A Match to remember Chris Barker - Saturday 28 May 2022

[thenobster]

Our scouting system trying something?

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

About to leave to set up. Just wanted to thank people for their generosity whether that be through a donation made, volunteering or attending. Not to sound cliche or over the top but it really does restore a bit of faith when you see how many people are going out their way. Hope to see many of you there

 

[The Big Dady]

I hear Stan is thinking of bidding

 

[Fred]

Is it cash only again today??

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

It is yes

 

[Evening Echo]

A MATCH to remember former Southend United skipper Chris Barker will be taking place at Roots Hall this afternoon.

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[Cricko]

 

[The Dirty One]

Just want to say a big thank you for all the people who made this happen today.

In a time when most things we hear or see seem very negative, this was a timely reminder that the world has really got an awful lot of good people?

 

[hlane17]

Absolutely fantastic day, one that Barker deserved.

The man who once made me dream as a kid when he captained us to new Wembley for the first time ever.

The guy who had so much time for SUFC and the fans.

I wore the JPT final shirt to the game today, even if it was a bit small considering I was 12 when I got it!

Someone must have been cutting onions when they released the balloons pre-match... a great tribute. Hats off to everyone that made it happen.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

There was a really genuine feeling about The Hall today and Richie Barker's words at the end were chokers.

Lovely to see so many special ex players out there.

The moment of the afternoon for me was when BBBC came off and a very loud, Male, voice shouted " I love you Barry"
The Big Man himself waved back shyly.

 

[Strike Force]

Who was the fabulous curly haired chap who had some great attacking moments in the second half?

 

[Blues ‘n’ twos]

Chris Philips and your team take a bow!
Absolutely fantastic day, well supported by all, proud to have been able to give my time.
Richie Barker moved me and many more with his words.
Finally Bilel what a legend! Had time for everyone, said he loves the club, shame about the owner! (In perfect English)

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

Who was the fabulous curly haired chap who had some great attacking moments in the second half?

That was Lyle Vella-Verde. On the right? There were a few faces I didn't recognise today.

 

[RobM]

That was Lyle Vella-Verde.

Currently with Enfield Town in the Isthmian Premier.

 

[Napster]

There was a really genuine feeling about The Hall today and Richie Barker's words at the end were chokers.

Lovely to see so many special ex players out there.

The moment of the afternoon for me was when BBBC came off and a very loud, Male, voice shouted " I love you Barry"
The Big Man himself waved back shyly.

Haha that was @Blue_Wes

 

[Streaky]

Lovely afternoon at the Hall, nice to see some of former ‘greats’ Corr, Bilel, Timlin, etc.

Well done to Chris Phillips & the team

 

[Chalky]

So good to hear it went well, unfortunately could not make it.

What was the score? Who played well, what was the game like?

 

[Napster]

So good to hear it went well, unfortunately could not make it.

What was the score? Who played well, what was the game like?

It was 3-1 at half time I think. Rhys Evans son played well.

 

[hlane17]

So good to hear it went well, unfortunately could not make it.

What was the score? Who played well, what was the game like?

4-3 to Chris Barker XI. Was a good game overall, Barry Corr showing class is permanent too

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

It was 3-1 at half time I think. Rhys Evans son played well.

Was his son in goal during the second half? I was all the way down the other end.