BARNSLEY are attempting to keep their history-making squad together under Valerien Ismael although the head coach admits ‘success makes you sexy.&rsq.
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Matt Grimesâ sweet strike takes Swansea past Barnsley and into play-off final
Swanseaâs Matt Grimes celebrates his crucial first-half strike against Barnsley in the play-off semi-final. Photograph: Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images
Swanseaâs Matt Grimes celebrates his crucial first-half strike against Barnsley in the play-off semi-final. Photograph: Matthew Ashton/AMA/Getty Images
Sat 22 May 2021 15.41 EDT
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Never has a draw felt so divine for Swansea City. It was not pretty but in the end it was enough to cement their spot in the Championship play-off final. Matt Grimesâs classy first-half strike was a beauty but they also had to show a beastly side to tame a brave Barnsley.
Grimes stunner sends Swansea to Wembley after Barnsley comeback falls short
Date published: Saturday 22nd May 2021 8:24 - Steve Pearson
Matt Grimes’ sublime strike proved pivotal as Swansea set up a play-off final clash with Brentford at Barnsley’s expense.
Swansea made one change for their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Barnsley at the Liberty Stadium. Veteran wideman Wayne Routledge replaced Liam Cullen from the side which had won 1-0 at Oakwell on Monday.
Barnsley, who had not scored against Swansea in three meetings this season, shook up their forward line with Carlton Morris and Victor Adeboyejo replacing Daryl Dike and Dominik Frieser.