Barnsley Football Club News

• Nickname:The Tykes
• Founded:1887
• Manager:Keith Hill

• Ground:Oakwell
• Capacity:23,186

Tykes move for striker Hume

25 Jun 2008 - 15:04:28

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Barnsley have signed striker Iain Hume from Leicester City on a three-year contract for a fee of £1.2million.

The 24-year-old had been with the Foxes for three seasons, having made his name with Tranmere Rovers.

Tykes boss Simon Davey told the club's official website: "We've been tracking Iain all summer and I've been an admirer of his since his days at Tranmere.

"Iain is a big talent who, at the age of 24, is just starting to come into his prime. He is an ambitious player who shares our drive and ambition.

"The staff are excited about having the chance to work with Iain and develop him even further. We know that he will have a big impact at Oakwell and sure he will become a fans' favourite."

Hume scored 34 goals in 134 appearances for Leicester, but was unable to help them escape dropping down to the third tier of English football for the first time in their history last term.