Barnsley legend Barry 'Spud' Murphy dies

Barnsley's all-time record appearance holder Barry Murphy, who played 569 games for the club from 1962 to 1978, has died aged 86.

Barry Murphy, Barnsley's all-time record appearance holder, has died aged 86. The defender played 569 games for the Tykes between 1962 and 1978 after joining from South Shields. Known as "Spud", Murphy became the first substitute in Barnsley history in 1965, set a club record of 182 consecutive appearances and was named player of the year in 1972.

Following his retirement, Murphy remained involved with the club as a player-coach from 1975 and later joined manager Allan Clarke's coaching staff. He followed Clarke to Leeds United in 1980, remaining at Elland Road until 1984. In his later years, Murphy made guest appearances at Oakwell and hosted charity events for Barnsley.