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Fans pay tribute to Stags legend Richie Barker

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Published Date:
29 May 2009
STAGS fans have been quick to pay tribute to their former hero Richie Barker following news of his retirement today.
Barker announced his retirement from the game after failing to recover from a long-term knee injury.

Barker (33) became a crowd hero after he scored 40 goals in 95 matches during his 27-month spell at Field Mill, where he was made captain and won player of the year accolades.

Barker announces retirement

He was then controversially sold for £100,000 to Hartlepool United in January 2007 in what he later described as a transfer where he was forced out of the door from the club he loved.

Dean Foulkes of the SSA supporters' group told Chad he would remember Barker as a passionate player who gave his all for the club.

"It is a real shame for Richie, I had heard rumours that this might happen but it is still sad news,"he said.

"He did Mansfield Town proud as a player. He played with the passion that all fans had.

"He always gave it his very best and that is all we could have asked for. I will remember him as being like a fan who had left the stands to play and kept his replica shirt on.

"The F.A Cup victory against Rotherham stands out in my mind. He had a great game and was applauded off by both sets of fans which is the mark of any quality player.

"I also remember being gutted when he left Field Mill. We wish him all the best in his future role. I'm sure whatever he does will be a great success."

And Foulkes also called on Mansfield Town to find some sort of role for Barker within the club.

Said Dean: "Richie was a real ambassador for Mansfield Town when he played.

"The club have honoured Kevin Bird and other club legends and it would be nice if something similar was done for Richie.

"For me he is up there with Phil Stant in the legend category, I am sure he will always be welcome at Field Mill."


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  • Last Updated: 29 May 2009 2:18 PM
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delboy the Stag,

29/05/2009 14:34:35
A TRUE HERO!
Has to be up there with some of our greatest players!

How about, The Richard Barker something or other????

That`s if there`s anything left to name....lol
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Lewisfieldsandparks,

29/05/2009 15:03:18
How about name a stand, or a section after him? I reall dont know.
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Adamr999,

29/05/2009 15:07:24
make him youth coach
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Adamr999,

29/05/2009 17:18:35
to late we have somebody else instead lol
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West Country Stag,

Penzance 30/05/2009 06:43:25
It's sad news that Richie has had to call it a day on his playing career .
This guy is a Stags legend & i for one would welcome him back in any capacity that can be made available for him .
Having him involved on a daily basis would rekindle the fire & i'm sure the Stags fans would back him ...
GOOD LUCK SIR RICHARD !!!!!!
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Larby.,

Mansfield 30/05/2009 10:29:50
Super, Super Rich, Super, Super Rich, Super Richie Barker!!..

Well done !
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simon140567,

west stand lower 01/06/2009 10:19:56
RETIREMENT !!!! NO WAY!!! Get yer ass to Field Mill and get involved with the centre of excellence /youth team. What better way for the club to recognize your achievements and loyalty than giving you the responsibility of Stags youth development. A.P. get the paperwork sorted, cheers
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robbie jones,

west stand lower 02/06/2009 12:06:20
give me the freedom of mansfield and assistant manager job to sir richard barker
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MarkJ,

02/06/2009 18:50:47
RITCHIE BARKER = LEGEND one of the all time mansfield town legends. Lets now recognise him and name a stand after him or give him a coaching role in the club
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benno,

04/06/2009 11:20:20
Shame Ritchie Barker has had to quit football at his age, he may have had another two years left in him. He had a decent career and got us a few goals. Not as good a player as some misty eyed fans think he was but certainly useful. He gave 100% which is always going to go down well with supporters.
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