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.

9. AMC: Valere Pollet
My word, what an exotic new signing. The former Lille man makes the big step up from the French National League and jumps straight into the Tykes' starting XI. (Photo credit: PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP via Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: PHILIPPE HUGUEN

10. AML: Jacob Brown
The versatile forward is shifted out to the left flank, and will be looking to continue proving his worth as a reliable assist provider in the new campaigner. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Nigel Roddis

11. ST: Cauley Woodrow
Barnsley's star striker remains at the club, and will hope to rack a similarly impressive goal tally to his haul in the 2019/20 season. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: Jordan Mansfield

12. ST: Miguel Angel Guerrero
That's a solid 10/10 for a name, right there. The 30-year-old Spaniard joins on loan from Olympiakos, and will be hopeful of rediscovering his scoring touch in the Championship.(Photo credit: MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images) | Getty Images Photo: MIGUEL MEDINA

