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Wednesday, 22 February 2012 22:02
Digby delighted with first full start
Paul Digby has spoken of his pride after making his full Barnsley bow at Oakwell on Tuesday night. The 17-year-old midfielder, who made his debut as a substitute at Derby earlier in the season, completed the full match against Championship promotion contenders…
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 21:59
We were Done by offside flag – Hill
Barnsley boss Keith Hill was aggrieved with a first half decision that saw Matt Done flagged for offside when clean through in the 3-1 defeat to Birmingham. A Rob Edwards own goal and Keith Fahey’s first strike since August had put Blues…
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 20:12
Blues have the edge over Reds in colourful clash
Barnsley 1, Birmingham City 3 (Championship) By Andrew Lodge Andy Thorn, the burly boss of relegation-threatened Coventry City, who host Barnsley at the Ricoh Arena this weekend, was spotted ambling to his seat in the West Stand prior to kick-off at Oakwell…
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 20:01
Magnificent amount of money raised by rugby club for Barnsley Hospice
Each year Barnsley RUFC President John Smith nominates a charity and the rugby club raise money throughout the year. The main is the Presidents Ball – and this year the club, based at Shaw Lane, raised a magnificent £3700 for Barnsley Hospice.…
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 19:53
Gutsy Tykes bow out of cup
Junior Tykes under 15s took on higher division opponents Hallam FC in the cup and despite delivering a gutsy display they were eventually vanqished 2-0. The Tykes put up quite a fight, and at times matched their rivals ball for ball, but…
Monday, 20 February 2012 21:25
Digby pushing for place on Reds bench
Barnsley boss Keith Hill has hinted that he may draft Academy ace Paul Digby into his squad for Tuesday night's clash with high-flying Birmingham City at Oakwell. Teenager Digby made his debut for the Reds in a 1-1 draw at Derby earlier…
Monday, 20 February 2012 20:56
All about the result as Barnsley XV go marching on at the top
Barnsley RUFC First XV might not have delivered their very best performance against closest rivals Bradford Salem at Shaw Lane on Saturday – but it was all about the result. And a decent-sized crowd were happy enough as the town team emerged…
Monday, 20 February 2012 20:37
Smith takes top spot in Wombwell 5
Cold fine weather greeted the runners in the Wombwell SAC 5-mile road race on Sunday. Works by the Water Board outside resulted in the course being adapted for the safety of the athletes, which resulted a slighter shorter course. Richard Smith from Holmfirth Harriers was…
Monday, 20 February 2012 20:28
Treble tonic for Royston sides
Royston Dynamos under nines beat Ackworth 4-0 to stretch their unbeaten run to 13 games. Both James Reay (2) and Josh Flood (2) scored twice, while Jake Gooding was outstanding in defence. Meanwhile, Royston Dynamos under 11s beat Altofts 2-0, with goals from…
Monday, 20 February 2012 19:55
Tremendous team performance sees under 13s through to final
Barnsley Ladies under 13s turned in a magnificent team performance to steam-roller Sheffield Wednesday 14-5 and march into the cup final. Despite a number of fantastic individual performances, the girls played superbly as a team unit too, producing some excellent passing and…