of the year for the 2010–11 season. Having been vice-captain during his first season with the club, he was appointed captain ahead of the new campaign after the departure of Craig Easton. He scored his first goal for Southend as they were defeated by Crewe Alexandra in the 2011–12 League Two play-offs. Barker left Southend on 9 August 2013 after his contract was terminated by mutual consent. He subsequently joined Aldershot Town the same day and made his debut for the Conference side the following day in a 1–1 draw with Grimsby Town. In January 2015 Barker was appointed player-manager of Aldershot following the sacking of Andy Scott. In June 2016, Barker signed for Hereford as a player-coach. In October 2016, he joined National League South side Weston-super-Mare as player/assistant manager to boss Scott Bartlett. Barker left Weston-super-Mare in July 2017. Death On 1 January 2020, Barker was found dead at his home in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff at the age of 39. The cause of his death was not immediately revealed, but it was not treated as suspicious. It was later revealed that he had taken his own life. Career statistics A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League play-offs and the Football League Trophy. Honours Player Cardiff City Second Division play-offs: 2002–03 Southend United Football League Trophy runner-up: 2012–13 Individual Cardiff City Player of the Year: 2004–05 Southend United Player of the Year: 2010–11 References General Specific External links 1980 births 2020 deaths Footballers from Sheffield English footballers Association football defenders Alfreton Town F.C. players Barnsley F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Southend United F.C. players Aldershot Town F.C. players Hereford F.C. players Weston-super-Mare A.F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Aldershot Town F.C. non-playing staff English football managers Aldershot Town F.C. managers 2020 suicides Suicides in Wales