JANUARY 2008
A NEW Year brought new hope and expectations but the Reds were still suffering from nightmares on their travels as the trip to Scunthorpe United on January 1 proved.
Barnsley were two goals down early in the second half when Ian Morris and Kelly Youga put the hosts clear. Again it took a massive shock to kick start the Reds and Simon Davey threw caution to the wind. The changes paid off when substitute Grant McCann rocked Glanford Park before Brian Howard netted the leveller from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
The Reds' FA Cup adventure kicked off on January 5 with the visit of Blackpool. Again the Seasiders had the better of it and looked to be heading through after David Fox had put them in front. It was another late showing but goals from Stephen Foster and Michael Coulson booked the Reds' place in Round Four. Youngster Kyle Letheren played the second half in goal after an injury to Heinz Muller.
Barnsley's good early season form at Oakwell was blown apart by a rejuvenated Norwich City side on January 12 despite Martin Devaney's stunning opening goal. The Canaries stormed back into the game with goals by Ched Evans, Mark Fotheringham and Dion Dublin.
On the road again and suffering from the same away day blues, Barnsley arrived at Loftus Road on January 19 looking to pick up a much needed win. It did not work out like that as two first half defensive blunders gifted Rowan Vine and Patrick Agyemang the goals.
Barnsley needed goals and Simon Davey moved quickly into the market to bring back Daniel Nardiello after a torrid time at QPR.
Things picked up on January 25 when Simon Davey took his side to League One Southend United in the FA Cup Fourth Round. Jamal Campbell-Ryce netted the only goal of a keenly fought game to put the Reds into the hat for the Fifth Round. Barnsley were handed a trip to Anfield.
January was rounded off in fine fashion when the Reds picked up three much-needed league points at Oakwell against Colchester United. One goal was enough and Jon Macken was on hand on his return to the Club after signing on a permanent basis earlier that week.
January was a tough month for the Reds but they had made it through to the Fifth Round of the FA Cup and ended on a high after beating Colchester. They finished the month in 13th place with 37 points.
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