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If it's your birthday today - Happy Birthday! 🎂 And also to ex-Red Andy Saville, born otd in 1964 and Nicky Eaden, born in 1972. #BarnsleyFC #AndySaville #NickyEaden
December 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
If it's your birthday today - Happy Birthday! 🎂 And also to ex-Red Andy Saville, born otd in 1964 and Nicky Eaden, born in 1972. #BarnsleyFC #AndySaville #NickyEaden
News of 2 ex-Reds on this day in 2008 - Mark Stallard & Adie Moses were appointed caretaker managers at Mansfield Town (in the Conference at the time) after Billy McEwan was sacked. They won two league games before David Holdsworth was appointed in January 2009. #BarnsleyFC #MansfieldTown
December 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
News of 2 ex-Reds on this day in 2008 - Mark Stallard & Adie Moses were appointed caretaker managers at Mansfield Town (in the Conference at the time) after Billy McEwan was sacked. They won two league games before David Holdsworth was appointed in January 2009. #BarnsleyFC #MansfieldTown
when they seem to do everything possible to stop a quick free-kick! 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #ArjanDeZeeuw
December 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
when they seem to do everything possible to stop a quick free-kick! 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #ArjanDeZeeuw
Otd in 1978, Allan Clarke’s promotion chasing Reds played at Rochdale in Div 4 & 3 goals in 8 mins just before h-t from Derek Bell (his 5th in 5 games since signing), Alistair Millar & Clarke himself earned a 3-0 win. This was also Tommy Graham's debut after signing from Aston Villa. #BarnsleyFC
December 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Otd in 1978, Allan Clarke’s promotion chasing Reds played at Rochdale in Div 4 & 3 goals in 8 mins just before h-t from Derek Bell (his 5th in 5 games since signing), Alistair Millar & Clarke himself earned a 3-0 win. This was also Tommy Graham's debut after signing from Aston Villa. #BarnsleyFC
A fixture list coincidence in 1973 when for the 2nd year running Barnsley played Hartlepool on Dec 8th - both in Div 4. And both ended in 2-1 wins for the Reds. Kenny Brown & Mick Butler scored in this win at the Victoria Ground. Les Lea and Brian Mahoney had scored at Oakwell in 1972. #BarnsleyFC
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A fixture list coincidence in 1973 when for the 2nd year running Barnsley played Hartlepool on Dec 8th - both in Div 4. And both ended in 2-1 wins for the Reds. Kenny Brown & Mick Butler scored in this win at the Victoria Ground. Les Lea and Brian Mahoney had scored at Oakwell in 1972. #BarnsleyFC
On this day in 1934, centre-forward Abe Blight was badly injured in a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at Oakwell - the first home defeat for 36 games. It proved to be Blight's last appearance. Signed in the summer of 1933 he scored 31 goals in 34 games..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #NFFC #AbeBlight
December 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
On this day in 1934, centre-forward Abe Blight was badly injured in a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at Oakwell - the first home defeat for 36 games. It proved to be Blight's last appearance. Signed in the summer of 1933 he scored 31 goals in 34 games..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #NFFC #AbeBlight
On this day in 1946, #BarnsleyFC played Bradford Park Avenue at Oakwell in Div 2, goals from Walter Bennett, Gavin Smith & Gordon Pallister (pen) earned a 3-1 win. Centre-back Stan Charlesworth, signed from Grimsby Town, made his debut. He played 7 games that season before moving to Gainsborough.
December 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On this day in 1946, #BarnsleyFC played Bradford Park Avenue at Oakwell in Div 2, goals from Walter Bennett, Gavin Smith & Gordon Pallister (pen) earned a 3-1 win. Centre-back Stan Charlesworth, signed from Grimsby Town, made his debut. He played 7 games that season before moving to Gainsborough.
..two had a fight & Ted went missing, his body never found. Bessenich was charged with murder but at his trial in Feb 1971, claimed Ted had taken his own life. The judge said that there was “grave suspicion” against the captain but that the case could not be proven. 3/3 #BarnsleyFC #TedRobledo
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
..two had a fight & Ted went missing, his body never found. Bessenich was charged with murder but at his trial in Feb 1971, claimed Ted had taken his own life. The judge said that there was “grave suspicion” against the captain but that the case could not be proven. 3/3 #BarnsleyFC #TedRobledo
..& after a short-lived return to England with Notts County, Ted began working on oil rigs, eventually based in the Persian Gulf. On leave from his rig, he was apparently invited to join the Al Sahn’s voyage by the ships captain Hans Bessenich. It was reported that the.. 2/3 #BarnsleyFC #TedRobledo
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
..& after a short-lived return to England with Notts County, Ted began working on oil rigs, eventually based in the Persian Gulf. On leave from his rig, he was apparently invited to join the Al Sahn’s voyage by the ships captain Hans Bessenich. It was reported that the.. 2/3 #BarnsleyFC #TedRobledo
A strange tale of ex-Red, Ted Robledo's death on this day in 1970. Ted, brother of George of course, went missing from a ship, the Al Sahn, which sailed from Dubai the previous day. Having played together over many years, the brothers went their separate ways in 1957.. 1/3 #BarnsleyFC #TedRobledo
December 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
A strange tale of ex-Red, Ted Robledo's death on this day in 1970. Ted, brother of George of course, went missing from a ship, the Al Sahn, which sailed from Dubai the previous day. Having played together over many years, the brothers went their separate ways in 1957.. 1/3 #BarnsleyFC #TedRobledo
(altho there was a suggestion it was an OG) & 3 mins later Andy Gray got a winner from the penalty spot. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #BlackpoolFC #AndyGray
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
(altho there was a suggestion it was an OG) & 3 mins later Andy Gray got a winner from the penalty spot. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #BlackpoolFC #AndyGray
On this day in 2009, Barnsley played at Blackpool, unbeaten at Bloomfield Rd that season & it seemed that would continue when Charlie Adams scored a pen on 71 mins, Ryan Shotton harshly penalised for handball. But the Reds levelled after 85 mins through #BobbyHassell ..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BlackpoolFC
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On this day in 2009, Barnsley played at Blackpool, unbeaten at Bloomfield Rd that season & it seemed that would continue when Charlie Adams scored a pen on 71 mins, Ryan Shotton harshly penalised for handball. But the Reds levelled after 85 mins through #BobbyHassell ..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BlackpoolFC
Last week I mentioned Paddy Greenwood signing for the Reds in 1971 & this was the day he made his debut in a 3-0 defeat at Notts County which took County to the to the top of Div 3. Barnsley stayed 2nd bottom. This game was the 2nd of a run of 6 matches without scoring. #BarnsleyFC #NottsCounty
December 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Last week I mentioned Paddy Greenwood signing for the Reds in 1971 & this was the day he made his debut in a 3-0 defeat at Notts County which took County to the to the top of Div 3. Barnsley stayed 2nd bottom. This game was the 2nd of a run of 6 matches without scoring. #BarnsleyFC #NottsCounty
Barnsley had won 7 of the first 9 home games of the season in Div 4 when Reading were the visitors to Oakwell on this day in 1977. Goals from Alan Little (2), Mick McCarthy & John Peachey earned a 4-1, keeping the good home form going. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Reading #AlanLittle
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Barnsley had won 7 of the first 9 home games of the season in Div 4 when Reading were the visitors to Oakwell on this day in 1977. Goals from Alan Little (2), Mick McCarthy & John Peachey earned a 4-1, keeping the good home form going. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Reading #AlanLittle
On this day in 1939, Bernard Harper played for an England XI v Scotland in a War-time International at St James Park, Newcastle. England won 2-1. Harper joined the Reds in August 1932 and when the FL was suspended following the outbreak of WW2, he’d played 226 games.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BernardHarper
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
On this day in 1939, Bernard Harper played for an England XI v Scotland in a War-time International at St James Park, Newcastle. England won 2-1. Harper joined the Reds in August 1932 and when the FL was suspended following the outbreak of WW2, he’d played 226 games.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BernardHarper
On this day in 2006, on loan midfielder Ronnie Wallwork’s loan was brought to a premature end after he was stabbed seven times in a Manchester bar. As he tried to fight off the attacker, the West Bromwich Albion player suffered further wounds to his hands and back. #BarnsleyFC #RonnieWallwork #WBA
November 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On this day in 2006, on loan midfielder Ronnie Wallwork’s loan was brought to a premature end after he was stabbed seven times in a Manchester bar. As he tried to fight off the attacker, the West Bromwich Albion player suffered further wounds to his hands and back. #BarnsleyFC #RonnieWallwork #WBA
On this day in 1974, after the team failed to score in 3 consecutive games, Manager Jim Iley selected a new look forward line for the Div 4 game away at Shrewsbury Town. Two loan players, Peter Price from Portsmouth & John Peachey..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #ShrewsburyTown #PhilSanderson
November 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
On this day in 1974, after the team failed to score in 3 consecutive games, Manager Jim Iley selected a new look forward line for the Div 4 game away at Shrewsbury Town. Two loan players, Peter Price from Portsmouth & John Peachey..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #ShrewsburyTown #PhilSanderson
On this day in 1980, in the 3,000th league match since entering the FL & on a run of 6 consecutive wins in Div 3, Barnsley played Fulham at Oakwell. On a snow covered pitch, Fulham were 2-0 up after 23 mins. Mike Lester got one back & despite Glyn Riley..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Fulham #MikeLester #IanBanks
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On this day in 1980, in the 3,000th league match since entering the FL & on a run of 6 consecutive wins in Div 3, Barnsley played Fulham at Oakwell. On a snow covered pitch, Fulham were 2-0 up after 23 mins. Mike Lester got one back & despite Glyn Riley..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #Fulham #MikeLester #IanBanks
On this day in 1970, without a league win in 7 games, Barnsley played Plymouth Argyle at Oakwell in Division 3. The game was captain Eric Winstanley’s 300th league appearance and after Norman Dean had given the Reds a lead, Winstanley added a second to secure a 2-0 win. #BarnsleyFC
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On this day in 1970, without a league win in 7 games, Barnsley played Plymouth Argyle at Oakwell in Division 3. The game was captain Eric Winstanley’s 300th league appearance and after Norman Dean had given the Reds a lead, Winstanley added a second to secure a 2-0 win. #BarnsleyFC
On this day in 1936, Barnsley beat Doncaster Rovers 4-1 at Oakwell, the biggest win of the '36/37 season. Reds’ scorers were Alex Hamill (2) & Ernie Hine (2). Hamill was playing his 3rd game after signing from Blackburn Rovers. He played...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AlexHamill #ErnestHine
November 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
On this day in 1936, Barnsley beat Doncaster Rovers 4-1 at Oakwell, the biggest win of the '36/37 season. Reds’ scorers were Alex Hamill (2) & Ernie Hine (2). Hamill was playing his 3rd game after signing from Blackburn Rovers. He played...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AlexHamill #ErnestHine
If it's your birthday today - Happy Birthday! 🎂 You share it with two more great Barnsley strikers born on this day - Tony Leighton (64 goals) born in 1939 (died in 1978) and David Currie (48 goals) born in 1962. #BarnsleyFC #TonyLeighton #DavidCurrie
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
If it's your birthday today - Happy Birthday! 🎂 You share it with two more great Barnsley strikers born on this day - Tony Leighton (64 goals) born in 1939 (died in 1978) and David Currie (48 goals) born in 1962. #BarnsleyFC #TonyLeighton #DavidCurrie
Two great Barnsley FC centre-forwards with 88 goals between them were born on this day. Ken Oliver (54 goals) was born in 1938 and Trevor Aylott (34 goals) was born in 1957. Sadly Ken passed away in 2020 aged 81. Once a Red... #BarnsleyFC #KenOliver #TrevorAylott
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Two great Barnsley FC centre-forwards with 88 goals between them were born on this day. Ken Oliver (54 goals) was born in 1938 and Trevor Aylott (34 goals) was born in 1957. Sadly Ken passed away in 2020 aged 81. Once a Red... #BarnsleyFC #KenOliver #TrevorAylott
On this day in 1971, Reds Manager John McSeveney went back to his former club Hull City to sign defender Paddy Greenwood for a fee of £12,000. McSeveney hadn't yet moved to Barnsley & was still living in Hull, with Greenwood as his next door neighbour! #BarnsleyFC #PaddyGreenWood #JohnMcSeveney
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On this day in 1971, Reds Manager John McSeveney went back to his former club Hull City to sign defender Paddy Greenwood for a fee of £12,000. McSeveney hadn't yet moved to Barnsley & was still living in Hull, with Greenwood as his next door neighbour! #BarnsleyFC #PaddyGreenWood #JohnMcSeveney
On this day in 1978, Barnsley played Worksop Town in the FA Cup 1st round at Oakwell. Graham Reed retained his place having made his debut the previous week & scored two as the Reds won 5-1. Allan Clarke, Glyn Riley & Derek Bell also scored. At 17 years.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #GrahamReed #WorksopTown
November 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
On this day in 1978, Barnsley played Worksop Town in the FA Cup 1st round at Oakwell. Graham Reed retained his place having made his debut the previous week & scored two as the Reds won 5-1. Allan Clarke, Glyn Riley & Derek Bell also scored. At 17 years.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #GrahamReed #WorksopTown
On this day in 1984, Barnsley played at Birmingham City in Division 2 – the first meeting for 31 years after Birmingham had been relegated from Div 1 the previous season. Marshalled by Paul Futcher, the Reds had only conceded 2 goals in 7 away games so...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #MickMcGuire #BirminghamCity
November 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
On this day in 1984, Barnsley played at Birmingham City in Division 2 – the first meeting for 31 years after Birmingham had been relegated from Div 1 the previous season. Marshalled by Paul Futcher, the Reds had only conceded 2 goals in 7 away games so...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #MickMcGuire #BirminghamCity