Barnsley
Club Information
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Nickname
The Tykes
Founded
1887
Manager
John Hendrie (1998)
Club Blurb
Barnsley Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. The team play in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. Nicknamed 'the Tykes', they were founded in 1887 by Reverend Tiverton Preedy under the name Barnsley St. Peter's.
Stadium Information
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Stadium Name
Oakwell
Stadium Opened
1887
Capacity
23,009
Premier League Information
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Seasons in Premier League
1
Premier League Titles
0
Best Premier League Finish
19th (97-98)
Lowest Premier League Position
19th (97-98)
Relegations
0
Biggest Win
3-2 vs West Ham United (1998)
Biggest Defeat
0-7 vs Manchester United (1998)
Current Premier League Team
No