As Animal dines at the Captain's Table I have started the thread in his absence.

I have little confidence in predicting the result in this game. Barnsley were the better team in the first leg but Bolton got away with a draw despite their poor performance. As is usual with us this season the first goal could well be decisive as we have never lost this season after scoring first and never won if the opposition score first.

We finished above them in the league because in four games we converted draws into wins but Barnsley have lost more league games this season than Bolton. The two squads are fairly evenly matched in quality.

It is a one off winner takes all game after a season's efforts. It should be a more open game than the first leg as both teams go for the win. Home advantage in front of fans who have packed the seats Ahmad has made available may just shade it for Barnsley.