Former Barnsley and Cardiff City defender Chris Barker has died at the age of 39. Barker made over 150 appearances for Cardiff and also played over 100 times for Barnsley - where he began his league career - and Southend. The left-back also represented QPR, Plymouth Argyle and Aldershot Town during a playing career which spanned 17 years. Chris Barker played for Cardiff between 2002 and 2007His sports management agency World in Motion tweeted on Thursday: "It is with great sadness that we learn of the untimely and tragic passing at the age of 39 of Chris Barker. "Chris was a client throughout his outstanding playing career of over 500 league games.

Source: Sky sports January 02, 2020 10:18 UTC