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× Dominik Frieser will return for the Norwich City game on May 8 and there is a chance he will be joined by Herbie Kane and Liam Kitching, says Valerien Ismael. Frieser injured his hamstring in Huddersfield last week. Ismael said: “Friesy looks very good. He is already training individually and making sprints. We don’t need to take any risks for Preston (on Saturday) but for Norwich he will be back.” Kitching is back in full training with Kane set to join him soon, while Ben Williams is also getting closer to a return. Ismael said: “Liam Kitching has made big step...

× Barnsley are nine points clear in the Championship play-off places after a nervy 1-0 home win over Rotherham United. Former Rotherham striker Carlton Morris scored a controversial goal in the second minute then the visitors had the better chances during a disappointing display by the Reds, who were indebted to inspired goalkeeper Brad Collins. But the result means Barnsley are up to fifth and will definitely be in the play-offs if Reading do not win all three of their remaining matches starting at home to Swansea City tomorrow lunchtime. Valerien Ismael made two change...

× Barnsley are ready for ‘another big game’ when they host Neil Warnock’s Middlesbrough tomorrow from 3pm. Boro are tenth in the table, 11 points behind the fifth-placed Reds and nine away from the top six. Their chances of finishing in the top six took a major blow over Easter as they faced two of the other clubs in promotion contention and lost 3-1 at Bournemouth on Friday then drew 1-1 at home to Watford on Monday. They have lost their last three away matches but Barnsley have not won in three home games, drawing with Derby County and Reading either side of a derby...

× Barnsley are preparing different transfer targets for whether they are in the Championship or Premier League next season, says chief executive Dane Murphy. The Reds are currently in the play-off places, with 11 games remaining in the season, which is the highest they have been at this stage of a campaign since 2000. Although he is reluctant to discuss a promotion challenge, Murphy admits the Reds have to start planning for if they reach the top flight for the first time in 23 years. Murphy told the Chronicle: “I am not using the P-words that a lot of people might be usi...

Chelsea have won four of their last five meetings against Barnsley across competitions and will be looking to extend the record during the FA Cup fifth round Thursday tie.