Simon Barker

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Simon Barker (born Farnworth Lancashire November 4, 1964) was a footballer in the 1980's and 1990's. Simon was a blond haired, tough tackling midfielder played mainly for Blackburn Rovers and QPR.

Simon joined QPR in 1988 making his debut in the 0-0 draw against Manchester United in September of that year. A few years later Simon was part fo the QPR team that beat Manchester United 4-1 on New years day with Dennis Bailey scoring a hat trick that day. Simon went on to play 315 league games for QPR scoring 33 goals. In all a very popular player who 'gave it his all' and perhaps unlucky not to earn full England recognition.

Simon had his benefit match against Jamacia in 1998, before moving to Port Vale.