YORKSHIRE derby, a packed house, an electric atmosphere and a big three points – Gethin Jones’ first taste of Championship football with Barnsley was something to remember.
The 21-year-old made his debut in the Tykes’ 3-2 win against Leeds United last month just two days after joining on loan from Everton.
It was a baptism of fire for the Toffees’ U23 captain to say the least, but walking off the pitch at the final whistle he knew making the move to Oakwell was a good choice.
“It’s a massive fixture,” Jones told The FLP. “I joined on the Thursday, trained that day and found out I was starting against Leeds on the Saturday.
“I haven’t experienced anything like that before. It’s such a big derby. You take the atmosphere in when you’re warming up and just before you walk out for kick-off.
“When the first whistle goes you sort of forget about the atmosphere and concentrate on the game.
“It was stop-start because there were a few flares going off, but, other than that, it was unbelievable.”
Having fractured four metatarsals part way through last season, ruling him out for five months, Jones was targeting a temporary loan move into the Championship this year.
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