Barnsley defender Bobby Hassell is expected to be included in the starting line-up despite injuring his wrist at Ipswich on Saturday.

Mark Robins felt his Barnsley side "shot themselves in the foot" during Saturday's 1-0 Championship defeat by Ipswich at Portman Road.

Billy Davies admitted his worst fears are now being realised after Nottingham Forest's 2-1 defeat at Barnsley in the Championship on Tuesday.

Barnsley boss Mark Robins welcomed a clean sheet after conceding six at Newcastle last week but was disappointed to draw with Crystal Palace.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton saluted winger Jonas Gutierrez after watching him add a little style to his side's Championship title charge.

Mark Robins described his Barnsley side as "professional" after Iain Hume's goal 15 minutes from time saw them claim a 1-0 win over Blackpool.

Cardiff were hit by two early Barnsley goals which were down to the home side's "crazy" defending, according to Bluebirds manager Dave Jones.

Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins hailed his side's spirit after they bounced back from a thrashing at Leicester with a last-gasp win over Barnsley.

Paul Mariner urged Plymouth Argyle to take confidence from their 3-1 win at Barnsley as they bid to climb away from the Championship drop zone.

Gordon Strachan was satisfied after seeing his Middlesbrough side hold off a determined second-half comeback from Barnsley to win 2-1.

Barnsley boss Mark Robins was disappointed by Ryan Shotton as his late red card marred the Tykes' 1-0 win over Watford at Oakwell on Saturday.

Mark Robins watched his Barnsley side destroy Preston 4-1 at Deepdale on Tuesday and then declared: "We would have beaten anyone tonight."

Reading boss Brian McDermott hailed the "courage and spirit" of his players as he presided over his first league win in beating Barnsley 1-0.

Mark Robins labelled his Barnsley side "an enigma" after they clinched their first league win of the year with a 1-0 victory over Leicester.