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LOTS OF NAMES IN FRAME AT T H E TYKES…

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The LeaguePaper Team
11 February 2018

By Dan Barnes
MICK McCarthy and Garry Monk are reportedly among the front-runners for the Bar nsley job as the Tykes prepare to interview new head coach candidates this week.
Paul Heckingbottom’s departure to neighbours Leeds has left the Oakwell hot seat vacant and there is bound to be plenty of interest despite their lowly position in the Championship.
Ipswich manager McCarthy, a Barnsley native who made more than 300 appearances for the club during his playing days, is the bookies’ favourite, while a number of other bosses, including Monk, who left Middlesbrough in December, ...

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