Who am i???

Nobody spesh, i've been Barnsley Fan all of my years and seeing as i am a web site designer I thought I'd contribute even more support by doing this. If you like this site then TA!!

Unfortunately, i'm gonna miss the start of the season for 2 reasons:

1) i'm gonna be lovin it lovin it lovin it, in Ayia Napa for 2 weeks, thus missin the Bradford game (DAMN!!!), then

2) i'm going to me mates weddin on the first home game (ARSE!!!)

So whats been happening pre-season??? Find out below, in the all new comic strip.....

Moaners or geniunely concerned?

The general feeling from fans at the moment is pretty optimistic, apart from the minority who moan and moan about John Dennis' running of the club and how they think he has no ambition etc. Which for me I can't really understand the mentallity of. JD has to be praised on the signing of Nigel Spackman, I don't think people realise what a quality manager and person we have in him. He's the best manager we've had since Danny Wilson, and in my view, will propel us into the Premiership in even better style than Danny did. Ok it may take a couple of seasons or so, but what with the new state of the art facilities we have, new sponsors, signings and the general haul out of staff since Nigel took over then anyone who doesn't see this club prospering must be either blind or plain daft.

Balancing the books

OK, we are not rolling in money, but I believe this to be a good thing. Look at a team like Crystal Palace, over the past 5 years, they have had as much success if not even less, than Barnsley, and last year saw them nearly get relegated and were in debt bigtime. Sheff Wednesday are another team gone down the panner a Big Club in deep shit really.

Take Dean Gorres quote about Huddersfield Town for example:

'It was only a few years ago that Barnsley were in the Premiership and I can tell you that everything at the club is geared up for a return. The facilities are first class. We have a swimming pool and a state-of-the-art gym and the club seems keen to embrace new ideas and techniques. It is such a change from being at Huddersfield.

At Huddersfield the philosophy seemed to be just spend money on players and don't worry about the off-the-field structure of the club. This seems to be shared by a lot of clubs in the First Division and it is wrong.

Clubs need to look at every aspect of the way they are run, and if they want to get into the Premiership, they need to act like one. After Huddersfield replaced Steve Bruce they were never going anywhere. Although we had a lot of talented players, the off-the-field structure just wasn't there. At Barnsley it is.' (copyright Icons.com)

I can't help but share his optimism. Lets hope his positiveness rubs off on the pitch.

Also, read this weird quote about his love for soup:

'My earliest memory of getting seriously involved in football is when I was 12. That's when I took the decision to become a professional footballer and it was a bowl of soup that helped me make that decision, actually. Let me explain. I went to SVV in Holland and took a look at their training facilities. A friend of mine was already at the club and he’d told me that each day, after training, they got soup. I thought, “Oh, we don't get soup where I play, maybe I should go there.” I went to a trial and I was the only one picked. I didn’t want to go because I was only 12 and I lived so far away, I would have had to get a bus. I thought, "No, I'll stay with my friends.' (copyright Icons.com)

This guys on marajuana for sure. Well he is from Holland spose.

South Yorkshire cup.

What with Rotherham Utd promoted now, I thought what better time to monitor the teams from South Yorkshire' derbies, and produce a mini league table.

And then we'll know truly who the best team in South Yorkshire is....but we already know that don't we???

Anyways, all the best to BFC in the new season, and let's hope it a good one!!!

COME ON YOU REDSSS!!!!!

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