Arsene Titman Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I’ve just seen that Richie Barker has passed away , aged 80. Sad to see him go, not many fans are old enough to remember him playing during the Brian Clough era. Not the quickest or most graceful mover but he knew where the net was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB SPORTS Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Arsene Titman said: I’ve just seen that Richie Barker has passed away , aged 80. Sad to see him go, not many fans are old enough to remember him playing during the Brian Clough era. Not the quickest or most graceful mover but he knew where the net was Very Sad, played in the first match at the baseball ground I saw live and member of the boys of 69. RIP Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Was a great CF for Derby. RIP Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Old Ram Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 One of BC’s first signing I think. Always gave 100% and I enjoyed watching him play RIP Ritchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2020/10/richie-barker-rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Before I was a Rams fan and being brought up in the Burton area Richie Barker was a local legend. Between 1960-67 he played 270 games for Burton Albion scoring 159 goals. He then scored 12 goals in 38 games for Cloughie's Derby just before I started supporting them. I must have seen him play for Burton in a testimonial when Stanley Matthews came with Port Vale to Eton Park.. He loomed large in Burton Albion's history. My condolences to his family. RIP Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandExile Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I saw him play for Notts County where I believe he was very popular. Any lost Ram is a sad loss ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanish Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Curtains said: https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2020/10/richie-barker-rip Makes you feel old, Curtains, doesn’t it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I remember his home debut - he was one of Cloughie's first signings, along with Arthur Stewart. We called him 'Camel' because of his lolloping stride. A whole-hearted player, who eventually lost his place in the side / on the bench to Frank Wignall as we became more competitive in Clough's second season in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkFruitsRam7 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Did he end up doing any academy scouting by any chance? I got approached by an old Derby scout who I’m pretty sure was called Richie when I was younger (no dodgy jokes please!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Did he end up doing any academy scouting by any chance? I got approached by an old Derby scout who I’m pretty sure was called Richie when I was younger (no dodgy jokes please!). It wasn't by the entrance to Markeato... Oh... Just seen the bit in brackets... sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Did he end up doing any academy scouting by any chance? I got approached by an old Derby scout who I’m pretty sure was called Richie when I was younger (no dodgy jokes please!). If that happens in the Southampton area, criminal proceedings usually ensue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinspain Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 RIP Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dambuster Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 2 hours ago, DarkFruitsRam7 said: Did he end up doing any academy scouting by any chance? I got approached by an old Derby scout who I’m pretty sure was called Richie when I was younger (no dodgy jokes please!). Not sure about that, could it have been Rich Williams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PendineRam Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 He went into coaching and management. Assistant to Durban at Shrewsbury and held other asst and manager jobs including Stoke. I liked Ritchie, genuine lad who appreciated his promotion to the 'big time' from non-league. A few more with his attitude wouldn't do us any harm! RIP Ritchie. Have a pint with old big head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I remember attending a football coaching course at the Municipal back in the late 1960s Richie, Jim Walker, Mick Jones and Alan Durban were the coaches He was a nice man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I'm so sorry... I clearly forgot where I was, when posting yesterday, and left my manners behind, to my shame! My heartfelt apologies, and condolences to the family, and thank you for your services to this fine football club of ours. May you rest in eternal peace, Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 18 hours ago, Mucker1884 said: I'm so sorry... I clearly forgot where I was, when posting yesterday, and left my manners behind, to my shame! My heartfelt apologies, and condolences to the family, and thank you for your services to this fine football club of ours. May you rest in eternal peace, Sir. I'm sure Richie would've seen the joke.....and accepted your apologies with a good grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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