...scored the consolation, his 70th league goal (& 81st in total) for the Reds. 2/2 #BarnsleyFC #BroughFletcher

Brough Fletcher - Barnsley FC.

Otd in 1928, Barnsley played at #SouthamptonFC in Div 2 with both sides just above the relegation places. Barnsley were thrashed 6-1 & relegation fears grew. But only one of the last 8 was lost & the Reds pulled away, finishing mid-table. Brough Fletcher...1/2 #BarnsleyFC #BroughFletcher

Brough Fletcher - Barnsley FC.

Oh and Brough Fletcher's goal against Wolves was also Barnsley's 1,000th in the Football League. #BarnsleyFC #BroughFletcher

Brough Fletcher appointed Barnsley FC Secretary / Manager in 1930. Photo credit: Barnsley MBC Photo Archives.

On this day in 1930, having been appointed team manager and trainer in May, Brough Fletcher was confirmed as Secretary / Manager, the broader position held by his predecessor Arthur Fairclough. #BarnsleyFC #BroughFletcher

On this day in 1928, Brough Fletcher became the first Barnsley player to make 300 league appearances for the club when he played in the Division 2 match at Oldham Athletic. The match ended in a 1-0 win, Len Baker scoring his one & only goal for the Reds. #BarnsleyFC #OldhamAthletic #BroughFletcher

On this day in 1927, Barnsley beat Crewe Alex 6-1 @ Oakwell in the FAC Rd 3. Scorers: Brough Fletcher (3), Fred Tilson, Frank Eaton & Jimmy Curran. Fletcher’s goals brought his total in the Cup to 11 & along with Frank Bartlett he's BFCs 2nd highest FAC scorer. #BarnsleyFC #BroughFletcher