'I'll get goosebumps' - Barnsley duo out to upset old club Liverpool

Two key Barnsley figures with deep Liverpool connections are preparing for an emotional FA Cup tie at Anfield, determined to turn sentiment into a giant‑killing opportunity. Both acknowledge they will feel intense nostalgia and “goosebumps” on their return, but insist their only focus is helping Barnsley pull off a major upset against the Premier League side.

The pair reflect on their formative years at Liverpool, recalling how the club shaped their careers and lives. They speak warmly of former coaches, the standards demanded at the academy, and the thrill of being around senior stars. That grounding, they argue, gave them the resilience and professionalism now driving Barnsley’s campaign.

Yet, despite their affection for Liverpool, they stress they are now fully committed to Barnsley’s cause. The article highlights how both have become influential figures in a League One squad battling for consistency, bringing top‑level habits into a lower‑league environment. Team‑mates and staff are said to look to them for insight on how elite clubs prepare for big occasions.

Looking ahead to the tie, they frame the match as a rare chance for Barnsley to showcase themselves on a major stage. They acknowledge Liverpool’s superior resources and quality, but point to the FA Cup’s history of shocks and Barnsley’s own tradition of upsetting bigger clubs. Their message to colleagues is to embrace, not fear, the Anfield atmosphere.

Both men admit their families, many of them Liverpool supporters, will experience mixed emotions, but they are clear there will be no divided loyalties on the night. If Barnsley win, they say, it will be one of the greatest moments of their careers—made even sweeter by the venue and the memories it holds.