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exiledmeggie
February 15, 2022, 2:12pm
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Just heard that Geoff Barker who played in 77-79 for the Town has sadly passed away!
66 appearances and 1 goal for us!


Living in Exile since 1980, but still have Black and White blood!
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February 15, 2022, 2:23pm
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Beast of a centre half. Recollections of him being very strong in the tackle and also headed the ball miles..

RIP
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February 15, 2022, 2:26pm

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Sorry to hear that. He was the archetypal no-nonsense defender, hard as nails and steady as a rock. RIP
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February 15, 2022, 2:45pm

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RIP Geoff


When Leeds trainer Les Cocker was once told Norman Hunter had broken a leg, he asked: “Whose is it?”
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February 15, 2022, 2:46pm
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Quoted from Bigdog
Beast of a centre half. Recollections of him being very strong in the tackle and also headed the ball miles..

RIP


Hence the nickname " Blockhead "
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February 15, 2022, 4:45pm

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Sad news.

Geoff Barker was the first choice centre half alongside Keith Hanvey the first season i started watching Town 1977-78 so I have a fondness for that team.

My condolences to his friends and family

RIP
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February 15, 2022, 5:06pm

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R.I.P GEOFF a great centre half never one to back out of a battle not much got passed in the air
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February 15, 2022, 5:20pm
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Cultured he was not. Solid as a rock and Mr. Dependable he most certainly was.
Thanks Geoff. Rip sir. Condolences to his family.
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February 15, 2022, 5:20pm

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RIP Geoff , remember him well
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February 15, 2022, 5:34pm
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RIP Geoff, remember him as being a proper centre back, tough tackling, no nonsense and always prepared to clear the Main Stand if necessary.
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February 15, 2022, 5:45pm
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Geoff Barker an incredible footballer, he was a rock solid dependable defender, you could see his bald head knocking that ball away from dangerous positions, this man was as solid and reliable as any one we have today, God Bless you Geoff.
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RIP
A proper Center half.


In his three stints as Grimsby Town manager spanning over 10 years the club was never relegated and he also guided them to three promotions.
Only 14 managers have reached 1,000 matches in charge of a Football League team by 1998 and Buckley is one of them.
GOD
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February 15, 2022, 8:14pm

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AKA Biffa from what I recall from watching Town train a couple of times around that time.

RIP Geoff ….


"Crombie you would have got to that if you weren't such a fat ba%$@rd" - George Kerr, inspiration from the dug out 70s style  
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February 15, 2022, 8:29pm
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RIP Geoff.
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February 15, 2022, 8:59pm
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February 15, 2022, 9:29pm
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So sad to hear this news.

Before Covid I used to meet up with Geoff and two of his footballing
pals for a quiet Monday afternoon drink. He hadn't been in good
health for a few years, couldn't drink alcohol but would sit with a
smile on his face and quietly recount stories of his very happy
days at Town.

An absolute Gentleman who will be sadly missed.

R.I.P. Geoff
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February 15, 2022, 11:10pm

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RIP Geoff , a proper hard centre back...


All my pictures , Seem to fade to black and white.... (Reg Dwight)
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February 16, 2022, 8:29pm

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The epitome of the no nonsense defender.  

He is one of those players that those of us who saw him play will remember with affection and never forget.

Sad news indeed, RIP.  
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RIP Geoff, Many are quickly forgotten. Looking at this message board Geoff was certainly not and in my early years as a town fan I remember well his no-nonsense style.
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February 17, 2022, 4:13pm
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Hell of a player ….. hard as nails but a gent.
Similar to Brian Close in cricket who took what hit him all over and never flinched….
Called him Blockhead I recall….
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February 18, 2022, 11:39am
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Remember his partnership with Keith Hanvey - both solid dependable players , not many got past them . Geoff would put it in row Z if he needed to and was hard as nails
Condolences to his family RIP Geoff
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February 18, 2022, 7:26pm

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Remember his partnership with Keith Hanvey - both solid dependable players , not many got past them . Geoff would put it in row Z if he needed to and was hard as nails
Condolences to his family RIP Geoff


wasn't keith Hanvey a bit more cultured Exiled? was young at the time, but that's my memory
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