The season has come to a somewhat sad conclusion for Barnsley FC, as they were disappointed not to make the playoffs and had a run of terrible results. With just one game remaining in the regular season, manager Neill Collins was fired by the Tykes despite the team finishing in a respectable sixth place in League One and earning a spot in the play-offs.
| League One standings 2023/24 | ||||
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 1 | Portsmouth(C) | 46 | 37 | 97 |
| 2 | Derby County(P) | 46 | 41 | 92 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers | 46 | 35 | 87 |
| 4 | Peterborough | 46 | 28 | 84 |
| 5 | Oxford United | 46 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | Barnsley | 46 | 18 | 76 |
Since then, South Yorkshire has been led by interim manager Martin Devaney, who presided over a devastating loss to Bolton Wanderers in the play-off semifinals. Numerous names are already being floated to take Collins’ place permanently in the dugout. Daniel Stendel, the club hero and former manager, is reportedly open to coming back to Oakwell the next season, and FLW fan pundit Andy Symcox has shared his thoughts with us.
Barnsley FC fan pundit favours Daniel Stendel return
In response to rumors that Stendel had discussions over a possible comeback with the Barnsley administration, Symcox presented his ideas. He declared: “In my opinion, I would gladly welcome him back because he holds a very significant place in Barnsley’s recent history. “He was able to unite a fanbase not only behind him but behind the team on the pitch and the squad overall.” “He had a good number of players sold from under him when we got to the Championship last time,” he continued. “Kieffer Moore, Liam Lindsay, and Ethan Pinnock all went without his approval.” It was really challenging for him.
But putting that aside, he was very much a part of Barnsley itself and would often spend a lot of time in the club’s bars talking to supporters and learning about what drove them. “In my opinion, he was an excellent manager, and we would be lucky to have him back, even taking into account his accomplishments outside of football.
A comeback from Stendel would be perfect for Barnsley.
Given Symcox’s positive personal remarks, it goes without saying that if Stendel returns to Barnsley as the rumors suggest, he won’t have any trouble winning over the supporters. But the fact that he has been promoted and managed a challenging league makes him a perfect addition. During Stendel’s final season as Barnsley’s manager, the German led the Tykes to a second-place finish and promotion from League One, which included Luton Town, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Coventry City, and Peterborough United.
He would be up against relegated Championship teams like Birmingham City, Rotherham United, and Huddersfield Town this time around, in addition to a revitalized Blackpool and Peterborough. Even though the teams Barnsley will play in the upcoming season don’t appear nearly as strong as they did in the 2018–19 campaign, a “banana skin” moment could still happen, so Stendel’s potential stability would be ideal for Barnsley as they prepare to push for promotion.
The next managerial appointment for the Tykes may not be announced to Barnsley supporters or the rest of the EFL for some time, but one thing is certain: if the German were to return, Barnsley would be the team to watch out for at the top of League One the next season.
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