Well fancying seeing you here. You join me at Barnsley once again, playing the out of the box version and we’ve hit somewhat of a crisis. Or at the very least a lull in form. 13 goals scored in 12 games is unheard of for these pages, my sides are often unconventional but scoring goals has never been a problem since 2-3-1-2-2 came into our lives. Is it the patch? Is it Bakayoko’s long term injury? Is it me? Now is not the time for sulking.
Category Archives: Out of the box Barnsley
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 13: Identity Crisis
Ah ah ah ah Season 5, Season 5. Welcome back to Barnsley where we continue to strive for success in this pre-patch world. So far, we’ve reached a ceiling of second place. There always seems to be a team who are just that bit better than everybody else, as you can see here Kenny Dalglish has made Newcastle some sort of defensive powerhouse. As ever though, optimism is high that this could be our year.
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 12: The joy of six
Good morning! Or indeed, good whatever-time-of-day you read this. We’re back with Barnsley, unpatched but randy for Champions League football. Newcastle look set to win the league but we need to hunt down Everton for that sweet European cash. Or win the Champions League. Whichever is easier.
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 11: Macc Attack
Well hello there. Season 4 got off to a reasonable start if you look at our form in isolation. However, we’re already 14 points adrift because Newcastle have decided to win 12 out of 12. Can we reel them in? We’ve got our work cut out to try and go a step further than finishing second.
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 10: The Barrera of Bad News
Good day and greetings to you all. It’s that exciting time where a new season dawns and we all ask that important question – who is this a regen of? Jesting aside, Barnsley were a distant second to Arsenal last season but I’m sure we’re going to go one better this year. Let’s recruit!
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 9: Non-EU problems
Merry Sunday to you and welcome back to Barnsley, where our deviation from a safe and successful formation has resulted in more goals being scored but probably less of a title challenge. In fairness I don’t think we are doing badly, but Arsenal are having a great season. Can we make up the 5 point gap?
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 8: A little bit Chile
Greetings and welcome back to Barnsley, where the Tykes and hoping to prove their second place finish in season 2 was not a flash in the pan. Season 3 started well last week, we sit 3rd and not disgracing ourselves in the Champions League, so let’s try and hunt down Arsenal.
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 7: Legends Bonanza
HELLO! Welcome back to Barnsley, where season 2 is disappearing in the wing mirrors of our ever fancier car. Season 3 has a lot to offer, including Champions League football coming to Oakwell – if we can negotiate the sometimes tricky Champions League qualifier. Here’s a reminder of how we got within touching distance of that delicious Gazprom.
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 6: Four horse race
Hello! Welcome, welcome. Things are heating up in Barnsley, obviously we’re all gathered around a small heater to save costs but if we can just hold ourselves together, we’re in the middle of a 4 horse title race. I would like that very much. Here’s how it stands:
Out of the Box Barnsley – Part 5: Kanu believe it?
Welcome back to Barnsley, where we have so far refused to lower ourselves to communicating by Yorkshire stereotypes. We do however find ourselves second in the Premier Division, having the time of our lives or at least the best time on record since that Hovis advert. Was that Yorkshire? Anyway, will the dream season continue?
