The Barnsley Official website released the following statement today.
"The Football League has acknowledged the strong case that the Club put to the League’s Board in London yesterday and at earlier meetings.
They also recognised the huge amount of work that has been put into securing the short and long-term future and have given the club an extension of time to complete its refinancing package.
Reds supporters can now look forward to seeing their team face Colchester United on Saturday August 9, 2003, KO 3.00pm.
Sean Lewis will be at Oakwell on August 6, 2003, when the club will be looking to begin signing a number of players ahead of the Colchester match."