"The Owls are saddened to learn of the passing of former SWFC assistant manager Richie Barker at the age of 80. Our thoughts are with Richieβs family and friends."
Richie Barker was assistant manager at Sheffield Wednesday under Ron Atkinson and Trevor Francis - the best period of Sheffield Wednesday football in my lifetime.
RIP Richie Barker π¦π
RICHIE BARKER - 1939-2020 RIP
posted on 12/10/20
RIP!
posted on 12/10/20
Was he the father of the other Richie Barker kit?
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comment by Geoff Tipps (U1449)
posted 5 minutes ago
Was he the father of the other Richie Barker kit?
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Not as far as I know Geoff.
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I will always consider both Richie Barker and Alan Smith as important as the players and manager during that period
RIP Richie
posted on 12/10/20
Not the most talented of players and was still a draughtsman when Brian Clough signed him. He did know where the goal was though and did a job when required
posted on 12/10/20
comment by Sloppy implementer of heroic ideas (U20845)
posted 30 minutes ago
I will always consider both Richie Barker and Alan Smith as important as the players and manager during that period
RIP Richie
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Absolutely true Sloppy. Real football men, and gentlemen, both.
posted on 13/10/20
I remember Ritchie Barker with affection, he played against Leeds in the League Cup and scored I think.
RIP Ritchie "Dog" Barker.
posted on 19/10/20
Also made a big impression at Wolves. Sad news.