'Football fanatic' named after car crash death

Doncaster Rovers fan John Barker died after his red Dacia Duster was involved in a collision on the A630 Warmsworth Road at 10.12pm on December 2.

Police said he had received CPR and been taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

His family released a short statement, saying he would be sadly missed by 

“loving wife Lynne and family” and “by all who knew him”.

They added: “Those that did know him knew he was a larger than life Donny Rovers fan.”

A police spokesperson said: “If you have any information about the collision, you can get in touch using live chat, our online portal or by calling 101 quoting incident number 967 of December 2."