HITC Sport speaks to Barnsley fan Stephen S, who has been a supporter for 42 years.
Oakwell – home of Barnsley
Q: What have you made of your team’s start to the season?
A: We’ve excelled beyond my expectations.
Q: What are your opinions on your manager?
A: He’s the best manager we’ve had in my memory.
Paul Heckingbottom manager of Barnsley
Q: What are your views on the board?
A: They have Barnsley at heart.
Q: Who is your favourite current player?
A: Marley Watkins.
Barnsley’s Marley Watkins celebrates
Q: Who is your favourite ever player?
A: Ronny Glavin – a maestro.
Q: What has been your best memory of the club?
A: Promotion to the Premier League.
Q: What has been your most disappointing moment?
A: Selling our best players in January.
Sheffield Wednesday’s Sam Winnall
Q: What has been your most shocking moment?
A: The Millwall fans fighting at Wembley. Shocking behaviour.
Q: Which ground is your favourite away day?
A: Anfield (Liverpool) – we won 0-1 away from home.
Q: Who do you consider to be the club’s biggest rival and why?
A: Sheffield Wednesday – they’re our arch rivals.
Q: Who is your one player to watch out for this season?
A: Marc Roberts.
Marc Roberts of Barnsley in action
Q: Is there a particular youth player that excites you, and why?
A: Ryan Hedges – he’s one for the future.
Q: Where do you think the club will look to strengthen in the summer?
A: Defence, midfield, attack – definitely a winger.
Q: Finally, what are your aims for this season, and where do you think your club will finish?
A: We’ve done really well. A mid-table finish would be great. We’ve got to try and keep hold of Heckingbottom now!
Barnsley manager Paul Heckingbottom
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