Ridsdale resigns Barnsley chairmanship

New Barnsley chairman Gordon Shepherd has revealed that Peter Ridsdale’s desire not to operate in a company he owned less than half of has resulted in his resignation and that of chief executive David Walker.

Ridsdale resigns Barnsley chairmanship

New Barnsley chairman Gordon Shepherd has revealed that Peter Ridsdale’s desire not to operate in a company he owned less than half of has resulted in his resignation and that of chief executive David Walker.

The League One club are understood to require £1m (€1.42m) to see out the season with Shepherd describing the club’s financial position as “less than comfortable”.

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