It is lovely and sunny in Barnsley. I cannot say the same about London.
Actual fans at the football. It really is great to see.
I have just realised that I went to Barnsley v Swansea in 2011. It is my only visit to Oakwell and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. I got back to my car and the stewards had made me park in such a way that I blocked in an elderly couple. I am an awful man.
SOCCER!
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May 17, 2021
Mary Waltz says: “Barnsley is an absolute long shot but they have a wild card up their sleeve - Dike. Raw, no experience but a beast who can occasionally simply overwhelm an opponent physically.”
Ben Fisher explains why Barnsley are surprisingly good.
Barnsley: Collins, Brittain, Sibbick, Helik, Andersen, Styles, Mowatt, Palmer, Dike, Frieser, Woodrow
Subs: Walton, J. Williams, Sollbauer, Halme, Kitching, Moon, Morris, Chapin, Adeboyejo
Swansea: Woodman, Naughton, Cabango, Guehi, Bidwell, Grimes, Fulton, Hourihane, Ayew, Cullen, Lowe.
Subs: Hamer, Roberts, Manning, Bennett, Latibeaudiere, Smith, Dhanda, Routledge, Whittaker.
Good evening!
Despite the fact these two teams finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the Championship, few will think either will be promoted to the Premier League. Bournemouth and Brentford are the more fancied sides going into the playoffs. Jonathan Woodgate’s men have the top-flight experience and quality, while Thomas Franks’ Bees were the third best over 46 games, so will be optimistic they can take that level of form all the way to Wembley. And they have Ivan Toney in their ranks.
Valerian Ismael arrived at Oakwell with the team struggling following poor start to the season. Barnsley have one of the lowest budgets in the league but some smart management and smarter signings have taken them into the business end of the season, something few Tykes could have expected.
Swansea have been in the Premier League more recently but, again, not many of their supporters could have anticipated they would have a shot at returning. Steve Cooper has created an impressive young side, which has defied plenty of odds.
Here is to a cracker.
Kick-off 8.15pm BST.
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