HEREFORD FC have signed experienced football Football League player Chris Barker as player-coach.
Barker, who arrives following a three-season spell at Aldershot Town, has made more than 500 Football League appearances.
The 36-year-old has played for the likes of Cardiff City, Queens Park Rangers Plymouth Argyle and Southend United.
Barker moved to Aldershot in 2013/14 and went went on to make more than 70 appearances in the Football Conference and National League.
He was part of the side that dramatically lost 2-1 to Hereford on the final day of the 2013/14 season.
The victory kept United in the Conference Premier before unpaid debts meant they were demoted two months later.
In January 2015, Sheffield-born Barker was named caretaker boss of Aldershot, taking over from Andy Scott on a temporary basis.
Barker then remained as assistant manager to Shots boss Barry Smith until the end of the 2015/16 season.
Hereford manager Pete Beadle says he is delighted to secure Barker's services.
“This is a fantastic signing for us," said Beadle.
“Chris has a wealth of experience that could prove invaluable to our young squad.
"Not only is he a very talented player who can play in a number of positions across the back four, but he will also be a fantastic addition to our coaching set up.”
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