Some Barnsley FC related stories coming out of the weekend.
WOMEN'S TEAM WIN 16-0 IN CUP
Barnsley FC women won 16-0 at Kiveton Park reserves in the Sheffield Senior Cup.
It is thought to be their biggest ever win.
There was a six-division difference between the Reds, who play in the fourth tier in England and train regularly at Oakwell, and their hosts who are in Division Four of the Sheffield and Hallamshire League.
Lissa Woodhouse and Louise Biggins scored hat-tricks with head coach Jess Horsley – who made a rare appearance but took herself off on 32 minutes – netting twice along with Jodie Gregory, Ruby Jex-Oldfield and Melissa Turton-Burrell. The other scorers were Victoria Chincharo and Alayna Millard.
Horsley said: “We didn’t want to put much out on social media or make a big deal about it.
“Kiveton never stopped so credit to them. For 22 minutes we couldn’t break through but, once we got our momentum, it was one-way traffic.
“It was good to get 90 minutes because we haven’t played since before Christmas because of the weather.”
Does Horsley think it’s right for the two sides to be in the same cup?
“The draw just gets made and Kiveton have entered their first team and reserves. Maybe the FA could do something different, with the lower teams playing each other first in qualifying rounds.
“The standard jump between every league is massive in women’s football. Playing a team six leagues below us, I can’t see how it is ever going to benefit anyone.
“The goalkeeper had to pick the ball out of the net 16 times but, fair play to her, she made some good saves too.”
CLARKE ON MARSH LOAN TO RAITH
Darrell Clarke hopes ‘great lad’ Aiden Marsh proves during his loan at Raith Rovers that he can be a clinical finisher.
The 21-year-old striker Monk Bretton has come through the Barnsley academy and played 37 first team games, including 12 this season. But he has barely featured since October and now has joined the Scottish second tier side Raith until the end of the season. He started in their 2-1 win at Falkirk in the Scottish Cup on Sunday.
Head coach Clarke said: “He needs games. He’s been at the club a long time and needs competitive football. He’s a great lad and his workrate is phenomenal. Taking chances is the only thing missing from his game and you can only get that from playing men’s football.”
MCCANN SCORES FOR LOAN CLUB
Bayley McCann netted as Peterborough Sports won 3-1 at Buxton in the National League North.
McCann put the visitors 2-1 up late on with the second goal of his loan spell. Jonathan Bland also played.
Goalkeeper Kieren Flavell played in Farsley Celtic’s 5-0 loss to Scarborough. Farsley had just announced Reds legend Neil Redfearn as their new manager.
Kacper Łopatą started for Ross County as they lost 3-2 at home to Livingston in the Scottish Cup fourth round.
Jack Shepherd played in Bradford City’s 1-0 win at Carlisle United in League Two.
U21S VISIT EMLEY IN QUARTER-FINAL AFTER DRAW AT CREWE
Barnsley under 21s drew 2-2 at Crewe Alexandra on Monday afternoon in the league and now are due to visit AFC Emley in the Sheffield Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.
At Crewe, Ziggy Kozluk converted from a Mworina Doro cross in the first half then Callum West fired home after the break when Crewe lost the ball. But the hosts scored on 78 and 85 minutes to draw.
The Reds under 21s now visit Emley from 7.45pm, having won at Athersley Rec and Shelley in the previous rounds.
