Just read this on News Now (see below).
Its revealing as it shows the extent Paul Conway went off-script last season - not only dumping the spreadsheet recruitment system but also dumping the ‘Barnsley Way’ of playing.

Is there any wonder there was confusion amongst the players when Schopp then Asbaghi were instructed by Conway to change the playing tactics to a more possession style.

Very much looks like we will be reverting back to a more Ismael style of playing next season.


“What we have noticed is that when you first speak to some managers, they adapt answers based on what you want.” Khaled El-Ahmad told The Yorkshire Post.

“Essentially, the questionnaire they fill in prior to (applying) was for them to sit and reflect on their values and style of play.

“When I got a questionnaire, one candidate said: ‘I just want to play out from the back, I am possession-orientated’.

“You then quickly know that is not the right fit (for Barnsley), so you don’t bring it into the process.