There has been ill informed opinion on both sides. Barnsley are one of the few clubs in our division who try to live within their means and are building a reputation for unearthing talent from the lower divisions, improving them and selling for a profit. We too have been criticised by our fans in the past for letting that talent go too cheaply. Having said that, we benefited massively from a sell on clause for Stones (ex Academy) and may do so in the future with Holgate (ex Academy) as well. Mawson (ex Brentford) was also sold for £5M in the August transfer window. The controversial sales of Hourihane (ex Plymouth), Winnall (ex Scunthorpe) and Bree (ex-Academy) in January is perceived to have thrown away a good chance of getting into the play offs. The majority of our fans are excited by the potential signing of Stevie Mallan and are hopeful he is a Marley Watkins, rather than a Kane Hemmings, in terms of making the transition. We are constantly belittled by Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds fans. Don't let our minority of numpties make you think we are the same.
Stephen Mallan
in General St. Mirren Discussion
Posted
There has been ill informed opinion on both sides. Barnsley are one of the few clubs in our division who try to live within their means and are building a reputation for unearthing talent from the lower divisions, improving them and selling for a profit. We too have been criticised by our fans in the past for letting that talent go too cheaply. Having said that, we benefited massively from a sell on clause for Stones (ex Academy) and may do so in the future with Holgate (ex Academy) as well. Mawson (ex Brentford) was also sold for £5M in the August transfer window. The controversial sales of Hourihane (ex Plymouth), Winnall (ex Scunthorpe) and Bree (ex-Academy) in January is perceived to have thrown away a good chance of getting into the play offs. The majority of our fans are excited by the potential signing of Stevie Mallan and are hopeful he is a Marley Watkins, rather than a Kane Hemmings, in terms of making the transition. We are constantly belittled by Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds fans. Don't let our minority of numpties make you think we are the same.