Barnsley have been charged by the Football Association in connection with allegations of sectarian abuse aimed at Stoke midfielder James McClean. An FA statement said: “Barnsley FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20. Barnsley Football Club charged by the Football Association. “It has become clear that this type of abuse is on the rise and is becoming a weekly occurrence for James. He said: “To give them their fair dues, I got contacted by a member of the FA on Friday before the Barnsley game just offering support.

Source: Express January 03, 2020 15:11 UTC