Former Southend United skipper Chris Barker dies aged 39

[manor15]

Seem to be unconfirmed reports that he’s passed away at the age of 39, gutting news. RIP, Chris. A great player for us and exactly the kind of professional we could do with at the club. Thoughts with his family.

 

[RHB]

Seem to be unconfirmed reports that he’s passed away at the age of 39, gutting news. RIP, Chris. A great player for us and exactly the kind of professional we could do with at the club. Thoughts with his family.

Good God Sam, that's really sad news if true.

 

[tia]

Heard this too.Dreadful if true no age at all

 

[Napster]

Saw one rumour he committed suicide. Terrible news.

 

[Firestorm]

Numerous posts on Twitter, reference to his agent posting on FB too. Lots of references to mental health too. Terrible news

 

[OldBlueLady]

So sad at this news, a top bloke and one who gave his all for us. RIP Chrissy B.

 

[Cricko]

Terribly sad news, he was a lovely man and far to young to pass away. R.I.P

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

Expect doom and gloom when checking the Zone for quite a while now but this put's into perspective our poor performances and results. He was such a whole hearted player for us and looking at other boards elsewhere as well.

Hope this is a Twitter rumour but fear it is not so absolutely gutted by this news. R.I.P

 

[Member]

If true, what awful and shocking news to wake up to

 

[Blueronron]

That is so sad, and once again if true a sad way to die

RIP Chris

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

Smashing bloke, worked really hard and always willing to give his all.
RIP buddy.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Very sad news, it is true I am afraid, he was a very good player for both of our clubs, and such a nice guy. RIP Chris. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020...ayer-commits-suicide-at-just-39/#.Xg2tpkeeRaQ

 

[FarmdogSUFC]

****ing awful news. Proper player and as many have already said he was one of the good guys. I'm genuinely in total shock. RIP Chris

 

[Shrimper]

Heartbreaking to hear

 

[Ricky Otto]

Skippered us during a tough period and did so with aplomb. Very sad but a man his family can be proud of.

 

[LennySUFC]

Awful news.

As many have said, he came in when the club was on its knees and captained us with real professionalism.

RIP, thoughts go to his family

 

[wakes123]

So sad. RIP Chris.

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I’m absolutely gutted. I got to meet him a couple of times during some media work and after he’d met me once he’d always acknowledge me any time after that. So young and I feel awful for his family. RIP Chris

 

[Ricey]

Jesus Christ! That’s terrible. RIP Thoughts to his family and friends.

 

[Voice of Reason]

Shocking news. Mental health is such a bad thing