The famous people that supposedly support Barnsley FC – Did you know this? | OneFootball

Suffering relegation to League One last time out, Barnsley are seeking an immediate Championship return.

The Tykes currently sit sixth in the third-tier standings and with games in hand on all that are above them, it remains to be seen if they can achieve promotion.

Michael Duff has enjoyed a positive enough start to his managerial spell at Oakwell and he will be striving to ensure that his side can deliver the goods and maintain their play-off spot.

Whilst we see how the rest of the campaign plays out, here, we take a look at some famous Barnsley fans who will be hoping that a Championship return is on the cards…

Dennis Priestley

Dennis Priestley kicks this list off, with the former darts player being born in nearby Mexborough.

Originally a coal merchant, Priestley’s darting career did not begin until he was 40, going on to win the PDC World Championships in 1994 and reaching other big finals during his time on the Oche.

A Barnsley fan, Priestley is also a follower of Manchester United.

Darren Gough

Sticking to the sporting world and former England cricketer Darren Gough is another Tyke who will be keeping a close eye on this League One finale.

Someone who has been spotted at Oakwell on several occasions, he also was a presenter on talkSPORT where he also spoke about his love for Barnsley Football Club.

Retiring from the professional game in 2008, he is currently the Managing Director of cricket for Yorkshire.

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Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson, who was born in Cudworth, only a few miles away from Barnsley, represents the first person on this list outside of the sporting world.

Presenting his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, he enjoyed a very successful and exciting broadcasting career, whilst he has been awarded a CBE.

Another who has been spotted at Oakwell on numerous occasions, his Barnsley-supporting credentials are certainly not in question.

Shaun Dooley

Born in Barnsley, actor Shaun Dooley is another fan of the Yorkshire club.

Appearing in Coronation Street, occasionally in Eastenders and also Misfits, and in more recent productions, he has been in Its a Sin and the Great Christmas Bake Off.

Mick McCarthy

Current Blackpool manager Mick McCarthy was born and raised in Barnsley, and, of course, he enjoyed a successful playing career with the Tykes.

Described as ‘arguably the greatest centre half to represent the Reds since the second world war’ by the Barnsley club website, he was also a fan.