Unofficial Champions of England: Derby County 2-0 Barnsley, 02/04/1994

Tommy Johnson scores Derby's first.

Barnsley didn't have long to enjoy their time as English Champions, as they were soon back on the road in Division One. They arrived at the Baseball Ground to take on promotion-chasing Derby County.

Derby took a first half lead when Tommy Johnson found himself in acres of space before placing the ball past the Barnsley goalkeeper.
In the second half, USA international John Harkes was left the simplest of tap-ins to make the game safe for the Rams.

Derby took another step toward promotion but more importantly, they were now the English Champions.

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Unofficial Champions of England: Barnsley 4-0 Sunderland, 29/03/1994

Nicky Eaden sends Barnsley on their way

Champions Sunderland had seen off challenges from Watford and Peterborough United, so a trip to Oakwell to play strugglers Barnsley should have held little fear for them.

Barnsley, always in the shadow of their more famous Yorkshire neighbours, were to show them how wrong they were.
First, when Nicky Eaden arrived at the back post to head in the first.
Then a mis-kick in defence left Andy Liddell one-on-one with the goalkeeper and he coolly slotted home to make it 2-0 before half-time.
In the second half, Andy Payton finished off a fine team move for 3-0.
Finally, it was a hat-trick of Andy's as Andy Rammell curled in an effort from the edge of the box to make it 4-0 to Barnsley.

It was Barnsley's moment to shine.

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