Last updated: 16:25, July 3, 2009
Barnsley news
Barnsley, also known as the Tykes, have spent more seasons in the second tier of English football than any other club, while they last tasted top-flight action in 1997-98.
They struggled on a return to the Championship in 2006/07 (after promotion from League One) but the appointment of manager Simon Davey has seen an upturn in fortunes.
This culminated with a fantastic FA Cup run last year, which saw them beat both Liverpool and Chelsea en route to the semi-finals, before they were beaten by Cardiff at Wembley.
Key players to watch out for at Oakwell this season are skipper Brian Howard, Jamal Campbell-Ryce and Jon Macken, while Tommy Taylor, who scored 16 goals in 19 England internationals before losing his life in the Munich air disaster, is their biggest hero from the past.
Barnsley's new development coach Stuart Gibson is looking ahead to developing players for the first team at the club.
Barnsley striker Ian Hume is back working with the first team as pre-season training starts and he is hoping to get back in the side.
Barnsley have said goodbye to full back Marciano Van Homoet who's contract has now run out with the club.
Barnsley winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce looks likely to miss the start of pre-season after being called up to play for Jamaica.
Barnsley winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce has handed the club a boost by agreeing a new deal with the Championship club.
Barnsley have been handed a boost with the news that Rob Kozluk has rejected an offer from Crystal Palace.
Barnsley new boy Onome Sodje is looking ahead to the start of the season and is hoping to face his uncle on the opening day.
Simon Davey has been handed a boost with the news that Jamil Adam and Jordan Hibbert have both signed professional terms at the club.
Barnsley boss Simon Davey is confident that defender Rob Kozluk will sign a one year extension to his current deal.
Barnsley keeper Heinz Muller has completed a move to FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga for a fee thought to be around £600,000.
Barnsley have turned down a fresh offer from Championship rivals Bristol City for midfielder Anderson De Silva.
Barnsley will open the new Championship season with a trip to face South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
Barnsley have signed striker Onome Sodje from York City, while goalkeeper Heinz Muller has left to join Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05.
Simon Davey says he expects Rob Kozluk to sign a new contract with Barnsley when the defender returns from holiday.
Barnsley look set to prepare a second bid for Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam after an opening offer was turned down.
