FA Vase

Heroic Harry hits the spot

If Hallen keeper Harry Thomas-Barker isn’t saving penalties then he’s scoring them – and he’s relishing every minute of his team’s FA Vase journey.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
8 March 2026

By David Lawrence

PENALTY KING: Harry Thomas-Barker enjoys victory with brother Cory
PICTURE: Gary House

ISUZU FA VASE SEMI-FINAL DRAW
Hallen v AFC Stoneham Cockfosters v Punjab United First leg: Saturday March 28 Second leg: Saturday April 4

IF Hallen keeper Harry Thomas-Barker isn’t saving penalties then he’s scoring them – and he’s relishing every minute of his team’s FA Vase journey.
But the 23-year-old has a warning for followers of the Bristol-based Hellenic League side, threatening to hang his gloves up if the minnows manage to get to Wembley and win the competition.
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