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DON’T DISMISS HUNGRY TYKES

By Hugo Varley

KNEESY DOES IT: Carlton Morris celebrates scoring Barnsley’s opener in their midweek win against Blackburn Rovers
PICTURE: PA Images

THIS time last week no-one would have predicted Barnsley would have a prayer of reaching the play-offs, but fortunes can change quickly in football.
With the Tykes on a run of three defeats in five and without a league win in 2021, some had claimed Valerien Ismael’s side ought to look over their shoulders.
However, for those who have kept a close eye on Barnsley since Ismael’s appointment in October, there was no rush to pre...

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