Barnsley duo looking forward to working with Gerhard Struber again

Austria-born Luisser, 40, has joined the club from SC Rheindorf Altach and will assist Struber alongside Eckert, 27, who hails from Germany.

Luisser, a former midfielder in his playing days, said: “I am very happy that I signed for Barnsley.

“I have known Gerhard since 10 years ago – we worked together in the academy of Red Bull Salzburg and we always had contact during the last years.”

On joining the club, Eckert, who arrives from the Bayern Munich youth set-up, added: “We (Struber and I) worked together at Salzburg, when he was under 16s coach – I was working with the under 18s – so we had one year together in Austria and kept in touch for the last three years. It is a pleasure to be working with him.”

Middlesbrough have appointed former Huddersfield Town, Leeds United and Sheffield United goalkeeper Ian Bennett as their new goalkeeping coach.

The 48-year-old joins from Nottingham Forest, with Danny Coyne having left his role at Boro.

Boss Neil Warnock said: “I am delighted Ian has joined us.

“Having worked with Ian before, I know him well and he is a good lad. He has a lot of experience and enthusiasm and is a great addition for us.”

Fejiri Okenabirhie (2), Jason Lokilo and James Coppinger all found the net in Doncaster Rovers’ 4-3 victory at Bradford City in a behind-closed doors friendly.

Kurtis Guthrie (2) and Billy Clarke replied for the Bantams.

FC Halifax Town have signed ex-Rotherham and Doncaster midfielder Martin Woods, 34 and Solihull Moors striker Matt Stenson, 26, on a two-year deal.

Former Stevenage forward Jake Cassidy has joined York City.