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Barnsley has been expelled from the FA Cup due to their participation of an ineligible player in the first-round replay. This decision was made on November 22, 2023. This news falls under the category of Barnsley, and it has generated 1152 comments.
Barnsley's participation in the FA Cup has been terminated due to their use of a player who was not eligible to play in their victory against non-league Horsham during the first-round replay.
The team from the seventh division will now face Sutton United from League Two in the second round.
Last week, the Tykes from League One emerged victorious in the replay match with a score of 3-0, following a 3-3 draw in their first encounter at Oakwell.
On the club's website, they expressed their apologies to their fans, players, and staff for the unfortunate mistake that occurred.
Barnsley has chosen not to disclose the identity of the player in question. However, according to the regulations set by the Football Association, only those players who are qualified to participate in the initial FA Cup match are allowed to
Aiden Marsh, who plays as a forward, was temporarily sent to play for York City in the National League. He participated in the first game on 3 November but was called back just three days after. Later, on 14 November, the 20-year-old started in the replay match in West Sussex.
Barnsley's statement expressed that the mistake made, even though it was not intentional, does not meet the high standards that the club has set. They acknowledged that this mistake is not what the fans deserve.
"We have already completed a thorough internal inquiry and have subsequently implemented measures to prevent a recurrence of this incident."
Barnsley has the option to make an appeal, however, the Tykes have stated that they have agreed with the
As a result of the decision, Horsham, a team in the Premier Division of the Isthmian League, will have the opportunity to compete in the second round of the FA Cup. This is a significant achievement for the club as they have
In an interview with BBC Radio Surrey, Kevin Borrett, the chairman of Horsham, expressed his satisfaction for his club's success. He also conveyed his sympathy towards Barnsley and acknowledged the disappointment their fans must be feeling. Borrett also wished them the best for the future.
Over the weekend, I had several discussions with the Barnsley chair regarding their response to the FA charge that they were preparing.
"As clubs, we have established a strong and harmonious relationship throughout both matches. Additionally, the supporters have found common ground and have developed a genuine connection with each other."
He further stated that Sutton deserves credit as they are a formidable team, belonging to a higher league. Despite being considered the underdogs, they will approach the game with a winning mindset.
I believe Sutton will not underestimate the importance of this game.
In 2006, Bury became the most recent club to be expelled from the competition before or during the first round. This happened because they played Stephen Turnbull, who was on loan from Hartlepool, without the necessary authorization during a replay match against Chester in the second round.
Chester were given back their position and proceeded to be defeated by Ipswich in a match that took place after a third-round replay.
Droylsden was excluded in the 2010-11 season, and Bradford City faced a similar situation in 2012-13. However, both teams were reinstated after filing an appeal.
It is puzzling to consider how this error might have occurred. This is the analysis of Andy Giddings from BBC Radio Sheffield.
Although administrative errors are not uncommon in football, it is still puzzling why they occur in the first place. The frustration and embarrassment experienced by the fans, especially those who attended the replay in Horsham, as well as some club officials, including the person responsible, is completely understandable.
However, it is important to acknowledge that Barnsley cooperated with the investigation conducted by the FA, took responsibility for their actions, and committed to preventing similar mistakes in the future. There are not many other actions that can be taken in this situation. The positive aspect is that everything has been resolved promptly.
Best wishes to Horsham as they face Sutton in their upcoming match. It's highly likely that the victorious team will secure an exciting fixture in the third round of the FA Cup, resulting in further criticism for the Reds.
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