Shaun Barker Testimonial Viewed As A Massive Success

Just under 10,000 supporters headed to the iPro Stadium on Thursday evening for Shaun Barker’s testimonial game.

A current Derby County XI and a Shaun Barker XI went head-to-head – with the latter running out 10-9 winners in an enthralling evening’s entertainment.

A selection of Rams legends turned out for Barker’s side, who were managed by Roy McFarland, while Derby Head Coach Darren Wassall named a strong side for the match.

Barker played 73 minutes for his own side before playing the final 17 minutes for Derby.

Derby’s goals came courtesy of a Nick Blackman hat-trick, a brace from Darren Bent and further strikes from Craig Bryson, Jacob Butterfield, Andreas Weimann and, fittingly, Barker.

Meanwhile for Barker’s side, Steve Howard netted a hat-trick while Paul Peschisolido netted a brace – in addition to Paul Dickov, Paul Green, Adam Bolder, Barker and young supporter Ben Dennis, picked from the crowd to take a penalty, finding the net.

Barker received a standing ovation at the end of the game from the crowd and a guard of honour from the players as he made his way off the pitch.

Derby County XI:Lee Grant; Jamie Hanson, Jake Buxton, Marucs Olsson, Bradley Johnson; Andreas Weimann, Craig Bryson, Jacob Butterfield, Abdoul Camara; Nick Blackman, Darren Bent.

Substitutes:Matt Yates (GK), Johnny Russell, Tom Ince, Will Hughes, Shaun Barker.

Shaun Barker XI Squad:Martin Taylor, Marc Edworthy, Horacio Carbonari, Igor Stimac, Shaun Barker, Chris Powell, Gareth Roberts, Tommy Johnson, Steve Howard, Paul Peschisolido, Marco Gabbiadini, Paul Green, Christian Dailly, Adam Bolder, Deon Burton, Paul Dickov, Craig Ramage, Rob Hulse, Darren Moore, Youl Mawene, Michael Forsyth, Craig Bryson, Jake Buxton.

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