Barnsley goalkeeper a doubt for Cobblers clash as Tykes boss warns of ‘tough nut to crack’
After their play-off challenge was derailed by a six-game winless run, including five defeats, Barnsley returned to winning ways at the weekend when they won 1-0 on the road to Rotherham, and tomorrow night Clarke is targeting more away success to keep alive their slim top six hopes.
“Games can work out in different ways, and you’ve got to find different ways to win,” he said. “Kevin’s gone in at Northampton and done a terrific job, they’ve won three of their last four games. They’ll be a tough nut to crack, but I know we’re more than capable of doing that. We’ve got to compete, defend lots of balls in our box, and try to get as much control in the game as possible.
“The focus always has to be on the next game. We won a scruffy 1-0 derby game, I was really pleased about that, but the dressing room wasn’t bouncing afterwards. As soon as the whistle blew, our focus had to shift to Tuesday night. We’ve worked hard for a couple of days on the prep, and we’ll be ready.”
