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• Nickname:The Tykes
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• Manager:Keith Hill

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Robins hails Tykes victory

23 Sep 2009 - 11:20:33

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New Barnsley manager Mark Robins was full of praise for his side after they secured a 3-2 win at home to Burnley in the third round of the Carling Cup.

Goals from Jon Macken, Anderson da Silva and Hugo Colace gave the Tykes a famous victory over last season's semi-finalists.

He said: "Burnley paid us a real good compliment because they played the majority of the side that played against Sunderland and beat them at the weekend.

"They made it clear right from the offset that they were going to come and attack us.

"That suited us and I brought Jonathan Macken in tonight and he was fantastic and did everything you need your centre-forward to do to enable you to play.

"If you look at the great goals we have scored, there were some great balls into the box, there's a lot to be pleased with."

Meanwhile, the Tykes have completed the signing of Slovenia defender Suad Filekovic on an initial short-term deal.