1997–98 Barnsley F.C. season

During the 1997–98 English football season, Barnsley competed in the Premier League.

Barnsley
1997–98 season
ChairmanJohn Dennis
ManagerDanny Wilson
StadiumOakwell
Premiership19th (relegated)
FA CupQuarter-finals
League CupThird round
Top goalscorerLeague: Neil Redfearn (10)
All: Neil Redfearn (14)
Highest home attendance18,694 (vs. Manchester United, 10 May)
Lowest home attendance17,102 (vs. Wimbledon, 28 February)
Average home league attendance18,449

Season summary

1997–98 was the first top-flight season in Barnsley's 102-year history, and, despite some courageous performances, their stay among the elite lasted just one season. They suffered from horrendous defeats and the leakiest defensive record in the division, conceding 82 goals. Their start to the season was OK, losing two and winning two of their first four games at Crystal Palace and against Bolton Wanderers. However, they were in the bottom three virtually for the remainder of the season after the 1–4 defeat at Wimbledon, though they did enjoy some success in the FA Cup, knocking out Manchester United in the fifth round[1] before bowing out to eventual runners-up Newcastle United in the quarter-final. Their relegation was confirmed a few weeks later,[2] and manager Danny Wilson then moved to South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday. 35-year-old striker John Hendrie was appointed player-manager following Wilson's departure.

Final league table
Main article: 1997–98 FA Premier League
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
16 Sheffield Wednesday 38 12 8 18 52 67 −15 44
17 Everton 38 9 13 16 41 56 −15 40
18 Bolton Wanderers (R) 38 9 13 16 41 61 −20 40 Relegation to the Football League First Division
19 Barnsley (R) 38 10 5 23 37 82 −45 35
20 Crystal Palace[lower-alpha 1] (R) 38 8 9 21 37 71 −34 33 Intertoto Cup third round and relegation to the First Division
Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. Crystal Palace qualified for the 1998 Intertoto Cup as they were the only English team who applied.
    Results summary
    OverallHomeAway
    PldWDLGFGAGDPtsWDLGFGAGDWDLGFGAGD
    38 10 5 23 37 82  −45 35 7 4 8 25 35  −10 3 1 15 12 47  −35
    Results by round
    Round1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738
    GroundHAHHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHHAH
    ResultLWLWLLLLLLWLDLWLLDLDWLWLDLWWWLLLWLDLLL
    Position158141010141718192018191920191920202020202020202020181818181819191918191919
    Source: 11v11.com: 1997–98 Barnsley results
    A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

    Results

    Barnsley's score comes first[3]

    Legend
    Win Draw Loss

    FA Premier League
    DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorers
    9 August 1997West Ham UnitedH1–218,667Redfearn
    12 August 1997Crystal PalaceA1–021,547Redfearn
    24 August 1997ChelseaH0–618,170
    27 August 1997Bolton WanderersH2–118,661Tinkler, Hristov
    30 August 1997Derby CountyA0–127,232
    13 September 1997Aston VillaH0–318,649
    20 September 1997EvertonA2–432,659Redfearn, Barnard
    23 September 1997WimbledonA1–47,668Tinkler
    27 September 1997Leicester CityH0–218,660
    4 October 1997ArsenalA0–538,049
    20 October 1997Coventry CityH2–017,463Ward, Redfearn (pen)
    25 October 1997Manchester UnitedA0–755,142
    1 November 1997Blackburn RoversH1–118,665Bosančić
    8 November 1997SouthamptonA1–415,018Bosančić (pen)
    22 November 1997LiverpoolA1–041,011Ward
    29 November 1997Leeds UnitedH2–318,690Liddell, Ward
    8 December 1997Sheffield WednesdayA1–229,086Redfearn
    13 December 1997Newcastle UnitedH2–218,687Redfearn, Hendrie
    20 December 1997Tottenham HotspurA0–328,232
    26 December 1997Bolton WanderersA1–125,000Hristov
    28 December 1997Derby CountyH1–018,686Ward
    10 January 1998West Ham UnitedA0–623,714
    17 January 1998Crystal PalaceH1–017,819Ward
    31 January 1998ChelseaA0–234,442
    7 February 1998EvertonH2–218,672Fjørtoft, Barnard
    21 February 1998Coventry CityA0–120,265
    28 February 1998WimbledonH2–117,102Fjørtoft (2)
    11 March 1998Aston VillaA1–029,519Ward
    14 March 1998SouthamptonH4–318,368Ward, Jones, Fjørtoft, Redfearn (pen)
    28 March 1998LiverpoolH2–318,684Redfearn (2)
    31 March 1998Blackburn RoversA1–224,179Hristov
    4 April 1998Leeds UnitedA1–237,749Hristov
    11 April 1998Sheffield WednesdayH2–118,692Ward, Fjørtoft
    13 April 1998Newcastle UnitedA1–236,534Fjørtoft
    18 April 1998Tottenham HotspurH1–118,692Redfearn
    25 April 1998ArsenalH0–218,691
    2 May 1998Leicester CityA0–121,293
    10 May 1998Manchester UnitedH0–218,694

    FA Cup
    Main article: 1997–98 FA Cup
    RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
    R33 January 1998Bolton WanderersH1–015,042Barnard
    R424 January 1998Tottenham HotspurA1–128,722Redfearn (pen)
    R4R4 February 1998Tottenham HotspurH3–118,220Ward, Redfearn, Barnard
    R515 February 1998Manchester UnitedA1–154,700Hendrie
    R5R25 February 1998Manchester UnitedH3–218,655Hendrie, Jones (2)
    QF8 March 1998Newcastle UnitedA1–336,695Liddell

    League Cup
    Main article: 1997–98 Football League Cup
    RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
    R2 1st Leg16 September 1997ChesterfieldA2–16,318Redfearn (pen), Ward
    R2 2nd Leg30 September 1997ChesterfieldH4–1 (won 6–2 on agg)8,417Liddell, Redfearn, Sheridan, Hristov
    R314 October 1997SouthamptonH1–29,019Liddell

    Players

    First-team squad
    Squad at end of season[4][5]

    Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

    No. Pos. Nation Player
    1 GK England ENG David Watson
    2 DF England ENG Nicky Eaden
    3 MF England ENG Matty Appleby
    4 MF England ENG Darren Sheridan
    5 DF England ENG Adie Moses
    6 DF Netherlands NED Arjan de Zeeuw
    7 FW Scotland SCO John Hendrie
    8 MF England ENG Neil Redfearn (captain)
    10 FW Trinidad and Tobago TRI Clint Marcelle
    11 DF England ENG Neil Thompson
    12 MF Scotland SCO Andy Liddell
    13 GK Germany GER Lars Leese
    14 MF England ENG Martin Bullock
    15 MF Serbia and Montenegro SCG Jovo Bosančić
    No. Pos. Nation Player
    17 FW Netherlands NED Laurens ten Heuvel
    18 DF England ENG Scott Jones
    19 DF England ENG Peter Shirtliff
    21 MF South Africa RSA Eric Tinkler
    22 FW North Macedonia MKD Georgi Hristov
    23 DF Slovenia SVN Aleš Križan
    24 DF Wales WAL Darren Barnard
    25 FW England ENG Ashley Ward
    26 GK England ENG Tony Bullock
    27 DF England ENG Chris Morgan
    28 FW England ENG Luke Beckett
    29 DF Sweden SWE Peter Markstedt
    30 FW Norway NOR Jan Åge Fjørtoft
    31 MF England ENG Sean McClare

    Left club during season

    Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

    No. Pos. Nation Player
    9 FW England ENG Paul Wilkinson (to Millwall)
    16 DF England ENG Steve Davis (to Oxford United)
    No. Pos. Nation Player
    20 FW England ENG Dave Regis (to Leyton Orient)

    Reserve squad

    Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

    No. Pos. Nation Player
    — DF New Zealand NZL Jonathan Perry
    — MF England ENG Paul Bagshaw
    — MF England ENG Rory Prendergast
    No. Pos. Nation Player
    — FW England ENG Andrew Gregory
    — FW England ENG Karl Rose

    Transfers

    In
    Date Pos Name From Fee
    1 June 1997 GK Lars Leese Bayer Leverkusen £250,000
    13 June 1997 FW Ǵorǵi Hristov FK Partizan £1,500,000
    1 July 1997 MF Eric Tinkler Cagliari £650,000
    2 July 1997 FW Aleš Križan NK Maribor £500,000
    5 August 1997 DF Darren Barnard Bristol City £750,000
    4 September 1997 FW Ashley Ward Derby County £1,300,000
    31 October 1997 GK Paul Heritage Sheffield United Signed
    15 January 1998 FW Jan Åge Fjørtoft Sheffield United £800,000

    Out
    Date Pos Name To Fee
    1 August 1997 MF Carel van der Velden Scarborough Free transfer
    1 August 1997 GK Glyn Clyde Macclesfield Town Free transfer
    1 August 1997 FW Darran Clyde Gateshead Undisclosed
    18 September 1997 FW Paul Wilkinson Millwall £150,000
    31 October 1997 FW Dave Regis Leyton Orient Free transfer
    18 March 1998 DF Steve Davis Oxford United Signed
    15 May 1998 FW Luke Beckett Chester City Free transfer
    Transfers in: Decrease £5,750,000
    Transfers out: Increase £150,000
    Total spending: Decrease £5,600,000

    Statistics

    Appearances and goals
    No. Pos Nat Player TotalPremier LeagueFA CupLeague Cup
    AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
    Goalkeepers
    1 GK England ENG David Watson 3703006010
    13 GK Germany GER Lars Leese 1108+100020
    Defenders
    2 DF England ENG Nicky Eaden 42032+305020
    5 DF England ENG Adie Moses 43032+306020
    6 DF Netherlands NED Arjan De Zeeuw 3302605020
    11 DF England ENG Neil Thompson 40300010
    18 DF England ENG Scott Jones 1331211200
    19 DF England ENG Peter Shirtliff 50400010
    23 DF Slovenia SVN Aleš Križan 1601201030
    24 DF Wales WAL Darren Barnard 43433+225230
    27 DF England ENG Chris Morgan 14010+103000
    29 DF Sweden SWE Peter Markstedt 806+101000
    Midfielders
    3 MF England ENG Matty Appleby 19013+201+101+10
    4 MF England ENG Darren Sheridan 33120+603+1031
    8 MF England ENG Neil Redfearn 461437106232
    14 MF England ENG Martin Bullock 40023+1003+201+10
    15 MF Serbia and Montenegro SCG Jovo Bosančić 21213+423+1000
    21 MF South Africa RSA Eric Tinkler 29221+422020
    Forwards
    7 FW Scotland SCO John Hendrie 2437+1314200
    9 FW England ENG Paul Wilkinson 403+100000
    10 FW Trinidad and Tobago TRI Clint Marcelle 2609+1103+100+20
    12 FW Scotland SCO Andy Liddell 33413+1311+4122
    17 FW Netherlands NED Laurens ten Heuvel 300+20000+10
    22 FW North Macedonia MKD Ǵorǵi Hristov 28511+1241+101+21
    25 FW England ENG Ashley Ward 381028+186131
    30 FW Norway NOR Jan Åge Fjørtoft 15612+360000
    Players transferred out during the season

    Last updated: 15 May 1998
    Source: Competitions

    References
    1. "Schmeichel slip-up wrecks treble dream". BBC News. 26 February 1998. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
    2. "Premiership goal feast as Barnsley relegated". BBC News. 2 May 1998. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
    3. "Barnsley 1997–1998 Results". Archived from the original on 11 June 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
    4. "FootballSquads - Barnsley - 1997/98". www.footballsquads.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2012.
    5. "All Barnsley players: 1998". www.11v11.com. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
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