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Barnsley Chronicle

A fascinating 169-page story of how Barnsley reached the FA cup finals, lifting the trophy for the only time in their history in 1912.

The Current Barnsley Director Barry Taylor contributed the forward to a book enhanced by decent photographs and illustrations.

The Football Trader

This book brings to life the unforgettable story of 'Battling Barnsley, where Barnsley Football FC played a magnificent three seasons and thrilled supporters by winning their way through the final of the most prestigious cup tournament at the time - the FA Cup. One hundred years later the club's victory has not been forgotten and Lifting the Cup not only relives the glory days through match reports, photographs (some previously never seen before) and memorabilia from he momentous time, but also examines the players, who against a background of major and social political change, became legends in their own right. A must read for passionate football enthusiasts.

Andrew (Customer Review)

During 1910 to 1912 Barnsley Football Club were in their most successful period, becoming known as 'Battling Barnsley', they made their way into the FA cup final twice and won once in 1912 against West Bromwich Albion at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, the only time in this particular tournament they have, so far. Their successful period is brought together in this book by two football fans, Mark Metcalf and David Wood, Metcalf who has written many other books on different football teams and also a biography of a legendary Sunderland player and Wood who was born in Barnsley, has seen the team play on 122 different grounds and is now the official historian to the club. These two writers have gathered together match reports, never before seen photographs and memorabilia. It also gives us an insight of the careers of legendary Barnsley players, such as the goal scoring hero of 1912, Harry Tufnell, as well as paying tribute to the amazing support of the thousands of Barnsley fans, who are still as supportive today.

Sue (customer review)

A new book chronicles the amazing story of the Oakwell club's sole successes nearly a century ago.

A Spinning fine tale of Tufnell helping Barnsley lift the cup

Yorkshire Post