For a bit of fun, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game into the future. We had a look at the starting XI, key subs and manager it predicts will be on show for Barnsley on the opening day of the 2020/21 season.
5. CB: Kleto Gjura
The clubs scout hope to have unearthed a gem, bringing in the ex-Albania international in from the third tier of Italian football. A big gamble, this. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
6. LB: Bruno Martella
Barnsley splashed £210k to bring in the rapid left-back from Brescia, and he's comfortably worth double that. A real coup, that's for sure. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
7. CM: Alex Mowatt
With a fresh contract extension in the bag, the skipper is ready to kick on and help the club establish themselves as a second tier mainstay. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
8. CM: Mike-Steven Bahre
The former Hannover man keeps his place in the Barnsley midfield. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump