I used to live in Ecclesfield (which is 'twixt Sheffield & Barnsley). I much preferred Barnsley for shopping: Superb market, cheap prices, good beer, great pub lunches, really friendly people. (OK, Sheffield people are really friendly too but Barnsley won on the other counts).
I hardly ever watch football (either live or on TV). I've probably only watched the FA Cup Final on TV two or three times, so that shows my lack of interest in professional football (although I used to referee local league football and run youth teams). However, I did watch Barnsley teaching Chelsea how to play the game this evening. It really cheered me up!
Chris