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| team 1 | score | team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Southend | 0 - 1 | Morecambe |
| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Chris Barker |
| Age | 33 |
| Club | Southend United |
| Position | Defender |
| Squad No | 23 |
| Born | Sheffield, England |
| Height | 1.85m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| From | To | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Argyle | Southend United | 31 Aug 2010 | Free Transfer |
| Plymouth Argyle | Southend United | 2 Aug 2010 | Loan : Recalled |
| Queens Park Rangers | Plymouth Argyle | 9 Aug 2008 | Undisclosed |
| Cardiff City | Queens Park Rangers | 5 Jun 2007 | Free Transfer |
| Cardiff City | Colchester United | 18 Aug 2006 | On Loan |
| Cardiff City | Stoke City | 9 Aug 2004 | Undisclosed |
| Barnsley | Cardiff City | 12 Jul 2002 | Undisclosed |
| Maltby | Barnsley | 14 Aug 1998 | Undisclosed |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| npower League 2 | Southend United | 28 (3) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| The FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser | Southend United | 4 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital One Cup | Southend United | 1 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnstone's Paint Trophy | Southend United | 6 (1) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
1st July 2011
Defender Chris Barker has been appointed club captain for next season by Southend manager Paul Sturrock.
2nd May 2011
Southend defender Chris Barker has revealed he is delighted at being named the club's player of the year.
20th September 2010
Southend defender Chris Barker has taken full responsibility for his side's 3-2 defeat to Morecambe at the weekend.
1st September 2010
Chris Barker has expressed his relief at completing a permanent deadline-day transfer from Plymouth to Southend.
31st August 2010
Southend United manager Paul Sturrock has completed the signing of Chris Barker on a permanent deal from Plymouth Argyle.
26th August 2010
Plymouth manager Peter Reid has cleared the way for defender Chris Barker to extend his stay at Southend.