It should be remembered that Barnsley had one season 1997-98 in the "Premier League era" - I can't recall if they made a go of it by making expensive signings or went with what they had to get them there. After dropping back to the second tier with parachute payments (were they in existence...
They certainly seem to be punching above their weight - had a great start but then around the time they played us at the Amex went on a run of 5 defeats in six and I expected them to fall away as I did Huddersfield.
But they've got themselves into a good position to get into the playoffs...