Why are Barnsley called the tykes?
Their nickname, The Tykes, comes from a Yorkshire character, hard working and traditional. But more often they are just called the Reds. When I showed up in 2017, they were in the second-tier Championship, having been promoted via the playoffs from League One the year before.
Who is Paul Conway Barnsley?
Conway is co-founder of the Pacific Media Group (PMG), who in addition to Barnsley have investments in a further five clubs across five different countries: Esbjerg FB in Denmark, AS Nancy in France, KV Oostende in Belgium, FC Thun in Switzerland and FC Den Bosch in the Netherlands.
How much is Barnsley FC worth?
EFL Championship
| Club | Owner(s) | Estimated combined net worth |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | Chien Lee Paul Conway Grace Hung Neerav Parekh Billy Beane The Cryne Family | $9.1B |
| Birmingham City | Paul Suen | $450M |
| Blackburn Rovers | V H Group (99.9%) | $860M |
| Blackpool | Simon Sadler (96.2%) |
Who are the owners of Barnsley FC?
Barnsley F.C.
| Full name | Barnsley Football Club |
|---|---|
| Owner | Chien Lee Pacific Media Group (Paul Conway, Grace Hung, James Cryne, Neerav Parekh) |
| Chairman | Chien Lee (co-chairman) Paul Conway (co-chairman) |
| Manager | Poya Asbaghi |
| League | EFL Championship |
Who is Barnsley captain?
Barnsley captain Cauley Woodrow has called on his side’s supporters to stick together and back the team following a woeful start to the season.
What clubs does Chien Lee own?
| Chien Lee | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Entrepreneur Investor Sports team owner |
| Known for | Founder of NewCity Capital Owner of: Barnsley F.C. (England) FC Thun (Switzerland) K.V. Oostende (Belgium) AS Nancy (France) Esbjerg fB (Denmark) FC Den Bosch (Netherlands) 1. FC Kaiserslautern (Germany) Former owner of: OGC Nice (France) |