Barker Leaves Ulster for AIL Division 2B Side

[midulsterrugby]

Barker Signing A Major Boost For Rainey OB

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While the Rugby Committee can be well pleased with how things went last season, they are not resting on their laurels. Coaches Chris Campbell and Richard Boyd, in liaison with a recruitment panel, have been busy in recent weeks considering their options and interviewing players who would enhance the strength of the squad. They have until the end of the month to register newcomers and with a number of irons in the fire, hopes are high that some key positions can be filled. No names will be mentioned until registrations have been completed, but the club is delighted to announce that Ulster forward Tim Barker will be at Hatrick Park next season.

Tim made his name at Dungannon before being invited to join the Ulster squad for season 2003-04. He later sampled rugby in the south of France with Top 14 side Castres Olympique. His next port of call was Glasgow where he spent a successful period with the Warriors. For the last two seasons he has been back at Ravenhill, playing his part in Ulster's exciting run and rubbing shoulders with some of rugby's biggest names. On leaving the professional ranks, he will embark on a new career as a Chartered Accountant with Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Tim still has a lot to offer and his experience should prove invaluable. Not yet 31, the 6'5" lock/No.8 will increase lineout options and his powerful ball-carrying ability will lighten the load on others. He represented Ireland at Under 18, 19 and 21 levels and his capture is just what the club needed. Let's hope that the next few weeks will produce more good news.

[BaggyTrousers]

Wow, a day for surprises.

iHumph becomes a Spide,
NOC returns to a deafening silence,
Tim Barker leaves the pro game to assist tax dodgers.

Any time left for some other good news?

[Eggs]

I heard that St Ruan is off to Leinster, Bowe changed his mind and is going to the turnips, Afoa wants to join Kaino in Japan and Ferris is going to retire.

But silver lining, we are resigning Neil Best and NOC, and giving Emerick another three month trial.

[troupe86]

An interesting turn of events for a solid squad player. I wish him all the best and can't wait to play against him.

[Tenyarder]

Barker was an excellent squad palyer who gave 100%. A good signing for the boys from Mid Ulster, who are a well run outfit, and like Ulster have noisy neighbours to their south.

[cjp]

His wife is from around Magherafelt afaik. Great signing for them.

[ruckover]

Best of luck to him, good servant of UR

[Loki]

wish him luck in the AIL and with the new career. dependable player to have around the fringes and though he wasn't blessed with tremendous quality I never thought he let us down.

[stickinout]

Wow, a day for surprises.

iHumph becomes a Spide,
NOC returns to a deafening silence,
Tim Barker leaves the pro game to assist tax dodgers.

Any time left for some other good news?

Who was it that said a few days ago he was going back to Glasgie?

[Tom]

Probably pip

[Snipe Watson]

Wow, a day for surprises.

iHumph becomes a Spide,
NOC returns to a deafening silence,
Tim Barker leaves the pro game to assist tax dodgers.

Any time left for some other good news?

Thought you were about to diss the Old Boys...............

Mind you there are a few boyos around the club..............

[TheElephantMan]

Good luck Tim at the new job and playing with ur new club........ thanks for being a Ulsterman......... cheers,ps hope we see u in the stands watching our beloved Ulster..

[Gael]

Good luck Tim.
Thought he was a lot better than McComb who hasn't impressed me at all. Think this leaves us somewhat light in the second row next year, unless Henderson is being seriously considered as a senior player for the coming season - although I thought they had plans for him as a back rower

[namron]

Tough cookie our Tim and played for the jersey I wish him well

[Wee Woman]

Sorry to hear he's moving on, he was a devoted Ulsterman though who was mad keen to come home to play for 'his' team and always gave 100% .

Good luck Tim & best wishes for the future