Here's what some of you said about your chosen Best Ever Barnsley team.

Dave Sands of Barnsley
….went for Molby, Glavin, Barnard and Hignett in midfield.
"The weak spot is the defensive qualities of the midfield, but I really struggled trying to think of a decent defensive midfield player.  In the end I swapped around Redfearn and Molby to try to give the side some more balance".

Philip Priestly of Saffron Walden, Essex
..opted for Redfearn, Glavin, Higgnett and Stewart Barrowclough in midfield.
"There is perhaps a lack of tackling prowess in this side in midfield.  Ray Mchale would have been in there but I've been indulgent.  It was hard not to mention Alan Clarke and Norman Hunter as players also.  This team would score goals as the forwards of McCormack and Taylor are exceptional".

Ian Thomas of Portsmouth
"Ideally a 3-4-1-2 formation would suit as then Hignett could play in the hole and then leave a midfield of Barnard, Glavin, Redfearn and Banks.  This could be a match for anyone.  At the back there's the three central defenders of McCarthy, Taggart and Morgan and up front the two big centre forwards of Aylott and Ward.  Job's a good one, Premiership here we come!"

Chris Whitelock of Barnsley
...Miller, Eaden, Archdeacon, MCcarthy, Morgan, Glavin, Redfearn, Barnard, Hignett, Ward and Liddell was his starting line up.
"This team playing at the stadium would fill the place every week, playing an exciting pass and move game and we would be comfortable in the Premier League".

Jason Wood of Dublin
"You couldn't beat the 80's team for sheer class although the Premiership side were a better side"

Danny Lawrence from Bracknell
Selected...Springett, Hunter, Barnard, McCarthy, Taggart, Collins, Clarke, Glavin, Hignett, Taylor and Hirst.
Ernie Hine and Eric Winstanley I would like to make mention and I would love to see this side play in today's Premier League.  Yes my friends, it would just be like watching Brazil"

Marci Rose - Canada
In midfield…Glavin, Redfearn, Gray and Hignett with Ward and Taylor up front.
"Just lay the ball off for the midfield Ash"

Sean Langdale of Bridlington
…..Horn, Flemming, Beresford, Taggart, McCarthy, Thomas.G, Redfearn, Barnard, Glavin, Ward and Hignett.

"In 20 years of watching the Reds these players would give any team the run around.  Top class 'keeper, full backs with skill and pace, strength in defence, battling qualities in the middle of midfield and an unpredictable skill machine at his side.  Plenty of cover on the bench too".

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