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| 2008–09 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Patrick Cryne | |||
| Manager | Simon Davey | |||
| Stadium | Oakwell | |||
| Championship | 20th | |||
| FA Cup | Third round | |||
| League Cup | First round | |||
| Top goalscorer | League:Jamal Campbell-Ryce (9) Jon Macken (9) All: Campbell-Ryce (9) Macken (9)[1] | |||
| Average home league attendance | 13,189[2] | |||
The2008–09 season was the 121st season of play for theBarnsley Football Club. It saw the club participate in theFootball League Championship.
The first signing for the new season was announced on 25 June;Canadian international strikerIain Hume arrived in a £1.2 million switch from the relegatedLeicester City,[3] the club's first seven-figure signing since 1999. On 27 June, Barnsley signedArgentine defensive midfielderHugo Colace fromNewell's Old Boys and French left winger turned left-backMounir El Haimour from Swiss sideNeuchâtel Xamax. On 2 July, a transfer was secured for experienced central defenderDarren Moore ofDerby County.[4] The final pre-season transfer came on 8 August with a season-long loan deal forMaceo Rigters fromBlackburn Rovers.
During the winter transfer window, on 26 January 2009, it was confirmed thatDaniel Bogdanovic had signed forBarnsley for an undisclosed fee, signing a deal until 2010.Michael Mifsud also joined Barnsley on loan until the end of the season on 2 February 2009. On the same day asAndranik Teymourian andAdam Hammill joined fellow Malta teammateDaniel Bogdanovic at Oakwell.
| # | Player | Age (DOB) | Position | Previous club | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | Darren Moore | 34 (22 April 1974) | Defender | Derby | Free |
 | 5 | Hugo Colace | 24 (6 January 1984) | Defensive Midfielder | Newell's Old Boys | Free |
 | 7 | Iain Hume | 25 (30 October 1983) | Striker | Leicester | £1.2 m |
 | 8 | Miguel Mostto | 31 (11 January 1977) | Striker | Coronel Bolognesi | Loan return |
 | 11 | Mounir El Haimour | 29 (29 January 1980) | Midfielder | Neuchâtel Xamax | Free |
 | 17 | Luke Steele | 23 (24 September 1984) | Goalkeeper | West Brom | Free |
 | 27 | Gary Teale | 30 (21 July 1978) | Winger | Derby | Loan |
 | 29 | Maceo Rigters | 24 (22 January 1984) | Striker | Blackburn | Loan |
| 27 | Jamie Cureton | 33 (28 August 1975) | Striker | Norwich City | Loan |
 | 10 | Daniel Bogdanovic | 28 (26 March 1980) | Striker | Lokomotiv Sofia | Undisclosed |
| 27 | Michael Mifsud | 27 (17 April 1981) | Striker | Coventry City F.C. | Loan |
 | 12 | Andranik Teymourian | 25 (6 March 1983) | Midfielder | Fulham | Loan |
| 8 | Adam Hammill | 21 (25 January 1988) | Midfielder | Liverpool | Loan |
| Player | Age (DOB) | Position | New Club | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Reid | 26 (18 February 1982) | Defender | Colchester | Free |
| Sam Togwell | 23 (14 October 1984) | Midfielder | Scunthorpe | Undisclosed |
 | Dwayne Mattis | 27 (31 July 1981) | Midfielder | Walsall | Free |
 | István Ferenczi | (14 September 1977) | Striker | Ferencvaros | £250,000 |
 | Lewin Nyatanga | 20 (18 August 1988) | Defender | Derby | Loan ended |
| Daniel Nardiello | 25 (22 October 1982) | Striker | QPR | Loan ended |
 | Kim Christensen | 28 (8 May 1980) | Striker | FC Midtjylland | Free |
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At the start of the 2008–09 season, Barnsley won only two of their first ten league matches and went five straight games without scoring a goal. The Reds clinched the loan signing ofDerby wingerGary Teale for a month on 15 August, covering for the midfield injuries ofMounir El Haimour,Jamal Campbell-Ryce and the failure to gain international clearance forHugo Colace.
The team received a boost the following month when Colace's work permit was finally granted, along with the return to fitness of bothHeinz Muller andAnderson, who had been out injured for seven months. The club also made history in their away game atIpswich Town on 30 September when they fielded strikerReuben Noble-Lazarus, who became the Football League's youngest ever player at 15 years and 45 days; surpassing a record which had stood since 1929.
The tykes achieved their second league win of the season as they managed to beatDoncaster Rovers 4–1 at Oakwell. However, the disappointing away form continued with a 3–0 defeat toCrystal Palace. The following Tuesday, the Reds defeatedSheffield Wednesday for the first time in eight years by prevailing 2–1. A 0–0 draw with Bristol City was next, the month ended with a 1–0 win overDoncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium.
The Reds continued their momentum in October, with an away win. This time againstCharlton. The next game, at home toSheffield Utd was extremely controversial. The main issue of the game was an injury to Barnsley strikerIain Hume, who suffered a fractured skull and internal bleeding after being elbowed byChris Morgan. Barnsley are considering whether to pursue legal action against Morgan for the challenge which may have ended Hume's life as well as his career.
Barnsley defeatedWatford, again coming from behind to win, before losing late on to play off candidatesPreston North End F.C. Despite this, on the live sky game, and almost blowing a 3–0 lead,Burnley were beaten at Oakwell. 3–2.
Coca-Cola Championship unless stated.
Barnsley's new season got off to a flying start withIain Hume scoring his first Barnsley goal just five minutes into his debut. However, two goals in as many minutes fromFitz Hall resulted in a defeat despite a battling performance from the side.Marciano van Homoet was dismissed late on for a crude challenge onDani Parejo.
Two penalties fromMichael O'Connor andAnthony Elding were enough to see Crewe through to Round Two despite a possession barrage from the Reds throughout the game.
The visitors put themselves in front after ten minutes here, with a strike fromFreddy Eastwood. CaptainBrian Howard managed an equaliser just before the break, but a second half goal fromJulian Gray proved decisive.Iain Hume was sent off late on for the hosts.
Goals fromKevin Phillips andGarry O'Connor were enough to see Birmingham to a 2–0 win at St Andrews despite a gallant performance from the Reds.
It took seventy-one minutes, but a stunning strike fromIain Hume and aStephen Foster header were enough to secure Barnsley's first win of the season against struggling Derby County.
A single goal bySteve Kabba in the 86th minute sunk the Reds who had the best of the game.
Another disappointing result for Barnsley as Cardiff left Oakwell with all three points.Peter Whittingham scored the only goal of the game following a defensive error byDarren Moore.
Another goalless performance from the Reds should have reaped reward whenIain Hume rounded the keeper, only to shoot into the side netting. This game marked the return to fitness ofHeinz Muller andAnderson, as well as beingBrian Howard's last game in a Barnsley shirt before his move toSheffield United.
Goalless again after another frustrating day for the reds.Jon Macken missed a penalty kick in the first half.
Goals fromJon Stead,Owen Garvan andIván Campo heaped the pressure upon Barnsley managerSimon Davey. The main talking point of the match, however, wasReuben Noble-Lazarus who came off the bench to become the Football League's youngest ever player at 15 years and 45 days.
Barnsley found themselves a goal down early on in this derby match thanks to a penalty fromBrian Stock and down to ten men asDarren Moore was sent off early in the second half. However, a headed goal fromStephen Foster and a spectacular individual effort fromJamal Campbell-Ryce, as well as further strikes from substituteJon Macken andIain Hume, ended their five game goal drought and made this their second win of the season. The result also equalled the Red's best result under manager Simon Davey.
Another poor away performance from the Reds saw Crystal Palace ease to victory in this encounter with a first-half penalty fromBen Watson, who scored another in the second half beforeShefki Kuqi made it three.
A second home derby win of the season gave the fans something to smile about here, withIain Hume putting his side in front after just four minutes. The Reds cause was helped with the sending off ofTony McMahon thirty minutes later, and a second-half penalty whichJamal Campbell-Ryce slotted home renderingLeon Clarke's subsequent penalty a mere consolation.
A game the Reds should have won turned into a 0–0 draw.Jon Macken andIain Hume should both have scored but were denied byAdriano Basso.
Barnsley completed the early season double over Donny after a 1–0 win at theKeepmoat Stadium. A 42nd-minute goal fromJon Macken was enough to give the Reds all three points.
A second successive away win for the Reds sees them rise significantly in the table.Jon Macken open the scoring within ten minutes of play, and then scored his second on the fifteen-minute mark beforeDarren Moore made it three with a headed goal before half-time.Mark Hudson pulled one back for his team in the second half, but ultimately this was a deserved win for Barnsley.
The Reds' good run came to an end at the hands of South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield UnitedJames Beattie gave the Blades the lead beforeUgo Ehiogu andAnderson de Silva both saw red for a tangle between the two. Beattie made it two after a controversial penalty award by the linesman, following refereeAndy D'Urso's hesitation to award.Kayode Odejayi pulled one back for Barnsley, but it was too little too late. The game was marred by a serious, life-threatening injury to Barnsley strikerIain Hume. Hume suffered a fractured skull and internal bleeding after a shocking elbow by former Barnsley captainChris Morgan.
Barnsley came from behind to win the game against Watford. The away side took the lead throughTommy Smith, but the Reds staged a fine fightback whenMiguel Mostto slammed in, and two minutes laterStephen Foster marked his first game as Club captain with a scrambled effort.
Barnsley were beaten late on again.Richard Chaplow put Preston ahead butJamal Campbell-Ryce responded with a shot from 20 yards. Preston weren't to be denied however andSean St Ledger won it in the 88th minute with a deflected shot.
In the live Sky game the Reds defeated Burnley, but made it more difficult than it should've been.Jon Macken put the Reds in front after eighteen minutes. The Reds made a lightning start to the second half withSimon Whaley deflecting inJamal Campbell-Ryce's shot.Diego León made it three minutes later. Burnley substituteMartin Paterson made it a nervy last 20 minutes with two goals in four minutes. Reds keeperHeinz Muller made two fine stops to preserve the lead.
In a tight contest, a first half goal fromJoe Garner was all that separated the two sides here.
After a delayed kick-off Barnsley were unable to take any points from high-flying Reading, who won the match courtesy of a second-half goal fromBrynjar Gunnarsson.
After a goalless first half, a strike fromJon Macken and a penalty fromJamal Campbell-Ryce had the reds looking comfortable untilJason Scotland pulled one back before grabbing the equaliser fifteen seconds from the final whistle.
Barnsley were unable to pick up any points against high-flyingWolverhampton Wanderers. An early own goal fromBobby Hassell put the home side in front, and thenKevin Foley's late strike sealed the win for the Championship leaders.
Half an hour into this match,Simon Walton was shown a red card for a professional foul and Plymouth found themselves down to ten men. Barnsley subsequently went in front whenJon Macken nodded home afterAnderson headed down from aDiego León free kick, which was followed by a late penalty fromJamal Campbell-Ryce when Leon was brought down in the box.
The Reds completed their second league double of the season with a fine win at Burnley.Jamie Cureton put the Reds in front with his first goal for the club beforeChris McCann struck to equalise. With 20 minutes left, McCann divertedJamal Campbell-Ryce's shot into his own net.
Jamie Cureton gave the Reds an early lead with a delightful chip and afterAnderson de Silva hit the bar for Barnsley,Ross Wallace equalised after a dubious free-kick award.
Goals fromHérita Ilunga, a penalty fromMark Noble andCarlton Cole saw off the Reds who failed to re-create the antics of last season's FA Cup as they crashed out in the Third Round.
A late header byDavid McGoldrick gave Southampton the win after the Reds dominated the majority of the game with chances fromJamie Cureton andMaceo Rigters going awry.
Goals fromWes Hoolahan, returning from BarnsleyJamie Cureton, a penalty fromSammy Clingan andDarel Russell sunk the Reds as they crashed to a sickening defeat.
Barnsley lost again as two early goals fromJon Stead gave the Reds a massive uphill task but debutantDaniel Bogdanovic gave them some hope early in the second half.
Another defeat atAshton Gate as goals fromGavin Williams and ex-RedMichael McIndoe gave City a comfortable win.
A sensational goal byJamal Campbell-Ryce gave Barnsley a historic double over Sheff Wed after the earlier win in October. The real hero though, wasBobby Hassell who made an unbelievable goal-line clearance in the dying moments to send the four thousand Reds fans home delighted.
An appalling game at Oakwell ended 0–0 which left both sides in relegation mire.
The Reds took the lead with a goal created in Malta,Michael Mifsud crossing for countrymanDaniel Bogdanovic to glance home.Damien Delaney equalised for QPR butAnderson de Silva smashed home just before half time to seal the win.
The Reds recent poor form against Cardiff continued asJoe Ledley andMichael Chopra fired the Bluebirds into a 2–0 lead before half time. The Reds pulled one back throughJon Macken three minutes beforeAndranik was sent off.Peter Whittingham sealed the points for Cardiff.
A dull game lit up in the last ten minutes whenMichael Mifsud put the Reds in front with his first goal for the club. But just three minutes laterMartin Taylor equalised through hesitant defending from a free-kick.
A solitary goal on 70 minutes by Wednesday loaneeWade Small piled the pressure onSimon Davey as the Reds sunk into the bottom three.
Palace took the lead throughShefki Kuqi early on but goals fromJamal Campbell-Ryce, an own goal by Palace youngsterLee Hills andMichael Mifsud gave the Reds a vital three points.
The Reds dominated much of the game against Derby but were left frustrated as they missed numerous chances to take all three points at Pride Park.
After a goalless first halfJamal Campbell-Ryce gave the reds the lead in this battle between two strugglers. However, celebrations turned to frustrations when Campbell-Ryce missed from the penalty spot.Robert Earnshaw scored the equalizer for Forest not long after.
Barnsley looked on course to take a point from this South Yorkshire derby, yet in the last ten minutes quick fire goals fromJohn-Joe O'Toole andArturo Lupoli put the blades 2–0 up.Jamal Campbell-Ryce then missed a penalty for Barnsley in the closing minutes, meaning that an injury timeDaniel Bogdanovic strike proved to be a mere consolation.
Further late disappointment at Vicarage Road, asJon Macken gave the reads the lead on 67 minutes, only forTommy Smith to equalize for Watford with two minutes remaining.
Goals fromAshley Williams,Jordi Gomez andJason Scotland gave Swansea a comfortable win at Oakwell.Daniel Bogdanovic scored a late consolation from the penalty spot.
A Strong performance from the reds saw them take a crucial point against promotion chasing Reading.
The reds looked like securing a vital win asDaniel Bogdanovic gave them the lead after just nine minutes. But in the final moments of the game the referee awarded a controversial penalty for a disputed handball againstRob Kozluk.Elliot Ward scored to snatch a point for Coventry.
In their final home game of the season, Jon Macken sent the Reds on their way to a vital three points in their fight against relegation, but with six minutes remaining, Kyle Reid struck an equalizer for Wolves, earning the visitors the required point to confirm their status as the champions of the 2008/09 Coca-Cola championship.
Knowing they needed only a point to secure their championship status, Barnsley fell behind at Plymouth courtesy of Gary Sawyer's header in the twelfth minute. Nonetheless, on-loan Liverpool winger Adam Hammill struck his first Red's goal to level the score ten minutes from half-time. Jamal Campbell-Ryce struck what proved to be the winner two minutes into the second half, to confirm a fourth straight season in the Coca-Cola championship.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Derby County | 46 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 55 | 67 | −12 | 54 | |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 50 | 65 | −15 | 53 | |
| 20 | Barnsley | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 45 | 58 | −13 | 52 | |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 44 | 57 | −13 | 51 | |
| 22 | Norwich City(R) | 46 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 57 | 70 | −13 | 46 | Relegation toFootball League One |
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 45 | 58 | −13 | 52 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 24 | +4 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 34 | −17 |
Source:11v11
| 3 January 2009Third round | West Ham United | 3–0 | Barnsley | London |
| 15:00GMT | Ilunga 10'Noble 39' (pen.)Cole 68' | Report | Stadium:Boleyn Ground Attendance: 28,869 Referee:Michael Oliver |
| 12 August 2008First round | Crewe Alexandra | 2–0 | Barnsley | Crewe |
| 19:45BST | O'Connor 14' (pen.) Elding 36' (pen.) | Report | Stadium:Gresty Road Attendance: 2,492 Referee:Anthony Taylor |
League goals (cup goals)
(*) No longer with the club.
