TEAMTALK.COM (July 31, 2006) Barnsley manager Andy Ritchie has given up on drafting in a new striker in time for the opening-day visit of Cardiff. A new forward has been one of Ritchie's priorities throughout the summer with Sheffield United's Geoff Horsfield and Kenwyne Jones of Southampton two players linked with a move to Oakwell. But Ritchie remains confident he will make a significant signing shortly after the new season has kicked off. Ritchie said: "I've got to make a phone call at the end of this week," "So it's not going to be for Saturday, but we are still beavering away on that one - and we have several options."
