John Barker

[tommy toes]

My friend for more than 50 years, the great Johnny Barker died last night on his way home from the game.

I am heartbroken. Spoke to him at half time, he seemed fine.
I just can't believe it.
John was one of the Rovers greatest supporters they've ever had and will leave a massive hole in mine and all of his friends lives

[Prez]

Very sad to hear. RIP

[Batleyred]

Gutted had some proper laughs over the years with him.

R.I.P John

[swintonrover]

If it's the John Barker I'm thinking of I was speaking to him before the game and he seemed fine. Awful how things can change so suddenly like that. RIP mate

[Filo]

Although I didn’t know him, I put his name to a face that I’d seen at Rovers over the years, don’t think he was that old either, RIP fella

[Geronimo]

Terrible news. Great friend  and colleague for over 55 years.

[roversdude]

Can’t picture him but RIP fella

[Donnywolf]

WOW ..... absolutely stuffed by that. Met him via Alonzo Drake to name 1 way back in 72 - 50 years ago

Great Rovers fan and always a joke / jibe coming.

RIP (tt will Alonzo get to know as he ought to ? - if not I will message him - in fact I will message him anyway)

[tommy toes]

Yes John I would imagine G, who rang me let him know this morning.
Still in shock here.

[RedRover45]

Gutted. Knew John well and took him to many an away match. RIP mate

[Filo]

Did he use this Forum?

[Draytonian III]

Didn’t John follow England cricket to Australia, I remember watching the test early one morning and seeing him sat two rows back proudly wearing a Rovers shirt

R.I.P. John

[Lincoln Rover]

Always following Yorkshire CCC.
Lovely bloke & always wanting to chat about Rovers whilst sat at Scarborough. Deepest condolences to all his family & friends.

[Campsall rover]

Terrible news.

Saw John many times at Headingley and Scarborough over the years.

R.I.P. 

[Upton Rover]

R.I.P fellow Rovers fan

[Grfla]

R.I.P. John
Terrible news

[donnievic]

Awful news,know him years when use to go on Retford coach

RIP John and condolences to his family

[Spilsby Red]

Terrible news. My condolences to you and all his family and friends. Just goes to show, enjoy life as best we can.
Sad about Bromley fan dying at the game today. Results are not the most important thing in life, annoying yes but not the be all and end all.

[wilts rover]

Condolences to all his friends and family Tommy.

[Bentley Bullet]

Sad news. Didn't know him personally but might have seen him at games. A photo would always be useful at times likes this.

Was he a member of this forum?

RIP John.

[Branton Rover]

Very sad news I knew JB over 30 years he loved his Rovers, he loved his cricket both Yorkshire and England - we have lost another stalwart fan & great bloke too.

RIP John

[Walsall Fan]

My friend for more than 50 years, the great Johnny Barker died last night on his way home from the game.

I am heartbroken. Spoke to him at half time, he seemed fine.
I just can't believe it.
John was one of the Rovers greatest supporters they've ever had and will leave a massive hole in mine and all of his friends lives

Hope you don't mind me posting on here, on our way back through Doncaster to Leeds last night we came across your friend John and called the Ambulance. Was sad to see the news about him this morning.
Sorry for your loss. The football really is irrelevant at the end of the day isn't it.

[podrover73]

RIP John, a nice guy

[andy didcott]

RIP John, very sad news this, didn’t know him much but always said ayup, one of the most recognisable faces at matches home and away for many years.

[Donnywolf]

Than

My friend for more than 50 years, the great Johnny Barker died last night on his way home from the game.

I am heartbroken. Spoke to him at half time, he seemed fine.
I just can't believe it.
John was one of the Rovers greatest supporters they've ever had and will leave a massive hole in mine and all of his friends lives

Hope you don't mind me posting on here, on our way back through Doncaster to Leeds last night we came across your friend John and called the Ambulance. Was sad to see the news about him this morning.
Sorry for your loss. The football really is irrelevant at the end of the day isn't it.

On behalf of those who knew JB over the years and his friends and family I'm sure I speak for all when thanking you and any others for your help and assistance

Thanks for that Walsall Fan even though your help turned out to be in vain. As you say life itself transcends sport and puts things sharply inyo focus

Thanking you again Wolfie

[roversdude]

Even more gutted now I realise who he was

[tommy toes]

Thanks Walsall fan.
I suppose it was fitting that John's last game was against Walsall. We often used to reminisce about a mad night there many, many years ago.
We won 3-1 at Fellows Park, and went on the lash in Birmingham. We got up to all sorts and ended up sliding down the middle of the escalators at New Street Station.
John woke up the next morning wondering why he'd got no arse in his jeans.
He was a special bloke, a bit of a hero of mine and I can't believe I won't see him again.

[streathamdave]

RIP

[since-1969]

My friend for more than 50 years, the great Johnny Barker died last night on his way home from the game.

I am heartbroken. Spoke to him at half time, he seemed fine.
I just can't believe it.
John was one of the Rovers greatest supporters they've ever had and will leave a massive hole in mine and all of his friends lives

very sad to hear of your friend  , perhaps you could upload a picture as some people know faces but not names behind the face !

[andy didcott]

Heard it was a car accident.