Barnsley could bring in as few as ‘one or two’ more first team players this summer if all goes to plan, says Dane Murphy. The chief executive.
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THE LIST of Barnsley’s opponents next season is now finalised and, although it is thoroughly disappointing that they will not be visiting Anfield and Old Trafford or welcoming Manchester City and Chelsea to Oakwell in the Premier League, there are still plenty of reasons to be excited about 2021/22.
Regardless of the division, Oakwell looks likely to welcome back as many fans as want to attend when the next campaign begins in August – ending a wait of 17 months for those not lucky enough to get a ticket for the play-off first leg.
They will return as excited supporters of a club who got to within two games of the top flight, totally unexpectedly, and should be capable of another strong season if they can have a good summer transfer window.
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BARNSLEY chief executive Dane Murphy is confident that out-of-contract captain Alex Mowatt and sought-after head coach Valerien Ismael will still be at Oakwell next season.
Ismael, who masterminded the Reds’ rise from fourth-bottom in October to fifth in the final Championship table, before play-off defeat to Swansea, has been linked with a move to various clubs including Crystal Palace, where he played, and West Bromwich Albion.
The Frenchman – who has been on a family holiday to Dubai – has two years left on his contract while there have been reports of a release clause which Murphy would not comment on.
Murphy told the Chronicle: “I haven’t seen or heard anything that would dissuade me from believing Valerien is going to be the head coach next season of Barnsley Football Club.
HEROES from Barnsley’s only team to reach the top flight were delighted to see the Reds challenging for the Premier League again this season and hope.
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