Former West Brom forward who turned down new deal scores absolutely ridiculous goal from inside own half

Reyes Cleary is really making his name away from The Hawthorns - after turning down a new West Brom deal in the summer to join Barnsley.

Having been highly rated coming through the academy at Albion - the forward went out on loan last season to Hartlepool United and made a big impact in the National League.

Reyes Cleary has been in electric form for new club Barnsley this season and once again drawn reported interest from clubs overseas, as well as Albion's Championship rivals.placeholder image
Reyes Cleary has been in electric form for new club Barnsley this season and once again drawn reported interest from clubs overseas, as well as Albion's Championship rivals.

It came after a short stint with Walsall - and a handful of first team appearances for Albion.

The club had seen enough from his displays in the National League to offer him a contract extension - but the forward turned it down in favour of a switch to the League One Tykes.

And he has been making his mark for Barnsley, earning a starting place before netting his first goal in a 2-2 draw with Wycombe last week.

Then on Saturday, he grabbed the headlines with an absolutely ridiculous strike for his side in their trip to Bradford City.

With the visitors 1-0 down, Cleary picked up the ball on the edge of the centre circle in his own half - before looking up and lobbing the keeper from inside his own half.

Check out the goal below:

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