barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 17hOn this day in 1904, in the first ever League encounter between the teams (they’d played in the FA Cup when Barnsley St Peter’s were a non-league team), Barnsley were beaten 2-0 at Oakwell v Liverpool. #BarnsleyFC #Liverpool 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 19hOtd in 1991, Barnsley played Blackpool at Oakwell in the League Cup 2nd rd 2nd leg needing to turn around a 1-0 defeat from the 1st leg. Brendan O'Connell made in 1-0 & in the 2nd minute of extra-time John Pearson scored. Watch from 16:43 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNGu... #BarnsleyFCyoutube.comBarnsley FC Season 1991/ 92YouTube video by Barnsley Football Club Video Archive. 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Otd in 1980, a Mike Lester header after 9 mins put the Reds in front at Carlisle United in Div 3. After 31 mins Neil Cooper headed an OG when trying to clear & Barnsley conceded again to go in 2-1 down at h-t. Norman Hunter.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #CarlisleUnited 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Otd in 1957, Barnsley’s brilliant winger Arthur Kaye was selected in a Football League XI V the League of Ireland representative match played at Elland Road. The Football League won 3-1 with 2 goals from Ray Parry (Bolton Wanderers) & 1 from Peter Broadbent (Wolves). #BarnsleyFC #ArthurKaye 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Two stories from this day in 1980. First, this was the day that 7 years after leaving Barnsley FC, Eric Winstanley returned as assistant commercial manager. Less than a year later he moved into a full-time coaching role. And second..1/2 #BarnsleyFC #EricWinstanley 110
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Otd in 2007, Barnsley (4th in the Champ'ship) had a tough game at #CharltonAthletic in 2nd. Charlton hit the woodwork twice & scored after 82 mins. Simon Davey brought on Kim Christensen & after 90 mins he smashed home to equalise – his only goal for #BarnsleyFC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyyN...youtube.com2007/08 Charlton Athletic v Barnsley (Highlights)YouTube video by Charlton Athletic Museum - Football Video Archive 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Otd in 1985, Barnsley played leaders Portsmouth at Oakwell in Division 2. A mediocre performance resulted in a 1-0 defeat. The bright spot was 17 year old David Hirst in just his 5th first team appearance. #ManchesterUnited were amongst the clubs at the game watching him. #BarnsleyFC #DavidHirst 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Otd in 1978 at the BFC AGM (reported in the Chron the following week), Allan Clarke disclosed offers for 2 players totalling £55k had been turned down. I wonder if this was Derek Bell and Tommy Graham? Also, Ernest Dennis said seating may be installed in the Brewery side at Oakwell. #BarnsleyFC 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Otd in 1969, Eric Winstanley made his 250th League appearance for Barnsley in a 2-1 victory against Barrow at Oakwell in League Division 3. Eddie Loyden & George Boardman scored for the Reds. #BarnsleyFC #EricWinstanley 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Otd in 1919, in the first ever Football League meeting between the teams at Oakwell, Barnsley played Rotherham County in Div 2 & won 4-0. Reds’ scorers were #AlbertNewton (2), Joe Halliwell & Brough Fletcher. Founded in 1877 as Thornhill FC, the name changed..1/2 #RotherhamUnited. #BarnsleyFC 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Otd in 1998, Ashley Ward headed Barnsley in front in a First Dvision (now Champ) game with Bolton at Oakwell. Bolton came back to lead 2-1 at half-time & Robin Van Der Laan levelled in the closing stages. #BarnsleyFC #BWFC Sorry for grainy footage... www.youtube.com/watch?v=op66...youtube.comBarnsley 2-2 Bolton Wanderers | 3rd October 1998YouTube video by Matt Healey 010
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Otd in 1981, Barnsley named the same team for the 8th game running for the away game at #Watford in Div 2. Trevor Aylott's brilliant goal put the Reds ahead after 14 mins but he went off injured after 21, replaced by Glyn Riley. Watford scored 2 in 2 mins.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #TrevorAylott 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Happy Birthday to Patrick Kelly who is 22 today & also to these ex-Reds: Robbie Williams (1984) David Booth (1948) Felipe Teixeira (1980) Ashley Fletcher (1995) Phil Gray (1968) Carl Bradshaw (1968) Neil Maddison (1969) Neil Thompson (1963) #BarnsleyFC 1/2 and worth looking at 2/2! 100
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Otd in 1993, Gerry Taggart was sent off for a terrible tackle after just 3 mins of the Div 1 game at #LutonTown. And Barnsley paid the price – losing 5-0. They also lost 5-0 at Middlesbrough the following - the two biggest defeats that season. #BarnsleyFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=450h...youtube.comLuton Town 5-0 Barnsley - 2nd October 1993YouTube video by greensterRox 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Otd in 1988, the Reds travelled to face Birmingham City in Div 2. The Blues were struggling & Barnsley took advantage, winning 5-3 for a first win at St Andrews since 1947. John Beresford scored on 22 mins & 4 mins later Julian Broddle made it 2-0. There was.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BirminghamCity 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Otd in 1994, two goals from Neil Redfearn earned a 2-1 win against Swindon Town at Oakwell in the then Division 1 (now Champ'ship). The crowd that day was the lowest of the season in the league – just 3,911! #BarnsleyFC #NeilRedfearn #SwindonTown www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWix...youtube.comBarnsley 2-1 Swindon Town 1/10/94YouTube video by B.F.C. Memories 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Otd in 1978, Barnsley beat 2nd placed Barnsley beat 3rd placed Reading 3-1 in Division 4 with goals from Alan Little (a thunderous free-kick), John Saunders & Graham Pugh, prompting complimentary comments from Reading's manager. #BarnsleyFC #Reading #AlanLittle 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026On the same day the Reds were at Charlton (see previous post), Arsenal played Chelsea and future Reds manager Nigel Spackman was sent off for this. Tbh, there were times I wanted to punch him when he was in charge at Oakwell 6 years later... #BarnsleyFC #NigelSpackman www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Crq...youtube.com95/96 Chelsea v Arsenal - Spackman whacks KeownYouTube video by BlueBeard70 040
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Otd in 1995, Barnsley (in 3rd) played Charlton Ath (4th) at The Valley in Div 1. Look for Jan Molby standing off the cross for Charlton's goal + some poor marking & 'iffy' 'keeping from David Watson too. And a great Neil Redfearn free-kick to equalise.. #BarnsleyFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBwT...youtube.com1995/96 Charlton Athletic v Barnsley (Highlights)YouTube video by Charlton Athletic Museum - Football Video Archive 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On this day in 2018, a 3-1 win at #FleetwoodTown in League One. Mamadou Thiam's goal celebration always made me smile! #BarnsleyFC #MamadouThiam www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPBx...youtube.comFleetwood 1-3 BarnsleyYouTube video by Barnsley FC 031
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On this day in 1978, the Chron reported on BFC Annual Results for 1977/78. Profit was £11,982. Gate receipts: £76,330 Players wages, bonuses and management salaries = £131,584, roughly £750k today 😮...... #BarnsleyFC #BarnsleyChronicle 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026On this day in 2013, Barnsley lost 2-1 at Leicester City. Jason Scotland scored for the Reds - the last of his 8 goals before he left for #HamiltonAccies in Jan 2014. #BarnsleyFC #JasonScotland 1/2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Gy...youtube.comHighlights: Leicester City 2-1 BarnsleyYouTube video by Leicester City 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Otd in 1985, Barnsley played away at Middlesbrough in Div 2 (now Champ'ship) & drew 0-0 despite playing the last 30 minutes with 10 men after Ian Walsh was sent off for elbowing Tony McAndrew. I think it's fair to say manager Allan Clarke wasn't happy with him! #BarnsleyFC #Middlesbrough #IanWalsh 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026On this day in 1968, Barnsley beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 at Oakwell, the biggest win of the first season back in Division 3 following promotion the previous season. Goal-scorers were Jimmy Robson (2), David Booth and Bob Earnshaw. #BarnsleyFC #BrightonandHoveAlbion 180
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Otd in 1978, Reds 'keeper Peter Springett was praised by boss Allan Clarke in the NotW. Since joining in the summer of '75, he'd missed just 1 game in 3 seasons. Tomorrow is the anniversary of his death in 1997 aged just 51. Once a Red.. What are your memories of him? #BarnsleyFC #PeterSpringett 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Otd in 2016, the Reds played #AstonVilla in the Champ'ship, having never beaten them at Oakwell in 8 attempts going back to 1937 (D1 L7). Jordan Ayew put Villa ahead & it looked like another defeat until a Sam Winnall equaliser in the 90th min. #BarnsleyFC #SamWinnall www.youtube.com/watch?v=znKZ...youtube.comBarnsley 1-1 Aston Villa: HighlightsYouTube video by Barnsley FC 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Otd in 1972, Barnsley drew 2-2 at Oakwell with #CreweAlex in Div 4, Eric Winstanley & Les Lea scoring for the Reds. Kevin McMahon, signed from York in part exchange for Jimmy Seal, played his 7th & last game before moving to Hartlepool the following summer. #BarnsleyFC #KevinMcMahon 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Ex-Reds also born otd - Gavin Smith (in 1917 who made 271 appearances), John Stainsby (1937, 36 games), Roger Barton (1946, 63 games) - all sadly no longer with us + Carl Barrowclough (1981, 12 games) & Fola Onibuje (1984, 4). HB Carl & Fola. And to you if it's your birthday today! 🎂 #BarnsleyFC 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Otd in 1962, Barnsley beat #GrimsbyTown 3-2 at Oakwell in the League Cup 2nd round. Scorers were Ken Oliver (2) & Jim Hosie (his only goal for the Reds). Since it started in 60/61, Barnsley had scored 12 goals in the competition & Oliver (front row middle) had 9 of them! #BarnsleyFC #KenOliver 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Remembering former Red Paul Futcher - born on this day in 1956. A classy centre-back, Paul made 267 appearances between 1984-90. We let him go too early too. Paul sadly passed away from cancer in 2016 aged 60. RIP Paul. Many thanks to @MickMcCarthyF for.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #PaulFutcher #RonFutcher 131
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Otd in 2010, Barnsley signed NZ international striker Chris Wood from West Bromwich Albion on a 3 month loan. He made his debut the next day in a 3-0 defeat at Reading. The loan was cut short in November & he returned to WBA having made 7 appearances without scoring. #BarnsleyFC #ChrisWood #WBA 120
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Back page of the Chron from on this day in 1976 (where have those 50 years gone! 😮) Stories include: - Match report from a 2-1 defeat at Stockport the previous week; - Injury concerns for Peter Price, Sam Yates but John Saunders due to return for the reserves; 1/2 #BarnsleyFC 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Happy Birthday to ex-Red Wayne Goodison, born on this day in 1964. And HB to you if it's your birthday today! @wayneg4.bsky.social 141
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Otd in 2009, Barnsley boss Mark Robins signed defenders Ryan Shotton (pic 1) & Carl Dickinson (pic 2) from Stoke City on 3 month loans. #BarnsleyFC #StokeCity #RyanShotton #CarlDickinson 031
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Otd in 1978, Barnsley drew 2-2 at Doncaster Rovers. ‘Scorers were Ally Millar, direct from a free-kick and Glyn Riley. The point meant they dropped off the top of the table, Wimbledon climbing to the top. #BarnsleyFC #DRFC #AlistairMillar Millar's free-kick goal: www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Ep...youtube.comDoncaster Rovers - Barnsley 2-2 - Fourth Division 1978-79 - 8a giornataYouTube video by alessiafromcetona 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Otd in 2009, #BarnsleyFC boss Mark Robins signed Slovenian international defender Suad Filekovic, 31, on a 3 month contract. Filekovic, capped 14 times, had played for NK Maribor, Hajduk Split, & in Greece, Belgium & Russia. He didn’t.. 1/2 #SuadFilekovic www.skysports.com/football/new...skysports.comTykes complete Filekovic dealBarnsley have signed Slovenia international Suad Filekovic on a short-term contract. 120
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026On this day in 1968, the Sunday People reported that Barnsley captain Eric Winstanley was a transfer target for multiple clubs... #BarnsleyFC #EricWinstanley 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Otd in 1929, Barnsley played at Bradford Park Avenue in Div 2. The Reds had a torrid 1st half & concede 4 times with a Joe Harron goal their only reply. In the 2nd half they staged a fight-back & goals from Edward ‘Tubby’ Ashton & 2 from Jimmy Proudfoot levelled it up at 4-4. #BarnsleyFC #BradfordPA 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Otd in 2013, 2nd bottom of the Champ'ship, Barnsley were thrashed 5-1 at Oakwell by #Watford - 6 defeats in 8 games - the worst start to a season in 27 years. Watford were the Champ'ship's top-scorers, with 22 conceded Barnsley had the leakiest defence. #BarnsleyFC www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN0s...youtube.comHIGHLIGHTS: Barnsley 1-5 WatfordYouTube video by Watford FC 030
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Apologies for no posts since Friday. Some post surgery complications left me feeling pretty poorly. Anyway, feeling better now and back online. OTD posts resume in a few moments.... 230
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026On this day in 1987, newspapers reported that Reds manager Allan Clarke had signed Julian Broddle from Scunthorpe United. He went on to make 87 appearances over the next 3 seasons. #BarnsleyFC #JulianBroddle #ScunthorpeUnited 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Otd in 2010, Iain Hume joined Preston North End on a three-month loan. He then signed permanently for them in January 2011 for an undisclosed fee. In total he made 51 appearances for the Reds & scored 9 goals. #BarnsleyFC #IainHume #PNE 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Otd in 1977, Barnsley beat Watford 1-0 at Oakwell in Division 4 thanks to a goal from Ron Wigg. Signed from Grimsby for £8,000 the previous March to fire the Reds to promotion, he only played 3 games (+3 as a sub) without scoring as they finished 2 places short. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #RonWigg 120
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026In the first 6 games of the 2000/01 First Division season, Barnsley won their 2 home league games but lost all 4 away. The sequence continued in match 7 otd when QPR came to Oakwell. QPR conceded an OG after 23 mins & Neil Shipperley & Robin Van Der Laan... 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #QPR 120
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Content from the Matchday Programme for the Div 2 game v Swindon Town otd in 1987: - Allan Clarke mentions the disappointment about a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa & the lack of depth in the squad; - Mention that after the Reds had gone top of the table after beating.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #AllanClarke 140
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Credit to @BFCDrinkers for this one.... Otd in 1990, Barnsley won 2-1 at Blackburn Rovers in Div 2 with goals from Andy Saville & debutant Andy Rammell who scored 4 minutes after coming on sub. Dean Connelly, signed from Arsenal during the summer, also made his debut. #BarnsleyFC #AndyRammell 040
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Happy Birthday today to former Reds manager Gudjon Thordarson - 71 today. In charge at Oakwell for 9 months (Jun 2003 to Mar '04) when he was perhaps harshly sacked by Peter Ridsdale. He later managed #NottsCounty & #Crewe & Icelandic clubs before retiring in 2022. #BarnsleyFC #GudjonThordarson 020
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Otd in 1999, Barnsley played Stockport County at Oakwell in a League Cup 2nd rd 1st leg tie. They'd also played them in the League 4 days earlier when 2 Mike Sheron goals earned a 2-1 win. This time it was 1-1 - Darren Barnard scoring for the Reds.. 1/2 #BarnsleyFC #GavinBassinder #StockportCounty 130
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Otd in 1990, Barnsley signed striker Andy Rammell from Manchester United for £100,000. Manager Mel Machin said: “I have been watching Rammell’s progress closely. He is a big striker who works hard and I’m sure the Barnsley fans will appreciate a player of his quality.” #BarnsleyFC #AndyRammell #MUFC 161
barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social @barnsleyfcotd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Ten years ago today.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqYL... #BarnsleyFC #WWFCyoutube.comWolves 0-4 BarnsleyYouTube video by Barnsley FC 130
