On May 29, 2000, more than 30,000 Barnsley fans travelled to Wembley Stadium where their club would be playing for the first time ever.
When did Barnsley play at Wembley?
29 May 2016
2016 Football League One play-off Final
| The match took place at Wembley Stadium. | |
|---|---|
| Barnsley Millwall 3 1 | |
| Date | 29 May 2016 |
| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London |
| Man of the Match | Adam Hammill (Barnsley) |
When was the last time Barnsley was in the Premier League?
1997–98
Premier League football was secured for the 1997–98 season with a second place finish in the First Division, though they relegated after one season and dropped down to the third tier in 2002. Barnsley won the 2006 League One play-off final and remained in the Championship for eight seasons.
What year did Barnsley beat Chelsea?
2008
Barnsley stats
The Tykes’ last victory against a Premier League in the FA Cup was in 2008 when they beat Chelsea at Oakwell. Since then they have lost all five games against top-flight opposition in the competition (West Ham twice, Swansea, Man City and Burnley.
What year did Barnsley get promoted to the Premiership?
Promotion to the Premier League (1996–97)
How many fans did Barnsley take to Wembley?
On May 29, 2000, more than 30,000 Barnsley fans travelled to Wembley Stadium where their club would be playing for the first time ever. The world-famous ground had seen England lift the World Cup, London host the Olympics and Freddie Mercury wow Live Aid.
Is Barnsley famous for anything?
Barnsley is a thriving borough with a proud tradition of coal and glass. We’re famous for our award winning markets and outstanding museums and galleries. Bordering on the Peak District National Park, Barnsley has beautiful outdoor spaces, popular attractions to visit and hidden gems.
What accent is Barnsley?
Barnsley was the most frequently defined sub-Yorkshire dialect in interviews. One distinguishing feature of Barnsley dialect was a fronted vowel in ‘Barnsley’. This vowel is enregistered as “Barnsley” to Yorkshire speakers. Barnsley dialect is associated with social values such as ‘traditional’ and ‘broad’.
What accent do they have in Barnsley?
Promoted Stories. But there is no doubt that Barnsley has one of the strongest out there. The ex-mining town was recently voted the area of Yorkshire with the strongest accent by Yorkshire Live readers. People said that they often struggle to understand someone who has a thick Barnsley accent.
Which famous people are from Barnsley?
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- William Rayner (1929-2006), novelist.
- Stan Richards (1930–2005), actor.
- Danny Rose (1993–), football player for Northampton Town, previously played for Barnsley, Bury and Mansfield Town.
- Kate Rusby (1973–), folk singer.
- Oliver Rowland (1992-), racecar driver.
What does the surname Barnsley mean?
English (West Midlands): habitational name from any of several places so called such as Barnsley (Yorkshire) Barnsley (Gloucestershire) and Barnsleyhall in Bromsgrove (Worcestershire).
How rich are Barnsley FC?
On those terms, the richest club in the Championship are QPR with £11.2billion, followed by Stoke City (£6.9billion), Barnsley (£6.7billion), Fulham (£5.8billion) and West Brom (£2billion).
What did Barnsley invent?
The prolific Barnsley inventor is, however, much better known for his flushing water closet, unpickable lock and hydraulic press. The press was a major breakthrough, enabling builders to lift heavy girders. His unpickable lock was exhibited in the window of his fashionable London shop, in 1790.
Is Barnsley a good place to live?
Barnsley does offer a lower quality of life than the neighbouring cities of Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield but more than makes up for it with the number of good neighbourhoods and the standard of education that it offers through the various schools.
Have Barnsley ever been in the Prem?
During the 1997–98 English football season, Barnsley competed in the Premier League.
Why did Barnsley get relegated?
Barnsley will play in Sky Bet League One next season, after defeat at the John Smith’s Stadium confirmed our relegation. First half goals from Jordan Rhodes and Harry Toffolo condemned Barnsley to defeat in West Yorkshire tonight and also confirmed the Reds’ fall into the third tier.
Who is the owner of Barnsley?
Barnsley Football Club Limited is a 100% subsidiary of BFC Investment Company Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong.
Is Wembley the largest pitch?
Is Wembley the Biggest Pitch in England? Although it is a large pitch, Wembley doesn’t have the honour of being the largest in England. The biggest pitch in England can be found in Manchester, at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City’s pitch measures in at 116 x 77 yards, which is a shade larger than Wembley.
Who is Barnsley all time top scorer?
Bruce Dyer
All-time Top Goalscorers
| # | Player / Current club | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruce Dyer Retired | 189 |
| 2 | Cauley Woodrow Luton Town | 157 |
| 3 | Sam Winnall Burton Albion | 115 |
| 4 | Mike Sheron Retired | 160 |
What percentage of Barnsley is white?
95.7%
95.7% of the population is white, lower than the borough average of 97.9% but significantly higher than the national average of 85.4%.
Is Barnsley a deprived area?
Areas where job density is higher but income deprivation is still high – Goldthorpe, Dodworth, Barnsley and Wath-upon-Dearne – are considered ‘high deprivation working’ towns.