Original: Until 2003 the stadium and the vast amount of land that surrounds it was owned by Barnsley Football Club themselves , however after falling into administration in 2002 the council purchased the main Oakwell Stadium to allow the club to pay its creditors and remain participants in The Football League .
Simplified: However after falling into administration in 2002 the council purchased the main Oakwell Stadium . This allowed the club to pay its creditors and remain participants in The Football League .