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ADDICKS PAY RESPECTS TO TOP FAN NORM

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TRIBUTES have been paid to Norman Barker, the Charlton Athletic fan who died after falling ill during last weekend’s Championship game with Portsmouth at the Valley.
Known as ‘Headphones Norm’ for his omnipresent headgear, Barker began watching Charlton in 1968 and had been a regular presence home and away for the last 40 years.
A minute’s applause was held before Tuesday night’s 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough, whilst Barker’s seat was draped in club scarves with a pair of headphones perched above. The Addicks players also wore bla...

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