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 1972, a letter in the Green Un questioned whether the cost of attending a match at Oakwell was worth it. Just look at the costs! 😲 #BarnsleyFC
On this day in 1989, Barnsley came from 2 down to draw 2-2 with Leicester in Division 2. Owen Archdeacon scored his 1st goal for the Reds and David Currie converted a penalty to equalise. #BarnsleyFC #LeicesterCity youtube.com/watch?v=Bj7HXLib… - 1 min 20 secs in
On this day in 1984, Barnsley beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 in Division 2 thanks to a Gordon Owen goal after 15 minutes. It was the 4th clean sheet in a row and with just 7 conceded in 12 games, the Reds had the best defence in the Division. In the Green Un that night manager Bobby Collins praised the performances of Paul Futcher saying “For the money he cost, I would say he is my best ever signing.” #BarnsleyFC #PaulFutcher
ALT Paul Futcher - Barnsley FC.
On this day in 1990, Barnsley beat Swindon Town 5-1 at Oakwell. It left the Reds in 6th place in Division 2 (now Championship) #BarnsleyFC #SwindonTown youtube.com/watch?v=m6gwjlxu…
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.
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.