ASBAGHI BAGS HIS BIG SHOT

Tykes appoint Sweden under-21 coach
By Chris Dunlavy

EXCITED: Poya Asbaghi has left his job as Sweden U21 coach to try his luck in England with Barnsley
PICTURE: Alamy

NEW Barnsley manager Poya Asbaghi says the chance to work in England was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Iranian-born Asbaghi, 36, left his job as Sweden Under- 21 coach to take charge at Oakwell and faces an uphill battle to remain in the Championship.
The Tykes began the weekend in 23rd place, four points from safety, with just two victories from 17 games this term.
But the former IFK Goteborg manager - who will b...

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