Valerien Ismael says Barnsley are ready to "crash the party" in the Championship play-offs as they attempt to seal one of the most unlikely promotions in history ahead of the first leg of their semi-final against Swansea at Oakwell. The play-off quartet is completed by Bournemouth, aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League, and Brentford, who were beaten play-off finalists last season. Barnsley are the outsiders but Ismael is confident of springing a couple more shocks. I think it's clear if you see the players in the other squads - the other squads have to be in the play-offs or maybe straight into the Premier League. Ismael's previous spell in English football was a brief one - 13 appearances with Crystal Palace in 1998, coincidentally the only season that Barnsley spent in the Premier League.

Source: Sky sports May 14, 2021 13:52 UTC