Romared Match Thoughts: Cambridge-v-Barnsley

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With games coming thick and fast this game represents virtually the completion of the first quarter of the season.

The tight bunching of the top half of the Third Division means that a win for presently 13th placed Cambridge will take them above presently 7th placed Barnsley. Under Mark Bonner Cambridge have established themselves as a sound, well organised Third Division club working on a limited budget.

This will be a tough game for Neill and Jon's team. Neill and Jon are entering the phase of the season when their preferred core of players and their preferred organisation, style of play and tactics should be emerging. This Cambridge game and Exeter to quickly follow represent the ideal opportunity for Neill and Jon to stamp their personality on the team. Barnsley are undefeated in their four away games and Neill and Jon will be looking to extend this run. The more direct Cambridge style will be an interesting contrast to Neill and Jon's more possession based slower build up play.

A tough one for Barnsley with Neill and Jon learning all the time about what is required in the Third Division to be successful and be involved in a league where, unlike at Tampa, seeking promotion is an integral part of the remit set by the owners and the desire of fans

# Go Well the Men's Team from Oakwell.