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A match held in memory of the former Barnsley, Cardiff, Plymouth and Southend footballer Chris Barker is aiming to raise thousands for a mental health charity.
Barker was 39 when he took his own life on New Year's Day 2020 with an inquest hearing the former defender was 'affected greatly' by the death of his parents.
Family and friends were left shocked by the tragedy with his sister-in-law Tracey Barker saying there had been 'no warnings' he was having suicidal thoughts.
A fundraising match in memory of former Barnsley, Cardiff, Plymouth and Southend defender Chris Barker, who took his own life in 2020, will be played at Roots Hall on May 28
'A Game for Barks' is aiming to raise thousands for the mental health charity Mind
Barker, who made over 500 appearances in the Football League during an 18-year career, will be fondly remembered at Southend's Roots Hall stadium at 3pm on Saturday May 28.
He captained Southend in their first-ever Wembley cup final, a 2-0 defeat to
