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Luca Connell admits Reds need to be more clinical Image
Luca Connell admits Reds need to be more clinical
BARNSLEY’S Irish midfielder Luca Connell said the Reds need to be more clinical in front of goal following the 0-0 draw against Cheltenham on Saturday. Barnsley had 18 shots on goal at Oakwell, but only four were on target. The result leaves the Reds seven points behind Derby County who are in second place. “I think it was a disappointing result,” he said. “We always want to come out and get the three points and...
Goalless draw at Oakwell 'frustrating' admits Neill Collins
BARNSLEY head coach Neill Collins thought his side deserved all three points against Cheltenham at Oakwell. The Reds were held to a 0-0 draw against The Robins, who currently sit fourth bottom of the league and in the relegation zone. Barnsley has 18 shots on goal, with four on target, and had 61 per cent of the ball - but they were unable to find the back of the net. Collins told...
Disappointing draw leaves Reds seven adrift of top two
BARNSLEY fell further behind the top two in League One after a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Cheltenham Town. Head coach Neill Collins made a number of changes to the side which ran out 3-2 winners at Carlisle on Tuesday. Liam Roberts returned in goal following an injury, whilst Jamie McCart replaced captain Jordan Williams in the starting 11. Top-scorer Devante Cole, who was dropped in midweek, remained on the bench...
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Robins boss should be up for award – Collins
DARRELL Clarke, whose Cheltenham Town side visit Oakwell today, should be in the running for Manager of the Year says Neill Collins. The Robins are fourth-bottom in League One, one place but five points from safety. They did not score in any of their first 11 league games this season – equalling an English Football League record – and picked up just two points from their first 12. But, after replacing Wade Elliott with Clarke,...
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Collins would be ‘pretty happy’ with 90 points in top two hunt
BARNSLEY boss Neill Collins would be ‘pretty happy’ with 90 points this season and believes it would give them a good chance of the top two. The Reds are fifth in League One, with 70 points from 37 games, five points off second-placed Derby County, with a game in hand on all the top three, while they are ten points clear in the top six. The Reds have nine games left, starting tomorrow...
RESULTS
Barnsley
0-0
16th Mar
Cheltenham Town
Carlisle United
2-3
12th Mar
Barnsley
Barnsley
1-5
9th Mar
Lincoln City
FIXTURES
Barnsley
29th Mar
3:00pm
Cambridge United
Burton Albion
1st Apr
3:00pm
Barnsley
Charlton Athletic
6th Apr
3:00pm
Barnsley
P Pts
1 Portsmouth 39 83
2 Derby County 39 78
3 Bolton Wanderers 39 74
4 Peterborough United 38 71
5 Barnsley 38 71
6 Oxford United 39 63
7 Lincoln City 39 61
8 Stevenage 38 61
9 Blackpool 39 60
10 Leyton Orient 39 58
11 Wigan Athletic 39 50
12 Wycombe Wanderers 38 50
13 Bristol Rovers 38 50
14 Northampton Town 39 50
15 Exeter City 39 47
16 Charlton Athletic 39 45
17 Shrewsbury Town 39 44
18 Reading 39 42
19 Burton Albion 38 39
20 Cambridge United 38 39
21 Cheltenham Town 37 35
22 Fleetwood Town 39 34
23 Port Vale 37 33
24 Carlisle United 38 23
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RESULTS
Barnsley
0-0
16th Mar
Cheltenham Town
Carlisle United
2-3
12th Mar
Barnsley
Barnsley
1-5
9th Mar
Lincoln City
FIXTURES
Barnsley
29th Mar
3:00pm
Cambridge United
Burton Albion
1st Apr
3:00pm
Barnsley
Charlton Athletic
6th Apr
3:00pm
Barnsley
‘No excuses not to come into the team and play well’ – Russell Image
‘No excuses not to come into the team and play well’ – Russell
JON RUSSELL says he is working hard to make sure he is ready to ‘jump straight in’ to Barnsley’s team when called up in the promotion run-in. The midfielder has started 18 league games and come off the bench in eight others this season but has only started five in the last four months since Luca Connell returned from illness. He partnered Connell in Tuesday’s win at Carlisle as Herbie Kane was suspended. Russell told...
Cosgrove’s ‘very honest’ chats with Collins over selection
SAM COSGROVE has had ‘very honest conversations’ with Neill Collins recently about being in and out of the Barnsley side despite contributing goals but has a ‘really great relationship’ with the head coach. The striker, 27, netted the Reds’ first goals when starting the wins at Fleetwood Town and Wycombe Wanderers but was dropped to the bench for the following fixtures. Head coach Neill Collins has tended to favour John McAtee against opponents who pass...
Why McAtee turned down move to go for Barnsley promotion
JOHN McAtee says he turned down a move to a Championship club in January because he wants to experience promotion with Barnsley. The 24-year-old has 11 goals for the Reds in all competitions this season, having ended an 11-game goalless run with two in his last three including one at Carlisle United on Tuesday. Head coach Neill Collins revealed the striker, who is on loan from Premier League Luton Town, could have left Oakwell in...
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Roberts in contention with others close
LIAM Roberts could face Cheltenham on Saturday while Donovan Pines, Robbie Cundy, Josh Benson and Fabio Jalo are close to returning to first team action in the coming weeks. Goalkeeper Roberts missed Tuesday’s game at Carlisle with an injury. Head coach Neill Collins said: “He’s progressing and he will be in contention for the weekend.” American defender Pines has missed both games this week and is not expected to play on Saturday. Asked if...
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Portsmouth game rearranged
Barnsley's game at League One leaders Portsmouth has been postponed from March 23 due to three international call-ups for the home club. The match has been rearranged for April 16, the third to last game of the season. A club statement read: "All tickets for the original fixture remain valid for the new date, or alternatively, a full refund can be redeemed up until 12pm on Tuesday 16 April from our Box Office. "We remained...
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Talking points from win at Carlisle
Analysis from Barnsley's 3-2 win at Carlisle United on Tuesday evening. The bottom club took the lead but the Reds went 3-1 up through Jordan Williams, John McAtee and Jon Russell before a nervous finish. HISTORIC NIGHT IN CUMBRIA THE ONLY record Barnsley ultimately care about this season is whether they end it in the Championship, but they created a piece of history near the Scottish border on Tuesday evening. The Reds equalled a...
'In some respects the biggest win of season'
Neill Collins said Barnsley’s 3-2 success at Carlisle United was ‘in some respects the biggest win of the season.’ The Reds fell behind to another early goal but Jordan Williams, John McAtee and Jon Russell netted before a late scare. The victory at the bottom club came three days after a 5-1 loss to Lincoln City at Oakwell. Head coach Collins told the Chronicle: “It’s a huge win. In some respects the biggest win of...
Reds equal club record with win at Carlisle
Barnsley equalled a club record for ten games unbeaten away from home in the same season with a 3-2 win at League One’s bottom club Carlisle United on Tuesday evening. The hosts took an early lead but Jordan Williams levelled with a superb long-range strike before the break. John McAtee netted just after half-time then Jon Russell added a third. Carlisle pulled one back late on but could not find the leveller. ...
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Cosgrove 'forever grateful' to tonight's hosts Carlisle
Sam Cosgrove is ‘forever grateful’ for his short but crucial spell at Carlisle United but is hoping to help Barnsley get back to winning ways there tonight. The striker signed for Carlisle in 2017 aged 20, having considered retiring after being released by Wigan Athletic – applying for jobs in other industries as well as university. He spent six months with the Cumbrians, playing ten games, before moving on to Aberdeen. Cosgrove, 27, said:...
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Reds 'desperate' get back in action at bottom club
Neill Collins says expectations from outside could make Tuesday’s trip to bottom club Carlisle United difficult but his Barnsley players are ‘desperate’ to play again after their heavy weekend loss. The Reds are fifth in League One, five points off the top two, after a 5-1 defeat at home to Lincoln City on Saturday. The Cumbrians are 16 points adrift of safety and nine below the second-bottom team, having won five of 36...
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Boss on ‘learning lessons’ and Kane ban Image
Boss on ‘learning lessons’ and Kane ban
Neill Collins is hoping the 5-1 home defeat to Lincoln does not have a lasting impact on his Barnsley team but admits they will miss the suspended Herbie Kane in the next two matches. Kane collected a tenth booking of the season so will be banned for Tuesday’s trip to Carlisle and Saturday’s home game with Cheltenham. He had been on nine bookings for nine games. Head coach Collins said: “He will be...
Talking points from loss to Lincoln
Analysis from Barnsley's 5-1 thrashing at home to Lincoln City. HISTORICALLY BAD RESULT AFTER SECOND HALF COLLAPSE OAKWELL has seen more than 500 games in the third tier in the 26 seasons that Barnsley have been at that level but never witnessed as heavy defeat as the one inflicted on Saturday. While it has to be placed within the context of a very good season overall, which could still end up being a great one,...
Reds 'nowhere near good enough' in historic beating
Barnsley were ‘nowhere near good enough’ in their 5-1 home thrashing to Lincoln City on Saturday – their heaviest ever defeat at Oakwell in the third tier. The Reds were 1-0 down at half-time then conceded twice early in the second half before the visitors added two more either side of an Adam Phillips strike. Collins told the Chronicle: “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out we had the majority of our...
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Reds thrashed 5-1 at home to Lincoln
Barnsley suffered a 5-1 hammering at home to Lincoln City, putting a big dent in their ambitions for automatic promotion. The Reds were 1-0 down at half-time then conceded four more after the break with Adam Phillips getting a consolation goal. It was an abysmal second half performance from Barnsley who slipped down to fifth, five points off the top two and seven clear in the top six. Donovan Pines had picked...
Form side and tight defence Lincoln 'one of top teams' Image
Form side and tight defence Lincoln 'one of top teams'
BARNSLEY host one of the form teams and best defences in League One, Lincoln City, from 3pm. The Imps are tenth, eigth points off the top six and 15 below the fourth-placed Reds. Since New Year’s Day, Michael Skubala’s side are unbeaten in ten, with five wins and five draws, while only Barnsley and leaders Portsmouth have more points from the last ten games. Only Portsmouth have conceded fewer goals than Lincoln this season who...
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Collins expects positive reaction from equaliser ahead of run-in
NEILL Collins is expecting a positive reaction to the late equaliser Barnsley conceded in midweek ahead of an ‘exciting’ conclusion to the promotion fight. The Reds won 4-2 at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday then drew 2-2 at home to promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday, conceding a 98th-minute leveller. That left them fourth in League One, three points off second-placed Bolton with a game in hand on them and third-placed Derby County. The Reds –...
Mael moving on quickly but wants clean sheets
MAEL de Gevigney says Barnsley need to ‘move on quickly’ from their midweek disappointment but he wants them to start keeping more clean sheets soon. The Reds conceded deep in injury-time of Tuesday’s 2-2 draw at home to promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers, having led 2-0. The result left them three points off the top two with a game in hand and 11 to play. De Gevigney told the Chronicle: “We have to move on quickly....
Roberts learning not to obsess over clean sheets
LIAM Roberts is hoping to achieve the first promotion of his career this season and has learned to stop obsessing over clean sheets. The 29-year-old goalkeeper has never been promoted in the past but looked set to go up automatically from League Two with Northampton Town two years ago. The Cobblers began the final day in third place and won at Barrow but were overtaken on goal difference by Bristol Rovers who beat Scunthorpe United...
‘I should have scored a lot more than ten’– McAtee Image
‘I should have scored a lot more than ten’– McAtee
JOHN McAtee was thrilled to end an 11-game scoreless run in midweek but believes he should have reached double figures for goals much quicker this season. The 24-year-old striker, who is on loan from Premier League Luton Town for the season, opened the scoring in Barnsley’s 2-2 draw with promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers at Oakwell on Tuesday. It was his first goal since Boxing Day when he netted a brace at Port Vale at the...
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Phillips named Player of the Month
BARNSLEY’S Adam Phillips has won League One Player of the Month for February. The midfielder twice scored braces as the Reds came from behind to win, at home to Leyton Orient then Derby County, while he also recorded two assists in the win at Fleetwood. Reds head coach Neill Collins said: “Adam has been excellent. The reason he won is he has stepped up in big moments. The goals are what bring him attention but...
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Kane to play 'natural game' on nine bookings
HERBIE Kane has not changed his game despite being close to a two-match ban for ten bookings. Any player who receives ten yellow cards up to and including their team’s 37th game of the league season will be banned for two matches. Midfielder Kane has been on nine cautions for the last nine games. Barnsley’s 37th game is due to be at Carlisle United on Tuesday, before which they host Lincoln. Head coach Neill Collins told...
Tough spell in back three made me stronger – captain Williams
JORDAN Williams admits his spell in Barnsley’s back three this season was ‘tough at times’ but believes he has grown as a player and person because of it. The Reds captain excelled at right wing-back last season then was moved to the right of three centre-backs for this season, making some costly mistakes before returning to the right last month. Williams told the Chronicle: “I learned a massive amount. I went through some tough spells...
Talking points from Bolton draw
Analysis of Barnsley's 2-2 draw with promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday at Oakwell. The Reds went 2-0 up through John McAtee and Donovan Pines but Bolton came back to level in the 98th minute with a rebound from a penalty. LATE DISAPPOINTMENT BUT REDS STILL IN STRONG POSITION BARNSLEY were seconds away from beating Bolton in a league game for the first time in 17 attempts since August 1997, when the UK number one...
Collins rues reaction to penalty more than decision but wants quick recovery Image
Collins rues reaction to penalty more than decision but wants quick recovery
Neill Collins says his Barnsley players not reacting to stop the rebound from a last-gasp penalty was more disappointing than the award of the spot-kick, but urged his side to bounce back quickly from Bolton’s late leveller. The Reds went 2-0 up through John McAtee and Donovan Pines but their promotion rivals pulled one back then were given a penalty for a foul by Josh Earl which Liam Roberts saved only for Randell Williams to...
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Reds denied by 98th-minute leveller
Barnsley conceded a 98th-minute leveller, from a rebound after a saved penalty, in a 2-2 draw at home to promotion rivals Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday night. John McAtee opened the scoring midway through the first half then Donovan Pines added another just after half-time. Bolton pulled one back just after the hour then looked to be denied by a heroic defensive effort before Liam Roberts saved the last-gasp penalty only for the...
Under 18s stay in title hunt with victory over Cardiff Image
Under 18s stay in title hunt with victory over Cardiff
BARNSLEY under 18s kept their chances of retaining their league title alive with a 3-1 win at home to Cardiff City on Tuesday. The visitors scored an early own goal then Emmaisa Nzondo’s powerful strike made it 2-0 to the Reds after 20 minutes. Nzondo was sent off after the interval following an incident off the ball with the visiting goalkeeper. Cardiff pulled one back but then had a player sent off for dissent,...
Reds host Bolton in another promotion showdown
Barnsley are ‘desperate’ to beat Bolton Wanderers tomorrow night but Neill Collins believes there is less pressure on them for this match than the previous home game with Derby County. The Reds – who have won their last three games – are fourth in League One, three points behind both second-placed Derby, who have played two extra games, and third-placed Bolton, who have played one more game. They beat Derby in the previous home game...
Boss pleased to see Cundy back
Robbie Cundy has impressed since his return to training and could still play a part in Barnsley’s promotion run-in. The centre-back has missed almost a year with glute and hip issues. He was named in the starting line-up for Friday’s under 21s game but it was called off. Head coach Neill Collins told the Chronicle: “It’s absolutely great to see Robbie back in training. It’s been a really tough eight or nine months for...
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Barnsley appoint experienced club secretary
Ann Hough has joined Barnsley as head of football operations and club secretary. She recently left Huddersfield Town after more than 30 years in various roles. A club statement said: “Ann will be responsible for all of the men’s and women’s first team football operations as well as the administrative side of the football department including academy and starts work immediately.” Hough added: “I am thrilled to join the staff at Barnsley, once Jon (Flatman,..
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Talking points from win at Wycombe
Analysis of Barnsley's 4-2 win at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. The hosts took the lead twice, but Sam Cosgrove and Donovan Pines scored equalisers before Corey O'Keeffe and Conor Grant secured the win. REDS’ REMARKABLE AWAY CAMPAIGN CONTINUES THERE can be few more guaranteed ways to experience success and fun in English football at the moment than being a regular in Barnsley’s away end. The 822 in Buckinghamshire on Saturday were treated to another...
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Boss delighted with resilience in another away win
Neill Collins praised his side for chalking up their tenth away win of the season with a 4-2 success at Wycombe Wanderers and hopes there are several more to come in the promotion chase. The hosts took the lead twice but Sam Cosgrove and Donovan Pines levelled before Corey O’Keeffe and Conor Grant won it either side of a red card for David Wheeler. Collins said: “I will focus on the positives because there are...
Reds come back twice to win 4-2
Barnsley registered a tenth away win of the season as they came from behind twice to beat Wycombe Wanderers 4-2. The hosts took the lead but Sam Cosgrove levelled on the stroke of half-time. Wycombe scored again early in the second half but Donovan Pines levelled with his first goal in English football. Corey O’Keeffe put Barnsley in front then, after a red card for the hosts, substitute Conor Grant also netted his...
Reds look to end Wycombe’s good home run
BARNSLEY will look to end Wycombe Wanderers’ long unbeaten home run and continue their own fine away form from 3pm. The Chairboys are 14th – eight points clear of the relegation zone and 18 off the top six – while the Reds are fourth. Barnsley will look for their tenth away win of the season while they have lost the fewest on the road in English professional league football with just one defeat in...
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Jon Flatman announced as permanent Barnsley FC CEO
JON Flatman will take on the role as chief executive at Barnsley FC on a full-time basis. Flatman was announced to be the acting chief executive when Khaled El-Ahmad left for the US in December. It has been confirmed today that he will take on the role on a full-time basis. Flatman joined the club as Chief Revenue Officer in January 2023. Club chairman Neerav Parekh said: “Jon has a clear vision...
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Preview of Barnsley's games in March
BARNSLEY stride into March with a real chance of ensuring it is the penultimate month of their season and that they are celebrating automatic promotion in April rather than needing the play-offs in May. They are three points off the top two but with games in hand and host third-placed Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday, aiming to do the same to them as they did to second-placed Derby County on Saturday. When Bolton lost at Wigan...
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Unbeaten Earl enjoying playing in new-look back 3
JOSH Earl enjoyed playing in a new-look Barnsley back three this week as his excellent start to life at Oakwell continued. The 25-year-old joined the Reds from Fleetwood Town in January and has impressed in five appearances so far – helping them to three wins and two draws. He has been playing on the left of a back three with, most recently, American Donovan Pines in the middle and Frenchman Mael de Gevigney on the...
Under 18s to host leaders Birmingham in top-of-the-table contest
BARNSLEY under 18s are due to host Birmingham City in a top-of-the-table clash tomorrow from 11.30am on the Oakwell academy pitches. The Reds, the reigning PDL champions, are second – 16 points behind Birmingham who have played five more games. Barnsley’s game at Wigan Athletic on Saturday was called off. Coach Nicky Eaden said: “Birmingham will be a difficult game. We won 4-2 there earlier in the season. “They are strong with a bit of...
Reds must stay level-headed despite Derby boost – Collins
NEILL Collins knows his Barnsley team have been boosted by their crucial win at the weekend but insists they will remain ‘level-headed’ going into the final quarter of the season. The Reds – who won 2-1 at home to second-placed Derby County on Saturday – are fourth in League One, three points off the top two and six clear in the play-off places with 63 points from 33 games. The two teams directly above them,...
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Cole and Russell in provisional Jamaica squad
BARNSLEY duo Devante Cole and Jon Russell have been selected in Jamaica’s provisional squad for their CONCACAF Nations League semi-final. The Reggae boys are due to face USA in Arlington, Texas on Thursday, March 21 then play either in the final or third-place play-off three days later. They have so far named a 60-man squad which will be significantly reduced when the final list is announced. Barnsley are due to play League One leaders Portsmouth...
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Benson in contention for Wycombe
JOSH Benson could potentially be on Barnsley’s bench at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. The midfielder has been injured since mid-November. Head coach Neill Collins said: “Josh has done well. He trained this week. It will be a late decision for me. He hasn’t played for the under 21s yet. “Does he play for them on Friday to get minutes or do we include him in our 18? It will depend on what we’ve got available with...