[BFC SITE] MARC ROBERTS REJOINS THE REDS!

Barnsley Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Marc Roberts on a two-year-deal.

The centre-back returns to Oakwell after seven years away from South Yorkshire, joining from Birmingham City, the club he departed for in July 2017.

Making 84 appearances in a Red shirt during his original stint, Roberts helped Barnsley to promotion from League One in 2016 via the play-offs as well as the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy in the same season – the team led by current player/coach Conor Hourihane.

At Birmingham, the 33-year-old made close to 200 appearances and brings a wealth of experience to the Reds under Darrell Clarke ahead of the upcoming campaign.

On returning to Barnsley, the defender beamed with his happiness in rejoining his hometown club.

“It feels class to be back,” he smiled. “I’m buzzing with it to be fair; I can’t wait to get going.

“It was class the last time I was here. It was the best part of my career really.”

Sporting Director, Mladen Sormaz said: “We are extremely pleased to bring Marc back to Oakwell.

“We felt that a player of Marc’s calibre and experience was too good to not bring to Barnsley, with over 200 Championship appearances and a promotion from this division on his CV.

“Marc knows what it takes to have success at Oakwell, and we look forward to bringing his qualities into the changing room working with our coaching staff.”

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