Michael Parkinson and local MP Michael Clapham are the latest high profile figures to laud Barnsley for reducing ticket prices at Oakwell next season.

The Tykes are offering free season-tickets to children aged 12 and under and will cut the size of their playing squad next season in order to subsidise a reduction in all adult season-ticket prices at Oakwell by 20%.

Sir Michael told the club's official website: "Anything that encourages young people to watch football is a good idea. Reduced prices for all is an even better one!"

Barnsley West and Penistone MP Mr Clapham added: "I welcome Barnsley FC's initiative to keep faith with the community by reducing prices of season tickets in these hard times and wish the club every success."