I think the club gave up

No - he’s a replacement for Dean Whitehead.

Head Coach is Clarke.
Assistant Head Coach is Devaney.
Assistant Coach is Stead.
Assistant Coach is Hourihane.
Goalkeeper Coach is - Bittner.

That’s 3 or 4 levels of pay bands.

Mark my words, Devaney’s not on a massive amount, so the other 3 won’t be either.

A large squad inc. U21s stepping up needs that number.

 

Nah tha talking! McSeveney's team was the worst I've ever seen at Oakwell. In fairness to Jim he stabilised the club's finances and cleared the decks for Clarke, unfortunately the football was less than stellar hence the 'Iley Out'!

 

not according to our website and what they posted on Facebook etc.

Barnsley Football Club can confirm that Conor Hourihane has agreed to take on the role of Assistant Head Coach permanently.

 

Fair enough.

My point still stands though - there’s not a lot of money invested in them. It’s not a big cost to the club. And I don’t think this is the reason why we are sh!te at the moment either.

I’d also add, having a good, youthful and trusted backroom staff is important. To an extent, you know Devaney and Hourihane want the best for the club, and aren’t here to jump ship to the next thing quickly.

Whilst Stead is a local lad, he has no connection to the club, and would be the most likely to move on at some point as well. Perhaps Hourihane is there to provide that cover for when it happens.