July 2009

Ian Wilkinson at 19:05:00 0
It's that time of year when transfer rumour and speculation is rife. Perhaps you've recently heard something via a friend of a friend or work colleague, but almost always, it's the kind of story that is not necessarily in the mainstream press or via the club's arm of communication.

How much of this has any truth or basis is obviously questionable, but like many other fans it's nice to dream and wonder, we love the banter as much as any other group of fans.

To this aim, OnThePontyEnd has created a stream of such stories via Twibes, gained from numerous sources. These "mini-releases" may contain further player information or reveal the rumour source in more detail, but will be updated (permitting) during the transfer / loan window.

So, what is a Twibe?

A twibe is a group of Twitter users interested in a common topic, i.e. BFC Transfer Rumours, who would like to be able to communicate news they hear* with each other. On each Twibe's page, there is a list of Twibe members.


*We take no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise of published rumours.

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Ian Wilkinson at 18:36:00 0
You may have been listening to the most recent Episode of our Podcasts. If you haven't, but regularly read OnThePontyEnd.com, you might want to get involved in the recent competition we announced.

The Podcast team were keen to do some snooping before the Club's Open Day. We're encouraging readers and listeners to send in their ideas about what colour they think the 2009 - 2010 away-kit is, before it's launch on Sunday.

So what's your tip or best guess regarding what the colour(s) of the Shirt, Shorts and Socks will be? Do you fancy having a go?

Send us your entry HERE >

It's a bit of fun and all entries we receive before 5 p.m. on Saturday 25th July will qualify for and receive a 10% discount voucher from our Podcast hosts, The Full House, for their famous Sunday Carvery.

One lucky winner, drawn via Research Randomizer from the correct responses we receive will win a free meal for two, courtesy of Mick and Amanda.

Good luck !
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Ian Wilkinson at 11:29:00 0
According to the Daily Star, Barnsley are poised to sign centre-forward Andy Gray after having a £600,000 bid accepted by Charlton Athletic.

The former Sunderland and Burnley striker is set to undergo a medical at Oakwell and agree personal terms with the Championship outfit.

Gray has been desperate to leave the Addicks following their relegation to League One at the end of last season.

The hitman, 31, cost them £1.5million from Burnley in the January 2008 transfer window and scored nine goals in 43 appearances.

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Ian Wilkinson at 23:54:00 0
So, Barnsley are off to a flying start in pre-season. Have Reds fans just seen the signs that green shoots are indeed growing from the former Academy?

A good turn out of fans saw Barnsley record a satisfying win at Oakwell versus a creditable Ferencvaros. Simon Davey and the squad have made progress to some extent already, given wins have been hard to find in earlier pre-seasons.

Transfer activity is limited, perhaps the next few weeks will reveal exactly what we we will get in store for the 2009-2010 season, but there are promising signs in some respects.

Are you on Twitter? Do you have any Transfer Rumours to share? Go to our special page on Twibes to publish your Barnsley Transfer Rumours

We have our further Episode of the Podcast ready for your listening pleasure, don't forget to get involved and tell your mates. We hope you enjoy it.

In this episode we have a good old chin-wag about the latest home match against Ferencvaros. We also introduce a new feature to test the wits of Barnsley's Human version of Google and thirdly we've got a competition for all of our listeners with an incentive too for you to pop in to the home of the Podcast, The Full House.

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Ian Wilkinson at 18:47:00 1
It's nearly Saturday 8th July.

Fans will soon get their opportunity to get their first glimpse of the Reds in action at Oakwell for some time Vs Stan's Ferencvaros.

Simon Davey begins his preparations for the season ahead.

Barnsley will soon launch their next assault on the English Championship. So what have we got in store for you?

Hardly `owt.

Well that's not exactly true, because in this episode we welcome a new contributor to the Podcast panel. We also reflect on the lack of activity and news out of the `well. Plus, we look ahead to the new season and some of the fixtures that lay ahead.

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Click HERE > and provide us with your comments either on this episode or to submit your views on events at Barnsley Football Club - as you see things. Get something over now, we would love to give you a voice in the next Episode.

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Ian Wilkinson at 18:08:00 0
In a period when no news, is anticipated as bad news, many fellow Reds fans have already begun to voice their "two-penneth".

There is an alternative. One which could help many a starved fan of anticipation and thrill, take the hot seat and control the destiny of the Reds right from the comfort of your own seat, it's SoccerManager.com

SoccerManager.com is free of charge. You manage your team using your web browser. Matches are played at least twice a week.

Features:
  • Over 40,000 real-world players
  • Over 1,500 real-world professional clubs
  • Realistic and sophisticated transfer market
  • Detailed match reports
  • Compete with other human managers
  • Join your friends and create your own leagues
  • Masses of formations, playing styles, tactical options
  • Manage your clubs finances

Whilst far from reality, I've taken some satisfaction in leading the Super Reds to automatic promotion as Champions, in my first season.

In my world, Henrik Larsson is now a regular, Jon (The Beast) Parkin is back at the `well, and acquiring cultured Italians for positions in my back-four is a piece of cake.

Tonight,it's Preston North End at Home. A win tonight would take Barnsley in to an automatic promotion spot, after just four games played.

We can dream, can't we?

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