During the 1997–98 English football season,

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competed in the

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Season summary

1997–98 was the first top-flight season in Barnsley's 102-year history, and, despite some courageous performances, their stay among the elite lasted just one season. They suffered from horrendous defeats and the leakiest defensive record in the division, conceding 82 goals. Their start to the season was OK, losing two and winning two of their first four games at Crystal Palace and against

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. However, they were in the bottom three virtually for the remainder of the season after the 1–4 defeat at

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, though they did enjoy some success in the

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, knocking out

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in the fifth round before bowing out to eventual runners-up

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in the quarter-final. Their relegation was confirmed a few weeks later, and manager Danny Wilson then moved to

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rivals

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. 35-year-old striker John Hendrie was appointed player-manager following Wilson's departure.

Final league table

;Results summary ;Results by round

Results

''Barnsley's score comes first''

Legend

FA Premier League

FA Cup

League Cup

Players

First-team squad

:''Squad at end of season''

Left club during season

Reserve squad

Transfers

In

Out

:Transfers in: £5,750,000 :Transfers out: £150,000 :Total spending: £5,600,000

Statistics

Appearances and goals

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References

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