Barnsley FC owner Patrick Cryne is suffering with cancer and has withdrawn from 'any involvement with the football club' while he undergoes treatment.

The Barnsley man has owned the club for more than a decade and had played an increasingly active role in its running over recent years since recovering from a different illness. 

A Reds statement read: "Today, the Cryne family informed the club that Patrick is suffering from cancer.  He will withdraw from any involvement with the football club for the foreseeable future while he receives treatment. The family’s lawyer continues to hold the Barnsley FC shares in trust. All at Barnsley FC wish Patrick a full recovery. 

"Linton Brown has been appointed chief executive of the Barnsley FC board with immediate effect. Robert Zuk will be appointed to the Board as finance director in due course."