Facts about events in the history of Barnsley Football Club since the club was formed in 1887. New facts every day of the year.
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On this day in 2002, following relegation the previous season, Barnsley met Wycombe Wanderers at Oakwell in Division 2, the first ever game between the clubs. Rory Fallon gave the Reds the lead after 33 minutes but Wycombe equalised just before half-time and it ended a 1-1 draw. Wycombe included former Red Andy Rammell. #BarnsleyFC #RoryFallon #WycombeWanderers
ALT Rory Fallon - scored for Barnsley on this day in 2002.
Following a 2-1 win at Chelsea the previous Saturday (Scorers: Banks and Glavin), on this day in 1981 the Sheffield Star match report made Ian Evans MoTM and included Norman Hunter's comments that he deserved to be recalled to the Welsh squad. #BarnsleyFC #IanEvans #Chelsea
ALT Ian Evans - in outstanding form at Barnsley FC in 1981.
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A man who gave so much to Barnsley.
We'll always remember you, Barry. ❤️
On this day in 1985, papers reported that Reds boss Allan Clarke was set to chase Portugal international Djao from Belenenses. Ronnie Glavin had played with him when he was with Belenenses so may have recommended him. A deal didn't happen. #BarnsleyFC #Belenenses #Djao
ALT Djao - Belenenses FC.
Barnsley got lucky on this day in 1902 - losing 5-0 at Manchester City with 10 minutes of the Second Division fixture remaining, the referee abandoned the game due to bad light – this being long before floodlights. It was replayed on Monday 24 Nov and the Reds were defeated but by a much closer margin - 3-2 to City. #BarnsleyFC #MCFC @MickMcCarthyF
On this day in 1992, reports confirmed a tribunal had fixed the fee for Wayne Biggins, signed from Stoke at the start of the month, at £200,000. Barnsley offered £150k whilst Stoke wanted £300k. #BarnsleyFC #WayneBiggins #StokeCity
ALT Wayne Biggins - Barnsley FC
I've been looking for a story about Barry Murphy today. The one I found isn't the one I'd have wanted but I suspect he would've laughed about it so here goes anyway....
On this day in 1964, despite a good performance, the Reds lost 1-0 at Oakwell v Oldham Athletic. Oldham's goal was an OG by Barry who scooped it over GK Tony Wilcox - in the 'keepers 3rd appearance of 6 that he made for BFC. RIP Barry. A club legend, Barnsley through and through and a thoroughly lovely man. Your appearance record will never be beaten. #BarnsleyFC #BarryMurphy
ALT Barnsley FC legend Barry Murphy.
On this day in 1999, Barnsley won 1-0 at Crewe Alexandra. Here's the goal and what a player Craig Hignett was btw... #BarnsleyFC #CraigHignett youtube.com/watch?v=o8djHFaF…
On this day in 1919, Frank Barson was transferred to Aston Villa for a fee he later recalled as £2,850. Born in Grimethorpe, he had joined Barnsley from Cammell Laird in 1911 and initially struggled to win a starting place in the team but became the regular centre-half in 1913. He publicly disputed travelling expenses with the directors in 1919 and demanded a transfer. He made 94 Barnsley appearances and later won the FA Cup with Villa in 1920 and gained one England cap. Remembered as one of football’s hard men, he later served several lengthy suspensions. #BarnsleyFC #FrankBarson #AVFC
ALT Frank Barson - pictured whilst at Aston Villa.
On this day in 1983, the Green Un focused on the promising strike partnership of David Geddis (signed late in Sept) and Tony Cunningham. Between them they had 6 goals in the 5 league games they'd played together. We never found out if it would've flourished - 2 weeks later Cunningham was sold to Sheffield Wednesday for £85,000. #BarnsleyFC #DavidGeddis #TonyCunningham
On this day in 1976, Reds Manager Jim Iley signed Graham Pugh from Chester. He made his debut 4 days later but was injured and substituted. During the next 4 seasons he made 143 appearances, scoring 9 goals. #BarnsleyFC #GrahamPugh
ALT Graham Pugh - Barnsley FC.
On this day in 1967, the Green Un had a feature on Ernest Dennis and a small piece on veteran full-back Bob Parker, who'd come back into the team. On the pitch, Barnsley played away at Workington who were aiming for a 5th home win in a row. It was 0-0 at half-time but Johnny Evans scored after the break as the Reds won 1-0. Oh, and there was crowd trouble involving Millwall. #BarnsleyFC
ALT Barnsley FC 1967/68.
An unusual tale from the Sheffield Independent on this day in 1932. Ex-Red Jimmy Fryer, (who went awol in 1920), recommended James Turnbull to Barnsley manager Brough Fletcher and Turnbull had indeed signed. Fryer, whose name was William and not Jimmy, played 9 times for BFC before disappearing and later it turned out he'd emigrated to the USA, following a route multiple British players took to play in the American Soccer League. When skipping contracts to do so they often used pseudonyms to evade the authorities. Had he returned to Britain he would have been suspended but he never did. He went on to have a legendary 10-season ASL career, winning 3 ASL titles and 2 U.S. Open Cups, most notably for Fall River FC. He passed away in New Jersey in 1960. #BarnsleyFC #WilliamFryer
On this day in 1990, Barnsley drew 1-1 at West Bromwich Albion in Division 2 thanks to an equaliser from substitute Steve Cooper. It was the last time Reds fans got to see his back-flip celebration as he was sold to Tranmere Rovers a few weeks later. In total he made 92 appearances and scored 17 goals. #BarnsleyFC #SteveCooper
ALT Steve Cooper - Barnsley FC.
After Gordon Owen's transfer request earlier in the week, on this day in 1985 reports indicated that he'd be part of Allan Clarke's plans if he stayed but he could go if he didn't want to play for #BarnsleyFC #GordonOwen
On this day in 1957, the Green 'Un commented on Barnsley's activity building an all weather pitch on the Queen' Ground. The aim was to enable part-timers to train in the evening. The piece also mentioned poor shooting being a problem - hmmmmm 🤔🤔🤔 #BarnsleyFC
Also on this day in 1980, the Green 'Un had a feature on Bobby Collins, brought to Oakwell the previous month by Norman Hunter to be part of the coaching staff. #BarnsleyFC #BobbyCollins
On this day in 1980, Barnsley played Millwall at Oakwell in Division 3. Joe Joyce made his 1st appearance of the season and Norman Hunter played in midfield, replacing the injured Ronnie Glavin. Goals from Trevor Aylott after 28 mins and an Ian Banks penalty on 88 earned the Reds a 2-0 win. It was to be Hunter's last appearance for over 2 years - he played once more v Grimsby on Jan 1, 1983. #BarnsleyFC #NormanHunter
ALT Barnsley FC 1908/81
