SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH AT 3PM
At Oakwell,Grove Street,Barnsley,S71 1ET
Sky Blues On The Road - Barnsley
SATURDAY OCTOBER 28TH AT 3PM
At Oakwell,Grove Street,Barnsley,S71 1ET
WHO ARE THEY?
Formed in 1887 as a church football team. They played under the name of Barnsley St Peters until it was changed in 1897,a year before they joined the Football League.
Formed in 1887 as a church football team. They played under the name of Barnsley St Peters until it was changed in 1897,a year before they joined the Football League.
The Tykes first game in the Football League was in 1898 with a 1-0 defeat Lincoln City.
FA Cup winners in 1912,Barnsley played one season in the Premiership in 1997-98 after finishing as Div 1 runners-up. They dropped briefly to League One for two seasons but were promoted via the play-offs in May back into the Championship.
FA Cup winners in 1912,Barnsley played one season in the Premiership in 1997-98 after finishing as Div 1 runners-up. They dropped briefly to League One for two seasons but were promoted via the play-offs in May back into the Championship.
Former Sky Blue John Hendrie has managed Barnsley and their current manager is Andy Richie, (a current target for Sheffield Wednesday) who took over in March 2005 from Paul Hart.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk
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RECENT FORM
City beat Colchester United 2-1 on Monday night whilst last Saturday, Barnsley lost 2-0 at Sunderland. City are 10th in the table with Barnsley 21st.
This will be the 43rd game between the two sides. City have won on seventeen occasions with fourteen draws. The last league game between the two sides saw City beat Barnsley 4-0 at Highfield Road in February 2002. The last game at Oakwell was a 1-1 draw earlier that season.
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TEAM NEWS
Micky Adams will be without Marcus Hall and David McNamee are both out for up to six weeks. Any Whing is on loan at Brighton. Clive Clarke and Richard Duffy are expected to retain their places. Strriker Stern John is a serious doubt after picking up six stitches in a foot injury against Colchester. Wayne Andrews could make the bench.
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THEIR OFFICAL WEBSITE
http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk
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RECENT FORM
City beat Colchester United 2-1 on Monday night whilst last Saturday, Barnsley lost 2-0 at Sunderland. City are 10th in the table with Barnsley 21st.
This will be the 43rd game between the two sides. City have won on seventeen occasions with fourteen draws. The last league game between the two sides saw City beat Barnsley 4-0 at Highfield Road in February 2002. The last game at Oakwell was a 1-1 draw earlier that season.
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TEAM NEWS
Micky Adams will be without Marcus Hall and David McNamee are both out for up to six weeks. Any Whing is on loan at Brighton. Clive Clarke and Richard Duffy are expected to retain their places. Strriker Stern John is a serious doubt after picking up six stitches in a foot injury against Colchester. Wayne Andrews could make the bench.
For Barnsley, Cov Kid Danny Nardiello should be on the bench despite missing a midweek reserve game but Dale Tonge is still side-lined.
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THEIR VIEW
We caught with with Tykes Mad editor Rob for his views
CCM: How are Barnsley enjoying life back in the Championship?
Rob: Its defintly been a rude awakening. We started off great with 2 wins from 3 but have only won once since. Attacking we are fantastic but the defence (which was one of the best in League One last season) is struggling to cope. If it wasnt for our goal-keeper Nick Colgan we would be a lot worse off!
CCM: Like Micky Adams, Andy Richie has been linked elsewhere. Do you think he'll still be around at the end of the season?
Rob: I believe so. I dont think Sheffield Wednesday is much of a step up anymore and he will be given far more time to build at Oakwell. He is beleived to be signing a new contract within the next couple of weeks.
CCM: Martin Devaney and Danny Nardiello both have Coventry links, how have they been playing this season?
Rob: Its defintly been a rude awakening. We started off great with 2 wins from 3 but have only won once since. Attacking we are fantastic but the defence (which was one of the best in League One last season) is struggling to cope. If it wasnt for our goal-keeper Nick Colgan we would be a lot worse off!
CCM: Like Micky Adams, Andy Richie has been linked elsewhere. Do you think he'll still be around at the end of the season?
Rob: I believe so. I dont think Sheffield Wednesday is much of a step up anymore and he will be given far more time to build at Oakwell. He is beleived to be signing a new contract within the next couple of weeks.
CCM: Martin Devaney and Danny Nardiello both have Coventry links, how have they been playing this season?
Rob: Well Nardiello has only made a couple of sub apperances as he broke his collarbone last season but his last 3 goals of last season got us up! Hes a cult hero. Devaney has his good days where hes practically unplayable against but when hes bad he has a stinker. He has great pace and skill though!
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MATCH OFFICIALS
The currently appointed referee is Mike Halsey . His assistants are S.Artis & A.Butler The fourth official is C.Evans.
Mr Halsey's last game in charge of City was the 1-0 home defeat by Plymouth last month.
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Kick off is at 3pm. Tickets are priced at Adults £20; Junior U18/Senior&60+ £12; Under 11 £6 when purchased with an adult ticket. Tickets are available to purchase on the gate.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Sunny intervals and some cloud. Day-time temperatures should reach a high of 59 and a low of 50 degrees fahrenheit.
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HOW TO GET THERE
By Car
Leave the M1 at Junction 37 and follow signs Barnsley Football Club/Football Ground.These signs lead directly into the visitors car park.
By Train
Train to Sheffield and then change for Barnsley Exchange which is six minutes walk from the ground.