Former Southend United skipper Chris Barker dies aged 39

[davewebbsbrain]

I don’t know if it’s because I am so tired from work but I cannot see a date for this game.

May 6th

 

[Ricey]

Thank you.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Happy to buy a ticket and donate to the cause (over 50 years a supporter) with some great names returning to Roots Hall but won't actually attend if this idiot is playing - not fit to ever wear our shirt again and certainly not in a team remembering such a great professional player as Barks - cannot be mentioned in the same sentence for me.

This would be a shame. Bilel and Chris played alongside each other, quite literally, and Bilel learnt a lot from Chris. You can think what you like about him but the fact that he has agreed to come and play in this fund raising game speaks volumes - same as everyone else - about the respect they had for Barks.

 

[Jai]

Finally a home game to look forward to.

 

[Evening Echo]

A GAME organised in memory of former Southend United skipper Chris Barker has been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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[Big_Nath]

BBC News - Chris Barker: Former Cardiff City player killed himself, coroner concludes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54203729

 

[Swiss Tony]

BBC News - Chris Barker: Former Cardiff City player killed himself, coroner concludes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-54203729

RIP Chris Barker so sad.

 

[Tinks]

I found some old pictures a couple of weeks back of games we had been to and in them were a few photos of Chris.
So sad but what must have that poor guy been going through that made him feel so alone

 

[cerbera45]

I found some old pictures a couple of weeks back of games we had been to and in them were a few photos of Chris.
So sad but what must have that poor guy been going through that made him feel so alone

Sometimes it happens to the people you least expect.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Always breaks my heart that people feel so intent on taking their lives, not realising the devastation they leave behind for what are often loved ones to deal with. Poor Chris. Please talk, to someone, anyone, if you are struggling in any way.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Football clearly runs in the family, his elder brother Richie was a striker for several league clubs and now Richies son Charlie is an up and coming young defender with Charlton. Chris was a very good player for us and of course for yourselves and always came across as a very happy balanced kinda guy. But it sounds like losing his parents was the catalyst for much of this, who knows, all we can say is he is not hurting any more. RIP Chris.

 

[cerbera45]

Football clearly runs in the family, his elder brother Richie was a striker for several league clubs and now Richies son Charlie is an up and coming young defender with Charlton. Chris was a very good player for us and of course for yourselves and always came across as a very happy balanced kinda guy. But it sounds like losing his parents was the catalyst for much of this, who knows, all we can say is he is not hurting any more. RIP Chris.

This is the most dangerous kind of thing.

 

[Weston's left foot]

I lost my Mum to Cancer just 2 days after he died, and I had previously lost my Dad to Cancer only 6yrs beforehand. I'm a similar age to him (i'm 36) and its just so tough and you do feel so alone. Then having Lockdown so close after, my heart goes out to him and the rest of his family.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

I lost my Mum to Cancer just 2 days after he died, and I had previously lost my Dad to Cancer only 6yrs beforehand. I'm a similar age to him (i'm 36) and its just so tough and you do feel so alone. Then having Lockdown so close after, my heart goes out to him and the rest of his family.

My dad died of Cancer aged 56 when I was 30 ( 1983) I was the eldest of 5 kids my youngest sister was just 14. My mum was also 56 at that time,she said she didn’t want to marry again and now all these years later she is still living independently in her own home at 92!

 

[Floval Flyer]

1st anniversary of Chris Barker’s death today

RIP Barks ! Will always be a Shrimper.

 

[OldBlueLady]

1st anniversary of Chris Barker’s death today

RIP Barks ! Will always be a Shrimper.

Really hope we get to put on the planned charity match this year.

 

[jackj13]

That standing ovation during the first match after is one of the most poignant moments I’ve ever experienced at a football match

 

[amsemp]

RIP Barks ? a proper warrior. Still can’t quite believe he’s gone.

 

[amsemp]

I lost my Mum to Cancer just 2 days after he died, and I had previously lost my Dad to Cancer only 6yrs beforehand. I'm a similar age to him (i'm 36) and its just so tough and you do feel so alone. Then having Lockdown so close after, my heart goes out to him and the rest of his family.

So sorry mate, can’t imagine how difficult that must be for you ? lost my old man nearly 4 years ago and it’s strange how alone you feel when it’s a parent. Hope you’re doing good.