Barnsley FC can take both positives and negatives from their 1-0 defeat to Blackpool. The game itself was not very exciting, partly because Barnsley struggled to get a shot on target in the rainy 90-minute match.
After Jordan Rhodes scored Blackpool’s only goal, they adopted a defensive approach, challenging Barnsley to break through.
Barnsley’s performance was not terrible, and they had opportunities to win, but they ended up losing their fourth match out of six against teams from the lower division of League One.
Coach Neill Collins made some adjustments at halftime, bringing in Sam Cosgrove, Nicky Cadden, and Barry Cotter from the bench, which improved the team’s performance. There was a potential penalty appeal for handball, but it wasn’t given.
Youngster Reuben Noble-Lazarus made his Football League debut for Barnsley, and 18-year-old midfielder Theo Chapman had his first league start due to player absences. However, the game didn’t play out as expected for Chapman.
Despite the ups and downs, Barnsley is currently positioned just outside the playoff spots after 10 games, which is their target for the season. However, their form needs improvement before the international break.
Overall, there were some positives in the performance, and the squad did reasonably well. Sam Cosgrove described his personal start to the season as “average.”
Barnsley had a few chances in the first half-hour, but Blackpool managed to win a penalty and took the lead. Barnsley’s performance improved when Cosgrove led the attack, and changes in wing-backs improved the service.
In the end, Barnsley had some missed opportunities, and if they fail to make the playoffs by a small margin, this match might be one of the reasons for their disappointment.
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