Mexborough and Swinton Times February 28, 1930
Barker, the right back of Northcliffe looks like following the footsteps of his brother Jack, who is with Derby.
This is “Lals” first season in serious football. His former football was Denaby juniors, who owing to financial difficulties, compete in nonleague games.
He is one of the most improved defenders in local junior football, and has this season proved himself invaluable to Northcliffe.
His tackling and kicking of sound and he still in his teens.
He stands 5’10” and weighs 11 stone