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Celebrate Barnsley FC’s legacy with On The Ponty End. Enjoy match previews, reports, nostalgic features, and fan insights – for every Reds fan!
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Humphrys leaves, Flinders returns, new loans arrive, fan zone approved, tough fixtures & Russell’s attracting Championship interest.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Humphrys Gone, Flinders Back, Fan Zone Approved, and Fixtures to Fret Over
Barnsley shake up summer with Humphrys exit, Flinders back as coach, fan zone approval, new signings, and the 2025/26 fixture list revealed.
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June 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Barnsley FC’s transfer window is quieter than a library. Keillor-Dunn’s attracting interest, Eddie Loyden remembered, and Cooper on the radar. Read on.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Farewell to a Red, Keillor-Dunn Interest, and a Transfer Tumbleweed
Eddie Loyden tribute, Keillor-Dunn interest, Murphy Cooper links, and Barnsley’s transfer silence. Six weeks to go, and still no signings.
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June 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The supporter survey’s already sparked loads of discussion — now we’ve written up our own honest, satirical take on what 1,495 Reds really think. If you care about the matchday experience, club identity, and what comes next, this one’s worth your time. Comments welcome.

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Barnsley FC Fan Survey 2024/25: The Fans Have Spoken – Is Anyone Listening?
Survey reveals Barnsley FC fan frustrations on pricing, atmosphere, and trust. Our full take on what 1,495 supporters really think.
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June 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Before he brought order to Oakwell, he was an England hero and a Leeds legend. Here’s the full tale of Allan Clarke’s impact on the Reds.

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Allan Clarke: The No-Nonsense Messiah Who Brought Oakwell Back to Life
Allan Clarke’s story at Barnsley – the icon who turned Oakwell around, twice. From superstar striker to transformative gaffer.
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June 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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George Robledo lit up Oakwell before rewriting history at Newcastle and the World Cup. This is the story of a true pioneer.

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George Robledo: The Chilean Comet Who Lit Up Oakwell (and Beyond!)
George Robledo: the Chilean-born trailblazer who lit up Oakwell, led the line at Newcastle, and redefined what a foreign star could be.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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All the big talking points from Grove Street this week: new signings looming, Oakwell consultation opens, and Christoph Knasmüllner shines post-BFC.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Free Agent Hunt, Oakwell Redesign, Carabao Cup Tweak & Knasmüllner’s Revival
Reds target free agents, Carabao Cup gets a twist, Oakwell set for revamp, and Knasmüllner shines post-Barnsley. Full weekly round-up here.
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June 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Norman Hunter’s Barnsley years deserve more than a footnote. A promotion, an unforgettable cup run, and a lasting shift in mentality at Oakwell. This is how it happened.

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Norman Hunter: Grit, Craft, and the Quiet Transformation of Barnsley FC
Leeds icon Norman Hunter led Barnsley to promotion in 1981 and a famous FA Cup run—his time at Oakwell left a lasting legacy beyond the tackles.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Before gloves were fancy and pitches were flat, there was Harry Hough. 364 appearances. Two saved penalties in one game. A Reds legend. Here’s his story.

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Harry Hough: The Safe Pair of Hands That Never Let Barnsley Down
Barnsley’s Mr. Consistent: Harry Hough made 364 appearances, saved two pens versus Rotherham, and set a club record for consecutive games.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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The women’s team decision has split opinion. The friendlies are low-profile but vital. Barnsley FC’s off-season isn’t short on drama. Catch the full update.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Women's Team Controversy, Fixture List Grit, and a Club Walking a Tightrope
Barnsley FC axes women's team to protect finances while unveiling a gritty 2025 pre-season schedule. Fans respond with frustration and realism.
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June 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Long before modern superstars, Barnsley had Ernie Hine. 131 league goals, two stints, and an unmatched legacy. Read the profile of a true Red.

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Ernie Hine: The Goal Machine Who Put Barnsley on the Map
Barnsley legend Ernie Hine – all-time top scorer, local hero, and Oakwell icon. A fearless forward who made history across two brilliant spells.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Barnsley’s Academy went under the radar in 2024/25—but the progress was real. Read our full breakdown of the players stepping up across U18s and U21s.

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Future Tykes: Barnsley’s Academy in 2024/25 – Progress with Purpose
A detailed look at Barnsley FC Academy's 2024/25 season—standout players, U18/U21 progress, and who's knocking on the first-team door.
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June 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Mick McCarthy wasn’t just born in Barnsley — he was built by it. The tackles, the chants, the legacy. One of our own. Always.

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Mick McCarthy: Barnsley's Ironclad Export
Barnsley’s own Mick McCarthy: a no-nonsense defender who led from the back, flew the flag for Ireland, and never forgot where he came from.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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No beach breaks at Oakwell. Russell’s training like it’s August, Bland’s heading to Spain with Wales, and Flavell & Gauci are making moves. Proper busy, this summer.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Russell’s No-Holiday Hustle, Blandy’s Big Week, and Gauci Eyes Glory
Jon Russell’s busy summer, Bland’s new deal and Wales call-up, Gauci’s Villa ambition, and Flavell signs a new two-year deal. Oakwell doesn’t sleep.
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May 31, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Some players wear the shirt. Eric Winstanley became part of it. Club captain at 19. Record-scoring defender. Coaching mainstay. Quiet hero. This one’s for Winnie.

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Eric Winstanley: The Centre-Half Who Scored Goals and Shaped Generations
Tribute to Barnsley FC legend Eric Winstanley—club captain, goal-scoring centre-half, coach, and lifelong servant of the Reds.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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This week at Barnsley: DKD’s future uncertain, Hammill hangs up his boots, Bradford want Shepherd, and Redfearn’s putting himself back out there. Catch the latest round-up for all the headlines with none of the fluff.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: DKD’s Price Tag, Hammill’s Coaching Call & Redfearn’s Return Hopes
DKD eyed up, Hammill retires (ish), Shepherd wanted, Redfearn hunts new gig – all the Oakwell action in this week’s sharp and satirical round-up.
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May 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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A local lad with world-class talent. Tommy Taylor’s story is one of glory, grit, and tragic loss — but his Barnsley legacy lives on.

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Tommy Taylor: The Smiling Executioner from Smithies
Tommy Taylor: Barnsley-born, United legend, England star. A career cut short, but a legacy that still echoes through Oakwell and beyond.
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May 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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From farewells to fresh starts. Keogh joins Hourihane, DKD might be off, Bland is ready to rise, and Marsh bows out. A week of truth.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Keogh’s Clipboard, DKD’s Suitors & Marsh’s Emotional Exit
Keogh joins staff, DKD draws transfer interest, Sormaz hints at rebuild, Bland steps up and Marsh bids farewell in emotional Oakwell week.
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May 17, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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When Barnsley dared to dream, Neil Redfearn was the one steering the ship. Midfield maestro, relentless grafter, and the man who led us into the Premier League. This one’s for Redders.

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Neil Redfearn: The Relentless Engine Who Drove Barnsley to the Promised Land
Barnsley legend Neil Redfearn: midfield maestro, promotion hero, and the heartbeat of Oakwell through the Reds’ greatest era.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Some players are consistent. Others are electric. Adam Hammill was pure unpredictability. We revisit the highs, the madness, and the magic of his two unforgettable spells at Barnsley.

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Adam Hammill: The Maverick Who Brought Magic to Oakwell (Twice!)
Barnsley’s maverick winger Adam Hammill lit up Oakwell with magic, madness, and that unforgettable Wembley wonder goal.
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May 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Squad overhaul, injury setbacks, and a hard-hitting reveal from Payton. Barnsley’s off-season has already started with a bang. Read the full wrap-up now.

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Barnsley FC Weekly Round-Up: Hourihane’s Graft Plan, Jalo’s Blow & Payton’s Heartbreaking Reveal
Hourihane's early graft plans, Jalo's injury blow, retained list exits, and a powerful revelation from Andy Payton round off a big week for Barnsley.
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May 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Clarke raged, Hourihane rebuilt, and Barnsley still found new ways to raise pulses and blood pressure. Our full 2024/25 season review is live. What a ride.

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Barnsley FC 2024/25 Season Review: Promises, Panic & Paint Peeling Off Oakwell
Barnsley FC's 2024/25 season in full: goals, gaffes, Clarke’s fall, Hourihane’s rise, and a journey only the Reds could deliver.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Reds end the 2024/25 season with a deserved 4-2 win at Reading – an exciting finish, but is it enough to soften the blow of a mid-table year? No play-offs, no consistency, no clear direction. A great result, but what next?

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Reds Finish with a Roar – But It’s Been a Season of Shrugs
Barnsley end their League One season with a 4-2 win at Reading — but finish 12th after a frustrating campaign.
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May 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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It’s truth-telling time at Oakwell. Hourihane wants better, Roberts wants a rebuild, and Sormaz is surprisingly chipper. Same promises — different summer?

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Barnsley FC Weekly News Round-Up: Hourihane's Honesty, Roberts' Reset Call & Summer Rebuild Talk
Hourihane’s honesty, Roberts’ rally cry, and a summer reset incoming after Oakwell’s horror show. Big words — will action follow?
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May 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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One last match, no big statements—just a chance to finish the season properly. Conor Hourihane sets the tone. Full preview of Reading vs Barnsley now on the blog.

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Match Preview: Reading vs Barnsley
Barnsley head to Reading for the final League One clash of the season. Can the Reds end on a high or will the Royals clinch a playoff spot?
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May 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Reds lose 2–1 to bottom club Shrewsbury in their final home game of the season. Fans are calling it a “disgrace” and demanding change. Full match report and furious reactions here 👇

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Reds Fall Flat as Shrewsbury Deliver Final Blow at Oakwell
Barnsley end a poor home season with a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Shrewsbury. Fans furious as frustrations boil over on social media.
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April 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM