Great article that. Even though he didn't make it here he's still only 20 and playing every week at a decent level, so if he does well there's a good chance he'll be back in league football soon.
He could maybe look at Santos at Bolton for inspiration. He was non-league as a kid before Peterborough signed him and then at the age of 23-24 he was back in non-league with Barnet. Now he's an important part of a Bolton side who could be heading to the Championship next year.
Great read. Very praiseworthy of the recently departed Anthony Hayes, and a good insight into aspects of being a young player trying to get started in the game.
Seems like a very level headed and sensible fella. Good luck to him, I hope he does well there. My son has played over at Wealdstone a few times and it sounds like they have a good set up.
I never really understood why Barker wasn't given more of a chance here after some very impressive early performances.
Can only assume it was thought he wasn't quite tall enough for a centre half in he modern game and maybe not good enough to play full back.
Either way, it's good he has fought his way back into the pro game. Hopefully, a good example for all those who have been released at the end of last season.
Charlie is from a family that knows football. His father Richie Barker had a pretty respectable playing career, followed by extensive managerial and coaching experience. I hope things work out well for Charlie Barker, there is absolutely no reason for any Charlton fan to feel negatively towards him unless he is playing against us.
I never really understood why Barker wasn't given more of a chance here after some very impressive early performances.
Can only assume it was thought he wasn't quite tall enough for a centre half in he modern game and maybe not good enough to play full back.
Either way, it's good he has fought his way back into the pro game. Hopefully, a good example for all those who have been released at the end of last season.
I watched him a few times for the under 21s at right back. He was running around like a headless chicken, missing tackles and giving the ball away.
Hopefully the time at Wealdstone has calmed him down. Wish him luck with the move.
I think Charlie was too enthusiastic for his own good,charging about everywhere.I hope his time at Wealdstone has slowed him down a bit.He played really well for us when he came into the side,no reason he should not have a good career in league football.
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He could maybe look at Santos at Bolton for inspiration. He was non-league as a kid before Peterborough signed him and then at the age of 23-24 he was back in non-league with Barnet. Now he's an important part of a Bolton side who could be heading to the Championship next year.
Very praiseworthy of the recently departed Anthony Hayes, and a good insight into aspects of being a young player trying to get started in the game.
Can only assume it was thought he wasn't quite tall enough for a centre half in he modern game and maybe not good enough to play full back.
Either way, it's good he has fought his way back into the pro game. Hopefully, a good example for all those who have been released at the end of last season.
I hope things work out well for Charlie Barker, there is absolutely no reason for any Charlton fan to feel negatively towards him unless he is playing against us.
Hopefully the time at Wealdstone has calmed him down. Wish him luck with the move.