Valerien Ismael is looking forward to beginning a ‘massive week’ when Barnsley host second-placed Swansea City tomorrow from 7.45pm. The.
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Valerien Ismael has played down talk of a Barnsley promotion challenge but admits ‘everything is possible’ as they look to continue their fine form tomorrow at high-flying Swansea City.
After winning 2-1 at local rivals Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday then again at home to Preston North End on Tuesday, the Reds are 12th in the Championship with 28 points from 19 matches so far.
It is the highest they have been since early 2017 under Paul Heckingbottom other than the first week of last season.
They are 12 points above the relegation zone and four off the top six.
Only leaders Norwich City have collected more points than the Oakwell club since the appointment of Valerien Ismael who is the first Barnsley boss to win eight of his first 12 second tier games, including the last three.