OnThePontyEnd.com | The Podcast Wilky & Davos

So, Barnsley are off to a flying start in pre-season. Have Reds fans just seen the signs that green shoots are indeed growing from the former Academy?

A good turn out of fans saw Barnsley record a satisfying win at Oakwell versus a creditable Ferencvaros. Simon Davey and the squad have made progress to some extent already, given wins have been hard to find in earlier pre-seasons.

Transfer activity is limited, perhaps the next few weeks will reveal exactly what we we will get in store for the 2009-2010 season, but there are promising signs in some respects.

In this episode we have a good old chin-wag about the latest home match against Ferencvaros. We also introduce a new feature to test the wits of Barnsley's Human version of Google and thirdly we've got a competition for all of our listeners with an incentive too for you to pop in to the home of the Podcast, The Full House.

It's nearly Saturday 8th July. Fans will soon get their opportunity to get their first glimpse of the Reds in action at Oakwell for some time Vs Stan's Ferencvaros. Simon Davey begins his preparations for the season ahead.

Barnsley will soon launch their next assault on the English Championship. So what have we got in store for you?


Hardly `owt.

Well that's not exactly true, because in this episode we welcome a new contributor to the Podcast panel. We also reflect on the lack of activity and news out of the `well. Plus, we look ahead to the new season and some of the fixtures that lay ahead.

In our popular series, we have the final part of our recent interview with Eric Winstanley. The response we have received from our listeners has been nothing short of magnificent.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the great man himself too. In just one evening we were given a unique opportunity to capture a snapshot of the depth of affection, commitment and love Eric has for Barnsley FC and football in general. Quite literally, we could have continued to talk for days and still we would have only scratched the surface.


So here it is, nearly live from the Legend's Lounge, The Full House, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, we invite you to download and listen to the third and final part of Episode 6.

Amongst further discoveries, find out just how close Eric was to leaving the Super Reds with Viv Anderson.

What is it like to take your hometown club to a final at Wembley Stadium?

Finally, what does Eric think of Nigel Spackman?

We've had a huge response to the first part of our unique interview with Reds' Legend, Eric Winstanley. You've waited patiently, now here is the next instalment.

Here we discover why Eric's always ready to go back and help the Super Reds. Exactly what he really thinks of another Barnsley hero Ronnie Glavin. Also, we gain an insight in to what really made the difference to the team that won promotion to the Premiership.

It's a further addition to our compendium on the great man's career and association with Barnsley Football Club and it's fans. We give you, Mr Eric Winstanley.. once again!

Our special guest is none other than Reds' stalwart, Mr Eric Winstanley. It's an essential piece of reference for any Reds supporter. We find out exactly how he occupies his time at present and pose some of the questions that you, our listeners, have been sending in to the team.

Also, we discuss Eric's playing career for Barnsley and life as a player after Oakwell. We open up a flood of memories from Eric, relating to a playing career which included tackling the the "Holy Trinity" of Best, Law and Charlton and his personal battle to save his very young career from extinction, due to a severe injury.

In this episode, meet the Saskatchewan Red. Discover who is in my dream BFC Masters team. Plus, we look ahead to our forthcoming meeting with "Reds Legend" Eric Winstanley and remind you once more how you can get your questions featured in this landmark edition.