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Chris Barker dead: Former Barnsley and Cardiff City defender passes away, aged 39

Chris Barker in action during his time with Cardiff. [Courtesy]

Former Barnsley and Cardiff City defender Chris Barker has passed away, aged just 39.

The Sheffield-born left-back made more than 500 career appearances since making his Football League debut for Barnsley back in 1999.

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