Barnsley have signed former Coventry City defender Martin Cranie on a free transfer.  The 25-year-old, who had trials with Middlesbrough and Leeds United, has signed a one-year deal. (more…)

Barnsley assistant manager David Flitcroft is thought to be considering an offer to become the boss of League One Bury.  Flitcroft turned down an offer from former club Rochdale last year to become their new manager but may find it difficult to reject the approach from a club he made over a hundred appearances for as a player. (more…)

With Ben Alnwick suspended following his red card against Rochdale, and the long-term injury to Luke Steele, Keith Hill has been busy trying to bring a new goalkeeper to Oakwell on a short-term basis.

The Barnsley manager had agreed a deal with Tony Pulis and Stoke City to bring in the experienced Carlo Nash to Oakwell, however Stoke wanted to have the option to recall the player early in September – this suited Keith Hill however Football League rules apparently would not allow this which meant the deal could not go ahead. (more…)

Barnsley have moved quickly to offer Marlon Harewood a one-year deal at Oakwell after the player joined up with the squad on a trial basis just yesterday.

The Red’s manager Keith Hill has been searching for a new striker since a long-term injury to Mido has meant he is down to the bare bones in the striking department.  Harewood had been training with Sheffield Wednesday for the last month and the 32-year-old is believed to be fit for the new season and should be in with a good chance of making the starting line-up against Middlesbrough on Saturday. (more…)

After Ben Alnwick’s unexplainable headbutt that resulted in his sending off at Rochdale, Keith Hill is desperately looking to bring in a ‘keeper on loan to cover the former Tottenham man’s period of suspension. (more…)