Daniel Stendel returns to Barnsley FC for second spell as Head Coach
Barnsley FC have announced the re-appointment of Daniel Stendel, who returns...
www.hellorayo.co.ukHere’s a quick update on the latest around Daniel Stendel.
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Daniel Stendel has reportedly been reappointed as head coach of Barnsley FC, marking a second spell with the club. This development was reported on May 11–12, 2026, with initial outlets noting a two-year contract and an option for a further year, following Barnsley’s 15th-place finish in the 2025–26 League One season. This would place him back at Oakwell after previously managing the club from 2018–2019, and after a stint with Hannover 96 II in Germany.[1]
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Public comments from the club and Stendel framed the move as a return to a familiar identity and style, emphasizing high-intensity football, energy, and a focus on younger players and community connection.[1]
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For broader context, past coverage shows Stendel’s varied managerial career across clubs such as Hearts in Scotland and other prior roles, but the current prominent news is his Barnsley comeback in 2026.[3][5]
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