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Talking points from trophy win
Analysis of Barnsley's 3-1 win over Manchester City under 21s which put them in the knock-out stages of the EFL Trophy. The hosts went 2-0 up before City replied late in the first half, then the Reds secured the win late on.
SENIOR PLAYERS AND YOUTH COMBINE TO PUT REDS THROUGH
Two games, two comfortable wins, five goals all by different scorers and passage into the knock-out stages before they visit Bradford City on...
Collins thrilled with trophy win but Lopata set for spell out
Neill Collins praised his Barnsley team for their win over Manchester City under 21s which secured a place in the EFL Trophy knock-outs and gave an update on Kacper Lopata’s shoulder injury.
After Conor McCarthy and Jon Russell headed in corners in the first half, then City pulled one back, substitute Emmaisa Nzondo netted on his professional debut.
Collins told the Chronicle: “It was excellent. All in all, it was a really good...
Reds beat Man City youngsters
Barnsley made it two wins from as many EFL Trophy games with a 3-1 success at home to Manchester City under 21s.
Conor McCarthy – with his first Reds goal – and Jon Russell headed in corners midway through the first half then the visitors replied just before the break.
Teenage debutant Emmaisa Nzondo secured the win late on after coming off the bench.
The Reds now have six points and are top...
Bolton visit to Oakwell postponed
Barnsley's scheduled home league game with Bolton Wanderers has been postponed due to international call-ups for visitors.
The game was due to go ahead on October 14 but will now be rearranged.
The Reds host Manchester City under 21s tonight in the EFL Trophy then Blackpool on Saturday.
They will then not play at Oakwell for almost a month until Shrewsbury Town visit on October 24.
Collins delighted with win but concerned about Lopata
Neil Collins was delighted with Barnsley’s 2-1 win at Northampton on Saturday but concerned about the injury to Kacper Lopata.
The Reds netted early through Callum Styles then late through Devante Cole before Lopata went off injured and the hosts pulled one back.
Collins said: “We got the early goal but there were some difficult moments in the first half and they had a lot of set pieces.
"But I thought we defended really well...
RESULTS
Northampton Town
| 1-2 |
| 23rd Sep |
Barnsley
Barnsley
| 2-3 |
| 19th Sep |
Portsmouth
Barnsley
| 2-0 |
| 16th Sep |
Burton Albion
FIXTURES
Barnsley
| 30th Sep |
| 3:00pm |
Blackpool
Cambridge United
| 3rd Oct |
| 7:45pm |
Barnsley
Exeter City
| 7th Oct |
| 3:00pm |
Barnsley
| P | Pts | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | Portsmouth | 9 | 19 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | Oxford United | 8 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Stevenage | 9 | 18 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Port Vale | 9 | 17 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Barnsley | 9 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Exeter City | 9 | 16 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | Bolton Wanderers | 8 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | Peterborough United | 9 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | Derby County | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| 10 | Cambridge United | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers | 8 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| 12 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 13 | Lincoln City | 8 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 14 | Blackpool | 8 | 12 | ||||||||||||
| 15 | Leyton Orient | 9 | 11 | ||||||||||||
| 16 | Charlton Athletic | 8 | 10 | ||||||||||||
| 17 | Shrewsbury Town | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||||
| 18 | Northampton Town | 8 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 19 | Carlisle United | 9 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 20 | Burton Albion | 9 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 21 | Wigan Athletic | 8 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 22 | Reading | 8 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 23 | Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| 24 | Cheltenham Town | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||
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RESULTS
Northampton Town
| 1-2 |
| 23rd Sep |
Barnsley
Barnsley
| 2-3 |
| 19th Sep |
Portsmouth
Barnsley
| 2-0 |
| 16th Sep |
Burton Albion
FIXTURES
Barnsley
| 30th Sep |
| 3:00pm |
Blackpool
Cambridge United
| 3rd Oct |
| 7:45pm |
Barnsley
Exeter City
| 7th Oct |
| 3:00pm |
Barnsley
Reds return to winning ways at Northampton
Two top quality finishes at the start and end of the game saw Barnsley claim an excellent 2-1 win at Northampton Town.But the Reds were made to fight all the way for the three points that see them move up to fifth in the Sky Bet League One table.A stunning fourth-minute volley from Callum Styles set Barnsley on their way, but it wasn't until the 88th-minute they douled their advantage, with a lung-bursting breakaway goal...
Striker signs loan deal with Israeli outfit
OUT-OF-FAVOUR Barnsley striker Aaron Leya Iseka has joined Israeli outfit Hadera Hapoel on loan.
The 24-year-old has featured 27 times for the Reds since joining in August 2021 on a four-year deal, netting three times.
The Belgian’s loan deal includes a break clause for January 2024.
Khaled El-Ahmad, the Reds’ chief executive, said: “We’d like to wish Aaron the best of luck during his loan spell.
“It is a deal we...
Frantic eight minutes hands game to Pompey
A FRANTIC eight minutes at Oakwell in which the Reds conceded three goals ensured Portsmouth picked up all three points.
Pompey goals from Colby Bishop, Paddy Lane and Connor Ogilvie saw the away side 3-0 up in 17 minutes.
Goals from Barry Cotter and then Callum Styles weren’t enough to pull off a fight back.
Neill Collins named an unchanged side from the victory over Burton Albion at the weekend, though Callum...
Barnsley boss Collins praises team and gives Styles update
BARNSLEY head coach Neill Collins praised his side following their 2-0 win against Burton Albion - and offered an update on the missing Callum Styles.
The Reds are now up to fifth in League One after a Devante Cole double saw off the Brewers at Oakwell.
Collins told the Chronicle: “I think it was a very professional performance.
“I thought there was a lot of really good aspects - but we always...
Barnsley 2 - 0 Burton Albion
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AS IT HAPPENED1:47pm
Good afternoon and welcome to the Chronicle’s live text coverage of Barnsley’s home game against Burton Albion from 3pm.
2:03pm
Team news: Just one change from Barnsley's last fixture as Jamie McCart comes in for Jack Shepherd who drops to the bench.
2:05pm
Roberts; Cotter, Williams, Lopata, McCart, Cadden; Phillips, Kane, Russell; McAtee, Cole.
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The Brewers have collected two points and scored two goals in their first
Cole's brace gives Barnsley three points
A DEVANTE Cole brace helped Barnsley to a third successive League One win against Burton Albion this afternoon.
Goals either side of the break from the league’s top goalscorer earned the Reds the three points.
Neill Collins’ side came into the game off the back of three successive victories - two in the league and one in the cup.
Burton started the match third bottom of League One without a win this...
Reds vow not to underestimate Burton on return of Moon
BARNSLEY will not underestimate lowly visitors Burton Albion when they play them from 3pm.
The Brewers have collected two points and scored two goals in their first six games of the season, leaving them third-bottom in the table.
After losing their first three games, they drew 0-0 at Wycombe then 1-1 at home to Bolton Wanderers before losing their last game 1-0 at home to Exeter City.
Like Barnsley, they did not play this week...
Watters welcomes competition and aims to build on first goal
MAX WATTERS welcomes the added competition to play up front for Barnsley and is hoping to build on his first goal of the season in their most recent league game.
The 24-year-old striker signed permanently for the Reds this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan from Cardiff City.
He has already started as many games this campaign as during that loan, with five, but his only goal so far came...
McCart hoping for 3rd time lucky in England
JAMIE McCart is hoping to hit the ground running with Barnsley after picking up injuries in the opening weeks with two clubs since moving to England last year.
The 26-year-old centre-back, who joined the Reds two weeks ago on a season-long loan from their neighbours Rotherham United, had been a regular in the top tier of his native Scotland before moving south of the border last year.
He played just eight Championship games for the...
Reds ‘far different’ from last home league games – boss
BARNSLEY are ‘far different’ from when they last played a home league game a month ago and ‘much better-equipped’ to deal with a busy schedule, says head coach Neill Collins.
The Reds have collected ten points from their opening six games of the season, leaving them tenth in the very early table. They are due to host Burton Albion tomorrow and then Portsmouth on Tuesday. The upcoming home games are the first for the men’s team in...
COMMENT: Hungary star Styles’ Barnsley career a conundrum
ONE OF the more fascinating subplots for the next few months is how Callum Styles plays for Barnsley, and how much.
While most of his team-mates have been recuperating and training at Oakwell for the last fortnight, the 23-year-old has started two games for Hungary during the international break.
He helped them to a 2-1 win in Serbia in a qualifier for next summer’s Euros then played in a home friendly draw with the Czech...
Collins wants to get more out of Styles
NEILL Collins is hoping to get more out of Callum Styles in the coming months and says the Hungary international has admitted that he needs to perform better for Barnsley.
Styles played 90 minutes in central midfield in the 2-1 win at Serbia on Thursday night in a qualifier for next summer’s Euros, which put Hungary top of their group.
He then started the 1-1 draw at home to Czech Republic on Sunday in...
Sam says 2nd straight promotion would be even better than 1st
SAM COSGROVE is hoping for a second successive promotion out of League One and believes experiencing it as a permanent Barnsley player will be even sweeter than as a Plymouth Argyle loanee last season.
The 26-year-old striker signed for the Reds on deadline day this month, on a two-year deal with a club option for a third after his contract with previous club Birmingham City was cancelled.
He had been loaned out regularly including to...
Connell not training but Cundy getting closer to return
LUCA Connell is still not training due to illness but Robbie Cundy could be back in training soon after his injury problems.
Cundy, 26, is the oldest and most experienced of the current centre-backs at Oakwell following the sales of Liam Kitching and Mads Andersen.
But he has not played this season due to glute and hip issues.
Barnsley head coach Neill Collins told the Chronicle: “Robbie has been dealing with a couple of issues....
Barry happy with run of starts
BARRY Cotter is enjoying his first run of regular appearances in English professional football but knows it is ‘just the start.’
After signing in January, the Irish right wing-back started once last season but, this campaign, he has played in all six league games so far under Neill Collins, starting four including the last two.
Cotter told the Chronicle: “I just have to thank the gaffer. I am working hard and he’s giving me a...
OAKWELL ROUND-UP: Missed penalties, loan goals and thunderstorms
A round-up of some Barnsley FC-related stories this week.
UNDER 21S MISS TWO PENALTIES IN LOSS
Barnsley under 21s missed two penalties and hit the crossbar three times in a 3-1 home loss to Ipswich Town on Tuesday.
Aiden Marsh saw his spot-kick saved in the third minute then, after Ipswich went 2-0 up early, Theo Chapman missed from the spot after 40 minutes.
Both penalties were won by Kyran Lofthouse...
Boss pleased to have break
NEILL Collins welcomes the current two-week break from League One action despite his side being on good form.
The head coach, who was brought in from the Tampa Bay Rowdies in early July, has had little time to work with his squad on the training pitch since the season started due to a packed schedule.
The transfer window was open for the first month of the campaign, with the Reds selling captain Liam Kitching last...
Owen looks to build on debut goal
OWEN Dodgson is hoping to build on his debut goal for Barnsley but believes there is a lot more to come from him.
The 20-year-old left wing-back signed on a season-long loan from Premier League Burnley on Friday then scored the opener on his debut in the EFL Trophy against Grimsby Town on Tuesday. Dodgson told the Chronicle: “The goal is a big confidence boost for me, coming into a new side.
“It’s obviously a...
Scots loaned for gametime and to help young pair
OLI SHAW and Andy Dallas were loaned out late in the transfer window to give them more gametime and provide more opportunities for Barnsley youngsters Aiden Marsh and Fabio Jalo, says Neill Collins.
The Reds loaned out Scottish strikers Dallas and Shaw for the season to SPL clubs Kilmarnock and Motherwell respectively.
Shaw’s move was expected but Dallas had signed on a three-year deal 39 days earlier.
Head coach Collins told the Chronicle: “Our question...
COMMENT: Assessing Barnsley's window
DURING the summer transfer window of 2023, Barnsley brought 13 first team players in and eight were either sold or loaned out.
That makes it the busiest summer since the frantic 2017 window when more than 15 went in each direction, months before Patrick Cryne sold the club to the group led by Paul Conway and Chien Lee.
It has been a chaotic introduction to life as a coach in English football for Neill Collins...
Neill Collins happy with final squad but ‘plenty of work to do’
NEILL Collins is happy with the Barnsley squad after the summer transfer window closed but knows he and the players have ‘plenty of work to do’ to turn themselves into definite promotion contenders.
The Reds sold captain Liam Kitching in the final hours of the window, their eighth sale or loan out during the summer, while making Owen Dodgson and Sam Cosgrove their 12th and 13th incoming signings for the first team squad.
It completed...
Conor thrilled to be back after injury
CONOR McCarthy was delighted to return to the Barnsley first team this week after 345 days out with an injury.
The Irish centre-back, 25, sustained an ACL knee injury against Charlton in September last year but led the team out as captain in their 2-0 EFL Trophy win over Grimsby Town on Tuesday.
McCarthy told the Chronicle: “I can’t describe how it feels. My body was sore but it’s a really good sore – something...
Reds still trying to ‘find a solution’ for Iseka
BARNSLEY are still trying to ‘find a solution’ which suits both them and out-of-favour striker Aaron Leya Iseka.
The 25-year-old has not played for the Reds for more than a year with the last two head coaches suggesting his performances in training were part of the reason.
He is also thought to be one of the highest-paid players at the club, having signed a four-year deal in the summer of 2021.
A return to his...
Barnsley's summer business
A deal by deal rundown of Barnsley's summer transfer business.
INCOMINGS
SAM COSGROVE:
The striker was Barnsley’s traditional post-midnight ‘deadline day +1’ signing which often adds a more positive spin on the window after the social media doom-mongers have declared it a disaster. A tall physically imposing striker who gained promotion from League One last season was exactly the kind of addition the Reds’ forward line needed. He showed glimpses of what he can
More than 2,000 fans watch Barnsley women make history
A CROWD of 2,157 watched Barnsley FC women’s team make history on Sunday – a day the squad made up mainly of players from the town will never forget.
The Reds lost 2-0 at home to Alnwick on the opening day of the North East Regional Premier.
Barnsley were promoted last season into the fifth tier before being incorporated into the main club and becoming the first women’s side to play on the first...
Talking points from Grimsby win
Analysis of Barnsley's 2-0 win over Grimsby Town at Oakwell in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, thanks to goals by Owen Dodgson and Aiden Marsh.
NO REASON REDS CAN’T HAVE A GOOD RUN IN TROPHY THIS SEASON
There is no reason why Barnsley can’t have a decent run in the EFL Trophy this season.
With a deeper squad than usual and, in most cases, at least two first team players fighting for every position,...
Collins hopes for trophy run after winning start
Neill Collins believes Barnsley have the strength in depth to have a good run in the EFL Trophy this season and was pleased with their 2-0 win in the first group game against Grimsby Town on Tuesday.
Collins made 11 changes from the league side on Saturday but it was enough to beat their League Two visitors.
He told the Chronicle: “In cup competitions, you have to win. It’s obviously not knock-out yet...
Dodgson and Marsh net in trophy win
Barnsley started their EFL Trophy campaign with a 2-0 home win over League Two Grimsby Town on Tuesday evening.
Debutant Owen Dodgson opened the scoring before half-time then substitute Aiden Marsh secured the win in injury-time.
It was a dull game of few chances and little quality but Barnsley saw out a third successive 2-0 win in all competitions.
Neill Collins made 11 changes from the league game on Saturday – compared...
Reds to field 'very strong side' against Grimsby in trophy
Neill Collins expects to field a ‘very strong side’ when Barnsley start their EFL Trophy campaign at home to League Two Grimsby Town on Tuesday from 7.30pm.
The Reds are likely to field a mixture of first team squad players who have not been starting, those returning from injury, potential new signings and under 21s.
Josh Benson and Conor McCarthy are expected to play after returns from injury while some of new signings...
Neill Collins assesses late window arrivals
Deadline day signing Sam Cosgrove will provide a 'different type of striker' says head coach Neill Collins.
The 26-year-old, who stands at well over six foot tall, signed a permanent deal from Birmingham City on Thursday – the final day of the summer transfer window. He scored eight goals in 33 games last season for Plymouth who won the League One title.
Collins said: "For me it was about getting a different type of striker....
Talking points from win at Cheltenham
Analysis of Barnsley's 2-0 win at Cheltenham Town. Devante Cole netted early in the second half then Max Watters secured the win late on.
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY FOR COLLINS
A weekend in the Cotswolds sounds like a nice way to celebrate your 40th birthday and, although Neill Collins was working on Saturday, he was given some important footballing presents.
He recorded back-to-back wins for the first time as Barnsley boss, saw a second successive clean...
Collins 'very satisfied' with win at Cheltenham
Neill Collins was ‘very satisfied’ with Barnsley’s 2-0 victory at League One bottom club Cheltenham Town on Saturday.
After an even first half, Devante Cole and Max Watters secured the victory on Collins’ 40th birthday.
Collins said: “I am very satisfied with the three points and clean sheet. Like you would expect away from home against a team that need points, they put us under pressure with a lot of set pieces and balls forward....
Barnsley get back to back wins against bottom side
Barnsley secured back to back wins for the first time under Neill Collins with a 2-0 victory at League One bottom club Cheltenham Town.
After an average first half, the Reds upped their tempo after the break and took the lead through Devante Cole’s sixth goal in as many games this season then substitute Max Watters got his first of the campaign.
The only change from last week’s win at Wigan saw John...
Barnsley aiming for back-to-back wins against only goalless team in EFL
BARNSLEY will look to get back-to-back wins for the first time under Neill Collins when they visit the only team in the EFL who are yet to score this season.
The Reds play at League One bottom club Cheltenham Town from 3pm.
After their 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic on Saturday, Barnsley are 12th in the early table with seven points from their first five games.
They have taken four points from their two away...
Barnsley FC sign Sam Cosgrove
Barnsley have signed striker Sam Cosgrove on a three-year deal from Birmingham City.
The 26-year-old gained promotion from League One last season while on loan to Plymouth, netting eight goals in 33 games.
After spells at Wigan and Carlisle, he made his name at Aberdeen before joining the Blues in 2021.
He has played 14 Championship games for them without scoring and was also loaned out to Shrewsbury and Wimbledon, netting three goals in 32...
Dallas loaned out after 39 days
Barnsley striker Andy Dallas has been loaned to Kilmarnock for the rest of the season.
The Scotsman only signed for the Reds in July but has moved on after 39 days.
He started two games and came off the bench in three others - scoring a fine diving header on his debut in the 7-0 win over Port Vale.
He had previously played in non-league football with Solihull Moors and Chesterfield.
Liam Kitching sold to Coventry
Barnsley have sold captain Liam Kitching to Championship club Coventry City.
The deal is believed to be worth more than £4million in total including add-ons.
He is the second captain to be sold this summer after Mads Andersen moved to Luton Town.
Kitching, 23, played 93 games for the Reds after signing from Leeds in January 2021.
Chief executive Khaled El-Ahmad said: "We really were reluctant to let Liam go...
Kitching close to Coventry move
Barnsley captain Liam Kitching is expected to join Coventry City tonight, the Chronicle understands.
The defender has had a medical with the Championship Sky Blues.
City had several bids rejected for him this summer but are now understood to have agreed a fee - despite chairman Neerav Parekh saying last month the Reds were 'definitely keeping' Kitching.
Barnsley have signed left-back Owen Dodgson on loan from Burnley and are expected to bring at least one...
Barnsley sign Dodgson
Barnsley have signed left-back Owen Dodgson on a season-long loan from Burnley.
The 20-year-old came through the Manchester United academy then joined the Clarets in 2021.
He spent the second half of last season at Rochdale, playing 18 games and scoring once in League Two.
Dodgson was signed too late to make his debut at Cheltenham tomorrow.
Chief executive Khaled El-Ahmad told the club website: “We are pleased to bring Owen...
Lopata enjoying playing with fellow non-league recruit Shepherd
KACPER Lopata enjoyed playing alongside fellow non-league recruit Jack Shepherd in Barnsley’s win at Wigan Athletic and hopes they both have bright futures in the game.
Centre-back Lopata, who turned 22 on Sunday, has played every minute of Barnsley’s season in all competitions so far – the only player to do so.
After being in the reserves of Brighton and then Sheffield United, he spent last season in non-league football with first Southend United then...
