Barnsley: July 2008 - news archive

Barnsley have scotched reports claiming they are ready to pay out around £800,000 for Celtic striker Derek Riordan.

Barnsley goalkeeper Luke Steele will miss tonight's pre-season friendly against Wigan because of a hamstring injury.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is considering allowing midfielder Simon Heslop to join up with either Port Vale or Grimsby Town on loan.

Czech Republic midfielder Martin Abraham has failed to secure himself a contract with Barnsley following a trial spell at Oakwell.

Simon Davey says he wants another striker in at Barnsley after accepting an undisclosed offer from Ferencvaros for Istvan Ferenczi.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is continuing his hunt for a striker and has given a trial to a young German forward.

Blackpool are still on the trail of Martin Devaney, despite having had their initial bid for the Barnsley winger turned down.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey says nothing is imminent in the transfer market but has not ruled out further signings.

Barnsley number one Luke Steele will not play against Yeovil after aggravating a neck injury during training.

Barnsley winger Martin Devaney should be fit for the start of the season despite aggravating an old thigh problem.

Barnsley have been hit with a blow on the injury front as Martin Devaney has picked up a thigh strain in training.

Barnsley's teenage striker Jamil Adam has done his cause no harm at all with goals for the first team in recent friendlies.

Barnsley's sport scientist David Kelly has said that the players are being 'pushed to the limit' in preparation for next season.

Barnsley have missed out on the signing of Freddy Eastwood after Coventry agreed an undisclosed fee with Wolves for the striker.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey has now turned his attentions to Wolves' Freddy Eastwood having missed out on West Brom's Kevin Phillips.

Barnsley have told Rob Atkinson that he will complete a full pre-season at the club before they decide on a possible loan move.

Simon Davey has admitted he is flattered after being linked with the assistant manager's post at Old Trafford but is happy where he is.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey is on a list of possible replacements for Manchester United's number two Carlos Queiroz.

Veteran defender Darren Moore says he chose to join Barnsley on a free transfer because he believes they can win promotion next season.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey has swooped in the transfer market and signed Darren Moore on a free transfer from Derby County.

Simon Davey will hand the number one job to Luke Steele at Oakwell despite the imminent return of Heinz Muller.

Barnsley are said to be close to signing a new, as yet unnamed centre-half, following the departure of Paul Reid.