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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 2023, Barnsley announced the first signing of the summer as Polish U18 and U21 international centre back Kacper Lopata signed a 4 year contract. #BarnsleyFC #KacperLopata - didn't he look happy about it! 😁

On this day in 2023, Barnsley announced the first signing of the summer as Polish U18 and U21 international centre back Kacper Lopata signed a 4 year contract. #BarnsleyFC #KacperLopata - didn't he look happy about it! 😁
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On this day in 1995, Northern Ireland were beaten 2-1 by Latvia at Windsor Park in a qualifier for the UEFA European Championships. Gerry Taggart received his 35th cap, all whilst a Barnsley player, and his last before being transferred to Bolton Wanderers. He remains the player

On this day in 1995, Northern Ireland were beaten 2-1 by Latvia at Windsor Park in a qualifier for the UEFA European Championships. Gerry Taggart received his 35th cap, all whilst a Barnsley player, and his last before being transferred to Bolton Wanderers. He remains the player
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On this day in 1961, Colin Brookes signed for West Bromwich Albion. An outstanding schoolboy player, he starred in the Barnsley Boys team that shared the English Schools Trophy with Southampton in 1957. He also played 6 times for England Schoolboys that season. He signed

On this day in 1961, Colin Brookes signed for West Bromwich Albion. An outstanding schoolboy player, he starred in the Barnsley Boys team that shared the English Schools Trophy with Southampton in 1957. He also played 6 times for England Schoolboys that season. He signed
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On this day in 2021, Barnsley confirmed the signing of Devante Cole on a 3 year contract after his contract at Motherwell expired. He'd previously been on loan with the Reds in 2014/15 when he was a Manchester City player. #BarnsleyFC #DevanteCole

On this day in 2021, Barnsley confirmed the signing of Devante Cole on a 3 year contract after his contract at Motherwell expired. He'd previously been on loan with the Reds in 2014/15 when he was a Manchester City player.  #BarnsleyFC #DevanteCole
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On this day in 1999, former Barnsley player Mick McCarthy managed the ROI for the 31st time in a Euro 2000 qualifier in Dublin. The opposition was Macedonia, for whom Barnsley striker Georgi Hristov got his 26th cap. Niall Quinn scored the only goal of the game after 65 minutes.

On this day in 1999, former Barnsley player Mick McCarthy managed the ROI for the 31st time in a Euro 2000 qualifier in Dublin. The opposition was Macedonia, for whom Barnsley striker Georgi Hristov got his 26th cap. Niall Quinn scored the only goal of the game after 65 minutes.
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After this happened on 17 April: youtube.com/watch?v=DjZNt7… and the subsequent FA punishment which meant Elland Road was to be closed for the first two games of the next season, on this day in 1971 Barnsley Chairman Ernest Dennis offered Leeds the use of Oakwell. Barnsley were due

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On this day in 1966, Barnsley FC director and former Chairman Joe Richards, current President of the Football League, was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. #BarnsleyFC #JoeRichards Photo courtesy of Andy Horsfield.

On this day in 1966, Barnsley FC director and former Chairman Joe Richards, current President of the Football League, was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. #BarnsleyFC #JoeRichards 
Photo courtesy of Andy Horsfield.
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On this day in 2015, England Under-21s, including John Stones and Harry Kane, warmed up for the European Under-21 Championship which started a few days later by beating 10-man Belarus 1-0 at Oakwell. Belarus were reduced to 10 men in the 82nd minute when Mikalai Zolatau was shown

On this day in 2015, England Under-21s, including John Stones and Harry Kane, warmed up for the European Under-21 Championship which started a few days later by beating 10-man Belarus 1-0 at Oakwell. Belarus were reduced to 10 men in the 82nd minute when Mikalai Zolatau was shown
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On this day in 1939, full-back Emlyn Williams, a key member of the Barnsley team that won the Third Division North title in the season just ended, was sold to First Division Preston North End for an undisclosed fee. He re-signed for the Reds in April 1948 but left a second time

On this day in 1939, full-back Emlyn Williams, a key member of the Barnsley team that won the Third Division North title in the season just ended, was sold to First Division Preston North End for an undisclosed fee. He re-signed for the Reds in April 1948 but left a second time
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On this day in 1980, Barnsley manager Allan Clarke signed goalkeeper Martin New from Mansfield Town on a free transfer. He played 34 first team games before being released in the summer of 1981. #BarnsleyFC #MartinNew #AllanClarke #MansfieldTown

On this day in 1980, Barnsley manager Allan Clarke signed goalkeeper Martin New from Mansfield Town on a free transfer. He played 34 first team games before being released in the summer of 1981. #BarnsleyFC #MartinNew #AllanClarke #MansfieldTown
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On this day in 2006, Stephen McPhail signed for Cardiff City following the expiry of his Barnsley contract. Just over 2 weeks earlier he was part of the team that was promoted to the Championship via the play-offs after beating Swansea City in the final at the Millennium Stadium

On this day in 2006, Stephen McPhail signed for Cardiff City following the expiry of his Barnsley contract. Just over 2 weeks earlier he was part of the team that was promoted to the Championship via the play-offs after beating Swansea City in the final at the Millennium Stadium
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On this day 25 years ago, after 339 appearances during which he scored 13 times, Nicky Eaden signed for Birmingham City following the expiry of his contract at Barnsley. A key member of the team that got to the top flight for the first time, he was frustrated about criticism from

On this day 25 years ago, after 339 appearances during which he scored 13 times, Nicky Eaden signed for Birmingham City following the expiry of his contract at Barnsley. A key member of the team that got to the top flight for the first time, he was frustrated about criticism from
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On this day in 1984, Bobby Collins was appointed as Barnsley’s permanent manager. He had been in the role on a temporary basis since Norman Hunters departure in February. #BarnsleyFC #BobbyCollins #Celtic #Everton #LUFC #LUFC #OnThisDay via LUSC Griffin...

On this day in 1984, Bobby Collins was appointed as Barnsley’s permanent manager. He had been in the role on a temporary basis since Norman Hunters departure in February. #BarnsleyFC #BobbyCollins #Celtic #Everton #LUFC <a href="/LUSCgriffinLUFC/">#LUFC #OnThisDay via LUSC Griffin...</a>
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On this day in 2015, Luke Berry left Barnsley to rejoin Cambridge United. Berry made a total of 37 appearances, scoring twice for the Reds. Head Coach Lee Johnson explained that whilst he had not been made available for sale, Cambridge made a significant offer and after meeting

On this day in 2015, Luke Berry left Barnsley to rejoin Cambridge United. Berry made a total of 37 appearances, scoring twice for the Reds. Head Coach Lee Johnson explained that whilst he had not been made available for sale, Cambridge made a significant offer and after meeting
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On this day in 1973, winger Frank Sharp signed for Grimsby Town for a fee of £8,000. Sharp was signed in August 1970 in a double deal with Cardiff City which also included Les Lea. In total he made 138 appearances for Barnsley and scored 7 goals. #BarnsleyFC #FrankSharp

On this day in 1973, winger Frank Sharp signed for Grimsby Town for a fee of £8,000. Sharp was signed in August 1970 in a double deal with Cardiff City which also included Les Lea. In total he made 138 appearances for Barnsley and scored 7 goals. #BarnsleyFC #FrankSharp
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On this day in 1980, after a fall-out with Allan Clarke, Barnsley sold David Speedie to Darlington for £5,000. He made just 15 appearances for the Reds without scoring. He later moved to Chelsea in 1982 where he played 162 games and scored 47 goals. He also gained the first of

On this day in 1980, after a fall-out with Allan Clarke, Barnsley sold David Speedie to Darlington for £5,000. He made just 15 appearances for the Reds without scoring. He later moved to Chelsea in 1982 where he played 162 games and scored 47 goals. He also gained the first of
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On this day in 1972, full-back David Booth left Barnsley, signing for Grimsby Town for £6,000. Booth made his debut in 1968 and since then had been a regular in the team, totting up 187 appearances and scoring 8 goals. #BarnsleyFC #DavidBooth #GrimsbyTown

On this day in 1972, full-back David Booth left Barnsley, signing for Grimsby Town for £6,000. Booth made his debut in 1968 and since then had been a regular in the team, totting up 187 appearances and scoring 8 goals. #BarnsleyFC #DavidBooth #GrimsbyTown
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On this day in 1930, after 5 seasons with Barnsley during which he’d played 155 games and scored 61 goals, centre-forward Frank Eaton was sold to Reading for an undisclosed but what was described as 'substantial' fee. His goals total makes him the 15th highest scorer in club

On this day in 1930, after 5 seasons with Barnsley during which he’d played 155 games and scored 61 goals, centre-forward Frank Eaton was sold to Reading for an undisclosed but what was described as 'substantial' fee. His goals total makes him the 15th highest scorer in club
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On this day in 1948, having joined Barnsley from Consett in November 1945, full back Laurie Cunningham transferred to Bournemouth. He made 59 appearances for the Reds and scored 1 goal. #BarnsleyFC #LaurieCunningham #AFCBournemouth

On this day in 1948, having  joined Barnsley from Consett in November 1945, full back Laurie Cunningham transferred to Bournemouth. He made 59 appearances for the Reds and scored 1 goal. #BarnsleyFC #LaurieCunningham #AFCBournemouth