Barnsley: June 2008 - news archive

Winger not for sale

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

Tykes seal quick double swoop

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

Tykes chief targets three more signings

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

Barnsley land Foxes target

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

Boss optimistic over Howard

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

Davey linked with striker

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

Davey cool on targets

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

Winger sits out goal fest

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

Davey eyes opener

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

International midfielder linked with Oakwell

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

Tykes eye Euro 2008 ace

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

Uefa Cup heads to Barnsley

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

Boss expects busy July

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

Davey denies Howard claims

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

Strike ace linked with Tykes

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

Trotters turn to £2m Tykes ace

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

Defender not for sale

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

Davey eyes Irish ace

BarnsleyBarnsley 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.

Duo's fitness boost

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

Tykes striker in no rush

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