# Barnsley legend Barry ‘Spud’ Murphy dies

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/barnsley-legend-barry-spud-murphy-dies/
- Published: 2026-10-24T11:27:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T12:23:23+00:00
- Original publisher: feeds.bbci.co.uk (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmwyqljyyg1lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sheffield

## Key points

- Barnsley legend Barry “Spud” Murphy has died aged 86.
- He made a club-record 569 appearances.
- Murphy also coached and supported Barnsley after retiring.

## Summary

Barry “Spud” Murphy, Barnsley’s record appearance holder, has died aged 86. He spent his 16-year Football League playing career with the club, becoming a defining figure whose service continued after retirement.

Murphy made 569 appearances for Barnsley between 1962 and 1978 after joining from South Shields. He became the club’s first substitute in 1965, set a record of 182 consecutive games and was named player of the year in 1972. Later, he joined Allan Clarke’s coaching staff, following him to Leeds United in 1980, and continued to attend Barnsley events and support charity work.

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