barker signed for Cardiff City in 2002

Barker made over 150 appearances for the Bluebirds between 2002 and 2007, helping the club to promotion in his first season at Ninian Park

Former Cardiff City footballer Chris Barker has died at the age of 39.

World in Motion, the sports management agency who represented Barker throughout his 18-year career, tweeted on Thursday morning: "It is with great sadness that we learn of the untimely and tragic passing at the age of 39 of Chris Barker.

"Chris was a client throughout his outstanding playing career of over 500 League games for clubs including Barnsley, Cardiff City, Queens Park Rangers and Plymouth Argyle.

"Moreover, Chris was a wonderful person, an absolute gentleman and a pleasure to work for."

Having started his career with Barnsley, Barker spent five years at Ninian Park, playing for Cardiff between 2002 and 2007.

During his time with the Bluebirds, Barker made 162 appearances - winning promotion in his first year at the club.

Spells at Stoke City, Colchester United, QPR, Plymouth, Southend, Aldershot, Hereford and Weston-super-Mare followed before he retired from football in 2017.

A number of fans and former team-mates have taken to social media to pay tribute to Barker.

Former Cardiff City striker Andy Campbell tweeted: "RIP Chris Barker, so so sad. A friend, a teammate & all round nice fella.

"A good solid hard player on the field & great banter off it. Had some quality days and nights on the beer. My thoughts & prayers with his family & daughter at this sad time."

Barker had recently spoken to the Cardiff City website about his time with the Bluebirds, telling the club last December how much the support of the fans meant to him.

“It was a terrific atmosphere, and great for the home team to have 16-17,000 fans standing up and supporting you throughout. I think we would have started matches 1-0 up just from the crowd having your back.

“The supporters were fantastic to me throughout my time at the Club. I received player of the year one season, after I’d come back from a loan at Stoke City.

“I think that was a highlight for me during my time at the Club. To come back from that loan spell at the beginning of the season to then play around 40 matches for City was good enough in itself, but for the paying fans who come out every week and watch to then vote for me at the end of that campaign was an achievement that I am still proud of to this day."

Absolutely dreadful

VINCE ALM:

"You've got the words to change a nation
But you're biting your tongue
You've spent a life time stuck in silence
Afraid you'll say something wrong
If no one ever hears it how we gonna learn your song?
So come on, come on
Come on, come on
You've got a heart as loud as lightning
So why let your voice be tamed?
Maybe we're a little different
There's no need to be ashamed
You've got the light to fight the shadows
So stop hiding it away
Come on, come on
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it" Emeli Sande

#mentalhealth Its real; its here; it is an illness; The silent killer!

There is hope; There is help; You will have better days; Its good to talk so please open up; Do not suffer in silence

RIP Chris Barker Full Back Cardiff City FC

Really sad news, even more so, at this time of year, RIP Chris ,taken much too early.

He lived opposite my daughter in cyncoed
She was quite upset about it all as he was liked really well by all his neighbours
It just shows how people can have mental health without any one else knowing about it
Very sad news for such a lovely guy

He was big mates with half time Wayne Crichton very sad news rip Chris barker

Sad News RIP .