Barnsley: June 2008 - news archive

Barnsley boss Simon Davey has ruled out selling winger Martin Devaney to Blackpool after they were linked with a £150,000 bid.

Argentine midfielder Hugo Roberto Colace and left-sided Frenchman Mounir El Haimour have both been snapped up by Barnsley on Friday.

Simon Davey has admitted that he would like to bring at least three more new signings to Barnsley before the new Championship season.

Barnsley have completed the signing of Foxes striker Iain Hume who chose the Tykes ahead of a host of interested parties.

Boss Simon Davey has revealed he expects Brian Howard to be Barnsley captain when the new season kicks off on August 9.

Barnsley may well turn their attention to Scotland and Livingston's Robert Snodgrass as they look for a new striker.

Barnsley manager Simon Davey has denied any interest in Austria midfielder Jurgen Samuel and Lee Cook of Fulham.

Barnsley winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce missed out on another Jamaican goal fest on Wednesday as they thrashed the Bahamas.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey says he is looking forward to a tough opening game of the season against big spending QPR.

Barnsley are being linked with a summer swoop for Austrian Jurgen Samuel when Euro 2008 comes to an end.

Austrian midfielder Jurgen Samuel is said to be a summer transfer target for Barnsley, with scouts watching his progress at Euro 2008.

It has been confirmed that Barnsley will host Manchester City's Uefa Cup home tie in what will be Mark Hughes' first match in charge.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey says the transfer market remains very quiet and he does not believe it will improve until next month.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey has claimed that all the talk of a move for Brain Howard is just speculation after Wolves were linked.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is the latest in a long line of managers who are showing an interest in West Brom striker Kevin Phillips.

Bolton are ready to turn to Barnsley's versatile Brian Howard as Gary Megson looks to bolster his midfield.

Barnsley are set to block a move by Grimsby to take defender Rob Atkinson to Blundell Park as they see his future at Oakwell.

Barnsley are said to be closing in on a move for Republic of Ireland star Alan O'Brien but Simon Davey faces a battle to land him.

Barnsley duo Martin Devaney and Stephen Foster have both been given the all clear to join the club for pre-season training.

Barnsley striker Istvan Ferenczi says he is not in a rush to end his stay but claims the club have struggled to pay his wages.