Almanac Soccer: Barnsley Football Club

March 2, 2021 by 2 Comments

A great joy of English soccer is keeping an eye on scores from afar. Rod Oaten has picked Barnsley as his team, and has had an intriguing few seasons following them from across the globe.

The Tykes and the Unicorns- Relegations

November 5, 2015 by 2 Comments

As a supporter of English soccer team Barnsley and VAFA team MHSOB, it’s been a tough last dozen years for Rod Oaten as they’ve both dropped back through the Divisions of their respective competitions. We won’t mention Rod also barracks for Essendon….

Singapore Darts Masters: “There’s only one word for that – magic darts!”

August 18, 2014 by 14 Comments

Welcome to the theatric showmanship of…. British Darts. “One hundred and eighty!”

Tykes in strife in the Championship

February 21, 2014 by 2 Comments

Barnsley has a lot of work to do to ward off relegation from the Championship. Rod Oaten will be doing all he can from his desk in Fitzroy.