1. Christopher Andrew Barker was an English professional footballer who played as a defender.
13 Facts About Chris Barker
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Chris Barker represented Alfreton Town, Barnsley, Cardiff City, Stoke City, Colchester United, Queens Park Rangers, Plymouth Argyle, Southend United, Hereford FC and Weston Super Mare and he was player-manager of Aldershot Town for three months in 2015.
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Chris Barker began his professional career at Barnsley in 1999, winning the club's young player of the year award in his first full season.
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On 18 August 2006, Chris Barker was signed on loan by Colchester United until January 2007.
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On 5 June 2007, Chris Barker signed for Queens Park Rangers in a two-year deal, on a free transfer.
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Chris Barker signed for Championship rivals Plymouth Argyle on an emergency loan deal on 9 August 2008, allowing him to make his debut later that day against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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The transfer was made permanent two days later, with Chris Barker signing a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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On 5 August 2010, Chris Barker joined Southend United on loan for one month after being told he was surplus to requirements by Argyle manager Peter Reid.
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Chris Barker signed a two-year contract with the club at the end of the month on a free transfer.
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Chris Barker left Southend on 9 August 2013 after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
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In January 2015 Chris Barker was appointed player-manager of Aldershot following the sacking of Andy Scott.
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In June 2016, Chris Barker signed for Hereford as a player-coach.
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On 1 January 2020, Chris Barker was found dead at his home in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff at the age of 39.