Barnsley Football Club News

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

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Tykes set Hume return date

23 Apr 2009 - 14:33:08

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Barnsley hope to have striker Iain Hume back in competitive action for the start of next season.

The Canada international has been out of action since fracturing his skull during a Championship game against Sheffield United in November.

Following the clash with United's Chris Morgan which left Hume with life-threatening injuries, there were fears that the 25-year-old's career could be over.

"Iain's had another scan and has been advised to continue his training programme, but not play," manager Simon Davey told the club's official website.

"He'll re-assess things in pre-season and hopefully we'll have a £1.2million striker back with us for the start of the new campaign."