Defender Martin Cranie signs amid injury crisis

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…)

Columbian goalkeeper David Gonzalez signs on non-contract terms

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…)

Harewood signs one-year deal as transfer activity increases at Oakwell

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…)

Harewood set for Oakwell return

Marlon Harewood is currently training with Barnsley and will be trying to convince Keith Hill to offer him a contract with the Reds.

The experienced striker had a successful loan spell with Barnsley under Mark Robins at the end of the 2010/11 season and finds himself back at the club under the new regime after spending time in China and more recently at another of his former clubs – Nottingham Forest. (more…)

Polish midfielder Tomasz Cywka signs

Keith Hill has made another much-needed addition to his squad with the signing of Polish attacking midfielder Tomasz Cywka. (more…)

Goalkeeper Ben Alnwick signs

Barnsley have confirmed the signing of former Tottenham and Sunderland ‘keeper Ben Alnwick. (more…)

Butterfield joins Norwich City

After what seems like the longest running transfer saga in history to Barnsley fans, Jacob Butterfield has signed for Norwich following the end of his contract at Oakwell. (more…)

Barnsley miss out on Norwood

After announcing interest in Oliver Norwood at the end of last season, Keith Hill has failed to persuade to the midfielder to join him at Oakwell.

A £400,000 fee was agreed with Norwood’s previous club, Manchester United, however Huddersfield Town boss Simon Grayson decided to match Barnsley’s offer and the player ultimately chose to continue his career at the Galpharm Stadium where it is believed the financial package offered to him was somewhat better than the chiefs at Oakwell were prepared to offer. (more…)

Jacob Mellis signs two year deal at Oakwell

Former loan-signing Jacob Mellis has signed a two year contract at Oakwell after his Chelsea contract was terminated earlier this year. (more…)

Kelvin Etuhu accepts Reds offer

After it looked like a possible deal to bring him to Oakwell was dead, former Manchester City youngster Kelvin Etuhu has signed a one-year contract with Barnsley. (more…)