Barnsley: May 2008 Archives

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is considering whether to allow defender Rob Atkinson to leave the club and join Grimsby.

Barnsley's hopes of landing Lewin Nytanga on a permanent deal have been dealt a blow as his agent says he will stay at Derby.

Barnsley are said to be the latest in a long line of clubs who are showing an interest in Hibernian winger Alan O'Brien.

Carlisle boss John Ward has admitted that he wants to take Barnsley defender Paul Reid back to Brunton Park after his injury-hit loan.

Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has ruled himself out of the running for Barnsley skipper Brian Howard this summer.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey appears to be in a straight fight with Nottingham Forest for the services of Derby defender Lewin Nyatanga.

Barnsley owner Patrick Cryne has slapped a £10m price tag on Brian Howard who has been linked with a move to the Premiership.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey has made his first signing of the summer by landing West Brom keeper Luke Steele on a permanent basis.

Peruvian striker Miguel Mostto will join up with the rest of the Barnsley squad for pre-season unless an offer comes in for him.

Sheffield United are the latest club to be linked with a summer swoop for highly-rated Barnsley skipper Brian Howard.

Barnsley owner Patrick Cryne has told boss Simon Davey he must aim to achieve a top-half Championship finish next season.

Simon Davey has told Barnsley youngster Jacob Butterfield to seize his big chance after releasing Andy Johnson and Sam Togwell.

Simon Davey insists he has not had any offers for skipper Brian Howard and stressed that he would like to keep him at Barnsley.

Loan striker Daniel Nardiello has failed to secure a permanent switch to Barnsley, while five players have been made available to go.

Owner Patrick Cryne has confirmed that Barnsley will be looking to sign a striker and a wide player during the summer transfer window.

Simon Davey has revealed Barnsley midfielder Anderson de Silva faces a struggle to recover from a knee injury in time for pre-season.

Daniel Nardiello's future at Barnsley should be sorted out this weekend following a meeting with manager Simon Davey.

Barnsley have frozen matchday admission prices and cut season ticket prices as a thank you to the fans.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is predicting a bright future after the Tykes finished the season in 18th place in the Championship.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey will have his squad strengthened over the summer as his injured stars return to full fitness.

Barnsley winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce and Martin Devaney are expected to miss the final game of the season against Cardiff on Sunday.