Otd in 2004, the Yorkshire Post reported that Barnsley boss Paul Hart was aiming to extend Michael Chopra's loan from Newcastle United. He succeeded & Chopra signed for the rest of the season, which he ended as top scorer. #BarnsleyFC #NUFC
November 9, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Otd in 2004, the Yorkshire Post reported that Barnsley boss Paul Hart was aiming to extend Michael Chopra's loan from Newcastle United. He succeeded & Chopra signed for the rest of the season, which he ended as top scorer. #BarnsleyFC #NUFC
A momentous week covered on the back page of the Chron on this day in 1989:
- Match report from a 1-0 defeat at Oakwell v Pompey;
- Allan Clarke sacked;
- Chairman Geoff Buckle resigns in protest;
- Eric Winstanley is caretaker manager;
- John Dennis new Chairman
#BarnsleyFC
- Match report from a 1-0 defeat at Oakwell v Pompey;
- Allan Clarke sacked;
- Chairman Geoff Buckle resigns in protest;
- Eric Winstanley is caretaker manager;
- John Dennis new Chairman
#BarnsleyFC
November 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
A momentous week covered on the back page of the Chron on this day in 1989:
- Match report from a 1-0 defeat at Oakwell v Pompey;
- Allan Clarke sacked;
- Chairman Geoff Buckle resigns in protest;
- Eric Winstanley is caretaker manager;
- John Dennis new Chairman
#BarnsleyFC
- Match report from a 1-0 defeat at Oakwell v Pompey;
- Allan Clarke sacked;
- Chairman Geoff Buckle resigns in protest;
- Eric Winstanley is caretaker manager;
- John Dennis new Chairman
#BarnsleyFC
Back page of the Chron otd in 1984. Stories include:
- Local derby v Sheffield United rearranged;
- Stuart Gray & David Geddis come through reserves appearance after injury;
- Collins says Geddis likely to go straight back into the team;
- Simon Jeffels wins Player of the Month award
#BarnsleyFC
- Local derby v Sheffield United rearranged;
- Stuart Gray & David Geddis come through reserves appearance after injury;
- Collins says Geddis likely to go straight back into the team;
- Simon Jeffels wins Player of the Month award
#BarnsleyFC
November 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Back page of the Chron otd in 1984. Stories include:
- Local derby v Sheffield United rearranged;
- Stuart Gray & David Geddis come through reserves appearance after injury;
- Collins says Geddis likely to go straight back into the team;
- Simon Jeffels wins Player of the Month award
#BarnsleyFC
- Local derby v Sheffield United rearranged;
- Stuart Gray & David Geddis come through reserves appearance after injury;
- Collins says Geddis likely to go straight back into the team;
- Simon Jeffels wins Player of the Month award
#BarnsleyFC
I mentioned yesterday that in 1984, Simon Jeffels had won Player of the Month for October at #BarnsleyFC. He was in the team because of September winner Larry May's knee injury v Huddersfield on 22/09 which required surgery. On this day the Green 'Un reported that May's post op return..1/2 #LarryMay
November 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I mentioned yesterday that in 1984, Simon Jeffels had won Player of the Month for October at #BarnsleyFC. He was in the team because of September winner Larry May's knee injury v Huddersfield on 22/09 which required surgery. On this day the Green 'Un reported that May's post op return..1/2 #LarryMay
Otd in 2020, goals from Conor Chaplin & Victor Adeboyejo earned a 2-0 win behind closed doors at Derby County in the Championship. #BarnsleyFC #DerbyCounty www.youtube.com/watch?v=djXN...
HIGHLIGHTS | Derby County 0-2 Barnsley
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November 7, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Otd in 2020, goals from Conor Chaplin & Victor Adeboyejo earned a 2-0 win behind closed doors at Derby County in the Championship. #BarnsleyFC #DerbyCounty www.youtube.com/watch?v=djXN...
Otd in 1933, with a home record of played 5 won 5 at Oakwell, the Reds played Doncaster Rovers in Div 3 North. Donny twice took the lead but goals from Abe Blight & Teddy Ashton meant it was 2-2 at h-t. Barnsley had the better of the second half but couldn't..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #DoncasterRovers
November 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Otd in 1933, with a home record of played 5 won 5 at Oakwell, the Reds played Doncaster Rovers in Div 3 North. Donny twice took the lead but goals from Abe Blight & Teddy Ashton meant it was 2-2 at h-t. Barnsley had the better of the second half but couldn't..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #DoncasterRovers
Whilst the first team were beating Sheffield United 2-0 on this day in 1999, the U19s also had a very good day - winning 7-1 at Newcastle United. Rory Fallon getting a hat-trick and Jon Parkin 2. #BarnsleyFC
November 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Whilst the first team were beating Sheffield United 2-0 on this day in 1999, the U19s also had a very good day - winning 7-1 at Newcastle United. Rory Fallon getting a hat-trick and Jon Parkin 2. #BarnsleyFC
Otd in 2009, in a local derby with Sheffield United at Oakwell the Reds led twice through Anderson De Silva & Daniel Bogdanovic but Darius Henderson scored 2 pens to level. The 2-2 draw left both teams in mid-table on 18 points in the Championship. #BarnsleyFC #SUFC
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Barnsley 2-2 Sheff Utd Highlights (09/10)
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November 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Otd in 2009, in a local derby with Sheffield United at Oakwell the Reds led twice through Anderson De Silva & Daniel Bogdanovic but Darius Henderson scored 2 pens to level. The 2-2 draw left both teams in mid-table on 18 points in the Championship. #BarnsleyFC #SUFC
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Otd in 1986, after losing the first 6, the Reds were unbeaten in 7 (2 wins 5 draws) when they played at Reading in Div 2. Led by Larry May & Paul Futcher in central defence, the Reds didn’t look like conceding. On 74 mins Futcher punched Reading's Trevor Senior.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #PaulFutcher
November 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Otd in 1986, after losing the first 6, the Reds were unbeaten in 7 (2 wins 5 draws) when they played at Reading in Div 2. Led by Larry May & Paul Futcher in central defence, the Reds didn’t look like conceding. On 74 mins Futcher punched Reading's Trevor Senior.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #PaulFutcher
Otd in 1999, Barnsley beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Oakwell in Division 1. The result saw them climb to 4th in the table. Two good goals from Neil Shipperley here at 44:20... #BarnsleyFC #NeilShipperley #SheffieldUnited www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi7...
Barnsley F.C. Season Highlights 1999/2000 season.
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November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Otd in 1999, Barnsley beat Sheffield United 2-0 at Oakwell in Division 1. The result saw them climb to 4th in the table. Two good goals from Neil Shipperley here at 44:20... #BarnsleyFC #NeilShipperley #SheffieldUnited www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi7...
..find a winner. John Johnson, signed from Rotherham, made his Reds debut, one of nine appearances he made before moving to Carlisle United at the end of the season. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #DoncasterRovers #JohnJohnson
November 11, 2026 at 5:33 PM
..find a winner. John Johnson, signed from Rotherham, made his Reds debut, one of nine appearances he made before moving to Carlisle United at the end of the season. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #DoncasterRovers #JohnJohnson
Otd in 1957, the Newcastle Evening Chronicle reported Newcastle United were set to sign Barnsley forward Malcolm Graham & Barnsley directors were to meet to discuss the transfer. Three days later reports confirmed the clubs couldn't agree a fee. #BarnsleyFC #NUFC #MalcolmGraham
November 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Otd in 1957, the Newcastle Evening Chronicle reported Newcastle United were set to sign Barnsley forward Malcolm Graham & Barnsley directors were to meet to discuss the transfer. Three days later reports confirmed the clubs couldn't agree a fee. #BarnsleyFC #NUFC #MalcolmGraham
Otd in 1977, after a 0-0 draw at #SouthendUnited the previous night kept Barnsley in the promotion picture, the Green 'Un included a feature on summer signing Alan Little's value to the team. #BarnsleyFC #AlanLittle
November 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Otd in 1977, after a 0-0 draw at #SouthendUnited the previous night kept Barnsley in the promotion picture, the Green 'Un included a feature on summer signing Alan Little's value to the team. #BarnsleyFC #AlanLittle
Otd in 1951, having played in the 2-1 defeat at Birmingham City 3 days earlier, Tommy Taylor played for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (he was doing his National Service) V the North Staffordshire Regiment at the Bordon Camp in Hampshire. During the game he collided.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #TommyTaylor
November 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Otd in 1951, having played in the 2-1 defeat at Birmingham City 3 days earlier, Tommy Taylor played for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (he was doing his National Service) V the North Staffordshire Regiment at the Bordon Camp in Hampshire. During the game he collided.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #TommyTaylor
..return to fitness was going well (he actually returned v Manchester City on Boxing Day). On the pitch, Jeffels again proved an able deputy as the Reds drew 0-0 at Middlesbrough - a fifth clean sheet in a row. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #SimonJeffels
November 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
..return to fitness was going well (he actually returned v Manchester City on Boxing Day). On the pitch, Jeffels again proved an able deputy as the Reds drew 0-0 at Middlesbrough - a fifth clean sheet in a row. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #SimonJeffels
Otd in 1994, the Reds beat Stoke City 2-0 at Oakwell in Div 1 (now Champ'ship). Darren Sheridan's sublime chip, his first goal for Barnsley, sealed the win. #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sb-...
Barnsley 2-0 Stoke City 5/11/94
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November 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Otd in 1994, the Reds beat Stoke City 2-0 at Oakwell in Div 1 (now Champ'ship). Darren Sheridan's sublime chip, his first goal for Barnsley, sealed the win. #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sb-...
Twenty years ago today in 2006. A good comeback and a couple of great goals... #BarnsleyFC #LUFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY1W...
Barnsley 3-2 Leeds Utd Highlights (06/07)
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November 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Twenty years ago today in 2006. A good comeback and a couple of great goals... #BarnsleyFC #LUFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY1W...
..& was sent off. Senior had clashed with Futcher’s brother Ron the previous week when Reading played Oldham, prompting suggestions Paul was taking retribution. Despite being down to 10, Barnsley held firm, stretching the unbeaten run to 8 games. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #PaulFutcher #ReadingFC
November 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
..& was sent off. Senior had clashed with Futcher’s brother Ron the previous week when Reading played Oldham, prompting suggestions Paul was taking retribution. Despite being down to 10, Barnsley held firm, stretching the unbeaten run to 8 games. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #PaulFutcher #ReadingFC
Barnsley also played Birmingham City at St Andrew's otd in 1987. The Reds were a goal down when just after the hour Joe Joyce was booked twice within a minute & sent off. Birmingham added a second to win 2-0. #BarnsleyFC #BCFC #JoeJoyce
November 3, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Barnsley also played Birmingham City at St Andrew's otd in 1987. The Reds were a goal down when just after the hour Joe Joyce was booked twice within a minute & sent off. Birmingham added a second to win 2-0. #BarnsleyFC #BCFC #JoeJoyce
Otd in 1951, after 5 away defeats in a row in Div 2, Barnsley played #BirminghamCity at St Andrew’s. Cec McCormack put the Reds ahead after just 3 mins, Birmingham equalised on 17 & then Arthur Glover was injured & played the rest of the game on the wing (this was before subs). 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
November 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Otd in 1951, after 5 away defeats in a row in Div 2, Barnsley played #BirminghamCity at St Andrew’s. Cec McCormack put the Reds ahead after just 3 mins, Birmingham equalised on 17 & then Arthur Glover was injured & played the rest of the game on the wing (this was before subs). 1/2 #BarnsleyFC
Feel like I played that one.
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October 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Feel like I played that one.
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#barnsleyfc
Back page of the Chron otd in 1984. Main stories:
- Geddis set to return for derby v Sheffield Utd
- Cash flow threat to promotion bid
- Barnsley 1 Charlton 0 match report
- Futcher & Jeffels lead Oct Player of the month vote
- Reserves lose v Derby, Juniors off due to illness & injuries
#BarnsleyFC
- Geddis set to return for derby v Sheffield Utd
- Cash flow threat to promotion bid
- Barnsley 1 Charlton 0 match report
- Futcher & Jeffels lead Oct Player of the month vote
- Reserves lose v Derby, Juniors off due to illness & injuries
#BarnsleyFC
November 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Back page of the Chron otd in 1984. Main stories:
- Geddis set to return for derby v Sheffield Utd
- Cash flow threat to promotion bid
- Barnsley 1 Charlton 0 match report
- Futcher & Jeffels lead Oct Player of the month vote
- Reserves lose v Derby, Juniors off due to illness & injuries
#BarnsleyFC
- Geddis set to return for derby v Sheffield Utd
- Cash flow threat to promotion bid
- Barnsley 1 Charlton 0 match report
- Futcher & Jeffels lead Oct Player of the month vote
- Reserves lose v Derby, Juniors off due to illness & injuries
#BarnsleyFC
..with the opposing 'keeper, sustaining a serious knee injury. Selected for the Army v a FA XI the next day, he withdrew & later had two operations & a lengthy rehabilitation. He didn’t play for the army again & didn’t return to the Barnsley team until the '52/53 season. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #TommyTaylor
November 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
..with the opposing 'keeper, sustaining a serious knee injury. Selected for the Army v a FA XI the next day, he withdrew & later had two operations & a lengthy rehabilitation. He didn’t play for the army again & didn’t return to the Barnsley team until the '52/53 season. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #TommyTaylor
Otd in 1957, it was Barnsley v Rotherham Utd in Div 2. Three minutes into the 2nd half Norman Smith opened the scoring & Malcolm Graham (65) & Smith again (70) earned a 3-0 win. The 'Green Un that night included 'Face in the crowd' from Oakwell - anyone recognise a parent / grandparent? #BarnsleyFC
November 2, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Otd in 1957, it was Barnsley v Rotherham Utd in Div 2. Three minutes into the 2nd half Norman Smith opened the scoring & Malcolm Graham (65) & Smith again (70) earned a 3-0 win. The 'Green Un that night included 'Face in the crowd' from Oakwell - anyone recognise a parent / grandparent? #BarnsleyFC