Career
Born in Wardley Colliery, England, Barkas had worked in the pits and farm before leaving his junior club Middle Dock to join in 1928. He played four games in his first season, before in his first full season in 1928-1929 he helped City to the Division Three (North) title. He played a total of 202 games for City before he was sold to for £5,000 in 1933.
At he picked up a Championship medal and a Division Two title.
He played until 1946 appearing 176 times and scoring one goal. He later managed Workington and Wigan and was a scout for and Leeds United.
Barkas was one of five brothers who all had professional careers. The others were Ned, Harry, Jimmy and Tommy.
