Jon Stead

Jon Stead has been reunited with his former Barnsley colleague Darrell Clarke at Bristol Rovers.

Barnsley reunion at EFL club as ex-Huddersfield man joins as assistant
Former Barnsley coach Jon Stead has been reunited with his former Reds colleague Darrell Clarke at Bristol Rovers.

Gerry Murphy

Huddersfield Town mourn the passing of widely respected former academy supremo

Richard Keogh, during his playing days at Huddersfield Town. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Barnsley FC appoint Richard Keogh as assistant and confirm trio of departures

New Barnsley head coach Darrell Clarke. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Clarke on why taking Barnsley to the Championship would be something special

Here are the favourites to be Barnsley's next head coach.

New favourite for Barnsley job emerges after Neill Collins exit

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins, who has been dramatically sacked by the Oakwell club. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Neill Collins taken by surprise as Barnsley sack head coach ahead of key fixture

Barnsley assistant coach Jon Stead. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley FC assistant and ex-Terriers and Blades striker handed FA charge

Alfie May notched twice for Charlton Athletic against Barnsley. Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images

May at the double as Charlton Athletic secure home win over Barnsley

Barnsley assistant coach Jon Stead. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Stead on Collins, not being a 'yes' man and his biggest influence in football

Barnsley assistant coach Jon Stead. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Stead on Barnsley FC coaches covering bases across the pitch - and mixing it up

Barnsley assistant head coach Jon Stead. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley assistant and ex-Terriers, Blades & Bantams player on his time in US

Barnsley striker Andrew Dallas. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley FC striker Andrew Dallas learning off the perfect teacher at Oakwell

New Barnsley FC head coach Neill Collins, pictured in training at Oakwell. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

'Aggressive' 'front foot': What Barnsley fans can expect from Collins's side

RETURNING: Jon Stead has come back to Yorkshire to coach league One Barnsley

Barnsley appoint much-travelled Yorkshireman as Neill Collins's assistant

WEMBLEY WINNER: Bradford City’s Rory McArdle celebrates scoring in the League Two play-off final Picture: PA

Watch out  – McArdle’s back and on a new mission

Jon Stead of Blackburn Rovers celebrates his late goal against Manchester Unitedin 2004 (Picture: PA)

Jon Stead on his life and times in football

Signing off: Harrogate Town's Jon Stead celebrates with the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium.

Jon Stead setting new targets after hanging up boots

New Harrogate Town signing Alex Pattison. Picture courtesy of Harrogate Town AFC.

Harrogate Town sign ex-Middlesbrough FC midfielder Alex Pattison

Emotional: Doncaster Rovers' James Coppinger reacts after a guard of honour at Keepmoat Stadium. Picture: Tim Goode/PA

James Coppinger and Jon Stead deserve utmost respect - Sue Smith

Decent return: Harrogate Town forward Jack Muldoon has scored 14 goals in his first Football League season.
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Harrogate Town goalscorer Jack Muldoon proud of his first league campaign

Harrogate Town striker Jon Stead lets fly after coming off the bench against Bolton Wanderers.Picture: Harrogate Town

‘Class’ Jon Stead earns praise on Harrogate Town return
Simon Weaver felt that veteran striker Jon Stead showed his class with the impression he made against Bolton Wanderers during his first Harrogate Town appearance in three months.
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LOAN SIGNING: Josh Andrews

Harrogate Town's seventh window signing more than just a big man up front

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Pictures: Matt Kirkham

Colchester 2 Harrogate Town 1: Simon Weaver in disbelief after away defeat

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver congratulates goal-scorer Lloyd Kelly at full-time. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bradford 0 Harrogate 1 - Kerry’s golden finish earns Town local bragging rights

Harrogate Town's Jon Stead.

Bradford City v Harrogate Town - Jon Stead looking forward to Valley Parade retu...

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver.

Brendan Kiernan pushing for Harrogate Town start in derby against Bradford City

SWEET MEMORIES: Harrogate Town's George Thomson scores his side's first goal against Notts County at Wembley Stadium. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Sedate Wembley atmosphere can’t hold back Harrogate Town - Stuart Rayner

MAGNIFICENT: Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver celebrates after his team's victory against Notts County at Wembley Stadium. Picture: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

Simon Weaver keen to continue Harrogate Town’s memorable journey

Harrogate Town striker Jon Stead. Picture: Matt Kirkham.

Harrogate Town veteran striker Jon Stead’s relishing his big day at Wembley

Striker Jon Stead in action for Sheffield United.

Thirteen years on and Carlos Tevez affair still rankles with former Sheffield Un...

Jon Stead.

Harrogate Town’s Jon Stead eager to return as players train from home

Harrogate Town striker Jon Stead receives an Aldershot Town shirt from Shots manager Danny Searle, far right. Picture: Matt Kirkham

Grieving Harrogate Town striker Jon Stead 'touched' by response to Shirts for Jo...
Jon Stead has pretty much seen it all during his 17-year career as a professional footballer.
Rhys Howell

Jon Stead.

Jon Stead helps Harrogate Town keep pace with National League leaders while Hali...

Up for the Cup:
Mark Beck.

Harrogate Town v Portsmouth – Mark Beck ready for a towering performance in the ...

National League

National League Premier: FC Halifax Town battle back to win, but Harrogate Town ...

ENJOYING IT: Jon Stead, pictured warming up with Notts County before an FA Cup clash at Swansea City. Picture: Simon Galloway/PA

Jon Stead in the right place at the right time again with Harrogate Town

New Harrogate Town signing Jon Stead.

Harrogate Town sign former Huddersfield Town, Sheffield United and Bradford City...

York's Vadaine Oliver, pictured right.

York City v Notts County: McNamara is wary of threat from County

Che Adams of Sheffield Utd is brought down by Haydn Hollis to concede another penalty and earn Hollis a red card
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Sheffield United 5 Notts County 1: Baxter on the spot as Blades cruise past Magp...

Steven Davies, who spent time on loan at Sheffield United last season, has joined Bradford City. (Picture: Blades Sports Photography)

Ex-Sheffield United loanee in at Bradford City as defensive stalwart departs

Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson.

Gillingham 1 Bradford City 0: Parkinson is counting cost of missed chances

Jon Stead shields the ball from Readings Danny Williams during Bradford Citys FA Cup adventure (Picture: James Hardisty).

Doncaster v Bradford: Stead welcoming chance to oppose City’s run-in rivals

Kieron Freeman equalises for Sheffield United in League One.

Parkinson happy with Bantams point, Blades and York draw plus Doncaster lose

James Hanson and Ben Williams applaud the fans at full-time. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Bradford City 0 Reading 0: Parkinson now has chance to prove the talisman

Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson before the game during the FA Cup Sixth Round match at Valley Parade.

Stead and Bradford rue missed chance against Reading

Bradford's Billy Clarke was on the mark again (
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Swindon 2 Bradford 1: City lose out to Luongo double

Phil Parkinson

Bradford City v Walsall: Parkinson is wary of Wembley finalists

Phil Parkinson embraces defender Rory McArdle, whose performance in the win over Sunderland was described as exceptional by the Bradford City manager (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Bradford City 2 Sunderland 0: Bantams stars exude screen presence

Bradford celebrate the opening goal at Valley Parade.

Bradford City 2 Sunderland 0: Bantams march on with another Premier League scalp

Bradford City's Billy Clarke is overjoyed after netting the equaliser against MK Dons (Picture: Simon Hulme).

Bradford 2 MK Dons 1: Quickfire double hoists City into play-off spots

Bradford City captain Stephen Darby celebrates after Andy Halliday had made it 3-2 to the Bantams in their astonishing victory over Chelsea (Picture: John Walton/PA).

POLL - Chelsea 2 Bradford City 4: Bradford’s ‘special ones’ ensure disgraced Jos...

Jon Stead, left, celebrates with his Bradford City team-mates during Wednesday nights 4-0 win over Millwall. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Home comforts allow Stead to dream of brighter future at Bradford

Rory McArdle.

City boss Parkinson lauds fellow award winner McArdle

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Chesterfield 0 Bradford City 1: Clarke’s blast edges City closer to top six

Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson.

Chesterfield v Bradford City: Parkinson will not be forced to sell City stars

Billy Clarke opened the scoring for Bradford City against Dartford.

FA CUP: Bradford cruise through, but Tykes are held by Chester

Bradford City's on-loan striker Jon Stead (Picture: Bruce Rollinson).

Bradford City 3 Leyton Orient 1: Stead’s industry and productivity praised

Bradford scorer Billy Knott.

Bradford and Halifax triumph, draws for Doncaster and York

Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson.

Parkinson to cash in from exit by Mclean

Reece Wabara scores Rovers equaliser past Jordan Pickford.
(Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

FT: Bradford City 1 Doncaster Rovers 2 - Dickov’s derby delight

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