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Shadow Scholarship | Carlisle United 2-1 Barnsley
The Barnsley FC Shadow Scholars fell to a narrow defeat away at highflying Carlisle United this afternoon. Having conceded early on, the Reds got back in the game with an equaliser after half time but the National Football Youth League leaders moved ahead and held on for the three points. Carlisle started the game on…
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Shadow Scholarship | Barnsley 6-1 Crystal Palace
The Barnsley FC Shadow Scholars moved up to third in the National Football Youth League table with a comprehensive victory over Crystal Palace. Having been pegged back after an early goal, the Reds scored late in the first half to move in front before making their dominance count in an impressive second half showing. Just…
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Shadow Scholarship | Callum Walmsley signs for Barnsley FC Academy
Centre back Callum Walmsley has become the first Shadow Scholarship player to sign a professional scholarship with the Barnsley FC Academy. The 16-year-old has signed with the Reds less than six months after the start of the programme’s inaugural season. Callum had been offered a two-year scholarship with another professional club but, instead, opted to join…
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Shadow Scholarship | Open Trials 2019
Reds in the Community will be hosting open trials for the groundbreaking Shadow Scholarship programme on Saturday February 23 from 14:00-18:00 at Oakwell. The exciting initiative allows players aged 16-19 to develop their footballing ability in the hope of moving into professional football through Barnsley Football Club whilst also studying on RITC’s equally impressive education…
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Shadow Scholarship | Barnsley 2-1 West Brom
A brace from Jack Bennett helped the Barnsley FC Shadow Scholars reach the semi-finals of the National Football Youth League Cup courtesy of a hard-fought win over West Brom. Having led 2-0, the Baggies made it a nervy ending with a goal five minutes from time but the Reds held on to secure their place…
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Shadow Scholarship | Barnsley 0-4 Rochdale
The Barnsley FC Shadow Scholars fell to their first defeat of the calendar year this afternoon at home to an impressive Rochdale outfit. Having began 2019 with a deserved 4-2 victory over Sunderland last week, the Reds couldn’t back it up seven days later against an unbeaten Dale side. Barnsley are still the only side…
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12 Days of RITC Christmas | Shadow Scholarship Launch
In the lead up to Christmas Day, we will be looking back at some of the highlights of 2018 through the Reds in the Community 12 days of Christmas. The April launch of a Shadow Scholarship has allowed our education department to grow both on and off the football field. The programme, which is run in…
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Shadow Scholarship | Barnsley 1-0 AFC Bournemouth
The Barnsley Football Club Shadow Scholars progressed to the quarter-finals of the National Football Youth League Cup with a hard-fought victory over AFC Bournemouth Spartsholt. Jack Bennett, who was awarded the November Player of the Month following five goals in four games, continued his fine form by netting the only goal of the game against…
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Shadow Scholarship | Barnsley 3-1 Burnley
The Barnsley FC Shadow Scholars came from 1-0 down to claim another three points in the National Football Youth League thanks to goals from Jake Vigrass, Jack Bennett and Harry Mayo. Barnsley could’ve taken the lead within the opening minute after Bennett latched onto a long ball from Callum Walmsley but the striker couldn’t direct…
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Shadow Scholarship | Rochdale 2-2 Barnsley
The Barnsley FC Shadow Scholarship came from 2-0 down to claim a point at Rochdale and make it five games unbeaten. Despite dominating for large periods, the Reds looked destined for defeat midway through the second half but goals from Jack Bennett and Aidan Hargreaves sealed an impressive comeback. In a tight opening to the…
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