Bobby Hassell named Barnsley captain

Barnsley have named Bobby Hassell as their captain ahead of the new Championship season.

The defender is the club's longest-serving player after signing from Mansfield Town in 2004.

"It's a good honour for myself," the 31-year-old told the club's official website.

"It's not going to be team captain as such but club captain where I will go round and do various stuff for the lads, so just a link between the manager and the players.

"I think my job around the place is to be a good example to the young lads and speak to them when I can," he added.

The Tykes kick off their Championship campaign away at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 6.